Sanur

Sanur travel guide

Driving routes, distances and day-trip ideas nearby.

Sanur is an easy destination to plan yourself: hotels, flights, car rental and activities in one place, no juggling ten different sites. Sanur works well as a base for day trips to nearby towns and scenic routes. The nearest airport is in a neighbouring city, and a rental car is the easiest way to cover the rest. There are currently around 20 places to stay listed in and around Sanur, covering a range of budgets. The catalogue includes 8 vetted activities and tours with real guest ratings. 6 routes to nearby towns are mapped out from Sanur, handy if you're planning side trips beyond the city itself.

Accommodation in Sanur starts at around €17 per night, with a typical rate near €108 across roughly 20 nearby options — handy for budgeting your trip.

Well-reviewed hotels: The Royal Purnama Luxury Villas - Adults Only, 5-star, guest rating 9.8 from 863 reviews, from €142 per night; Grandmas Plus Hotel Airport, 3-star, guest rating 9.6 from 8797 reviews, from €23 per night; Holiday Inn Bali Sanur by IHG, 4-star, guest rating 9.6 from 1195 reviews, from €108 per night; The Alantara Sanur, 4-star, guest rating 9.6 from 1597 reviews, from €256 per night; Andaz Bali, By Hyatt, 5-star, guest rating 9.6 from 881 reviews, from €319 per night.

Day trips & routes: Denpasar — about 10 km, 22m drive; Kuta — about 13 km, 25m drive; Seminyak — about 16 km, 32m drive; Nusa Dua — about 18 km, 27m drive; Canggu — about 19 km, 47m drive; Jimbaran — about 19 km, 31m drive. Fastest option is Denpasar: 22m by car.

Sanur: what to know

Things to see: "Bali Quad Bike Adventure - Monkey Forest- and Waterfall", rated 5 from 70 reviews, from €48.23; "Full Day Ubud Tour", rated 5 from 44 reviews, from €89.32; "Bali : Private Car Charter with English Speaking Driver", rated 5 from 36 reviews, from €19.65; "Bali Quad ATV and Rafting Private Adventure", rated 5 from 29 reviews, from €71.46; "Private Bali Customized Tours", rated 5 from 24 reviews, from €58.06.

Sanur has no direct airport — most travellers fly into the nearest airport city and continue by rental car or transfer. Getting around the city and out to the 6 nearby destinations listed above is easiest by car — intercity public transport tends to be slower and less frequent. The median nightly rate in Sanur is around €108, useful for comparing overall trip cost against nearby cities.

To rent a car in Sanur you usually need a passport, a driving licence and a bank card for the deposit hold. With 20 places to stay nearby, it's worth comparing a base near the rental desk against one closer to the sights. Given 6 routes worth driving from here, check the mileage and one-way drop-off terms before you book. When touring Bali, plan stops in advance: fuel stations and car parks in smaller towns are not always open around the clock.

Weather in the days ahead24…28 °CPatchy rain nearbyFull forecast

What to see in Sanur in 7 days

A ready week, day by day: highly rated places, lunches, tours and trips out of town. Ratings and opening hours come from Tripadvisor, distances are real driving distances.

day1

Getting to know Sanur

An unhurried first day: the centre on foot, one landmark and a quiet dinner near where you're staying. Don't plan anything far — after travelling, getting your bearings matters more.

  • All day

    A free day — the market, the waterfront, the next neighbourhood over.

Hotel check-in is usually from 2pm — if you arrive earlier, most places will store your luggage.

day2

The main sights

The fullest day: two or three key places back to back. Start early — queues build by midday at the popular ones, and the light is better for photographs after lunch.

  • All day

    A free day — the market, the waterfront, the next neighbourhood over.

Up to 28 °C in the days ahead — do the walking in the morning and spend midday indoors.

day3

Museums, history and local food

A day for what needs time and attention: museums, historic quarters, and lunch somewhere locals actually go.

Many museums close on a Monday or Tuesday — check the opening hours before you set out.

day4

A day out of town

Get beyond the city: the nearby towns and countryside are usually what stays with you. A rental car is the practical way — public transport on these routes is slow and infrequent.

  • All day

    Denpasar

    Denpasar is 10 km from Sanur, about 22m by car. Leave in the morning so you're back before dark.

Book the car ahead: in season there is little left and the counter price is higher.

Rent a car in Sanur
day5

Walking and what you missed

A free day. Go back to wherever you wanted to linger, and add one or two places from the list you haven't reached.

Carry some cash for markets and small cafés — cards are not taken everywhere.

day6

A tour, or a second trip out

A good day for a guided tour: a guide tells you what the signs don't, and takes the driving off your hands.

  • All day

    Kuta

    Kuta is 13 km from Sanur, about 25m by car. Leave in the morning so you're back before dark.

Book the car ahead: in season there is little left and the counter price is higher.

Rent a car in Sanur
day7

Last day and departure

A calm finish: a favourite spot once more, some shopping, a late lunch. Leave yourself room before the airport.

Allow twice what the map says for the airport run — it is never the quiet hour when you need it.

Route map

Where you can drive from Sanur.

What to see and where to eat

What to see and where to eat in Sanur

Tap a place for photos, opening hours and reviews

Top attractions

Restaurants and cafés

What travellers say about places in Sanur

Source — Tripadvisor

5 TSL Shampoo Lounge Bali Barber SanurSolo travel

Great hair salon and spa

Had a hair treatment and a cut and it was amazing! The salon was really well set up and to my surprise the hair treatment not only came with a head massage, but also a shoulder massage and a foot scrub! Dessy, my spa therapist and Dwi, my hair stylist were both excellent. I could not have asked for a better experience.
V7722IJbeths2026-08-07on Tripadvisor
5 Sumitra Luxury Villas Resort By PramanaCouples

Great location & room

Great location - for water sport. Hotel shuttle to the main shopping area. Lovely rooms that contain everything that you would need. Swimming pool & gym well maintained & kept clean. Beautiful breakfasts. Order from a menu, plenty of choices. Staff are friendly & attentive. We had the pleasure of meeting & dealing wit…
rjmck20152026-08-07on Tripadvisor
5 COSTA Beach Restaurant SanurSolo travel

Большое спасибо!

Best of the best restaurant in Sanur! Super kindly stuff, very cozy interior, super taste food, my favorite breakfast in Bali! 10/10/10
Passenger168989041132026-08-07on Tripadvisor
5 Cili Travel Authentic Bali AdventuresFamily

Fantastic Experience

The guided tours with Cili Travel have been a fantastic experience. I truly got an authentic view of the culture, spirituality, and life in Bali. I got to experience fantastic nature and many up-close views of what it means to be a native in Bali, such as school and work life, as well as their ceremonial life and tradi…
rasmusm6792026-08-07on Tripadvisor

Travel tips