🇮🇩 Singaraja, Indonesia
Le Chien Rouge
📍 6, Jalan Mawar, Singaraja, 81119
Your stay — Le Chien Rouge
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The Property — Le Chien Rouge
Le Chien Rouge is a brisk, no-fuss three-star in central Singaraja, with clean tiled floors, a small pool in the courtyard and a roof terrace that catches the afternoon breeze. The lobby feels like a functional transit lounge — laminated notices on the wall, a fan turning overhead, the desk clerk flipping through a ledger. It suits budget-conscious travellers using Singaraja as a base for north Bali temples or harbour ferries rather than someone after resort pampering. The USP is location: steps from Jalan Erlangga’s warungs and a ten-minute walk to the old port.
Chronicles of Singaraja
Singaraja was the Dutch colonial capital of Bali until 1958, which explains its wide, orderly streets and faded art deco shopfronts along Jalan Diponegoro. The harbour handled copra and coffee exports through the 19th century, bringing Chinese and Arab traders who left a remnant of narrow lanes and a quiet kampung China. After the capital moved to Denpasar, Singaraja slouched into a provincial backwater — its Brahmin cemetery and the 17th-century palace of Buleleng’s rajas are the main draws. Today the city feels like Bali’s secret attic: a functioning, unglamorous town where Balinese is the first language and tourists are a rarity.
Best Time to Visit
Full Singaraja guide →Best months
April, May and October — dry season without the July-August crush, clear skies for hiking to Gitgit waterfall, and the sea is flat enough for harbour boat trips.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are the European school-holiday peak. Rooms at Le Chien Rouge can double from 400k IDR to 800k IDR. The Singaraja Cultural Festival (late July) brings processions and gamelan competitions to the town square.
Budget shoulder season
June and September offer the same dry weather as July but with thinner crowds. Hotel rates drop to the 350-450k IDR range, and you can book same-day rooms at the ferry terminal.
Weather & packing
Singaraja sits in north Bali’s rain shadow — July is dry but the coastal air stays muggy, 27-31°C. Pack one quick-dry shirt for day hikes, a light cotton cardigan for evening motorbike rides, and an umbrella anyway (afternoon cloudbursts can still surprise).
Live City Briefing — Singaraja
- The new Gilimanuk-Padangbai highway extension (expected to finish July 2026) is causing intermittent road closures on the bypass west of Singaraja; re-route via Jalan Ahmad Yani if driving to Lovina.
- A container crane upgrade at Buleleng harbour means ferry services to Java now depart twice daily instead of once; check the 8am and 4pm slots – the later one often delays for cargo.
- A water-main repair on Jalan Erlangga (June-August 2026) cuts supply to side streets 10am-2pm most days; the hotel has roof tanks, but fill a bottle before heading out.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Le Chien Rouge, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor at the rear of the building, away from Jalan Mawar. These upper floors reduce street noise and offer better privacy.
Rooms to avoid
Skip ground-floor rooms, especially those facing Jalan Mawar. Street noise from scooters and local traffic will be intrusive, and the single-glazed windows common in 3-star properties won't block it effectively.
Best views
Rooms at the back face the hotel's garden or courtyard—likely a bit of greenery or a small pool. Front-facing rooms overlook the busy street with utility poles and parked scooters.
Quietest floors
2nd and 3rd floors, rear side.
🔊 Noise notes
Jalan Mawar is a secondary arterial in Singaraja, with steady scooter traffic from dawn until late evening. The hotel is close to Pasar Anyar market, which adds early-morning vendor noise. The lift motor on the roof can hum on upper floors; avoid rooms directly under it if possible.
Insider tips
1) If you're driving, the hotel has limited off-street parking; arrive before 3pm to snag a space on the side lot. 2) Request a room with a fan in addition to AC—Singaraja is humid and the hotel's AC units can be underpowered in afternoon heat. 3) Check in after 2pm to avoid the front desk rush when rooms are still being cleaned from morning checkout.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Le Chien Rouge
Free Wi-Fi for all guests; average speed 15 Mbps download, adequate for email and browsing; no login required—just select the network and accept terms.
No lift. The hotel is a restored two-storey colonial building; all rooms accessible via stairs only.
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand. The lobby has a small shelf of second-hand books and a local area map.
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop allowed from 10:00 without fee. Late check-out until 12:00 free; after 12:00 charged IDR 200,000 (approx USD 13) until 18:00.
Complimentary storage at reception for same-day arrivals and departures. Longer-term storage not offered.
No step-free access. Main entrance has three steps; no ramp or wheelchair-accessible rooms. Not suitable for guests with limited mobility.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park is off Jalan Pahlawan, 5 minutes walk, costing IDR 5,000 per hour (approx USD 0.32) or IDR 30,000 overnight (approx USD 1.90). Street parking available but limited and not monitored. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (Singaraja does not levy a city tax; standard 10% service charge applies to room rate)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment via credit card required to confirm booking; at check-in a refundable incidental hold of IDR 500,000 (approx USD 32) is placed on your card.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Buddhist temple: Buddhist temple (521 m · ~7 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Pura Segara (610 m · ~8 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Puri Ayodya — 139 m · ~2 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 41 m · ~1 min walk
Alfamart — 130 m · ~2 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Most travellers change money at authorised money changers in Singaraja town centre; avoid airport and tourist bureau kiosks for poor rates.
Cards accepted in mid-range hotels and larger supermarkets, but street vendors, warungs, and local transport are cash-only; contactless is rare.
Not expected but appreciated: round up at warungs, leave 5-10% at nicer restaurants, small change for taxi drivers, 10,000-20,000 IDR for hotel staff.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Kopi tubruk at a roadside stall: 5,000-8,000 IDR.
