Wondering where to buy souvenirs from your Bali trip? A father in his 40s has personally visited every market and shopping mall in Bali with his family and recommends the top three spots. Don't waste time and find a special Bali gift to bring back to Korea!
Where to Buy Souvenirs in Bali
Bali, Indonesia ‘A place called 'Island of the Gods'It is a place loved by tourists from all over the world for its beautiful natural scenery and unique atmosphere of the entire island.
Because the entire island is a tourist destination, Bali is a country where you can purchase special Bali-related tourist products almost anywhere. If you're looking to buy souvenirs after your Bali trip, where should you go?
This question brings to mind three places. I'll introduce their locations, prices, and what you might want to buy.
Seminyak Bintang Market
The first place I would like to recommend is located in Seminyak. Bintan SupermarketHere it is. There is another Bintang Market in the Hayam Wuruk area, but the Bintang Market in Seminyak is larger and more centrally located, making it much easier to get to.
- Address: 📍Jl. Raya Seminyak No.17, Seminyak, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361
- Representative number: +62361730552
- Business Hours: Monday - Sunday 7:30 AM | 10:00 PM
Seminyak Bintang Market Review
Bali's Bintang Market is well known and famous, but since you can't know the specific pros and cons without going there yourself, I'll introduce the pros and cons of Bintang Market Seminyak branch, as well as my review, based on my own experience.
- The price is cheap
I lived in Bali for a month and visited most of the markets and shopping malls from Nusa Dua to Tegalalang in Ubud, and the prices were so cheap that I wondered, "Can you find a cheaper place than here?".
True to its name, Bintang beer prices are lower than those of any other local market. I also buy a lot of souvenirs for friends after my Bali trip, and even these are cheaper than bargaining at any other market.
Instead of wandering around multiple markets and wasting energy haggling over souvenirs, I think buying them at Bintang Market is the most reasonable and wisest option. The variety of souvenirs is also great.
Of course, it's not just about souvenirs, it's also a two-story store with coffee, daily necessities, honey, key rings, wooden dolls, fruits, and vegetables, so the items are too numerous to mention.
- Easy accessibility
Seminyak, where Bintang Market is located, is the center of Bali and is a place where many tourists visit every year due to its concentration of luxurious shops, hotels, and resorts.
So, before going to Ngurah Rai Airport, it is very convenient to stop by the nearby Seminyak Bintang Market to buy souvenirs.
The road in front of Bintang Market is a two-lane road that goes both ways. A place where traffic congestion occurs frequently because it is very narrow compared to the number of vehicles.So, it's good to always be aware of this advantage. (It's not something to worry about too much, as it doesn't feel like it's being pushed around in Korea.)
Ubud Art Market
This is a representative traditional market in Ubud. Located in the heart of Ubud, across from the Ubud Royal Palace, it's a popular destination for tourists visiting the palace.
When I visited Ubud Market on my honeymoon in 2010, it was just a typical traditional market, but in the meantime, the market burned down and was rebuilt into its current magnificent appearance.
The author's YouTube Channel 🎬The atmosphere in the video from <Traveling>You can check it.
- Address:📍Jl. Raya Ubud No.35, Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571
- Business Hours: Open 10:00 AM | Close 5:00 PM
The Ubud Art Market, reborn as a massive building resembling a grand palace, may seem unfamiliar, but it nonetheless attracts a huge number of tourists. (The Ubud Market I visited on my honeymoon wasn't like this.)
Ubud Art Market Reviews
- Various souvenirs
A place that sells all the souvenirs and items you can think of from BaliHere, you'll find everything from fans and silverware to wooden dolls, handkerchiefs, wood carvings, bowls, and bracelets. The entire second floor of the two massive buildings is dedicated to souvenir shopping.
- The fun of bargaining
Since there are no set prices, you can negotiate prices. If you are good at bargaining, I recommend visiting the Ubud Art Market.
So if you are someone who doesn't like to haggle over prices and just pays what is quoted, A place where you can buy at a higher price than usualThat's it.
- Traditional market across the street
Across from the massive Ubud Art Market, there's an alleyway that still retains the atmosphere of the old Ubud Market. Naturally, tourists tend to flock to the market inside the large building, making for a very leisurely shopping experience.
Since there are relatively few floating populations and fewer tourists, you can buy souvenirs and other items at cheaper prices if you are good at bargaining.
✅ Things to keep in mind when visiting the Ubud Art Market
First, the bathroom is very dirty.
Because it's such a popular tourist destination, it's so dirty that Koreans often avoid using it. The poorly maintained restrooms are prone to foul odors and filth, making them unusable.
Be sure to use the hotel bathroom before your visit. (My wife went in to use it but just came out😱)
Second, it's very hot.
The Ubud Art Market is housed in a massive building, restored to its original traditional appearance, but it's completely open, with no doors. It's practically like being outdoors in the shade (though you'll sweat profusely even inside).
However, since there are so many people crowded together, you can see that even if you turn on the ceiling fan, you will sweat a lot.
Nusa Dua Bali Collection
Located a five-minute drive from Nusa Dua Beach, Bali Collection is a shopping paradise. Bali Collection is the place where you can find everything from traditional crafts to expensive products and luxury goods.no see.
🎥 The atmosphere of Bali Collection on YouTube channel <Traveling>You can check it out in video.
- Address: 📍56XJ+22F, Jl. Kw. Nusa Dua Resort, Benoa, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361
- Representative number: +62361771662
- Business Hours: Open 10:00 AM | Close 10:00 PM
Nusa Dua Bali Collection Review
- A complex with a luxurious atmosphere
Bali Collection is a shopping complex with a very luxurious atmosphere. Although it does not have tall buildings or fancy decorations, it has a more luxurious feel than the typical Bali. A well-organized European village-like atmosphereis a place with .
The interior is very spacious and quiet, so it's a great place to visit for a walk.
- Various products
Here you can find everything from very inexpensive keychains and toys to luxurious sculptures, paintings and handicrafts. Where to buy a variety of productsThis is also true.
The range of choices is so wide that even if you don't buy anything in particular, just walking around the Bali Collection can be a very enjoyable trip.
- It's expensive
Overall, things are more expensive than typical Balinese prices. Not only things, but even the food at the numerous restaurants can feel expensive.
Bali Collection is Rather than coming to buy, it is enough to visit with the feeling of looking at how it is decorated and what kind of items are available.I did (I felt like a lot of Westerners came)
Honest reviews of shopping malls and markets
Bali boasts a wide variety of shopping malls. Whether you're looking at Discovery Mall, Mall Bali Galleria, Sidewalk, Beachwalk, or Seminyak Square, you'll find that they all offer similar shopping experiences.
The only difference is the presence or absence of certain stores, but the three shopping malls and markets mentioned above have a significant difference from the other shopping malls mentioned above, and they have their own unique and distinctive charm.
Whether it's a good thing or a bad thing, what travelers remember is what makes a place special, right?
