Often described as one of the best ways to discover all of Bali’s myriad dining possibilities and retail opportunities, touring the traditional night markets of the Indonesian capital has become a veritable staple for all visitors to the island nation. Open from 5pm in the afternoon these intriguing shopper’s hubs and dining Meccas stay open late in to the night offering shoppers and diners alike a scintillating plethora of options at reasonable rates.
The Kuta Night Market is one of the preferred favourites for visitors young and old as this sprawling thoroughfare close to Kuta Square is one of the best places in the capital to pick up souvenirs and gifts. Littered with storefronts this thriving marketplace specializes in handicraft items, sarongs, clothing, jewellery items and even shoes while leather products are also found here. The rates are what you make it as haggling for bargains is a way of life at this market which specializes in items made in Bali by local craftsmen. Kreneng Night Market in contrast is well known among locals as the best place to buy DVD’s, CD’s and clothing items. Socks, shoes and lingerie are also available at this venue down Denpasar alongside other well-known goods. The Sanur Night Market is perhaps the most visitor friendly locale among Bali’s bustling night markets as food and beverage outlets far outnumber the clothing and jewellery kiosks at the market. Local delicacies at unbelievable prices are available at this market that can easily be navigated on a motorcycle. Ideally situated between Jl Pantai Sindhu and Jl Segara close to Sanur beach this relatively less crowded market is also renowned as a hub for wooden crafts and local art work.
Foodies must also stop over for a meal at Gianyar Market which is open all week long from 5pm onwards. Popular as a Balinese food haven this market is a mere 10km from Ubud. Traditional in every sense of the term the venue also houses stalls selling clothing and footwear although nearby Sukawati Night Market is a food lover’s dream come true with Nasi Goreng, fried bananas, stir-fried veggies and Javanese dishes decking the menus.

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