StayAreasSeminyak or Canggu: where should you stay in Bali?
- Canggu is cheaper: a mid-range double costs about $100 a night, against $120 in Seminyak.
- From Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), Seminyak is quicker: 35 min against 50 min.
SeminyakBeach clubs, restaurants & boutiquesPick Seminyak if
- Couples
- Food and nightlife lovers
- Groups in villas
CangguSurf, cafés & digital nomadsPick Canggu if
- Surfers
- Digital nomads
- Young travellers
Seminyak vs Canggu, side by side
The better one in each row is in green| What | Seminyak | Canggu |
|---|---|---|
| What a night costs · typical double outside peak events, Oct 2026 | ||
| Budget double | $50 | $40 (better) |
| Mid-range double | $120 | $100 (better) |
| Luxury double | $350 | $250 (better) |
| Door to door · public transport or on foot, weekday morning | ||
| To Seminyak | 5 min (better) | 25 min |
| Arriving · weekday afternoon | ||
| From Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) | 35 min (better) | 50 min |
| What it's like · our ratings | ||
| Sights on foot | Limited | Limited |
| Nightlife | Excellent (better) | Very good |
| Quiet at night | Limited | Good (better) |
| Food | Excellent | Excellent |
| Families | Good (better) | Limited |
| Transport | Limited (better) | Poor |
Hotels in Seminyak and Canggu
Seminyakfrom ~$50
The Legian Seminyak ↗LuxuryAll-suite beachfront hotel, among Bali's top-rated.Hotel Indigo Bali Seminyak Beach ↗LuxuryLarge beachfront resort with Balinese design and a big pool.The Colony Hotel Bali ↗BoutiqueAdults-only colonial-style hotel on Eat Street.All Seminyak hotels on Booking ↗Canggufrom ~$40
The Slow Canggu ↗BoutiqueAdults-only design hotel and gallery by Batu Bolong.Holiday Inn Resort Bali Canggu ↗Mid-rangeNew family resort with a rooftop pool and kids' club.TUI BLUE Berawa Hotel and Villas ↗Mid-rangeModern hotel and villas near Berawa beach.All Canggu hotels on Booking ↗Booking through our links costs you nothing extra and may earn us a commission. Learn more
Seminyak or Canggu: questions
Is Seminyak or Canggu better to stay in?
Canggu is cheaper: a mid-range double costs about $100 a night, against $120 in Seminyak. From Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS), Seminyak is quicker: 35 min against 50 min. Seminyak suits couples and food and nightlife lovers; Canggu suits surfers and digital nomads.
Which is cheaper, Seminyak or Canggu?
Typical doubles in Seminyak: $50 budget, $120 mid-range, $350 luxury. In Canggu: $40, $100 and $250. Rates outside peak events, updated Oct 2026.
How far is Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) from Seminyak and Canggu?
35 min to Seminyak and 50 min to Canggu, door to door by public transport.