Legian

Travel Guide

Legian Beach featuring a luxury hotel or resort and a sandy beach
Double Six Beach showing tropical scenes and a beach
Double Six Beach showing surf and surfing as well as an individual child
Double Six Beach showing a sandy beach and tropical scenes
Legian Beach showing surfing and surf as well as a large group of people

Base yourself in this popular holiday town to explore Southern Bali, surf, shop, socialize and enjoy the relaxed beach atmosphere.

Legian is a coastal village, a popular destination in Southern Bali. Base yourself in Legian if you want to be near the the facilities of Kuta but want to avoid real big crowds and enjoy a more relaxed atmosphere. Shopping, nightlife and watersports are Legian’s main attractions and the range of dining and accommodation options make it a great base to explore the rest of Southern Bali.

Unwind on Legian Beach and play beach volleyball, go sailing, scuba diving or fishing. Surf classes are available for for all levels, so learn how to carve the waves or perfect your technique.

Stroll through Legian’s labyrinth of alleyways and pick up a fresh fruit juice and relax in a café. For dinner, choose from a selection of international restaurants or pick up noodles or a curry from a warung” (Balinese food stall).

For a day of shopping, walk down Jalan Legian. You will find international brands alongside local boutiques that sell clothing, accessories, shoes, sarongs, knickknacks and surf gear, as well as arts and crafts such as marionettes and Balinese masks. Treat yourself to a spa treatment or deep-muscle massage, these are offered everywhere. In the evening, dine in a restaurant and watch traditional Balinese dancing or hear a gamelan orchestra play.

Legian has plenty of accommodation options. Along the beach you will find secluded bungalows, boutique hotels and resorts that cater for families. On the main roads are five-star hotels, luxury resorts and backpackers lodges. If you wander down the backstreets you will find cozy family-owned guesthouses.

Legian is wedged in between Seminyak and Kuta, on South Bali’s west coast. The center of Legian is a 10-minute drive from the airport and most hotels offer free airport transfers. In peak season, congested traffic in Kuta and Legian can make getting around difficult so walking or hiring a bicycle or motorbike is recommended. Many bikes have surfboard racks, so you can ride to the beach.

Where to stay in Legian

Double Six Beach showing tropical scenes and a beach

North Legian

4/5(39 area reviews)

The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to North Legian. A stop by Legian Beach or Seminyak Beach might round out your trip.

North Legian
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Legian City-Centre

4/5(78 area reviews)

The stunning beaches and fantastic nightlife are just a few highlights of Legian City-Centre. Make a stop by Legian Beach or Legian Road while you're exploring the area.

Legian City-Centre
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Dewi Sri

4/5(17 area reviews)

Travelers come to Dewi Sri for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Sunset Star and Krisna while you're in town.

Dewi Sri
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Nakula

4.5/5(14 area reviews)

You might appreciate the spas and gardens in Nakula, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Legian Beach and Kuta Beach are just a few notable stops.

Nakula
Mercure Bali Legian

Mercure Bali Legian

4 out of 5
Jl Legian No 328 - Legian Kelod Kuta, Legian, Bali
$75 nightly
The price is $83 total per night from Jul 16 to Jul 17
$83 total
Jul 16 - Jul 17
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Legian. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,010 reviews)
Great location
"Great location for everything. Staff were really friendly and helpful. Rooms were clean."

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2025

Mercure Bali Legian
Legian Beach Hotel

Legian Beach Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Jalan Melasti Legian Kelod, Legian, Bali
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$103 nightly
The price is $113 total per night from Jul 31 to Aug 1
$113 total
Jul 31 - Aug 1
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Legian. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Lovely place with great staff, wonderful food options and a friendly atmosphere."

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2025

Legian Beach Hotel
Pullman Bali Legian Beach

Pullman Bali Legian Beach

5 out of 5
1 Melasti, Legian, Bali
$121 nightly
The price is $133 total per night from Jul 20 to Jul 21
$133 total
Jul 20 - Jul 21
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Legian. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Good location, friendly staff."

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2025

Pullman Bali Legian Beach
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Banyumas Suite Villa Legian

The Banyumas Suite Villa Legian

4 out of 5
Jalan Dewi Sri 4 No 8, Legian, Bali
Stay at this 4-star villa in Legian. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private pools. Popular attractions Legian Beach and Kuta Beach are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (72 reviews)
"Amazing atmosphere, front desk and locals were super friendly and welcoming! Definitely recommend. The villa was super spacious and super luxurious"

Reviewed on Jan 30, 2025

The Banyumas Suite Villa Legian
The Sakaye Luxury Villas & Spa

The Sakaye Luxury Villas & Spa

3.5 out of 5
Jl. Dewi Sri, Legian, Legian
Stay at this 3.5-star spa villa in Legian. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private pools. Popular attractions Legian Beach and Kuta Beach are located ...
"When we checked in at the Sakaye we found the sheets and some pillowcases where dirty, I mean round brown stains on sheets. Tried to take a shower in the bath and there was hair everywhere, dirty water was filling in the bath because the stopper was not working. Did not like the idea of a shower/bath ..."

Reviewed on Feb 26, 2020

The Sakaye Luxury Villas & Spa
Beautiful Bali Villas

Beautiful Bali Villas

4 out of 5
Jl. Padma Timur no. 16, Legian, Bali
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly villa in Legian. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (151 reviews)
Legian - home of the aussies.
"One night stay before flight. Only 20 mins from airport. Good location to explore Legian, lots of aussies, sports bars and touristy things. loved watching the sunset on the beach. Best to take taxi to beach etc, or risk walking along very narrow street with lots of traffic. Bintang supermarket, about ..."

Reviewed on May 20, 2025

Beautiful Bali Villas
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Getting around Legian

It’s not recommended that you rent a car in Legian unless you’re experienced and confident in driving on Balinese roads, which are often busy, frantic and stressful. Renting a bicycle is a popular way to get around, and a good way to soak up the more peaceful atmosphere away from the main strip. Chances are, though, that you’ll be able to walk between your hotel, the beach, and Legian’s restaurants and bars. Visit the Ministry of Transportation Republic of Indonesia Opens in a new window website.Browse Legian rental cars.

Best time to visit

Legian’s weather goes through distinct dry and wet seasons, which have an influence on crowds and hotel prices. Between October and April it’s the rainy season, which means you’ll encounter thunderstorms most days; however, these are normally over quickly, and you’ll have more of the beach to yourself during this time. June to August sees peak numbers of visitors, higher room rates and drier weather.

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Reviews of Legian

4.2
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
53
5 - Excellent 39%
4 - Good
64
4 - Good 47%
3 - Okay
14
3 - Okay 10%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
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1 - Terrible 1%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Very nice area full of bars and restaurants

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

We enjoyed staying here and everything we wanted to go to is a short walk.

4/5 - Good

Sezybear

Great location with lots of choices to eat drink or shop. The beach is lot quite clean and the locals love to chat and offer a cold beer. Lots of hotels to choose from within your budget and much quieter than the other parts of Bali

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

You get bombarded by locals, trying to sell you everything between rides and massages specially if you just ask a question, they don't leave you alone.

1/5 - Terrible

Sally

Never coming back. They can't be trusted and are insincere. If I know anyone who is going to Bali, even if they are strangers, I would tell them not to stay at this hotel. I never been so upset to write this nasty review.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Stunning sunsets, within walking distance of Kuta and Seminyak. Loads of restaurants, pubs, etc in the surrounding area.

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