There are a lot of cheap guest houses around Kuta – Bali. It is very affordable for us. Visitors should be aware that a lot of the budget accommodation in Kuta is very tired. Always see the room first & haggle.

1. Losmen Arthawan, Poppies II, ? +62 361 752 913. The budget singles include breakfast, cleaning every 3 days, a bathroom, and patio, fan in the room and cold water. The pricier rooms have hot water and air-conditioning. From Rp 40,000.
2. Diana House, Poppies I, ? +62 361 751605. Decent value for money place. Fairly large rooms, clean attached bathrooms. Rp 70,000-80,000.
3. Fat Yogis, Poppies I, ? 62 361 759451. Decent standard budget accommodation only 300 metres from Kuta Beach. From Rp 200,000.
4. Masa Inn, Poppies I, ? +62 361 758507 (booking@masainn.com), Three storey hotel just 400 metres from Kuta Beach. Rooms are clean, quiet and the staff friendly. Two really nice pools. Small breakfast included in the rate. From Rp 225,000.
5. Simpang Inn, Jl Legian 133, ? +62 361 8528521 (reservation@simpanginnkuta.com), Accommodation on main street. A variety of rooms depending on budget: private bungalow, standard room and fan-cooled room. From US$27.
6. Sorga Cottages, Sorga Lane, Poppies I. Balinese style hotel which consists of two low rise buildings. Rooms are plain and simple and have slightly tired, old furnishings. This hotel is suitable for budget travellers looking for economically priced, unfussy accommodation. From Rp 150,000.
7. Taman Sari Bali Cottages, between Poppies I and II. Spacious rooms with double bed, a nice communal swimming pool and basic breakfast. Not the cleanest of places but you get what you pay for. From about Rp 120,000.