Day: April 20, 2026

Visit Pura Luhur Uluwatu Temple: What to Know Before You Visit (2026)

Pura Luhur Uluwatu Temple sits on a 230-foot cliff at Bali’s southwestern tip, 70 meters straight down to the Indian Ocean on three sides. I’ve been twice from my base in Uluwatu, once at 7:00 AM on a Tuesday and once for the sunset Kecak dance, and they’re basically two different places. It’s one of Bali’s six main directional temples, built in the 11th century and dedicated to the spirits of the sea. Entrance is IDR 50,000 ($3), a sarong is mandatory and handed to you free at the gate, and you’ll share the clifftop with a colony of macaque monkeys who have no interest in personal boundaries. Here’s what you need before you go. Getting to Uluwatu Temple Pura

Best hostel in Nusa Penida

Best Hostels in Nusa Penida Bali from $8/Night (2026 Guide)

The best hostels in Nusa Penida are cheaper than most travelers expect, and based on guest sentiment across thousands of reviews, the quality has genuinely jumped over the last two years. We curated this list by location and facilities, so you know exactly what you’re getting before you arrive. Every hostel here covers the basics well: AC, free Wi-Fi, and on-site scooter or bike rental to get around the island, with no Grab or Gojek. Most can also book tours directly, snorkeling trips, manta ray dives, full-day island tours, and fast boat tickets back to Bali. What travelers tend to love most about staying here is the sense of community. Several of these hostels host daily socials, boxing classes, karaoke