Why go
- Capital and largest city of Bali, Indonesia.
- 2 recommended spots to eat and drink.
- Served by I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS).
History
Denpasar is the capital and the largest city of the province of Bali, Indonesia. Denpasar is the largest city in the Lesser Sunda Islands and the second largest city in Eastern Indonesia after Makassar. It is bordered by Badung Regency to its west and north, Gianyar Regency to its east, and the Indian Ocean and the Badung Strait to its south. The growth of the tourism industry on the island of Bali has pushed the city of Denpasar to become a center of business activities, and has positioned the city as an area with high per capita income and growth in Bali. The population of the city at the end of 2024 was 670,210.
Where to stay
Jl. Baung, Sayan, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia · bambuindah.com
Jl. Raya Sayan, Sayan, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia · fourseasons.com
Jl. Cendrawasih Jl. Petitenget No.99 DS, Seminyak, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia · marriott.com
Gg. Indra, Kerobokan Kelod, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia · antanabali.com
Jl. Mahendradatta No.93, Padangsambian, Kec. Denpasar Bar., Kota Denpasar, Bali 80117, Indonesia · questhotels.com
Jl. Gatot Subroto Barat, Padangsambian Kaja, Kec. Denpasar Bar., Kota Denpasar, Bali 80117, Indonesia · neohotels.com
Jl. Banjar Dukuh, Kelating, Kec. Kerambitan, Kabupaten Tabanan, Bali 82161, Indonesia · sooribali.com
Jl. Bedahulu V No.9, Dauh Puri Kaja, Kec. Denpasar Utara, Kota Denpasar, Bali 80233, Indonesia · fouralivin.com
Jl. Gn. Atena I No.26, Padangsambian Klod, Kec. Denpasar Bar., Kota Denpasar, Bali 80361, Indonesia · forsetiathena.com
8573+VJ8, Jl. Kayu Aya, Pantai, Seminyak, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia · theseminyak.com
Jl. Bypass Ngurah Rai No.28, Kesiman Kertalangu, Kec. Denpasar Tim., Kota Denpasar, Bali 80237, Indonesia · thecakrahotel.com
Jalan Pulau Kawe No. 40, Dauh Puri Klod, Denpasar Barat, Dauh Puri Kauh, Kec. Denpasar Bar., Kota Denpasar, Bali 80114, Indonesia · choicestayhotel.com
F64J+J7, Jl. Raya Mambal Banjar Bindu, Mambal, Jl. Melati, Mekar Bhuwana, Kec. Abiansemal, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80571, Indonesia · furama.com
Jl. Bidadari No.4 no 7, Kerobokan, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia · 7bidadarihotel.com
Jl. Gatot Subroto Barat No.283, Pemecutan Kaja, Kec. Denpasar Utara, Kota Denpasar, Bali 80111, Indonesia · astonhotelsinternational.com
Jl. Kaliasem No.1, Dangin Puri Kauh, Kec. Denpasar Utara, Kota Denpasar, Bali 80232, Indonesia · grandmirah.com
Jl. Teuku Umar No.183, Dauh Puri Kauh, Kec. Denpasar Bar., Kota Denpasar, Bali 80114, Indonesia · all.accor.com
Jl. Veteran No.3, Dauh Puri Kaja, Kec. Denpasar Utara, Kota Denpasar, Bali 80232, Indonesia · innabaliheritagehotel.com
Jl. Mohamad Yamin IV No.2A, Renon, Denpasar Selatan, Kota Denpasar, Bali 80239, Indonesia · prajahotelbali.com
Jl. Teuku Umar No.139, Dauh Puri Kauh, Kec. Denpasar Bar., Kota Denpasar, Bali 80113, Indonesia · mysantika.com
Jl. Pura Demak IV No.57, Tegal Harum, Kec. Denpasar Bar., Kota Denpasar, Bali 80119, Indonesia · deemansion.com
