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
#porkstarplatter the best taste to enjoy #porkribs #chickenwing #porkbelly in one plate #Trovember Photo Contest #lifeatexpediagroup

Dewi Sri

4/5(17 area reviews)

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

Dewi Sri
Ah nothing better then your own pool villa in Bali

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
Legian Beach Hotel

Legian Beach Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Jalan Melasti Legian Kelod, Legian, Bali
$87 nightly
The price is $96 total per night from Nov 5 to Nov 6
$96 total
Nov 5 - Nov 6
Total with 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! (1,012 reviews)
"You can’t go beyond the bungalows which are private and quiet but ask for one not on road side. This is our second visit and the only minor complaint I could say that the pool staff use to walk around offering food and beverage menus but this time we had to go up to the bar to order. This is being ..."

Reviewed on Oct 17, 2025

Legian Beach Hotel
New Garden View Resort

New Garden View Resort

3 out of 5
Jalan Padma Utara No. 4 Legian- Kuta, Legian, Bali
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Legian. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (567 reviews)
"god spot for bars"

Reviewed on Oct 19, 2025

New Garden View Resort
Mercure Bali Legian

Mercure Bali Legian

4 out of 5
Jl Legian No 328 - Legian Kelod Kuta, Legian, Bali
$58 nightly
The price is $64 total per night from Nov 19 to Nov 20
$64 total
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Total with 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! (1,014 reviews)
"No balcony"

Reviewed on Oct 17, 2025

Mercure Bali Legian
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.
Alaya Dedaun Kuta

Alaya Dedaun Kuta

5 out of 5
Jl. Raya Legian, Legian, Bali
Stay at this 5-star luxury condo in Legian. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private pools. Our guests praise the room service and the property condition in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (120 reviews)
"Everything this property had to offer was exceptional ! My family and I felt so welcomed, and loved, the staff always day in and day out went over and beyond ! When I travel to Bali again this will always be my pick !"

Reviewed on Apr 1, 2025

Alaya Dedaun Kuta
Griya Sadhana Dewi Sri

Griya Sadhana Dewi Sri

3 out of 5
No.168 Jl. Dewi Sri II, Legian, Bali
Stay at this 3-star villa in Legian. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Legian Beach and Kuta Beach are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (2 reviews)
"Internet not good Bed not clean No hot water All else ok"

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2025

Griya Sadhana Dewi Sri
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.
9/10 Wonderful! (73 reviews)
"Fabulous villa! We loved staying here. Pool was great, bed was super comfy shower was phenomenal great heat and pressure staff very helpful"

Reviewed on Sep 27, 2025

The Banyumas Suite Villa Legian
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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