Bali is not only a popular tourist destination for Europeans and Americans, but also within Asia. Japanese, Koreans and Taiwanese like to spend their holiday in Bali. And the ever-rising prosperity in China means that more Chinese also make a trip to Bali. As there are other rules of conduct in Asia than in Western countries, other hotel guests might stand out by loud conversation, laughter, and turned-up radios to strike late into the night. Even the smoking of cigarettes is common, always and everywhere. Therefore, it is not common that every hotel can offer non-smoking rooms. For western tourists it may be beneficial to look for hotels that are booked by European and American travel agencies. Prices here start from 50 €/night upwards.
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| The top end of the Bali hotel range: The Ubud Hanging Gardens |
However, if you want to come in contact with the indigenous population, a large tourist hotel is of course no alternative. There are innumerable small losmens and guesthauses available, which are usually operated by a single family. As a guest you will be virtually integrated into this family, which can be an unforgettable experience which you will never have in one of the big hotels. The family members will tell you about the real interesting sights on Bali, as well as the best restaurants with local dishes and the best party location on the whole island for the evening. You should invest at least € 8 for one night. There are also significantly cheaper alternatives available, but it can happen that the toilet has no toilet seat and a bucket cold water to wash is available.
Certainly one of the best ways to judge a hotel from a distance, are the comments of other hotel guests. And the completely free online Indonesia Travel Guides provides many hotel recommendations for different areas in Bali.
A very special link we want to recommend here is the site of Real Adventures, where many losemans and guesthouses in Bali can be booked for only a few Euros.
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| Minami Kerta Bungalo, a less expensive accomodation |
