12 Best Affordable & Cheap Hotels In Bali

Using our extensive knowledge of living on the island, we’ve compiled a list of the best cheap hotels in Bali that offer quality rooms, good facilities and great value for money. 

Before settling on Bali, we stayed in various budget hotels, including a private villa with a pool for just $50, but with the global price rises recently, these gems are harder to find. However, we think it’s still possible to find affordable hotels in Bali Indonesia. In fact, all the hotels featured in this article are under $50 per night.

Plus, in addition to cheap accommodation in Bali, the island offers lots of free or low-cost activities (for example, waterfall and beach entrance fees are around $1) and cultural experiences as well as fantastic budget food options (in Bali you can eat under $2 in local warungs).  

So, if you’re travelling on a shoestring budget, this post is for you! We’ve also been there and love Bali for offering a great bang for your buck!

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The Most Cheap Places To Stay In Bali – KUTA & SANUR

The cheapest place to stay in Bali is likely to be found in the most popular locations, such as Kuta and Sanur, which are known to cater for budget travellers. 

You may compromise on location (distance from the beach) or facilities (no spa or pool), but you are still guaranteed safe, clean accommodation. 

The following hotels offer air-conditioned rooms, free WiFi and room service. 

KUTA

Kuta used to be the capital of Bali and attracted primarily backpackers. Today, Kuta is no longer that place. The young crowds moved to a more upmarket Seminyak and hipster, digital nomadie Canggu. As a result, nowadays, Kuta is much quieter and a fantastic place to find budget accommodation. It’s also a great location if you want to stay near the airport in Bali, or if you’re travelling with a family, stay in one of the fantastic family-friendly resorts in Legian, which is a part of Kuta.

Apart from great value-for-money hotels in Kuta, this area also has incredible beaches, good beginner surfing spots and amazing sunsets. You can try new water sports, go surfing, shopping or visit Waterbom. Take in a cultural show at Kuta Theatre or visit one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Bali, Vihara Dharmayana.

#1 Swiss-Belhotel Tuban Bali – One Of The Best Affordable Hotels In Bali.

This 4-star hotel is highly rated for its amazing breakfasts. We love its combination of modern and Balinese decor.

📍 Location | The hotel is a 10-minute drive / 30-minute walk from Kuta Beach and 11 minutes by car from the airport. There are lots of restaurants and cafes on your doorstep, and a grocery store is 15 minutes on foot. 

🏖️ Facilities | Swiss-Belhotel features a large central pool, a restaurant, a bar and a gym. There is a children’s club, a free scheduled shuttle to Discovery Mall, plus a laundry service. Bike, car hire, and a paid airport shuttle are available. Breakfast can be included in the room rate. 

🛏️ Rooms | Stylish neutral-toned rooms sleep two in double or single beds. Each room has a seating area, a TV, a safe, a minibar, a kettle and a fridge. There is a walk-in shower in the ensuite. 

If you can stretch your budget, we recommend booking a room with a balcony which offers pool views.

#2 Seahouse Bali Indah Beach Inn – Best Guesthouse In Kuta For Couples Travelling On A Budget.

Looking for cheap places to stay in Bali with a homely vibe but close to all the action? Then book the 2-star Seahouse Bali Indah Beach Inn.

📍 Location | The multi-storey guesthouse is a 10-minute walk from Kuta Beach. There are lots of cafes and restaurants in the immediate vicinity.

🏖️ Facilities | Seahouse Bali Indah Inn features a garden, a restaurant and a bar. There is a 24-hour front desk plus free parking and a paid airport shuttle. Unfortunately, the guesthouse does not have a pool. A very cheap breakfast is offered daily. 

🛏️ Rooms | Compact wooden rooms sleep two people in double or single beds. Each room has a TV, fridge, kettle and safe. There is a simple shower in the ensuite. The rooms have a small patio area with seating. 

The rooms are basic, but this is one of the cheapest hotels in Bali in an enviable, central location. 

SANUR

Sanur on Bali’s southeast coast offers a good range of budget-friendly accommodations. It’s a laid-back but lively town backed by eight kilometres of sandy beaches.

If you want to visit some of the best quiet beaches in Bali, Sanur is the place to stay. Our top picks are the white sands of Sindhu Beach (which is also a top snorkelling location), Karang Beach or, if you enjoy kitesurfing and windsurfing, Metasari Beach. 

#3 Puri Sading Hotel – One Of The Best Cheap Hotels In Bali With Character.

We think this 3-star hotel should have a higher star rating. We love its pointed tiled roofs, stone door carvings and garden sculptures. 

