Medical care in Bali is above average for Southeast Asia — at least in the tourist centers. However, for serious emergencies, one must be flown to Singapore or Australia. Hospitals & Clinics: BIMC Hospital Kuta — The best address for tourists. International standard, English-speaking staff, 24-hour

Currency: Indonesian Rupiah (IDR). 1€ ≈ 17,000-17,500 IDR (as of 2025). The large denominations (50,000 and 100,000 IDR) may feel unreal — but get used to being a "millionaire." ATMs: Available everywhere in tourist areas. Most accept Visa, Mastercard, and Maestro. Maximum withdrawal per transaction

Bali celebrates both Indonesian national holidays and its own Hindu festivals (calculated according to different calendars and falling on different dates each year). National holidays (fixed dates): January 1st — New Year August 17th — Independence Day (Hari Kemerdekaan). Flag ceremonies, village fe

Wi-Fi: Almost every hotel, restaurant, and café in Bali has free Wi-Fi. The speed varies greatly: In Seminyak and Canggu often 20-50 Mbps, in Amed or Sidemen sometimes only 1-5 Mbps. SIM Card: For mobile data, it's best to buy a local prepaid SIM at the airport or in a mobile phone shop. Providers:

Within Indonesia, Bali is the most liberal place for LGBTQ+ travelers — but that doesn't mean it's without issues. Homosexuality is not punishable in Indonesia (except in the province of Aceh), but it is heavily stigmatized socially. In recent years, the political climate has tightened: Anti-LGBTQ+

Emergency numbers: Police: 110 Fire department: 113 Ambulance: 118 or 119 Tourist Police Bali: +62 361 224 111 (English-speaking, specifically for tourists) BIMC Hospital (24h): +62 361 761 263 Search & Rescue: 115 German Embassy Jakarta: +62 21 3985 5000 (on-call service outside office hours). Hono

Banks: Mon–Fri 8:00–15:00 (some until 16:00). Saturday occasionally 8:00–12:00. ATMs 24/7. Shops: Tourist areas 9:00/10:00–21:00/22:00, often 7 days a week. Local shops shorter. Warungs: Often from 7:00 or 8:00 AM until afternoon (when the prepared dishes are sold out — sometimes as early as 13:00!)

The scooter (simply called "motor" in Bali) is the main mode of transport on the island — and for tourists, the most flexible way to explore Bali. But be careful: Traffic in Bali is chaotic and dangerous , and the accident statistics for tourists on scooters are alarming. Rental prices: 60,000-80,00

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