Is Uluwatu good for solo travel?
Clifftop temple, world-class surf breaks and sunset beach clubs on Bali's dry southern peninsula. Suits surfers and slow stays; it is spread out, hilly and needs a scooter or driver.
Solo travel at a glance
| Solo travel | 4/5 · Very good for solo travel |
|---|---|
| Locals | Friendly |
| English | Widely spoken |
| Safety | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Solo women | Comfortable for solo women, with a large surfing and yoga crowd. Use app rides or a driver at night, as roads are unlit. |
How to meet people in Uluwatu
Surf lessons and camps, coworking events, yoga classes, and cafés in Padang Padang. Social but smaller than Canggu.
Good things to do alone
- Surf or take a lesson at Padang Padang
- Watch the kecak fire dance at Uluwatu Temple
- Walk down to Bingin Beach
- Sunset drinks at a cliff-top beach club
- Visit Suluban (Blue Point) beach at low tide
Where to stay in Uluwatu
| Area | Good for |
|---|---|
| Padang Padang | Surfers and nomads: cafés, coworking, quick beach access |
| Bingin | Cliffside guesthouses, quieter, close to breaks |
| Pecatu | Villas and Uluwatu Temple, needs a vehicle |
| Ungasan | Cheaper long stays inland, near clubs |
Solo travel across Indonesia
| Place | Solo | English |
|---|---|---|
| Bali | 5/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Ubud | 5/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Canggu | 5/5 | Widely spoken |
| Seminyak | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Uluwatu | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Yogyakarta | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Gili Islands | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Lombok | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Labuan Bajo | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Sanur | 4/5 | Widely spoken |
| Mount Bromo | 4/5 | Limited |
| Nusa Lembongan | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Lake Toba | 4/5 | Limited |
| Kuta Lombok | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Amed | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Malang | 4/5 | Limited |
| Bukit Lawang | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Manado | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Tana Toraja | 4/5 | Limited |
| Jakarta | 3/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Nusa Penida | 3/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Kuta | 3/5 | Widely spoken |
| Nusa Dua | 3/5 | Widely spoken |
| Raja Ampat | 3/5 | Limited |
| Bandung | 3/5 | Limited |
| Batam | 3/5 | Limited |
| Bintan | 3/5 | Common in tourist areas |
| Medan | 3/5 | Limited |
| Surabaya | 3/5 | Limited |
| Jimbaran | 3/5 | Common in tourist areas |
Quick answers
Is Uluwatu good for solo travelers?
Very good for solo travel (4/5). Clifftop temple, world-class surf breaks and sunset beach clubs on Bali's dry southern peninsula.
How do you meet people in Uluwatu?
Surf lessons and camps, coworking events, yoga classes, and cafés in Padang Padang. Social but smaller than Canggu. On SoloSquare you can also join small plans with other travelers who are there now.
Do people speak English in Uluwatu?
Widely spoken.
Is Uluwatu safe for solo female travelers?
Comfortable for solo women, with a large surfing and yoga crowd. Use app rides or a driver at night, as roads are unlit.
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