Once you step out of the secure tourist bubble in the land of the God’s you will discover that the true spirit of Bali is still alive, One of the most enjoyable ways to connect with the foundations of Balinese culture is to visit there traditional markets.
Kuta night Market
Once the sun goes down Kuta comes to life, if you want to experience the hustle and bustle Kuta Market is for you. Pasar Sennggol Kuta, has long served the legian and back packing community with its very affordable dining scene with an endless variety of local cuisine. You can try many different local foods, however if you’re after a bargain, night time is usually the best time to shop; this market is perfect for your take home souvenirs.
Location: Jalan Blambangan, Kuta
Opening Hours: Mon-Sun 18:00-23:00
Sanur Night market
This market is where most of the locals and Sanur residents buy their morning groceries, by night it transforms to meals on wheels providing the most amazing foods. Sanur has a more relaxed feel giving the tourists a more of a traditional experience. The price of food is cheap you can get a plate of satay sticks for around $1.50, Besides the food and beverage section there are also many local shops selling clothes, jewellery, Dvds ect.
Location: Jalan Danau Toba, Sindu, Sanur
Opening Hours: Mon-Sun 18:00-01:00
Badung Night Market
Budung is a 24-hour traditional market it is the largest and the oldest market in Bali, providing the daily local needs of Fruit, meat, fish and vegetables. It is a great market to find exotic spices; fabrics, clothes, textiles and house hold goods. This is one of the biggest local markets for wholesale and bulk purchases due to its wide range in merchandise and competitive prices; peak hour is in the afternoon around 5pm when the big transaction occurs.
Location: JI. Gajah Mada, Denpasar
Opening Hours, 24 hours
Kereneng Night Market
This market has well over a thousand vendors selling everything from your pirate Dvd’s to your Fake designer bags. The food stalls are also opened during the day and late into the night, they offer lots of food sampling and are known for the best suckling pig it also has a selection of various Javanese cuisine. This market also sells a wide variety of children’s toys, children’s clothes
Opening Hours: Mon – Sun 18:00 – 02:00
Location: Jalan Kamboja, East Denpasar
Gianyar Night Market.
The Gianyar night markets are one of the main attractions for those visiting the beautiful Ubud. This market also known as the local food heaven has a wide variety of the most popular Balinese foods such as “Babi Guling” and the delicious Bakso Soup. Ubud market has many smaller stalls selling everything from live pets to all sorts of traditional foods, clothing, fashion accessories, and children’s items.
Location: Jalan Ngurah Rai, Gianyar
Opening Hours: Mon-Sun 17:00-02:00
