Kumbasari Art Market in Bali

How to get the most out of Kumbasari Art Market

Like the Badung Market, Kumbasari is one of the island’s oldest, open since the late ‘70s. Its 4 levels are home to over 200 kiosks and over 1,000 stalls. Haggling is accepted throughout, even though most vendors have labelled many of their items with fixed price tags. Larger shop owners can speak English and can arrange deals for shipment and packaging of larger items.

At daybreak, Kumbasari takes on a traditional morning market scene – somewhat chaotic, but catering to the daily needs of locals for fresh produce and groceries. By noon, as the morning frenzy subsides, most of the art stalls will have already opened, taking over the scene. 

From kitsch barong keychains for less than a dollar to towering silver sculptures costing hundreds of dollars, the choices are seemingly endless. By night, some parts of the market open up with food stalls, making it a good spot for enjoying a local, budget-friendly dinner.

What to buy at Kumbasari Art Market

The 2nd level features a large hall where you can find a huge variety of souvenir items and art pieces, including silverware, mini sculptures, Balinese batiks, paintings and more. 

The locals also source their daily household necessities and religious items from several shops here. These include silk parasols, temple attire, incense, flower offerings and silver holy water vessels, some of which also make exotic décor items to spruce up your living room back home.