Jl. Patih Jelantik No.1, Dauh Puri Klod, Kec. Denpasar Bar., Kota Denpasar, Bali 80113, Indonesia · hotelgrandsanthi.com
Jl. Gunung Salak Utara No.78, Padangsambian Klod, Kec. Denpasar Bar., Kota Denpasar, Bali 80117, Indonesia · salakstyle.com
Gg. Telaga Waja, Kerobokan Kelod, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia · niconicomansion.com
Jl. Sunset Road No.88-89, Kerobokan, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia · sanshotels.com
Cokroaminoto St No.23-25, Pemecutan Kaja, Denpasar Utara, Denpasar City, Bali 80118, Indonesia · discoverasr.com
Jalan Muding Kelod, Gg Beten Sabo No.2, Kerobokan Kaja, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Jl. Bidadari III No.5, Seminyak, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Jl. Letda Tantular No.7, Dangin Puri Klod, Kec. Denpasar Tim., Kota Denpasar, Bali 80232, Indonesia
R2M6+QX4, Jl. Seririt- Singaraja, Kaliasem, Karangasem, Kabupaten Buleleng, Bali 81152, Indonesia
Jalan Ciung Wanara II No. 29, Sumerta Kelod, Renon, Denpasar Selatan, Denpasar City, Bali 80226, Indonesia
Jl. Baturiti - Mekarsari, Baturiti, Kec. Baturiti, Kabupaten Tabanan, Bali 82191, Indonesia
Jl. Mudu Taki V No.2, Tegal Jaya, Dalung, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80117, Indonesia
Jl. Nusa Penida No.15, Dauh Puri Klod, Kec. Denpasar Bar., Kota Denpasar, Bali 80114, Indonesia
Gg. Krisna No.20, Peguyangan Kangin, Kec. Denpasar Utara, Kota Denpasar, Bali 80115, Indonesia · bookings.ecommerceloka.com
Jl. Merta Agung No.17, Kerobokan Kelod, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia · web.facebook.com
Jl. Kepuh Segina 8, Jl. Kepuh Segina No.8 A, Pemecutan Klod, Kec. Denpasar Bar., Denpasar Barat, Bali 80119, Indonesia · gangabalihotel.com
Eat & drink
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurants & places to go
Diner, International, Coffee Shop, Breakfast, Tea, Restaurant · Opening hours: 07:30-23:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegan options · 53 Jl. Tanah Barak
Sandwich, Coffee Shop, Burger, Pizza, Pasta, Kebab, Steak House, Salad, International, Restaurant · everything from Speedway is made fresh, no artificial… · speedway.ps.me
Mexican, Restaurant · A tribute to the essence of Mexico in Pererenan Opening hours: Mo-Th 17:00-23:30; Fr-Su 11:00-23:30 · Jl. Pantai Pererenan No.123,… · origenbali.co
Japanese, Restaurant · Modern Japanese Izakaya CANGGU & ULUWATU | 11am - late daily Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating · Jl. Pura… · yuki-bali.com
International, Coffee Shop, Pizza, Restaurant · Generously spread out over two open plan floors, ZIN Cafe is one of the must go-to hotspots in Canggu. A… · zin.world
Burger, Pizza, Italian, Chicken, Sandwich, Seafood, Asian, Fish And Chips, Ice Cream, Steak House, Regional, Restaurant · This delightful open-air restaurant… · tandjungsarihotel.com
Restaurant · vegan restaurant, vegan cafe and co-working space Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-21:00 Features: vegan options · Caguu, 80361 · livingfoodlab.com
Cafe · all day breakfast, cafe & pizzeria Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-23:00 · milkandmadu.com
Bali, Restaurant · Selection of Balinese food: crab, lobster, chicken, pork, beef. Beer bintang and cocktails.
