Denpasar Hotels
Denpasar is the capital of Bali and is situated north of Nusa Dua. This city is not known as a major tourist attraction when visiting Bali. Being that it is the capital, there are plenty of Denpasar Hotels to choose from for all budgets. For many budget travels, the hotels in Denpasar are an ideal place to stay as there are hundreds of cheap hotels and accommodation to be found. The service you will receive will be excellent, but the amenities will be very lacking. For the more discerning traveler there are luxurious places that you can stay at that offer five star facilities and services, but these are mostly occupied by business people traveling through.
The lack of any beaches or other tropical scenery limits the Denpasar Hotels in what they are able to provide the tourist. Not having the beautiful blue ocean of lush rain forest as a view means that all the hotels here will only be able to provide views of the city. As much as the Balinese lifestyle is uniquely different and worth exploring, activities in Denpasar are limited and therefore the variety of accommodation is also limited. You will not find any private villas with access to secluded beaches or be able to step out of a hotel in Denpasar onto a dazzling white beach. If choosing to stay here in one of the luxurious Denpasar Hotels and you want to experience all that Bali has to offer you are going to have to commute from the hotel to the location of your chosen activity.
All of the top rated hotels in Denpasar city will have access to whatever it is that you want to do around Bali, it is just a matter of booking it with the reception desk and they will gladly arrange everything for you, from transportation to any necessary equipment.
Recommended Denpasar Hotels
Alam Puri Villa and Spa
Alam Puri Villa and Spa is located in the center of Bali south of Ubud and about three miles from Bali Bird Park. Kuta is 18 miles away and Ngurah Rai Airport is approximately 23 miles from the hotel.The hotel houses its own art museum. In fact the themes of nature and art are persistent throughout the hotel and surrounding areas. There are valleys rice paddies and green scenery all around. Guests can enjoy the on site freshwater swimming pool and swim-up bar range of professional spa treatments outdoor picnic/barbeque area restaurant or library. The hotel has 13 villas. Each has a private plunge pool and balcony overlooking rice paddies.
Karma Kandara
Karma Kandara is located on Bukit Ungasan the umbilical cord of Bali at the southern most extremity of the island which is dry rough rocky land connected to main-land by narrow low-lying and sandy isthmus. Bukit Ungasan offers a dramatic coastline lime stones caves and temples.The property features amenities such as a deck fitness center lounge meeting rooms outdoor pool and parking.Spacious one- two- three- and four-bedroom pool residences consist of two and three separate alang alang roofed pavilions. Each residence has its own private en-suite and private pool with enjoys spectacular Indian Ocean views.
Kupu Kupu Barong
Located In Ubud And Surrounded By 3 Hectares Of Beautiful Tropical Gardens The Kupu Kupu Barong Overlooks The Spectacular Ayung River Valley With A Backdrop Of Glorious Boutique Hotels And Is The Ideal Retreat For The Most Demanding Travelers Located In Ubud.
Activities in Denpasar
Denpasar Badung
Denpasar Traditional Market is a center of town’s economics which is located in Gajah Mada Street, that is main road and become a shopping centre of Bali. This traditional market is apposite to the village temple that is one of three biggest temples in Denpasar. It is initially does not as big as like now because have changed experiences and modification which is adapting to the requirement and town growth. This market cannot be discharged from the existence of an existing market in the cross Badung’s river that is called Kumbasari Market because the local society will feel incompletely go for shopping if they are not come to Kumbasari Market, especially for the Balinese who want to buy the ceremony items.
Kumbasari Market
Kumbasari Market is a market selling the costume and clothing items with the prices are relative cheaper than clothing items sold at the shops in Gajah Mada Street which are most owned by citizen of Chinese clan. Kumbasari Market is previously called by Peken Payuk (pot market), it sell the items from gerabah /jar like pot, pengedangan, cubek (plate from land), paso (pail from land), caratan (water jug from land), jeding (barrel from land), penyantokan (mixer from land), coblong (cup from land), kekeb (rice cover) and others. All of these items are the kitchenware and also the items for ceremony. Since this market most popular as a place to sell payuk/pot, hence Kumbasari Market in the past referred as Peken Payuk or pot market. But now it sell the material or art items for tourist therefore it is one of tourist destinations in Denpasar Town.
Jagatnatha Temple
Jagatnatha Temple is a Hindu Temple located in the center of Denpasar town. It is precisely located in Major Wisnu street eastside field of Puputan Badung. This temple is categorized as Kahyangan Temple and become an altar to the god for Hindu people. If it is compared with the name of Kahyangan Temples or other temples around Bali Island , this temple’s name is taken from the name of mount or village which is relevant to the temple located in Besakih Temple area, Ulundanu Batur Temple area, Lempuyang Temple area, Andakasa Temple area, Puncak Mangu Temple area and others.
Bali Museum
Bali Museum, Places of interest in Bali, Denpasar TownBali Museum is strategically located in Major Wisnu Street in Denpasar Bali and it is easy to find it due to the location in the heart town. In the north side there is the glorious temple of Jagatnatha, meanwhile in front of it the Puputan Badung (Badung Courtyard) and four face statue (Catur Muka Statue) are located.
Only the top Denpasar Hotels will have a website for you to book online and seeing as the city is not a popular tourist destination is possible to find accommodation throughout the year without booking in advance. The only time that you may find the hotels fully booked is if there is a major conference being held and then it may be difficult to find something. If you do intend to spend a night or two here and want to stay in a luxury apartment then it is definitely advisable to book early in advance. Backpackers and budget travels don’t need to worry as there is always room at the inn somewhere in Denpasar city.
Booking into one of the top Denpasar Hotels, all your rooms will be air conditioned and all room amenities working, but if going for a cheaper hotel it is best to inspect the room before paying for it to make sure the air conditioning works and the toilets are useable. The other thing that you need to make sure of is if you want to have a hot bath or shower, make sure that these facilities are available. Coming from a developed country we automatically assume that hot water is available, not so in Bali or anywhere in Indonesia. You may have to “order” the tank to be switched on a few hours before you want to take a bath at some of the more budget Denpasar Hotels.
When traveling around Denpasar you need to be extremely cautious with your important documents and cash, this is not a city populated only by the friendly Balinese people, but is full of other people from all nations. Bali is not the richest country by any means and it is more apparent in the city. Most Indonesian cities bear the scars of a struggling economy and you have to be very cautious. As a tourist, you will stand out from the crowd and will be a target of the pickpockets and thieves. Carry all your important documents, cards and extra cash in a money belt, hidden under your shirt. If you are mugged then the most that they will get way with is your bag and whatever loose change you have in your pocket, never pull a wad of money out when in a public area. What many tourists would consider a week’s holiday money when staying at one of the exclusive Denpasar Hotels would most likely be considered a year’s wage to most of the Balinese people you will meet in the city while exploring the local market place.