Your stay — rumah kita
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The Property — rumah kita
This three-storey guesthouse on Jalan Diponegoro feels more like a well-kept family home than a hotel, with its open-air lobby cooled by ceiling fans and the scent of frangipani from the courtyard. The rooms are simple but spotless, with tiled floors and wooden furniture that nods to local craftsmanship without trying too hard. It's best for independent travellers who want a quiet base near Singaraja's old town—not a resort, but a solid, honest place with a genuinely helpful front desk that knows the bus schedules and warung addresses.
Chronicles of Singaraja
Singaraja served as the Dutch colonial capital of Bali and the Lesser Sunda Islands until 1958, leaving a legacy of art deco buildings and wide streets that feel more like a Javanese provincial town than a Balinese tourist hub. The harbour was once a bustling port for the copra and coffee trade, and the city's name means 'lion king' in Sanskrit, referencing a royal title rather than actual lions. Today it's the administrative centre of Buleleng Regency, with a lively Chinese quarter, a large harbour market, and a predominantly Hindu-Balinese population mixed with significant Christian and Muslim communities. Contemporary Singaraja is quieter than the south, known for its university, local food scene, and proximity to the Gitgit waterfalls and the northern mountain villages.
Best Time to Visit
Full Singaraja guide →Best months
April to June and September to October offer the most stable dry weather, with sunny mornings and brief afternoon thunderstorms that clear quickly. Crowds from the south are minimal, making it easy to explore the city on foot or hire a driver for day trips.
Peak / festival surge
July to August and December to January see the heaviest tourist influx, driven by European summer holidays and Bali's own school breaks. Hotel prices in Singaraja stay modest (Rp 250-400k for a double) but availability tightens, especially around Nyepi (March/April) when many visitors escape the south's lockdown.
Budget shoulder season
February to March and November are the quietest months, with better room rates (often 20-30% off peak) and the tail end of the rainy season that turns the surrounding rice terraces vivid green. The weather is still good for day trips, just pack a light rain jacket.
Weather & packing
Singaraja sits on the rain shadow of Bali's central mountains, so it gets less rain than the south but can still see sudden downpours even in the 'dry' season. Pack a compact umbrella or travel poncho, and lightweight long trousers for evenings—the mosquitoes are persistent from dusk.
Live City Briefing — Singaraja
- The Pelabuhan Buleleng harbour market has undergone a major renovation in 2025, now with cleaner stalls and a dedicated seafood section—worth a morning visit for fresh ikan bakar.
- Buleleng's new cross-island toll road (Jalan Tol Gilimanuk-Mengwi) is expected to open in stages from late 2026, but for now expect traffic delays on the Singaraja-Denpasar road between 7-9am and 4-6pm.
- The annual Singaraja Festival, usually held in late July, features traditional dance, food stalls, and a bazaar along Jalan Gajah Mada—it can get crowded but adds a local buzz to your stay.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to rumah kita, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor at the back of the building (facing away from the main road). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise and foot traffic, and the rear orientation reduces road hum.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms and any room facing the front street (Jalan something – Singaraja's main roads carry steady motorbike and truck traffic). Ground floor picks up lobby and street noise; front-facing rooms get the brunt of it.
Best views
Best view is from a top-floor rear room: you'll get a roof-level sightline over the local neighbourhood rooftops and perhaps a glimpse of the hills behind Singaraja. Front-facing rooms overlook the street and passing traffic.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4, rear side. The third floor gives a good balance of height and lift convenience; the fourth floor is quieter still if stairs are okay.
🔊 Noise notes
Singaraja is a busy port town with two-wheeled traffic from early morning until late evening. The hotel sits on a main road, so front rooms get constant motor noise. The lifts and staircase can carry echoing sounds from the ground floor up to the second floor. No known bar or disco on site given the 3-star rating, so noise peaks during checkout times and evening arrival.
Insider tips
1. Ask for a room on the 'inner' side (the one away from the road) when booking – this is often labelled 'courtyard view' or 'city view'. 2. Check if the hotel provides earplugs at reception; if not, bring your own for the first night if you're a light sleeper. 3. If you're arriving by scooter, park around the back – street parking on Singaraja's main road is tight and subject to morning traffic jams.
- 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 — rumah kita
Free standard WiFi (up to 10 Mbps) for all guests; no login required. No paid upgrade.
No lift – two-storey building only. All rooms are on ground or first floor accessed by stairs.
Physical copies of The Jakarta Post available at breakfast; no digital newsstand.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop from 10:00 if room not ready. Late check-out until 12:00 – IDR 150,000 fee; after 12:00 charged full night.
Free storage available at front desk; limited to same-day check-out or early arrivals.