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:30-14:00 Features: takeaway · pointcoffee.id
Western, Italian, Asian, Russian, Coffee Shop, Pizza, Burger, Chinese, Chicken, American, French, German, Pasta, Tea, Indonesian, Juice, Restaurant · Opening… · tamorracoffee.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway · 59 Jalan Hasanuddin, Denpasar · kfcku.com
Indonesian, International, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · bikubali.com
Pizza, American, International, Salad, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-22:30 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, vegan options, halal · Jalan Tukad… · chicagospizzatwist.id
Fine Dining, Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Su 18:30-21:00 · 88 Jalan Raya Mawang, Ubud, Gianyar, 80582 · gajahputihbali.com
Russian, Asian, Ukrainian, Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 14:00-04:00 Features: outdoor seating, delivery, vegetarian options, halal, air… · izzibali.com
Cake, Coffee Shop, Indonesian, Oriental, Pasta, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:30-21:30 Features: vegan options · 31 Jalan Danau Poso, 80227 · taplink.cc
Asian, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Malaysian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 16:30-23:00 Features: outdoor seating · Jl. Abimanyu (Jl. Dhyana Pura) Seminyak,… · grandseminyak.com
Breakfast, Diner, Indian, Tea, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-23:00 Features: vegan options · 51 Jalan Danau Tamblingan, 80228 · thechowk.id
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Features: takeaway, vegetarian options, step-free access · cocobistrobalirestaurant.com
Italian, Italian Pizza, Mediterranean, Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 12:00-00:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-01:00 · Jl. Raya Semat, Tibuneneng, 80361 · instagram.com
Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:30-22:00 · 88 Jalan Hayam Wuruk, Denpasar, 80237 · atl-hw.com
Fish, Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-21:00 · 5 Jalan Segara Madu, Kedonganan, 80361 · linktr.ee
Pie, Aussie Pies, Sausage Rolls, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 16:00-23:30 Features: vegetarian options · 63 Jalan Mertanadi, Kuta Utara, Kabupaten… · balipieguys.com
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 17:00-01:00 · 138 Raya Kerobokan, 80361 · boyncow.com
Mixed, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-00:00 · 4 Jalan Batu Mejan, Canggu, 80361 · deuscustoms.com
Middle Eastern, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00, Su 11:00-21:00 Features: vegan options · 34 Jalan Pantai Berawa, Canggu, 80361 · falafeltemple.com
Ice Cream, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating, air conditioning · 46B Jalan Mertanadi, Kuta, 80361 · gusto-gelateria.com
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-23:00 · 171 Jalan Pantai Pererenan, 80361 · hippie-fish.com
Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: 17:00-00:00 Features: vegan options · 6 Jalan Umalas I, 80361 · kabanbali.com
Kebab, Burger, Dutch Food, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-04:00 · No.1 Jl. Raya Seminyak, Seminyak, Kabupaten Badung, Bali, Indonesia, 80361 · kingscornerbali.com
Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 · kunti-ii.business.site
Spanish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 17:00-22:00 · Jalan Subak Sari No. 77 · lafincabali.com
French, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-22:00 · 39 Jalan Munduk Kedungu, Pererenan, 80361 · littlefrenchie.id
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · Jalan Pantai Berawa, Canggu · mumbaikitchenbali.com
Greek, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-23:30 · santorinigreekrestaurantbali.my.canva.site
Vietnamese, Burger, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-24:00 · 18AA Jl. Petitenget · streetboibali.com
Arab, Moroccan, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 17:00-23:00 · 39 Jalan Mertanadi · taginebali.com
Donut, Coffee Shop, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · Jalan Teuku Umar, Denpasar · dunkindonuts.co.id
Hummus, Cafe · Opening hours: Sa-Th 08:00-21:00; Fr 08:00-23:00 Features: vegan options · 45B Jalan Pantai Batu Bolong, Canggu, 80361
Grill, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-00:00 · 83C Jalan Pantai Batu Bolong, 80361 · masonrybali.com
Betutu Fried Chicken, Betutu Soup Chicken, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 · No.15D Jl. Sudamala No.15d, Semawang, Sanur Kauh, Denpasar Selatan,…
Turkish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 · 46 Jalan Braban, 80361
Barbecue, Chinese, Restaurant · Opening hours: 15:00-00:00 · 999 Sunset Road, 80361
Bakery, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:30-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · Jl.Bumbak, 80361
354 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) 12 km to the centre