📍 Location | This hotel is a five-minute walk from Sanur Beach and the art market. There are lots of dining options within 100 metres, and there is a grocery store 30 minutes away on foot. The hotel is set back from the main road, so you won’t feel as if you are in busy Sanur. 

🏖️ Facilities | Puri Sading Hotel features a large pool, a sun terrace with loungers and free parking. There is a restaurant, a bar, and a paid airport shuttle, and breakfast can be included in your room rate. 

🛏️ Rooms | Tiled floor rooms sleep two people in double or single beds. Each room has a TV, kettle, fridge and safe. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors lead to a front patio or balcony with seating, garden, and pool views. The ensuite has a walk-in shower. 

#4 Ari Putri Hotel – A Character-Packed Hotel For All Travellers.

This 3-star cheap accommodation in Bali has more authentic Balinese touches than many 5-star hotels. This is not a generic chain hotel; you will know you’re in Bali if you stay here. 

📍 Location | The hotel is a 10-minute walk from Sanur Beach and a 5-minute drive from the main shops and restaurant area. There is a grocery market just three minutes away on foot. 

🏖️ Facilities | Ari Putri Hotel features an attractive tree-lined pool, a gym, a bar, free parking and two restaurants. There is a 24 front desk, a tour desk and a car hire. Breakfast is included in the room rate. 

🛏️ Rooms | The tiled floor rooms sleep two people in double or single beds. Each room has a TV, a desk and a fridge. The compact ensuite has a bathtub with an over shower. The decor is a classic style with white walls, light linens and dark furniture. 

For a little extra cost, deluxe rooms offer additional space plus a balcony or terrace with seating and garden views. 

Best Cheap Hotels In Bali: UBUD

If you prefer scenic views, hiking, nature, or partying all night, stay in Ubud. Its green landscapes and picture-perfect waterfalls, such as Tibumana, offer a taste of authentic Bali, and it has good transport links to other destinations. 

You can visit the Royal Palace, Ubud market, Monkey Forest, Puri Lukisan Art Museum or Neka Museum. Hikers will love Campuhan Ridge Walk and the Tegallalang rice terraces. We think some of the best budget hotels in Bali can be found in Ubud. 

The following cheap hotels in Bali Ubud offer air-conditioned rooms, room service, free WiFi and free parking. 

#5 Saren Indah Hotel – best value-for-money budget hotel in Ubud.

If you’re looking for affordable hotels in Bali Indonesia where you get a lot for your money, you’ll love Saren Indah. We think this 3-star hotel is grossly underrated. 

📍 Location | The hotel is 500 metres from Monkey Forest and a 10-minute drive from Ubud Palace. There are a couple of restaurants within walking distance, but for a wider choice, you will need a car.

🏖️ Facilities | Saren Indah Hotel features a tree-lined pool, a sun terrace with loungers and a restaurant. There is a paid airport shuttle, and massages are available upon request. Breakfast is available daily for a small additional charge. 

🛏️ Rooms | Elegant dark wood rooms sleep two people in double or twin beds with nets. Each room has a desk, TV, kettle and fridge. We love the Balinese touches, such as traditional textiles and wall frescoes. The ensuite is a good size and features either a shower or a bathtub. Glass doors lead to a wooden balcony with a sofa and views over the rice paddies. 

For the quality of the rooms, this hotel is fantastic value for money. 

#6 Hidden Padma Retreat – A Cheap Hotel In Bali With A Great Reputation.

If you want a quality hotel, which is the cheapest accommodation in Bali, check out the Hidden Padma Retreat. Covered in vines, this highly-rated hotel looks like it has stepped out of a storybook.

📍 Location | The hotel is a 20-minute walk from Ubud Palace and a 10-minute drive from Monkey Forest. There are cafes, restaurants and a mini market within a 10-minute walk.  

🏖️ Facilities | The Hidden Padma Retreat features a pool, a sun terrace with loungers and a garden. There is a restaurant, a concierge service, bike hire and a paid airport shuttle. Unfortunately, breakfast is not offered. 

🛏️ Rooms | The spacious rooms sleep two people in double or twin beds. Each room has a TV, kettle, fridge, safe and a desk. There is a wall shower in the ensuite. 

The rooms are a little dated in decor, but they are generously sized, clean and comfortable. Sliding glass doors lead to a balcony with seating. We recommend booking an upper floor room for far-reaching views of the surrounding countryside. 