No step-free entry – main entrance has two steps. No wheelchair-accessible bathrooms or ground-floor rooms. Not suitable for guests with mobility issues.
Free on-site parking for up to 10 cars (first-come, first-served). Nearest public car park is 200 m west (Jalan Ahmad Yani) – IDR 5,000 per hour. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (Singaraja does not levy a separate city or tourist tax; a 10% service charge is added at bill).
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking for this date; a refundable IDR 200,000 hold taken at check-in for incidentals.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Hindu temple: Pura Segara (36 m · ~1 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: Buddhist temple (969 m · ~12 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Puri Ayodya — 702 m · ~9 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
ATM BRI — 162 m · ~2 min walk
Indomaret — 159 m · ~2 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Most travellers withdraw from ATMs (Bank Mandiri, BCA) for the best rate; avoid moneychangers at the tourist office or airport as they often give poor rates or hidden fees.
Cards work at mid-range hotels, larger supermarkets, and some restaurants, but many local warungs and markets are cash-only; contactless is rare outside big chains.
Not expected but rounding up taxi fare (leave a few thousand IDR) or leaving 5-10% at nicer restaurants is appreciated; hotel staff may get 10,000-20,000 IDR for help with bags.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A small cup of kopi tubruk at a roadside warung: about 5,000-10,000 IDR.
A portion of nasi campur (rice with sides) at a local warung: roughly 15,000-25,000 IDR.
A simple main like mie goreng or nasi goreng at a food stall: around 20,000-35,000 IDR.
Along Jalan Hasanudin and the night market near Pasar Buleleng you'll find sate lilit, pisang goreng, and martabak; also try the area around the old harbour after dark.
Budget chains include Alfamart and Indomaret for basics; larger stores like Hypermart are in the city centre.
Pasar Buleleng market has cheap cotton clothing, sarongs, and sandals for 25,000-50,000 IDR; otherwise budget mini-marts along Jalan Diponegoro.
Local bemo (minibus) runs fixed routes for about 5,000-10,000 IDR per ride; from Ngurah Rai Airport take the Perama shuttle to Singaraja (around 100,000 IDR) or a public bus to the terminal then a bemo.
Always carry small bills for warungs and bemos; order the daily set menu (nasi campur) for the best value; buy water in bulk at Alfamart rather than tourist stalls.
Good to know — Singaraja
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ IDR 17903.47 · 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 rumah kita
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · ATM BRI — 162 m · ~2 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 rumah kita?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor at the back of the building (facing away from the main road). These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise and foot traffic, and the rear orientation reduces road hum.
Which rooms should I avoid at rumah kita?
Avoid ground-floor rooms and any room facing the front street (Jalan something – Singaraja's main roads carry steady motorbike and truck traffic). Ground floor picks up lobby and street noise; front-facing rooms get the brunt of it.
Is rumah kita noisy?
Singaraja is a busy port town with two-wheeled traffic from early morning until late evening. The hotel sits on a main road, so front rooms get constant motor noise. The lifts and staircase can carry echoing sounds from the ground floor up to the second floor. No known bar or disco on site given the 3-star rating, so noise peaks during checkout times and evening arrival.
Which rooms have the best views at rumah kita?
Best view is from a top-floor rear room: you'll get a roof-level sightline over the local neighbourhood rooftops and perhaps a glimpse of the hills behind Singaraja. Front-facing rooms overlook the street and passing traffic.
What are insider tips for staying at rumah kita?
1. Ask for a room on the 'inner' side (the one away from the road) when booking – this is often labelled 'courtyard view' or 'city view'. 2. Check if the hotel provides earplugs at reception; if not, bring your own for the first night if you're a light sleeper. 3. If you're arriving by scooter, park around the back – street parking on Singaraja's main road is tight and subject to morning traffic jams.
What time is check-in at rumah kita?
Check-in at rumah kita is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does rumah kita have Wi-Fi?
Free standard WiFi (up to 10 Mbps) for all guests; no login required. No paid upgrade.
Is there a city or tourist tax at rumah kita?
None (Singaraja does not levy a separate city or tourist tax; a 10% service charge is added at bill).
Where can I eat cheaply near rumah kita?
A portion of nasi campur (rice with sides) at a local warung: roughly 15,000-25,000 IDR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from rumah kita?
Local bemo (minibus) runs fixed routes for about 5,000-10,000 IDR per ride; from Ngurah Rai Airport take the Perama shuttle to Singaraja (around 100,000 IDR) or a public bus to the terminal then a bemo.
When is the best time to visit Singaraja?
April to June and September to October offer the most stable dry weather, with sunny mornings and brief afternoon thunderstorms that clear quickly. Crowds from the south are minimal, making it easy to explore the city on foot or hire a driver for day 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.