LGBT Community in Bali

Information on groups, social clubs and links for gay men, lesbians, bisexuals and transgendered people in Bali...

Although Bali does not have a large gay community, the area around Seminyak in the south of Bali has a number of gay bars and spas on the street Jalan Abimanyu (Jl. Dhyana Pura).

Southern Bali also has some gay hotels and a number of gay friendly hotels.

Same-sex marriage and civil unions are not recognised in Indonesia. Same-sex adoption is not allowed.

Gay Guides and Networks

• Bali Friendly: Booking agent for gay and gay-friendly accommodation in Bali
• Bali Gay: LGBT tour operator
• Bali Gay Guide: Guide to gay-friendly spas, bars, restaurants, beaches and more
• Bali Gay Travel: Travel information for gays In Bali
• BaliRomeo: Gay information for visitors to Bali - hotels, spas, resorts and tour guides
• GayGuide.Net Bali: Links to gay-friendly businesses in Bali
• Rainbow Tourism: LGBT travel website
• Utopia Bali: Gay businesses, associations and travel organisations

Lesbian and Gay Associations

• Bali Gay and Lesbian Business Association (BGLBA): Offers business interactions between members and provides information and assistance to visitors
• Institut Pelangi Perempuan: Centre for information for the lesbian community in Bali
  Postal Address: Lembayung Dewata, P.O. Box 269, Singaraja, Bali 8110
• Gaya Dewata: AIDS association in Bali
  At: Jalan Suti No. 132, Denpasar 
  Tel: (0361) 234 525
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