Major city · Indonesia
Singaraja
Sleep in Lovina, 20 min west, and use Singaraja for a half-day of temples, lontar scripts and the old port; 1 night covers both.
Singaraja is North Bali's old colonial capital: wide streets, a multi-ethnic waterfront, Bali's largest Chinese temple and a lontar-script library. Almost no visitors sleep here — Lovina, 20 minutes west, has the beds and the beach. Come for a half-day, or base in Lovina and day-trip in.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- IDR
- Best months
- Apr–Oct (dry season)
- avoid Dec–Mar (wet season, heavy afternoon rain)
- Airport
- DPS
- Nights
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- Southeast Asia ↗Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar; never carry a bag or parcel for anyone.
- Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
- Indonesia ↗Buy the visa on arrival or e-visa only on the official Immigration portal; lookalike sites charge extra.
- Indonesia ↗Complete the All Indonesia digital arrival and customs form before landing; it is free.
- Indonesia ↗Foreign visitors to Bali pay a one-off tourist levy; keep the payment proof on your phone.
- Indonesia ↗Riding a motorbike needs a valid licence that covers motorbikes (an international permit alongside your own) and a helmet; check your insurance covers it.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Singaraja112 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Singaraja, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Rupiah (Rp) in small notes for warungs, parking, offerings and drivers; large cards are common in tourist restaurants but not everywhere.Indonesia-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckTelkomsel, XL and Indosat sell tourist SIMs at airports; foreign phones must be IMEI-registered if staying over 90 days — check.Indonesia-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; refill stations common in Bali.Indonesia-wide
- TippingRestaurants: Often 10% service + tax on the bill; nothing more needed.Indonesia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Indonesia-wide
- SafetySingaraja is calm and low-crime; the real risks are scooter traffic, unlit roads after dark and wet-season landslides on the mountain routes.
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- RestroomsWestern in hotels and cafés; squat toilets with a water scoop elsewhere; paper in the bin.Indonesia-wide
- Emergency numbers112 General emergency · 110 police · 118 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysBali shuts completely for Nyepi; government offices close Friday midday for prayer; Lebaran slows the country for two weeks.Indonesia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportDPS Ngurah Rai International (Denpasar) (3–4 h by car to Singaraja; prepaid taxi Rp 600,000–800,000).
- Getting aroundThe city is walkable along Jl Erlangga and Jl Veteren, but sights are spread out and most visitors arrive by car or scooter.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee or tea at a warungRp 10,000–25,000
- BeerBintang beer, large bottleRp 35,000–60,000
- Museum or sight ticketTemple or museum entryRp 5,000–10,000
- Budget bedHotel double (Singaraja city), a night, per roomRp250,000
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse double (Lovina), a night, per roomRp600,000
- High-end bedGuesthouse double (Lovina), a night, per roomRp1,200,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget Rp400,000 · Mid Rp800,000 · High Rp1,800,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- DPS Ngurah Rai International (Denpasar) (3–4 h by car to Singaraja; prepaid taxi Rp 600,000–800,000)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Feb
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
May
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jun
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
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32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Dec
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jul (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jan (20 rain days), driest Aug (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Singaraja: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Apr
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
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May
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
3 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Nov
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
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Dec
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
18 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The city is walkable along Jl Erlangga and Jl Veteren, but sights are spread out and most visitors arrive by car or scooter. Gojek and Grab motorbike taxis work here and are often cheaper than local bemo. Three bus terminals mean bemos between them; allow extra time.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 30 min
Bemo or Gojek from Banyuasri terminal, about 20 min
Dolphin boats at dawn, black-sand beach, most of the beds in North Bali.
Gitgit Waterfalls
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Drive 10 km (6.2 mi) south on the Bedugul road; three falls with signed car parksDrive 6.2 mi (10 km) south on the Bedugul road; three falls with signed car parks
Entry around Rp 6,000; the southernmost fall drops about 50 m.
Air Sanih (Yeh Sanih)
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Coast road east, about 15 km (9.3 mi)Coast road east, about 9.3 mi (15 km)
Cold-spring bathing pools, daily 08:00–16:00, entry around Rp 5,000.Cold-spring bathing pools, daily 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, entry around Rp 5,000.
