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Hidden Gems: Discovering Bali's Lesser-Known Markets

Everyone and their Mum has heard of Ubud Art Market, Seminyak Flea Market, and La Brisa Sunday Market, but Bali boasts a plethora of lesser-known markets that offer unique and authentic shopping experiences at better prices.

So where should you shop if you want to score some great deals and avoid the “copy-and-paste” stalls of the more touristy markets in Bali? Here are our top 6 recommendations.

Traditional Balinese wooden masks ready to be sold at the markets.

Pasar Kodok (Frog Market) - Tabanan

The Frog Market is a haven for thrift shoppers. It specialises in second-hand goods, offering everything from vintage clothing to shoes and accessories. You’ll be hard-pressed to see another tourist here, so you are guaranteed amazing prices and a very local experience.

Sundaze at Hatch - Uluwatu

Hatch Bar and Restaurant hosts a local market every Sunday that combines shopping with a party-like atmosphere, making it a fun alternative to the more traditional markets. You can find one-of-a-kind items, second-hand clothes, local art, and artisanal goods, all while dancing to the beat of live DJs. There’s even a tattoo stall!

Sundaze Market at Hatch in Uluwatu. The market is held every Sunday.

Kumbasari Art Market - Denpasar

Kumbasari Art Market is one of Bali's largest and most longstanding traditional markets, offering a vast array of goods stretched over multiple floors. It provides a more authentic and comprehensive shopping experience than any other market in Bali, showcasing the island's rich artistic heritage. It’s where the locals come to shop.

Market Stall in Bali selling traditional masks, hats, bags and fruit. To find out how much you can buy them for you can download Tengah App.

Sindhu Beach Market - Sanur

Sindhu Beach Market offers a laid-back shopping experience by the beach, selling beachwear, jewellery, and exquisite local art like hand-carved wooden manta rays, ornate boxes, and keepsakes. The market is smaller and less crowded, making it ideal for those looking for a more relaxed and scenic shopping vibe. It also serves up some delicious fresh seafood dishes!

Balinese man cooking seafood an the grill. Sanur

Samadi Sunday Market - Canggu

Samadi Sunday Market is perfect for health-conscious shoppers and those interested in eco-friendly products. It’s held at the Samadi Bali Wellness Center and focuses on organic and artisanal goods, offering a community vibe that is unique from any other market in Bali.

The entrance to Samadi Sunday Market in Canggu. To find out how much it costs to shop here, download Tengah App on Google Play or the App Store.

Bali Niki - Canggu

Bali Niki Market often gets overlooked by tourists on their way to the famous La Brisa Markets. And it’s such a shame because the bargains you can score here are crazy. It offers the usual bags, jewellery, dresses, and souvenirs that you can find all over Bali, but it also sells some beautiful homewares and textiles. The market is deceivingly large, although the stallholders can be a little pushy at times.

Market store in Bali selling bags, jewllery and homewares. Bali Niki Markets in Echo Beach.

All these markets require bartering, which can be understandably uncomfortable for many people from countries where fixed-price shopping is the norm. If this is the case, we recommend downloading Tengah, the only travel app that ensures you always pay a fair price for bartered goods and services based on the average prices other travellers have paid before you. The app includes pictures and descriptions of the exact item/service you’re interested in within your surrounding location—right down to a 1 km radius. It also shows your conversion to your home currency. Download Tengah on Google Play and App Store.

Happy shopping!