Badung, Bali - Indonesia 80362 — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 33 airlines (Garuda Indonesia, Lion Mentari Airlines, Indonesia AirAsia, Jetstar Airways…) · direct flights to 42 destinations incl. Singapore, Jakarta, Hong Kong, Perth, Bandung… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 33 airlines, 42 direct destinations
- Garuda Indonesia GA (737-800, A330-300, CRK, A330-200, ATR 72, 777-200…) · 24 routes: Bandung, Bima, Brisbane, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Kupang, Labuhan Bajo, Melbourne, Osaka, Palembang, Perth, Praya, Semarang, Seoul, Singapore, Surabaya, Sydney, Taipei*, Timika, Tokyo, Tokyo, Ujung Pandang, Waikabubak-Sumba Island, Yogyakarta
- Lion Mentari Airlines JT (ATR, 737-900, 737-800) · 15 routes: Bandung, Batam, Bima*, Jakarta, Kupang, Labuhan Bajo*, Malang*, Maumere*, Praya*, Semarang*, Surabaya*, Ujung Pandang, Waikabubak-Sumba Island*, Waingapu*, Yogyakarta
- Indonesia AirAsia QZ (A320) · 10 routes: Bandung, Darwin, Jakarta, Kota Kinabalu, Kuala Lumpur, Perth, Singapore, Surabaya, Ujung Pandang, Yogyakarta
- Jetstar Airways JQ (A320, 787-8) · 7 routes: Adelaide, Brisbane, Darwin, Melbourne, Perth, Singapore, Sydney
- Virgin Australia VA (737-800, Fokker 100) · 6 routes: Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth*, Port Hedland, Sydney*
- Citilink Indonesia QG (A320) · 4 routes: Balikpapan, Bandung, Jakarta, Surabaya
- All Nippon Airways NH (A330-300, A330-200) · 3 routes: Osaka, Tokyo, Tokyo
- Mandala Airlines RI (A320) · 3 routes: Hong Kong, Jakarta, Singapore
- China Southern Airlines CZ (A320, 737-800) · 2 routes: Guangzhou, Shenzhen
- Qantas QF (A320) · 2 routes: Perth*, Singapore
- Sriwijaya Air SJ (735, 737-800) · 2 routes: Dili, Jakarta
- Air Niugini PX (737-800) · 1 route: Port Moresby
- AirAsia AK (A320) · 1 route: Kuala Lumpur
- Asiana Airlines OZ (767-300) · 1 route: Seoul
- Cathay Pacific CX (747-400, 777-300) · 1 route: Hong Kong
- Cebu Pacific 5J (A320) · 1 route: Manila
- China Airlines CI (A330-300) · 1 route: Taipei
- China Eastern Airlines MU (A330-200) · 1 route: Shanghai
- Dragonair KA (A330-300) · 1 route: Hong Kong
- EVA Air BR (A330-200) · 1 route: Taipei
- Hong Kong Airlines HX (A330-200, A330-300) · 1 route: Hong Kong
- Interlink Airlines ID (737-900) · 1 route: Jakarta
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (777) · 1 route: Singapore
- Korean Air KE (A330-300) · 1 route: Seoul
- Malaysia Airlines MH (A330-300, 737-800, 777-200) · 1 route: Kuala Lumpur
- Malindo Air OD (737-900) · 1 route: Kuala Lumpur
- Philippine Airlines PR (A320) · 1 route: Manila
- Qatar Airways QR (777-300ER) · 1 route: Singapore
- Singapore Airlines Cargo SQ (737-800, 777-200) · 1 route: Singapore
- Thai AirAsia FD (A320) · 1 route: Bangkok
- Thai Airways International TG (777) · 1 route: Bangkok
- Tiger Airways TR (A320) · 1 route: Singapore
- Valuair VF (A320) · 1 route: Singapore
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Lieutenant Colonel Wisnu Airfield 87 km to the centre
Gerokgak, Buleleng, BA, ID
Getting there by ferry
Serangan
Ferry terminal · 7.8 km from the centre
Benoa Port
Ferry terminal · 9.6 km from the centre · Pelindo
Benoa port
Ferry terminal · 10 km from the centre
Sanur-Mushroom Bay
Ferry route
Serangan - Lembongan (Yellow Bridge)
Ferry route · Ekajaya Fast Ferry
Sanur - Nusa Lembongan
Ferry route
Serangan - Nusa Penida Ferry Port
Ferry route · Ekajaya Fast Ferry
Sanur - Nusa Penida
Ferry route
Sanur - Sampalan
Ferry route
Banyuwangi - Denpasar
Ferry route · Express Bahari
Benoa/Denpasar - Lembar
Ferry route
Where things are
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When to go
Tourist season
October – March
The warmer, longer-day half of the southern-hemisphere year.
Shoulder season
April – May, September
Milder and quieter, with better value.
Worth avoiding
June – August
The southern winter — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: DPS has direct flights to 42 destinations on 33 airlines (incl. Singapore, Jakarta, Hong Kong, Perth, Bandung…). By water: 3 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Serangan, 7.8 km); routes include Sanur-Mushroom Bay, Serangan - Lembongan (Yellow Bridge), Sanur - Nusa Lembongan.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Denpasar (Bali). Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Broker · Any aircraft via operators worldwide · Global charter broker with 30+ offices; private jets, group charters and cargo.
FBO, charter, management · Managed fleet · FBO network and management across Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Praetor, Bombardier Challenger & Global, Gulfstream · Fractional ownership and jet cards in North America and Europe.
Charter, management · Large-cabin & VIP airliners · Geneva-based operator known for large-cabin and VIP airliner charters.
Charter, management, FBO, MRO · Managed fleet worldwide · General Dynamics company: charter, completions and FBOs in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.
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