7 Thrifty Bali Markets You Should Visit for Your Next Shopping Spree

Wondering where to buy souvenirs to bring home to Australia? Do some Bali shopping at the most vibrant markets on the island! From quaint handicrafts to tempting street food, Bali’s local market scene is as hip as it gets. 

Ready to dive into the thriftiest markets the Island of the Gods has to offer? You can enjoy a fuss-free Bali shopping experience by booking a private car charter! Let your driver take you to all the Bali markets you wanna visit without any hassle. Don’t forget to brush up on your haggling skills!

Without further ado, here are seven vibrant Bali markets you should visit: 

On the hunt for hip trinkets, beaded necklaces, and quirky bracelets to take home? Canggu Makers Market is the place to go if you wanna awaken your hipster soul. By evening, lively tunes fill the air, amping up your Bali shopping experience. But, the star of this market is the Berawa Kitchen, an array of mini food stalls filled with the most delectable Bali street food. Better come with an empty stomach!

Haggle hard but respectfully at one of the oldest local markets in Bali, Sukawati Art Market! It showcases different kinds of colourful Balinese art, from paintings to wooden sculptures. What’s great about this market is that you interact with the artists themselves, so you get firsthand knowledge of the art piece you’re bringing home. Sukawati Art Market is also a great alternative to the nearby Ubud Market if you want a quiet and cheaper Bali shopping experience.

When talking about the Bali shopping experience, Ubud Art Market is the poster market for retail therapy. Filled with iconic Bali handwoven bags, silk scarves, and handicraft items, Ubud Art Market is flocked by throngs of tourists from all over the planet—making it the island’s most famous traditional market. It’s located in the heart of Ubud and is locally known as Pasar Seni Ubud! 

Wanna buy local Bali produce? Pancasari Market to the rescue! This popular farmers’ market comes with the best local produce from nearby farms and plantations at the lowest prices you’ll ever see. It even has stalls for ornate ritual items and flower offerings—perfect if you’re going to visit a nearby temple. If you’re touring northern Bali via the Bedugul-Singaraja main route, better stop by Pancasari Market!

Enter a wonderland of fabrics and tasty treats at Badung Market, located in Bali’s capital, Denpasar. It’s the largest traditional market on the island, spanning four floors, and features a variety of wares from authentic Batik clothing to wooden carvings, Ikat weaves, jewellery, and fresh fruits. 

If you’re missing the Rose Street or the Esplanade markets back in Aus, head to Garlic Lane in Legian for a small taste of home. This 200-metre route is filled with many stores, from art shops and fashion boutiques to wood carving galleries and DVD stores. Need a refreshing drink as you walk around? Garlic Lane is also home to great watering holes and cafes.

Your Bali shopping experience isn’t complete without the classic food trip! Delight your taste buds at Pasar Senggol and feast on Bali cuisine's eclectic flavours. Be welcomed by the aroma of spicy and savoury local street food as soon as you step into this Nusa Dua market. Babi Guling, Nasi Campur, Tipat Cantok—you name your craving, they have it!