The Ultimate Guide for Shopping in Bali (2026) (+ 1 secret street no one talks about!)

Bali is a shopper’s paradise — genuinely one of my favourite places on earth to bring home a suitcase heavier than the one I arrived with. But here’s the catch: there are so many shops and markets that finding the one that fits your budget is hard, especially if (like me) you’d rather do almost anything than haggle. A lot of the famous markets quote the steepest prices precisely because they expect you to bargain, and if you don’t enjoy the back-and-forth, there’s a very real chance you’ll overpay for everything.

You’ll find shopping in Seminyak, Kuta and Sanur, but the real hub — and the focus of this guide — is Ubud. Let’s start with the places I’d steer you away from, then get to the good stuff (including that secret street).

Places to avoid while shopping in Bali

Ubud Art Market (and its lookalikes)

This might surprise you, but the shops in and around Ubud Art Market and the Sacred Monkey Forest quote the highest prices on the island. I went in excited and walked out stunned — prices were 4–5x what I’d expected. They’ll tell you to “ask for the best price” so you can haggle down, but I personally hate the whole charade and avoid it where I can.

I had the same experience at Ubud Art Market, Arjuna Art Market and Prianka Ubud Art Market. Early in the trip I bought a pair of beaded chokers at one of them for a genuinely ridiculous amount — not even worth 30% of what I paid, and that was after haggling.

That said — don’t write them off entirely. These markets are perfect when you’re short on time and just want to grab a few souvenirs or bags in one spot. But if you’re a serious shopper chasing the best prices, there are far better places to go.

Best Places for shopping in Bali, Indonesia

The market in Tirta Empul (Souvenirs & bags)

One of the best spots I found for bags and souvenirs at reasonable prices. You’ll still haggle a little, but I found the shopkeepers genuinely sweet and not at all pushy — and the prices beat Ubud Art Market easily. So when you visit Tirta Empul (which you should anyway — it’s a stunning water temple), set aside time for the market stalls outside.

And now, my favourite — the best, most secret place to buy things at wholesale prices in Bali — *drumroll*…

Andong Street — the secret wholesale street in Ubud

Jalan Raya Andong is the best place to shop in Ubud — and, in my opinion, in all of Bali — and it’s such an underrated gem that almost no one talks about. It’s a long street lined with shops selling rattan decor, bags, unique showpieces, dreamcatchers and teak products at wholesale prices. The best part? Most places have fixed wholesale prices, so there’s no bargaining hassle at all. There are also two supermarkets along it for regional snacks and coffee, and it’s only a few hundred metres from the art markets.

How to get to Andong Street: From Ubud Palace, head towards the Patung Dewa Indra statue and turn left at the circle. Walk a few metres and you’ll spot a Delta Dewata supermarket (location here) — use that as your starting point. It’s a long street, so walk all the way up and explore the shops on both sides. The art markets will do in a pinch, but for the best shopping in Bali, Andong Street wins every time.

What to buy in Bali and the best places to find them

a. Teak

If you’ve eaten in any Ubud café, you’ve seen food served in those wooden bowls and plates — pure Ubud aesthetic. You can absolutely take them home. Lots of places near Ubud Art Market (like Bali Teaky) sell teak cutlery, chopping boards, mugs, bowls and trays, but I found them overpriced. For the best deals, head to Andong Street.

Sari Mumbul on Jalan Raya Andong–Petulu (pictured above) had the best pieces at wholesale prices — about 1/3 of what’s quoted elsewhere. It’s at the start of Andong Street on the left if you’re following my directions, with another outlet near the far end.

b. Unique Wooden & Stone Artwork

Drive down Andong Street and you’ll pass extraordinary hand-carved pieces and tribal masks on display — you’ll want all of them. Some are too big for check-in luggage, but many shops export and ship internationally if you’re willing to pay for it. The craftsmanship is genuinely impeccable and worth every rupiah.

c. Bohemian Decor

Ubud is a bohemian paradise, and the sheer amount of boho decor — bowls, mirrors, lampshades — is astounding. Made from cane, rattan and shells, all handmade, they look so fresh in any home. Best place to buy? Andong Street, of course. I went to Kharisma and can personally recommend them.

d. Rattan

If I could’ve bought every rattan piece I saw, I would have. Beautifully woven and well made, rattan adds an earthy, rustic vibe to any space. Most of the home decor was sadly too big for my suitcase, but I grabbed plenty of knick-knacks. For rattan bags, I loved the collection at Tirta Empul; for everything else, it’s Andong Street again.

e. Dreamcatchers

You’ll see these everywhere in Bali. Dreamcatchers and crocheted pieces make great, inexpensive souvenirs and gifts to take home.

f. Skincare and bodycare

For natural skincare and bodycare, Ubud has plenty of shops and boutiques — and you can pick up samples from most of the spas you visit.

g. Cotton Clothes

Good-quality pure cotton clothes are perfect for the tropical heat. Expect them to cost a bit more than in India, but they’re handy when you need extra lightweight clothing on the trip.

h. Coffee

And no — I’m not talking about Kopi Luwak, which isn’t ethically sourced anywhere. Indonesia grows wonderful coffee that any coffee lover should try, available all over Ubud’s cafés and supermarkets. My favourite for drinking and buying beans is Seniman Coffee Roasters in Ubud; for cheaper local coffee powders, try supermarkets like Delta Dewata or Pepito.

Big coffee fan? Hear me talk all about food and coffee in my Vegetarian Food in Bali guide.

My Bali shopping haul + prices

I try not to shop much when I travel (emphasis on try), but Bali broke me. If not for luggage limits I’d have brought home an entire shop. Here’s roughly what I bought and what it cost, to give you a sense of Bali shopping prices — note these are from my 2023 trip, so treat them as a ballpark and expect a little inflation in 2026.

• Rattan bags — a Bali must. I bought mine outside Tirta Empul from the sweetest uncle who hand-made them; the unique ones were ~200k IDR each. The cheap plastic-fibre ones go for as little as 30k IDR — pay more for the real handmade rattan, it’s worth it.
• Bohemian cane mirror (which I miraculously fit in my suitcase) — Andong Street, ~120k IDR.
• Teak salad bowls, spoons, chopping boards and trays — Sari Mumbul, Andong Street. Bowls ~55k IDR, boards/trays ~50k IDR, spoons as cheap as 10k IDR.
• Rattan placemats — ~100k IDR for two, varies with quality.
• Coffee from Seniman Coffee Roasters — pricey but worth it.
• Indonesian coffee samples + cocoa powder — from a supermarket, very inexpensive.
• Fridge magnets — 10k–50k IDR depending on detail.
• Sarongs — bought to avoid renting at temples, ended up keeping them as souvenirs; ~50k IDR (cheaper ones available).
• Carved wooden tribal mask — a gorgeous centerpiece, Andong Street, ~200k IDR.
• Small dreamcatchers — gifts, ~10k IDR each.
• Face mask from Angelo Store, Ubud (I was badly tanned and desperate); Guardian also had good scrubs and lotions.
• Jewellery — bought out of necessity (forgot mine at home). The beaded chokers from Ubud Art Market were overpriced for the quality — I would not recommend them.