Best Cheap Accommodation In Bali: ULUWATU

If you’re looking for cheap places to stay in Bali, Uluwatu is a great option. Situated on the southwest tip of the island, Uluwatu offers unspoilt sandy beaches, great surfing spots, scenic hiking trails and lively beach clubs. 

You can visit Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park or the 1,000-year-old Uluwatu Temple, one of the most picturesque temples in Bali. 

The following hotels and resorts in Uluwatu offer air-conditioned rooms, free WiFi and room service. 

#7 Puri Pandawa Resort – Best Budget Hotel For A Romantic Getaway.

Looking for a low-cost romantic hotel? The 4-star Puri Pandawa Resort is probably the cheapest hotel in Bali for couples looking for a budget break.

📍 Location | The hotel is just over one kilometre from Timbis Beach and two kilometres from Pandawa Beach. You’ll need a car if you want to dine off-site. 

🏖️ Facilities | Puri Pandawa Resort features a circular pool, a terrace with loungers, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. There is a restaurant, a bar, and a paid airport shuttle is available. Guests can join cooking classes or walking tours for an additional cost. Breakfast is included in the room rate. 

🛏️ Rooms | The two-storey hotel offers spacious tiled floor rooms, sleeping two in an extra large double bed with nets. Each room has a desk, TV, safe, minibar and kettle. The ensuite has a shower. 

We love the floor-to-ceiling glass doors that lead onto a generous balcony with seating and pool or countryside views. 

If you’re able to push your budget, the hotel also offers wooden villas that sleep up to four people in two bedrooms. Each villa has its own garden and private entrance, plus a good-sized private pool.

#8 Swiss-Belresort Pecatu – A Budget, Modern, Multi-Storey Hotel.

If you want cheap hotels in Bali with a contemporary style, we recommend Swiss-Belresort Pecatu. We recommend hiring a car if you choose to stay here. 

📍 Location | The hotel is 5 kilometres from Uluwatu Temple and six kilometres from Dreamland Beach. 

🏖️ Facilities | Swiss-Belresort Pecatu features a well-designed pool and terrace, a garden, a spa and a gym. There is a 24-hour front desk, a pool bar, two restaurants, a tour desk, bike hire and a paid airport shuttle. Breakfast can be included in the low room rate. 

🛏️ Rooms | Stylish wood floor rooms sleep two in a large double bed. Each room has a desk, TV, kettle, safe and minibar. The tiled ensuite has a large walk-in shower. Selected rooms offer a balcony with seating and countryside views. 

Best Budget Hotels In Bali: SEMINYAK

If you ask Bali residents like us where the cheap hotels in Bali can be found, few will say Seminyak.

This upscale, bohemian beach town is popular with families, couples and expats. It offers great restaurants, shops, galleries and bars, as well as pristine beaches. It’s home to Pura Petitegenet, one of Bali’s most sacred water temples. 

You won’t find the cheapest hotel in Bali here, but we’ve discovered a few lesser-known affordable accommodation options in Seminyak.

Our top picks include free WiFi, air-conditioned rooms, free parking and room service. 

#9 Seminyak Square Hotel And Villas – Best Central Location For A Cheap Hotel In Bali.

Although this isn’t the cheapest accommodation in Bali, you get a lot for your money at this hotel. Plus, it’s in a fantastic central location. 

📍 Location | The hotel is above Seminyak Square Mall so that you will be in the heart of the bar and restaurant scene. It’s 400 metres from Petitenget Beach.

🏖️ Facilities | Seminyak Square Hotel features an outdoor pool, a 24-hour front desk, a cafe serving Indonesian cuisine and a restaurant. A buffet breakfast can be included in the room rate. 

🛏️ Rooms | Large, simply decorated rooms sleep two in double or twin beds. Each room has a desk, TV, kettle and a safe, and there is a shower in the ensuite. Selected rooms offer a narrow balcony with seating. 

For a small extra cost, you can stay in a suite that offers an additional sofa and a balcony kitchen with a sink, stove, and microwave. 

#10 Rama Residence Petitenget – Good For Couples And Groups.

We love the huge rooms at this 4-star hotel – you will feel as if you’re staying in a suite. Robin’s parents stayed here the whole month and had a pleasant time, so we are confident to recommend it to our readers. 

📍 Location | The hotel is 10 minutes on foot from Seminyak Square and an eight-minute drive from Petitgenet Beach. There are lots of cafes and restaurants within a short walk, and a Pepito Supermarket is just two minutes away on foot. 

🏖️ Facilities | Rama Residence Petitenget features a tree-lined pool, a terrace with loungers, a paid airport shuttle, a restaurant and a gym. Guests also benefit from a free local area shuttle. Breakfast can be included in the room rate. 