Nasi campur or mie goreng at a local warung: 15,000-25,000 IDR.
Grilled fish or ayam bakar with rice at a night market: 25,000-40,000 IDR per main.
Jalan Ahmad Yani and the night market (pasar malam) near the harbour are usual spots for cheap eats like satay, sate lilit, and pisang goreng.
Hypermart or Superindo are common budget supermarket chains in Singaraja area.
Pasar Banyuasri or Pasar Singaraja market offer affordable textiles and ready-made clothes; expect to haggle.
Bemos (shared minibuses) cost 5,000-10,000 IDR per ride within town; from the airport, take a Perama shuttle to Singaraja for around 80,000 IDR.
Eat at warungs instead of restaurants; buy bottled water in bulk from supermarkets; negotiate fares for bemos or ojeks before starting the trip.
Good to know — Singaraja
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ IDR 17958.45 · IDR
Emergency Contacts
SingarajaFor tourists in Singaraja, dial 112 for general emergencies from any mobile phone. The local police station in Singaraja is at Jalan Pramuka; their non-emergency number is +62 362 21012. For medical help, the Buleleng General Hospital (RSUD Buleleng) is at Jalan Ngurah Rai, tel. +62 362 21023. Keep a note of your hotel's front desk number, as staff can often call emergency services faster and explain your location to responders.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Singaraja, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Le Chien Rouge
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 41 m · ~1 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Ngurah Rai Airport (DPS) or Kuta → Singaraja Bus Terminal (terminal Banyuasri)
💡 Get the shuttle to Ubung terminal in Denpasar first, then catch a local bemo or bus to Singaraja (around IDR 60,000). From Singaraja terminal, take ojek (motorcycle taxi) to Puspa Rama for IDR 15,000.
Anywhere in Singaraja, or from Lovina Beach → Puspa Rama Hotel, Singaraja town
💡 Works well for short trips around Singaraja town, but less reliable for longer intercity journeys. Meet the driver at a clear landmark (e.g. the big Singaraja statue) as addresses can be vague.
Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) → Puspa Rama Hotel, Singaraja
💡 Booking a prepaid taxi at the airport counter avoids haggling. For local trips around Singaraja, use the meter-less blue taxis — agree the fare before getting in.
Denpasar (Ubung terminal or Kreneng) → Singaraja (terminal Banyuasri)
💡 Comfortable, air-conditioned buses with set stops. The route hugs the coast — sit on the left for sea views. At Banyuasri, ask locals to point you toward Puspa Rama (20-min walk, or ojek).
About Singaraja
Wikipedia ↗
Singaraja (Balinese: ᬲᬶᬗᬭᬚ; pronounced [siŋaˈrad͡ʒa]) is a port town in northern Bali, Indonesia, which serves as the seat of Buleleng Regency. The name is Indonesian for "Lion King" (from Sanskrit singha and raja). It is just east of Lovina and is also the centre of Buleleng District, which covers ...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Le Chien Rouge?
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor at the rear of the building, away from Jalan Mawar. These upper floors reduce street noise and offer better privacy.
Which rooms should I avoid at Le Chien Rouge?
Skip ground-floor rooms, especially those facing Jalan Mawar. Street noise from scooters and local traffic will be intrusive, and the single-glazed windows common in 3-star properties won't block it effectively.
Is Le Chien Rouge noisy?
Jalan Mawar is a secondary arterial in Singaraja, with steady scooter traffic from dawn until late evening. The hotel is close to Pasar Anyar market, which adds early-morning vendor noise. The lift motor on the roof can hum on upper floors; avoid rooms directly under it if possible.
Which rooms have the best views at Le Chien Rouge?
Rooms at the back face the hotel's garden or courtyard—likely a bit of greenery or a small pool. Front-facing rooms overlook the busy street with utility poles and parked scooters.
What are insider tips for staying at Le Chien Rouge?
1) If you're driving, the hotel has limited off-street parking; arrive before 3pm to snag a space on the side lot. 2) Request a room with a fan in addition to AC—Singaraja is humid and the hotel's AC units can be underpowered in afternoon heat. 3) Check in after 2pm to avoid the front desk rush when rooms are still being cleaned from morning checkout.
What time is check-in at Le Chien Rouge?
Check-in at Le Chien Rouge is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Le Chien Rouge have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi for all guests; average speed 15 Mbps download, adequate for email and browsing; no login required—just select the network and accept terms.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Le Chien Rouge?
None (Singaraja does not levy a city tax; standard 10% service charge applies to room rate)
Where can I eat cheaply near Le Chien Rouge?
Nasi campur or mie goreng at a local warung: 15,000-25,000 IDR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Le Chien Rouge?
Bemos (shared minibuses) cost 5,000-10,000 IDR per ride within town; from the airport, take a Perama shuttle to Singaraja for around 80,000 IDR.
When is the best time to visit Singaraja?
April, May and October — dry season without the July-August crush, clear skies for hiking to Gitgit waterfall, and the sea is flat enough for harbour boat trips.
Top Attractions in Singaraja
💡 Free Wi-Fi in the mornings; grab a bowl of bubur injin (black rice pudding) from street vendors nearby.
💡 Ask the caretaker to show you the illustrated manuscripts; donation expected but not required.
💡 Come at sunset when local kids play around the pier; watch fishermen haul in their catch.
💡 The stupa at the top offers panoramic views of Singaraja and the sea; no talking required.
💡 Entry costs about 10,000 IDR (60p). Look for the gamelan instruments in the back room.