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Sukawati Art Market in Bali: Opening Hours, Bargaining, Prices and Tips

Sukawati Art Market in Bali: Opening Hours, Bargaining, Prices and Tips

Updated on October 25, 2026

Sukawati Art Market (Pasar Seni Sukawati) is Bali's big craft market, about ten kilometres south of Ubud: carvings, paintings, textiles, baskets, sarongs and souvenirs, in aisles of small shops. Entry is free. It is open from 6:00 to 18:00 according to one guide, but most vendors open between 9:00 and 10:00. Bargaining is expected: there are no fixed prices. Bring cash, as most vendors do not take cards (October 2026, unofficial guides).

Highlights

The craft aisles

The craft aisles

Hundreds of small stalls sell wood carvings, paintings, baskets, fabrics and decor. Take the time to compare several stalls before buying.

Bargaining

One guide advises offering about half the asking price, another starting at 30-40%, politely. A visitor reports that most vendors come down to about half their starting price. Smile, stay calm, never give in under pressure and be ready to walk away.

Souvenirs to take home

Sarongs, magnets, baskets and wooden objects are the usual buys; to compare with the Ubud market and choose gifts, see Bali souvenirs.

Practical info

Tips

  • Ubud or Sukawati: the Ubud art market is closer to central Ubud; Sukawati is a bigger market, to compare stall by stall. Bring small change. Scooter parking costs about 2,000 IDR according to one source. For an organised tour combining Sukawati market with the barong dance and Celuk, see the barong dance at Batubulan.

How to get there

Sukawati is about 15 to 30 minutes by car from Ubud according to guides (estimate, traffic varies) and 45 minutes to 1 hour from Seminyak or the airport. Driver, Grab/Gojek or scooter; see private driver in Bali.

Opening hours

Best: Around 10:00, stalls open
Daily from 6:00 to 18:00 according to one guide
but most vendors only open between 9:00 and 10:00. Free entry. Not confirmed by an official source.

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