🛏️ Rooms | The rooms sleep two people in double or twin beds. Each room has a desk, TV, kettle and a safe. Tucked behind a partition is a kitchenette with a fridge, sink, stove and microwave. There is a large walk-in shower in the ensuite. To the front of the rooms is a covered patio with a daybed and seating, which is ideal for al fresco dining. 

If you are travelling as a group, book the one-bedroom suite and split the costs. It sleeps up to four people and has a separate living and dining area with a kitchenette. 

Best Affordable Hotels In Bali: CANGGU

Lively Canggu has long been a backpacker favourite. As one of Bali’s top surfing destinations, it attracts a global crowd, so it offers accommodation for all budgets.  

It’s packed with trendy cafes, boutique shops, great restaurants and lively bars. We think it’s a fun place to stay for young crowds, digital nomads and surfers. We live here ourselves, and despite its traffic problems, increasing overdevelopment and skyrocketing accommodation prices, it is still an affordable place to stay.

Our budget-friendly Canggu recommendations include free WiFi, air-conditioned rooms, free parking and room service.

#11 Lebak Bali Residence – Best For Large Groups.

Group accommodation can often stretch the budget, but not at the 4-star Lebak Bali Residence.

📍 Location | The hotel is two kilometres from Batu Bolong Beach. There are two cafes, a restaurant and a brewery within 200 metres. A supermarket is 450 metres away. 

🏖️ Facilities | Lebak Bali Residence features a small pool, a sun terrace, a restaurant and a paid airport shuttle. Bike and car hire are available, and breakfast can be included in the room rate. 

🛏️ Rooms | Stylish but compact rooms sleep two in double or twin beds. There is a safe, TV, kettle and desk but unfortunately no fridge. There is a rainfall shower in the ensuite. Glass doors open onto the pool area. 

Groups of eight can book a spacious four-bedroom villa with a private pool and enclosed garden. Divided between eight, this character-packed villa (with a kitchenette and separate living area) works out at just $25 per person per night! 

#12 Canggu Hype – Best For A Quiet Stay.

We love the chilled vibe at this rural, vine-covered 4-star hotel. 

📍Location | The hotel is three kilometres from Nelayan Beach. There are three restaurants within 100 metres, but for more options, you’ll need a car. 

🏖️ Facilities | Canggu Hype features two pools, a shared lounge and kitchen, a bar, a 24-hour front desk and a paid airport shuttle. An à la carte or continental breakfast can be included in the room rate. 

🛏️ Rooms | Standard wood floor rooms sleep two in an extra large bed. Each room has a desk, a safe and a TV but no kettle or fridge. There is a shower in the ensuite. 

For an extra $50 a night per room, you can get a room with a huge skylight and a freestanding bathtub. Rooms on the upper floor have fantastic views over the rice paddies. 

Cheap Hotels In Bali: FAQs

How much does it cost to stay in a hotel in Bali?

It costs as much as you want to spend! One of the cheapest hotels in this article costs just $35 per night for two people, whereas a one-night stay for two people at the 5-star Alila Villas costs $1,633. 

Is it cheap to stay in Bali?

You will find it cheap to stay in Bali if you stay in a budget or mid-range hotel, combine eating out with self-catering and enjoy a mix of free and paid activities. 

Due to the number of visitors to the island, there is a lot of competition, so you can expect to find a wide range of quality cheap hotels in Bali to choose from.

Is $100 a day enough for Bali?

If you’re prepared to stay in a cheap hotel, self-cater and not book every paid tour or activity on offer, we think $100 a day is definitely doable in Bali for two people. We have been living in Bali for several years and rarely come close to this level of expenditure.

If you chose one of the cheap places to stay in Bali featured in this article, you would have $50 – $65 a day to spend on food, attractions and transport. 

Can you live in Bali for $1000 a month?

$1000 a month equates to just $33 a day. Even if you stay in the cheapest accommodation in Bali, use public transport, self-cater and only do free activities, you will find it challenging but not impossible to stick to $33 a day / $1000 a month. 

We suggest looking for long-term rentals (ideally in shared accommodation), which may help you stick within your budget. 

Cheap Hotels In Bali: The Wrap-Up

Despite the huge increase in visitor numbers to the island in recent years, budget travellers will be glad to know that quality, cheap hotels in Bali still exist. 

We’ve showcased the best budget hotels Bali has to offer based on our extensive local knowledge, and we hope it’s helped you find the perfect budget-friendly hotel for your upcoming trip.