GUIDE ACCOMMODATION BALI, INDONESIA Table of Contents 1 MOST SUITABLE AREAS AND TYPES OF ACCOMMODATION ........................................................ 3 1.1 How to find accommodation ............................................................................................................................. 4 1.1.1 International real estate agents in Bali ...................................................................................................... 4 1.1.2 Websites ............................................................................................................................................................ 6 1.1.3 Newspaper ads .................................................................................................................................................... 6 1.1.4 Restaurants and bulletin boards .................................................................................................................. 6 1.1.5 Other students or driving around ............................................................................................................... 7 2 GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT FINDING ACCOMMODATION ................................................. 7 3 JIMBARAN ......................................................................................................................................................... 9 4 DENPASAR....................................................................................................................................................... 11 5 SANUR ............................................................................................................................................................... 12 6 SEMINYAK ....................................................................................................................................................... 14 7 KEROBOKAN ...................................................................................................................................................... 15 8 CANGGU ........................................................................................................................................................... 17 Asia Exchange Guide 2 Accommodation BALI 1 MOST SUITABLE AREAS AND TYPES OF ACCOMMODATION The most suitable living areas are Legian, Seminyak, Kerobokan, Umalas, Canggu and Jimbaran. Udayana University is located in Jimbaran and Warmadewa University in the heart of Denpasar. These areas offer different accommodation options from luxurious villas to more affordable hotel accommodation. Even though your campus is in Jimbaran/Denpasar it doesn’t necessarily need to affect your choice of the accommodation area. For example, every semester over half of the international students has chosen Kerobokan, Umalas or Seminyak. The drive from these areas to Jimbaran/Denpasar takes 30 min on average. Jimbaran is quieter and suitable especially for people who don’t need to get to where the vibe is on every night. Jimbaran will also give you a more local experience. Villas Where to find villas online? Most international students stay in villas, which First of all, you should decide on the area you have swimming pools, Internet, security and want to stay in. Secondly, be prepared that you cleaning service. Students usually find will have to compromise a bit on western roommates among other students and divided standards, such as overall cleanliness, and get the rent evenly. Living with roommates makes used to some unwanted house pets (cockroaches, the monthly rent usually 300-450 EUR per spiders etc). Anyways, the level of luxury you’ll get person per month. Especially the areas of for your money is worth some minor troubles. If Jimbaran, Kerobokan, Canggu and Seminyak you google for villas in Bali you will mainly find offer many villas for rent. Some students stay at the websites advertising accommodation for affordable hotels in Kuta, which are very popular several hundred dollars per night. As you are among surfers. The monthly rent for the low-end probably on a tighter budget, this won’t be an hotels is approximately 200 EUR/month. There is option. We recommend you to check out the also possible to find cheap accommodations on portfolios of our trusted partners https:// walking distance from the campus in Denpasar. www.bukitvista.com and www.bali360.net. Asia Exchange Guide 3 Accommodation BALI Rooms/Studios/Apartments – Homestays Kost/Kos/Terima Kos(t) Homestay is also a wonderful option and makes Finding a room or a studio is another it easier to learn the language and really adapt possibility. They are widely available. Most of to the Balinese way of life as part of a family. them do not have webpage’s so it’s not Homestay options provide you with a separate possible to book them in advance. It’s easiest room or a hut in Balinese family. Most to make the rental agreement after arriving in Homestays are located in Denpasar, Sanur and Bali. The majority of this category of Jimbaran. You can see some options for accommodation is usually referred locally as Homestays below. Kost, Kos, or Terima Kos(t). There is a broad range of quality and prices but for ones with A/C and Wifi and sometimes a pool they typically are 170-250 EUR per month. Many of the students who prefer to stay near the campus choose this option. There are many rooms of this sort within walking distance to the campus. Take a good look at the streets around your campus if you are interested. Ask previous students or the intern for recommendations. 1.1 HOW TO FIND ACCOMMODATION Good sources for finding accommodation are local real estate agents, other students, blogs, newspaper ads, websites, and bulletin boards in restaurants. It’s important to be active and many students find the accommodation of their dreams by driving around in interesting areas and looking for possible housing. Many students find also local agents very helpful. 1.1.1 INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE AGENTS IN BALI Local real estate agents know of many accommodation options. Previous AE students have found long-term accommodation, for example, with the help of the following, trustworthy agencies: Mr. Jing Cho Yang Email: [email protected] Mobile: +62 8786151 9680 Website: https://www.bukitvista.com/bali- long-term-rentals Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BukitVista Asia Exchange Guide 4 Accommodation BALI Bukit Vista is a team of fun-loving professional hosts who love to work hard and play harder. They are the ambassadors to the neighborhoods in Bali and manage over 170+ unique properties, 12 Airbnb accounts and accumulated over 20,000 combined reviews. They have hosted over 40,000 guests as of Aug 2019. Bukit Vista looked in their portfolio from a student’s perspective and identified the most suitable and attractive accommodations for your semester abroad. Even if you do not find an accommodation on first glimpse, don’t hesitate to contact Bukit Vista directly and to discuss your wishes. They will be more than happy to find the best possible solution for each of our students. o They offer a wide range of accommodation mostly in the popular areas such as Seminyak, Kerobokan, Umalas, Canggu, Jimbaran, Padang Padang and Uluwatu. o They also offer student friendly prices with savings on tourist rates. o Their core value is to be hero. Just write them an e-mail to the above-mentioned e-mail account and they will be your hero. o Transparency: You get a proper rental contract Help during and after the semester: It doesn’t matter if you have questions during your stay or maybe need a rental certification for your tax office 3 years later. They will still be there to help you out. Asia Exchange Guide 5 Accommodation BALI Mrs. Farah Jaakonsaari (Hadi) Email: [email protected] Mobile: +62 81 138 54002, office: +62 36 174 75273 Website: http://www.bali360.net Facebook: bali360 Farah is the wife of Asenne Surf’s Finnish owner, Mr. Kimmo Jaakonsaari, and she has helped many students in finding a villa in Bali. Students have been very pleased with her services. A lot of students contact Farah already before arriving to Bali. When you contact Farah, it’s good to mention the details about the accommodation you are searching for (number of rooms, kitchen etc.). You can get a lot of information from her, as well as directly reserving housing. o Bali360 offers a free pick-up from the airport to your villa if you book the villa beforehand. o Bali360 also offers tailored tours based on your own interests and what you want to see in Bali. o They also organize trips to nearby islands. o Motorbikes are available for rent and will be delivered directly at your villa. o Farah will help you find your dream villa! You can take a look at housing options and read about practical tips about living in Bali on Farah’s website. Several other agents notify of their services on the Facebook group created for your batch so check it regularly. 1.1.2 WEBSITES You can find many websites, which advertise available villas and apartments in Bali. Keep in mind that most of the time the prices can be negotiated. It’s easiest to agree on the final price face-to-face. For the accommodation rates of Study-in-Bali.com and Auslandssemester-Bali.de this is not the case though. Their prices are fix and non-negotiable. 1.1.3 NEWSPAPER ADS Many restaurants and Minimarts distribute the free Bali Advertiser newspaper, which has announcements for available villas around Bali. The prices are often quite expensive, but the ads may be of use for larger groups of students