Legian

Travel Guide

Legian Beach featuring a beach and a luxury hotel or resort
Double Six Beach showing a sandy beach and tropical scenes
Double Six Beach showing surf and surfing as well as an individual child
Double Six Beach featuring tropical scenes and a sandy beach
Legian Beach featuring surfing and waves 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 which includes tropical scenes and a beach

North Legian

4/5(8 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(24 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(2 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(2 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
The price is CA $101 per night from Jul 21 to Jul 22
CA $101
CA $122 total
Jul 21 - Jul 22
includes taxes & 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
The price is CA $129 per night from Jul 31 to Aug 1
CA $129
CA $156 total
Jul 31 - Aug 1
includes taxes & 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! (1,007 reviews)
"Beautiful property and the staff were wonderful. Upgrade was amazing"

Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2025

Legian Beach Hotel
Pullman Bali Legian Beach

Pullman Bali Legian Beach

5 out of 5
1 Melasti, Legian, Bali
The price is CA $143 per night from Jul 21 to Jul 22
CA $143
CA $175 total
Jul 21 - Jul 22
includes taxes & 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.

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Reviews of Legian

4.3
Top destination
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4 - Good
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4 - Good 44%
3 - Okay
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Legian is a busy area, if you’re not into people asking you to buy something or use their transportation then I would recommend somewhere else less busy. However the weather is great, the beach is beautiful and there are many great restaurants.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveller

Do not recommend. Try not to make friends with locals they try to use you to get out your money. Here people are so poor that trying to get you a taxi, trip or in any way to get from you extra money. Don't trust anyone in Bali.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

It is very central with alot of local restaurants and shopping if you like, the time of year we went there was a ton of garbage on the beach and there were consistently people asking for you to buy stuff or to do services even after saying no.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

The staff at the Bandha hotel and suites were very

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Food is amazing. Go a bit off the main strip for the best food, best prices and best drinks.. Make sure to visit the gym "The Bar". Visit "Hangry Chicken"

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