What Uluwatu has in luxury, Canggu has in laid-back, low-key vibes: think boutique hotels, low-rise villas and eco resorts. A yoga hotspot, you’ll find multiple retreats in this part of Bali. Ecosfera is a great stay for traditional Balinese hospitality, as well as daily yoga classes. Canggu has a strong backpacker scene, meaning you’ll 48 Hours in canggu and seminyak. Eating, drinking, shopping and surfing: Canggu and Seminyak are undoubtedly Bali’s busiest hubs, loved equally by tourists and expats thanks to their buzzing atmospheres and faster pace of life. Which means no trip to Bali is complete without checking out Canggu and Seminyak. Even if you’re only passing Seminyak and Kuta are both coastal towns in Bali. Kuta is near Bali’s Ngurah Rai Airport and is the main place in Bali to go partying. And is a popular beach resort in Bali. While Seminyak is on the west coast of Bali with its own beach. Seminyak is more upmarket and tends to attract people for 2/3 night stays looking to relax and party. Hip, happening and vibrant Canggu; the place is booming with cool cafes, amazing day spas, lots of boutique shops and fabulous markets. For those regular travellers to Bali who stay in the Canggu or Seminyak area, you will probably have noticed a massive shift in the ‘gentrification’ for want of a better word in Canggu. Here are the best areas to stay in Bali: Ubud – most beautiful place to stay for stunning nature and cultural activities. Seminyak – best area in Bali for sunset bars, luxury restaurants, and shopping. Canggu – great area to stay in Bali for laid-back boho-chic beach lovers. Uluwatu – best place in Bali for beaches and upscale clifftop As mentioned, Canggu has got a much younger crowd and is the wilder sister of Seminyak. Seminyak overall has a bit more of a glam vibe about it. That might be because the surf culture is deeply ingrained in Canggu, which seems to attract a somewhat younger and ‘chilled’ type of people. And thus both attract their own specific crowds. Otherwise I’d say Canggu only because in my mind I think “north of airport” vs “south of airport”. If you’re already staying in Nusa Dua which is sort of south of the airport then maybe spend the other half of your trip north of the airport. Uluwatu can also be really busy in the evenings due to the traffic coming and going from the Agree with VR above, Seminyak would be the better option. There are plenty of places to stay that are within walking distance of shopping and great restaurants but still quiet. We stayed at Mutiara Bali Boutique Resort and Villa and thoroughly enjoyed it. .

is canggu or seminyak better