Budiyani's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Ubud is so beautiful, and has a laid-back feel. Visit Gunung Kawi temple, Tampak Siring, Tegalalang rice paddies, Ubud art market, Monkey forest, Kintamani.
I recommend staying a night or two in Ubud. Probably taking the opportunity to hike mount Batur.
1116 locals recommend
Ubud
Ubud is so beautiful, and has a laid-back feel. Visit Gunung Kawi temple, Tampak Siring, Tegalalang rice paddies, Ubud art market, Monkey forest, Kintamani.
I recommend staying a night or two in Ubud. Probably taking the opportunity to hike mount Batur.
Beautiful view of the cliff and the beaches in the southern part of Bali are beautiful.
Start a day trip at around 10 pm to see the Uluwatu temple, then head to one of the beaches and spend an afternoon there (Bingin is my favorite spot) and head back in the evening (just after Sunset), grilled seafood dinner on the way home in Jimbaran Bay.
1028 locals recommend
Uluwatu Temple
Beautiful view of the cliff and the beaches in the southern part of Bali are beautiful.
Start a day trip at around 10 pm to see the Uluwatu temple, then head to one of the beaches and spend an afternoon there (Bingin is my favorite spot) and head back in the evening (just after Sunset), grilled seafood dinner on the way home in Jimbaran Bay.
Food scene
The fish market is super interesting to see. Visit the market early in the morning, you’ll get beautiful scene of local fishermen and their boats and the freshest fishes and seafood on the island.
Dinner on Jimbaran bay is on the must do list.
67 locals recommend
Jimbaran
The fish market is super interesting to see. Visit the market early in the morning, you’ll get beautiful scene of local fishermen and their boats and the freshest fishes and seafood on the island.
Dinner on Jimbaran bay is on the must do list.
Neighborhoods
Where to eat:
My favorite cafes/restaurants are: Indigo (Japanese food), Gouthé (French cuisine, lots of baked goodies and desserts), The Ritual, Cafe Macan, Milu, Peloton, Cafe Manggis, Bangkok Hustle, Thai Kitchen, Ulekan, Trattoria, Home Pizza, Deli Campur, Satu-Satu Cafe. Further up in Batu Bolong: Shady Shack, The Crate, The Lawn, Warung Tiga, Betelnut cafe, Cafe Vida, The common, La Baracca.
If you’d like to taste the local food, some food stalls are located near the local market. You can find Soto (chicken broth, sweet and savoury martabak, nasi goreng and mie goreng (Indonesian staple: fried rice and fried noodle), and Bakso and Mie Ayam.
Where to shops: Bungalow Living, Style and mood, love anchor in Batu Bolong, weekend markets, shops in Batu Bolong street.
Where to go out:
Finn’s beach club, Cafe Del Mar, La Laguna, little cafes on Batu Belig beach, The lawn, La Brisa, Oldman’s.
Yoga places: Desa Seni, The Practice, Serenity
8 locals recommend
Canggu
Where to eat:
My favorite cafes/restaurants are: Indigo (Japanese food), Gouthé (French cuisine, lots of baked goodies and desserts), The Ritual, Cafe Macan, Milu, Peloton, Cafe Manggis, Bangkok Hustle, Thai Kitchen, Ulekan, Trattoria, Home Pizza, Deli Campur, Satu-Satu Cafe. Further up in Batu Bolong: Shady Shack, The Crate, The Lawn, Warung Tiga, Betelnut cafe, Cafe Vida, The common, La Baracca.
If you’d like to taste the local food, some food stalls are located near the local market. You can find Soto (chicken broth, sweet and savoury martabak, nasi goreng and mie goreng (Indonesian staple: fried rice and fried noodle), and Bakso and Mie Ayam.
Where to shops: Bungalow Living, Style and mood, love anchor in Batu Bolong, weekend markets, shops in Batu Bolong street.
Where to go out:
Finn’s beach club, Cafe Del Mar, La Laguna, little cafes on Batu Belig beach, The lawn, La Brisa, Oldman’s.
Yoga places: Desa Seni, The Practice, Serenity
City advice
Getting around
Rent a scooter
Renting a scooter is the most convenient way of getting around in Canggu. If traveling in a group, hiring a driver with a car is the best option.
Don't miss
Saturday market at Oldman’s
Once every month or so, local self-made entrepreneurs gather around and sell their products at a half price compared to those you find in shops.