This two-bedroom private villa is just five minutes from Ubud City Centre and comes with a private pool, perfect for two couples or four friends wanting a luxury-style escape on a budget.
The best areas to stay in Bali for Australians on a budget
Average nightly price ranges to help you plan your spend
Tips for solo travellers, couples, and groups of mates
When to get the best value accommodation in Bali for Australian Travellers
For Australians, Bali is one of the easiest international trips you can take, short flights, familiar food, and incredible value once you land. But where you stay in Bali makes a huge difference to how your holiday feels and how far your budget stretches.
Some areas are social and surf-focused, others are quiet and cultural, while a few are ideal if you’re arriving late or only staying a couple of nights.
Here’s a quick breakdown of Bali’s most popular areas for Australians travelling on a budget:
Canggu: Surf, cafés, digital nomads and social vibes
Ubud: Culture, nature, wellness and great value stays
Uluwatu: Clifftop beaches, surf and laid-back escapes
Kuta: The cheapest area and closest to the airport
Seminyak: Dining, shopping and nightlife without luxury prices
Escapes by Mix & Match makes it easy for Australians to compare budget-friendly accommodation across Bali’s most popular areas.
Canggu is one of the most popular areas in Bali for Australians, especially young travellers, surfers, and first-time visitors. It’s social, walkable, and packed with affordable places to eat, drink and stay.
What You’ll Find in Canggu
Surf beaches and surf lessons
Trendy cafés and affordable eats
Co-working spaces and a digital nomad scene
Hostels, guesthouses and affordable villas
Hostels and guesthouses:
Canggu accommodation can start from $15 - $165+ AUD per person, per night, approximately.
Planning a tropical escape for you and your mates? Villas become more affordable when split between friends.
This hostel is ideal for budget travellers keen to meet people, it offers 48 air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi and shared-style convenience.
Stay in one of eight air-conditioned rooms with private patios, free Wi-Fi, and daily housekeeping.
Want a little more luxury with your mates? You can have a two-bedroom villa with a private pool all to yourself! Great value for groups.
Ubud is a favourite for Australians looking to slow things down. If you want more space, greenery and value for money, this is one of the best places to stay in Bali on a budget.
Why Ubud Is Great Value for Aussies
Larger rooms and villas for lower prices than beach areas
Peaceful jungle and rice field settings
Excellent value for longer stays
Ubud accommodation prices can start from $6 - $170+ AUD per person, per night.
Couples travelling from Australia on a budget
Longer stays or work-from-Bali trips
Solo travellers focused on wellness, yoga and culture
Stay in a private room with your own bathroom near Ubud City Centre, homestay-style (like a hostel, but with more privacy).
Book an individually styled private room with an indoor hot tub, pillowtop bed, rainfall shower + deep soaking tub, free Wi-Fi, plus poolside dining and bar access.
This two-bedroom private villa is just five minutes from Ubud City Centre and comes with a private pool, perfect for two couples or four friends wanting a luxury-style escape on a budget.
Uluwatu may have an upmarket reputation, but Australians can still discover budget-friendly stays that make it easy to enjoy the area’s beaches, surf, and laid-back lifestyle.
Why Uluwatu Works for Budget Travellers
Affordable boutique hotels and guesthouses
Incredible sunsets and quieter beaches
Less crowded than Canggu or Seminyak
Uluwatu accommodation prices can start from $14 - $108+ AUD per person, per night.
Surfers travelling from Australia
Couples and adults-only trips
Travellers wanting a relaxed, scenic stay
Couples travelling together with friends or other couples
Batu Kandik Homestay is a small guesthouse in Pecatu near the beach, close to Uluwatu Temple and Uluwatu Cliffs. It offers air-conditioned rooms, free Wi-Fi, and an outdoor pool.
Ancala is located near Uluwatu Cliffs and Uluwatu Temple, with Padang Padang Beach a short drive away. It offers air-conditioned rooms, free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool, and free parking.
Private villa accommodation, perfect as a romantic couple’s retreat, with the option of a private villa and private pool in Pecatu near Uluwatu’s beaches. It offers free Wi-Fi, in-villa dining, onsite massages, and a peaceful, secluded setting.
Why Stay in Kuta?
Very close to Denpasar Airport
Easy transport links
Generally has more of the lower accommodation prices in Bali
Kuta accommodation prices can start from as low as $10 - $60+ AUD per person, per night, approximately.
Short stays or overnight stopovers
Budget-conscious Aussie travellers
Solo travellers and backpackers
Kuta is famously busy, loud and chaotic, so whilst that is not for everyone, it’s hard to beat on price. Kuta can be a smart base for the first or last night of your Bali holiday.
Stay in one of just four air-conditioned, self-contained rooms with kitchens, a private patio and more.
Stay beachfront in Kuta in one of 10 air-conditioned rooms with private balconies, free Wi-Fi and daily housekeeping, plus free parking, express check-in/out, and an on-site restaurant and bar.
A simple, budget-friendly stay with 14 air-conditioned rooms, daily housekeeping, free parking, express check-in/out, and private bathrooms with showers and bidets.
Why Seminyak Still Works on a Budget
Boutique hotels at reasonable prices
Great dining and nightlife without Canggu crowds
Walkable and well-connected
Accommodation in Seminyak can start from $10 - $125+ per person, per night, approximately.
Couples wanting a stylish stay without splurging
Friends travelling together
Aussies who want good food and nightlife nearby
Seminyak is ideal if you want comfort, convenience and atmosphere, without paying resort-level prices.
Private balcony rooms, free Wi-Fi, ensuites, and on-site snack bar & lounge bar.
Air-conditioned rooms, free Wi-Fi, private bathrooms with rainfall showers, free parking, plus an on-site restaurant and limited-hours room service (buffet breakfast available for a fee).
Located near Seminyak Square, this boutique stay has just four air-conditioned rooms with private pools, free Wi-Fi, minibars and safes, plus a free 24/7 airport-to-hotel shuttle.
Best Time for Value
If you’re travelling from Australia, timing your trip can make a big difference to how much you’ll pay for accommodation in Bali. In general, you’ll often find better value travel when availability tends to open up in the shoulder season and prices can ease compared to peak periods.
For the best mix of good weather, fewer crowds and sharper deals, aim for the shoulder seasons, April to June and September to November. You’ll usually get more choice, and it’s easier to book the kind of stay you actually want (whether that’s a social hostel, a private guesthouse, or a villa shared with friends).
Flexibility is your best budget travel hack: if you can shift your dates by even a few days, choose a slightly different neighbourhood, or travel as a group and split the cost of a bigger place, your money goes a lot further. Book your Balinese Accommodation with Mix & Match today!
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