Going to rest in the famous area of Indonesia - Bali, you will definitely get to Denpasar, the capital of this island, which is located in the southern part of the province and perfectly combines modern buildings, architectural monuments and rice fields.
You do not even have to look for where Denpasar is located, as near to it is the only airport of the resort (only 13 km) serving international and domestic destinations. Therefore, when you arrive in Bali, you can quickly get to the city by taxi or a transfer ordered from your hotel. From other settlements of the island in the capital can be reached by trains and regular buses.
Accommodation in Denpasar
Since Denpasar is a city where people do not always live, but only use it as a place of departure for various interesting places and beaches of Bali , here there is a huge number of hotels of different levels of comfort from cheap option from 1 * to super modern 5 *.
Among the most popular in Bali are the following Denpasar hotels:
- Banyumas Villa 3 * - located in the city center, has a swimming pool, parking, modern rooms.
- Spa complex Alam Puri Art Museum 5 * - a chic villa in the Balinese style, there is even an art gallery, swimming pool and spa services;
- Sanctuario Villa 5 * - the complex is located on the outskirts of the city, so villas with their own pools face the rice fields;
- guest house Bali Contour 2 * - provides comfortable rooms with air conditioning, swimming pool, fitness machines, there is even a restaurant.
- Hotel b Bali offers modern, minimalist rooms with air conditioning and balconies with garden or ocean views.
Weather in Denpasar
Nothing special climatic conditions of the capital of the island do not differ from the rest of the territory. Here, the whole year is divided into 2 seasons: dry and rainy. The average daily temperature is + 29 ° С, night - + 25 ° С, and humidity - 85%.
But even in rainy weather in Denpasar you can find what to do: visit attractions or entertainment centers, and do shopping.
Attractions of Denpasar
- Puputan Square is the main square of the city, connecting all the main streets and denoting the exact center of the capital. There are beautiful statues there: the god Brahma is a four-faced guard made of volcanic stone, and the Bajra-Sandi monument, 45 meters high, dedicated to the struggle against the Dutch. From the observation deck of this monument offers an excellent view of the whole neighborhood.
- Temple Agung Jagatnatha - built in the eastern part of the square in 1953 from corals in honor of the local deity Sang Hiyang Vidi. This Hindu temple is striking with its architecture and figures of dragons.
- The Museum of Bali - here you can get acquainted with the history of the island and see the collections of exhibits of ethnography and anthropology over 2 thousand years old.
- Temple Maospahit - an important religious landmark of the city. It was built in the 14th century from brick without the use of traditional carving and painting. Its highlight is the ancient statues of mythical creatures, located in cozy courtyards, and the alarm from an empty tree trunk.
- Palaces Satria and Pemecutan are the official residences of royal dynasties, ruling Denpasar at different times, open to tourists.
From Denpasar, one-day excursions to all the sights of the island of Bali are constantly taking place.
Entertainment in Denpasar
Absence of beaches is compensated by a lot of entertainment. Here are the most popular night disco clubs, karaoke bars, and, known for the Bali Arts Festival, Taman Budaya Art Center. And also many specially come here for shopping, as the markets of Denparas are considered the cheapest in Asia.