Aling-Aling waterfall
cautionDoor to door: About 30 min
Drive about 15 min south of the centre
Entry around Rp 150,000 including a guide; popular, go early.
Door to door: About 3 h
Coast road east, about 2.5–3 h by car
Too far for a return day; sleep there.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Lovina (20 min west)
Where nearly everyone sleeps: beach guesthouses and hotels, Rp 300,000–1,500,000 a night. Use it as your base.
Singaraja city centre
A handful of simple hotels near Jl Jend A Yani; only worth it if you arrive late or leave early by bus.
Air Sanih / Bondalem (east coast)
Beach villas 15–30 km (9.3–19 mi) east; quiet, car needed, higher prices.Beach villas 9.3–19 mi (15–30 km) east; quiet, car needed, higher prices.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- Rp 350,000–600,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- Rp 600,000–1,200,000 excl. bed
- High
- Rp 1,200,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse double (Lovina)1 × 1 night × Rp600,000 | Rp600,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × Rp800,000 | Rp1,600,000 |
| Prepaid taxi DPS → Singaraja1 × Rp700,000 | Rp700,000 |
| Scooter hire, one day2 × Rp80,000 | Rp160,000 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × Rp150,000 | Rp300,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | Rp336,000 |
| Trip total≈ Rp1,848,000 per person per day, bed included | Rp3,696,000≈ US$250 |
2026 estimate in rupiah; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee or tea at a warung | Rp 10,000–25,000 |
| Nasi campur or mie goreng | Rp 20,000–45,000 |
| Bintang beer, large bottle | Rp 35,000–60,000 |
| Bemo Singaraja → Lovina | Rp 10,000 |
| Bus Singaraja → Gilimanuk | Rp 30,000 |
| Overnight bus Singaraja → Surabaya (incl. ferry) | Rp 180,000 |
| Temple or museum entry | Rp 5,000–10,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Three separate bus terminals (Banyuasri, Sukasada, and one more) — confirm which one your bus uses before you set off.
- Non-Hindu visitors are normally not allowed inside Pura Jagatnatha; view from outside.
- Wet-season landslides and slow traffic on the mountain routes from the south.
- Ride-hailing apps may not pick up inside some terminals; walk to the road gate.
Emergency numbers
- General emergency
- 112
- Police
- 110
- Ambulance
- 118
- Fire
- 113
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Ke alamat ini, yaTo this address, please
Emergency
- General emergency112
- Police110
- Ambulance118
- Fire113
Embassy
No embassies in Singaraja; consulates are in Denpasar (Australian, US consular agency, others). Immigration office: Kantor Imigrasi Kelas II TPI Singaraja, Jl Seririt–Singaraja, Pemaron (check hours).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Prepaid taxi DPS → Singaraja: Rp 600,000–800,000, 3–4 h
- Bemo Singaraja → Lovina: about Rp 10,000, 20 min
- Bus Singaraja → Gilimanuk: about Rp 30,000, 2 h
Say or show
- Terima kasih — Thank you (terima kasih)
- Berapa harganya? — How much is it? (berapa harganya)
- Di mana terminal bus? — Where is the bus terminal? (di mana terminal bus)
- Saya mau yang ini — I would like this one (saya mau yang ini)
- Bisa bayar dengan kartu? — Can I pay by card? (bisa bayar dengan kartu)
- Di mana toilet? — Where is the toilet? (di mana toilet)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Singaraja. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Oct (dry season) · avoid Dec–Mar (wet season, heavy afternoon rain) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for DPS: last realistic departure time for the 3–4 h run north, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Walking cluster for the old town: Gedong Kirtya, Pura Jagatnatha, the waterfront monument and the weaving streets.
- Place pages with verified hours and entry fees (Gedong Kirtya, Pura Meduwe Karang, Pura Beji, Air Sanih, Gitgit) and eat pages with last orders.
- Wet-season and landslide fixtures so the mountain routes can go green or red.
Sources
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