Sidemen

You’re nigh on guaranteed a spectacular view in Sidemen, and along with that, a decent room with a hot-water shower. Air-con and fans are rare, but generally not needed in this cooler area of Bali. However, although your accommodation might be called a ‘homestay’, don’t expect the prices to be at the lower end. of the spectrum. Around 300,000 rupiah for a double is the general starting point around Sidemen. You can bargain a little in low season, but we found better deals online than walk-in rates, even with a discount.

Most hotels and guesthouses are around the village of Tabola — as you enter, a large signpost directs you to just about every place in the area. Some hotels have sprung up on the banks of Sungai Unda, and across the river in Luah village. Out of the village area on Jalan Raya Sideman, the main road that runs from Klungklung in the south, you can find some cute flashpacker options as well.