By: Prima Frambawati
Kuta is where you most probably will end up when visiting Bali. The place is sprawling with cheap hostels, called losmen in Indonesian. There are also some pretty decent mid-range options, while the swankier establishments prefer to set up camp in Seminyak, Nusa Dua or Sanur.
Kuta has several areas fit for backpackers: Poppies 1 and 2 are two lanes that run from Jalan Legian to the beach road, Jalan Pantai. This area is often called Legian and is your best bet if you want to stay close to the action: Most of the nightlife, internet cafes, eateries, surf- en bookshops center around Legian. Hostels vary from pleasant to dingy, so be sure to look around before settling in.
Some have pools, breakfast is usually included in the form of the obligatory banana pancake or nasi goreng and some coffee or tea.
The more upmarket Seminyak area is slightly quieter and has some great shopping and eating places. Out of the hundreds of options we have distilled a top 5 of recommended hostels in Kuta. Hotels that are comfortable yet affordable.
Hotel Lusa in Kuta
Hotel Lusa: Cozy and Close to the Beach
Address: Jl. Pantai Kuta – Gg. Benesari. Kuta – Bali
Phone: +62 (0)361 753714
Website: http://www.hotellusakuta.com/
Rates: price starts at 15 USD for an economy room (with fan) and 24 USD for an a/c room.
Short review: Lusa hotel is located very close to Kuta beach. It is only about 5 minutes walking to the beach. Besides that the hotel is a nearby restaurants, art shops and internet cafes, and only about 10 minutes walking from Legian street. Lusa hotel is cozy enough and sports a swimming pool as a bonus.
Pelasa Hotel: Balinese Style and Tropical Garden
Hotel Pelasa, Bali
Address: Batu Pageh Street Legian, Kuta, Bali
Phone: 62-361-753423
Website: http://www.bali-hotel-pelasa.de/
Rates: price starts from 15 USD for a standard room
Short review: Pelasa hotel is located in a very strategic but relatively quiet location. Located on always bustling Legian street, you are smack bang in the middle of the action. The beach is about 15 minutes away, but the pleasant Balinese design and the swimming pool surrounded by a lush tropical garden, make it worth the extra mile.
Simpang Inn: Star struck for a Budget Prize
Address: Jl. Legian No. 133, Kuta, Bali
Phone: +62.361.8070181
Website: http://www.simpanginnkuta.com/
Rates: price starts from about 20 USD for a standard single room
Short review: Simpang Inn feels and acts like a starred hotel but offers accommodation for very affordable prices. The prime location in Legian street, close to the nightlife, makes for perfect barhopping. The Simpang Inn also offers a swimming pool, mini bars and several restaurants.
Mahkota House: Ready to Fly
Address: Jalan Karangtenget No.15 Tuban
Phone: +62.361- 8634999
Website: http://www.mahkota-house.com/
Rates: prices start from 30 USD for a standard room
Mahkota House Hotel Tuban, Bali
Short review: Mahkota house is located in Tuban, in the proximity of Ngurah Rai airport (only five minutes by car).
Karangtenget street is not too crowded and the hotel is also relatively close to Kuta beach, German beach, Waterbomb Park, The Discovery Mall and the among Indonesians hugely popular Joger t-shirt shop (take a look inside to see how popular!).
Dewa Bharata Hotel: A Small Design Chain
Address: Legian-Bali
Email: reservation@dewabharatahotels.com
Website: http://www.dewabharatahotels.com/
Rates: prices start from 30 USD for a standard room
Short review: Dewa Bharata consists of a small chain of hotels in Kuta, Ubud and Candidasa. In Kuta, the hotel is located in Legian. It is closedto Kuta beach and only about 10 minutes from Ngurah Rai airport. The hotel is designed with a beautiful garden area with pool that offers tranquility to the weary traveler. The restaurant serves local and western food.
Dewa Bharata Hotel, Kuta
Inada Losmen: Seminyak Service
Address: Jl. Raya Seminyak Gang Bima No 9, Kuta, Seminyak, Bali
Phone: +62-361-732269
Rates: around 10 -15 USD
Short review: Inada losmen is located in Seminyak. It is located in a quiet alley, about 10 minutes from the Seminyak beach. It is close to Seminyak’s art shops and fashion stores. Inada sets itself apart by offering clean and well kept accommodation for affordable price. So, no bedbugs here. The rooms are divided over three floors, with shared balconies. If hectic Kuta does not appease you, Inada is the place to stay.
