Balikpapan Nightlife – Clubs, Bars & Nightlife Tips

Balikpapan Nightlife

Balikpapan is a seaport city that is located on the east coast of Bornea Island. This city is well-known as the only cosmopolitan city in Kalimantan. Therefore, many tourists in Indonesia are interested in going to Balikpapan. One thing that many tourists going to Balikpapan look forward to is the nightlife. Here is some information about the nightlife in Balikpapan.

Avoid the Ozone Bar

While most of the bars and clubs are legitimate and are great places for tourists to have fun, you should avoid the Ozone Bar in Balikpapan at all costs. The ambience at this bar is decent but the local mafia manages this bar. The management will take any opportunity they find to hike up your bill significantly. This is especially true when it comes to tourists. If you don’t want to get ripped off, you should avoid the Ozone Bar.

Go to Ocean Resto

Before you go to any bars, clubs, or restaurants, you should check the Internet. Be sure to read the reviews carefully so that you know which places to avoid and which places you should visit before leaving Balikpapan. If you are staying in the Gran Senyiur Hotel, you will be able to walk to the Plaza shopping mall. There are many excellent restaurants, bars, and clubs there. There is also a waterfront strip near Novotel that you should visit. In general, the bars you find here will be much cheaper than hotel bars. You will be able to buy food from local stalls. Ocean Resto is one example of a restaurant that offers stellar Asian food and seafood.

Editor’s note: The information contained on this page was compiled using real traveler reviews about clubs, bars, and nightlife in Balikpapan.