Kuta is one of the hottest spots in Bali and Kuta Night Market is a great place for street food in this part of the island.
If you love a lively ambience, a bustling atmosphere, grilled seafood and somewhere local to do your shopping, you will love Kuta Night Market.
Our guide tells you everything you need to know to enjoy a trip to Kuta Night Market!
Where Is Kuta Night Market?
Kuta Night Market is known locally as Blambangan Senggol Night Market, which is a bit of a mouthful for tourists, so Kuta Night Market is its popular name.
It can be found in the beach town of Kuta not far from the Dharmayana Temple.
Address: Blambangan Senggol, 75GH+27P, Jl. Blambangan, Kuta, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
How To Get To Kuta Night Market?
If you’re coming from Kuta itself, you can probably walk to Kuta Night Market from most of the town but there’s no problem with getting a Grab or Gojek at any time of day.
You can also use Grab or Gojek to get to Kuta Night Market from Canggu, Seminyak, Legian, Uluwatu, Ubud or Nusa Dua or even from further afield as there are always cars for hire in Kuta at any time of day or night.
When Is The Best Time To Go To Kuta Night Market?
It’s a night market, so you want to go after about 5.30/6.00 p.m. when the food stalls are setting up for the night, and things like the grilled seafood are still fresh and tasty.
However, the bustling atmosphere dies down in the later part of the night and Kuta Night Market closes at 10 p.m. when it completely loses its lively ambiance and it’s time for a relaxing time at your hotel.
Is There An Entrance Fee For Kuta Night Market?
No, as with nearly all of Bali’s markets, there’s no entrance fee to come and browse the street food stalls at Kuta Night Market.
What To Expect At Kuta Night Market
Kuta Night Market is, like most night markets in Bali, all about street food, You can visit the stalls here, see the food cooked in front of you and then purchase whatever takes your fancy.
Just explore the area to find the perfect food for your night out.
Where To Eat At Kuta Night Market?
If you want to eat delicious local dishes, you’re in the right place there are food stalls galore at Kuta Night Market as well as some warungs around the edge which include:
Warung Strawberry Night Market -this is a big restaurant serving great food at local prices. Just use the order slips to make your choices here.
Warung Jawa Muslim Mbok Manis – this popular Javanese restaurant serves tasty halal food at reasonable prices.
Kuta Fish Head Soup (formerly Depot Kuta) – they serve the best fish head soup in town at this tiny little warung which really knows its food.
Warung Es Jumpa Lagi – the best place to get some cheap fruit juice to wash your food down with. The drinks are really delicious.
Soto Babat & Nasi Campur – perhaps the most popular Nasi Campur and Soto Beef shop in the town. It’s been open for nearly 50 years now and it’s a local legend.
Can You Haggle At Kuta Night Market?
No. While haggling for a cheaper rate is fine when you visit Bali and markets are perfect places for haggling, street food is an exception to this rule.
The prices are shown on the boards at each shop or in the stalls and they are fixed. Even locals don’t haggle over the cost of food at Kuta Night Market.
However, if you do any shopping for other things around this great place in Bali, then you should haggle as usual.
Where To Stay Near Kuta Night Market?
If you’re looking for a great place to stay around Kuta Night Market, there are plenty of options, from cheap guest houses beloved by locals to high-end beachfront location 5-star hotels. Our favourites in this crowded part of Bali include:
Hard Rock Hotel Kuta – the internationally renowned Hard Rock brand does exactly what it always does, marry music and comfort. There’s a Hard Rock Cafe onsite too for some decent food.
Wahbu Guest House – this place is ridiculously cheap, and if you don’t mind a good location but a basic room, this is ideal for backpackers on a tight budget.
Alron Hotel Kuta – a popular three-star hotel in the heart of the town and about a 15-minute stroll from the beach. We found the rooms to be clean and comfy and the service to be first-rate.
Padmagraha Apartement – a very cheap serviced apartment block in an old building. It’s suitable for families looking for a budget visit to the town.
Kuta Paradiso – a lovely old 5-star hotel on the beach and within walking distance of many shops. It’s one of the cheaper big resorts in town too.
Where To Eat Near Kuta Night Market?
If you couldn’t find the food that you wanted at the Kuta Night Market, don’t worry; there are plenty of restaurants in the area, too, including:
El-Masry Restaurant—If you’re in the mood for some Middle Eastern fare, you can’t go wrong at this excellent place, which is also very kind to your wallet.
Rujak Buah 69 – a very basic warung serving fruit dishes that are really tasty and very good value for money.
Sate Gulai Kambing KASIHAN – one of the most famous satay joints in town which serves lamb, chicken and beef satay and an amazing lamb gulai.
Mie Ayam Bakso Mas Rendi – a popular local bakso restaurant where the food is very cheap and the portions are very generous.
Soto Ceker Barokah Jaya – an excellent Javanese restaurant serving the best Soto Ceker on the island. It’s one of our favourite food spots in Kuta.
What To Do Near Kuta Night Market
Kuta Beach—Vloggers give Kuta Beach a bad rep, but we think it’s one of the most beautiful places on Earth at sunset.
Dharmayana Temple—If you’re going to Kuta Night Market, you must visit the Dharmayan Buddhist Temple, which is almost next door. It’s interesting to see how Buddhism has influenced the local Hindi culture without overwhelming it (as it did in Myanmar, Thailand, and Cambodia).
Kuta Art Market—Just a short walk away, you can find the art market, which is a great place to pick up souvenirs for the folks back home in the evening.
Kuta Flea Market – if you want to snag a bargain, why not visit the flea market before you hit the street food stalls?
Bali Sea Turtle Society – if you’ve always wanted to release a sea turtle into the wild, this is the place to do it. Just make sure to get there on time, it’s very popular.
FAQs
Does Bali Have A Night Market?
There are more than one night market in Bali and we’ve got a list of all the markets in Bali for you to enjoy.
You’ll find that in addition to Kuta Night Market, tourists can also enjoy Nusa Dua Night Market, Kereneng Night Market, Sanur Night Market, Legian Night Market, Pasar Taman Sari Night Market (Seminyak Night Market), and Samadi Saturday Night Market in Canggu/
What Is The Famous Street In Kuta, Bali?
Perhaps, the most famous street in Kuta is Jalan Pantai Kuta which sees tourists wandering between the two biggest malls in Kuta along a beachfront street.
We love to visit this area in the evening when the sunset over the beach is absolutely stunning.
Is Kuta Worth Going To?
Yes! While Kuta gets some bad press (often for its after midnight activities) we find that it’s a super place for partying and having fun.
You can get some great bargains on prices at the stalls in the area if you visit Kuta’s markets and it’s a wonderful place to explore the shops and buy some clothes too.
Is There A Night Market In Nusa Dua?
Yes, there’s a night market in Nusa Dua. It’s a wonderful place to go of an evening in that resort town and you can get delicious food and wander the stalls there which are very popular with visitors and tourists.
Final Thoughts On Kuta Night Market And Tourists Seeking Affordable Prices In Bali
Kuta Night Market is a street food paradise for tourists and locals alike in Bali and a visit to Kuta Night Market is highly recommended if you’re spending any time in Kuta during your holiday.
It’s in a great location where visitors can hit the shops before or after their trip and evening shoppers can find plenty of places in the area to get some cheap deals on clothes too.
