In Reply to: kuta townhouses posted by mamalulu on Friday, 10. October 2008 at 08:56 Bali Time:
We are a "not young" couple, and find the alleys and backstreets around KTH one of the great attractions.
We know everyone along the main Gang Benesari in that part, and have never felt threatened at any time.
Coming in from Poppies 1, and behind the Secret Garden, there are quite a few warungs and eateries all the way to KTH, including Basil Leaf, Kuta Steakhouse and Tom Yum, and these places draw quite a few people so there is always someone about in our experience (May not be at 3am??!!)
The biggest danger in my view is idiot tourist motor bike riders in narrow lanes with surf board "hooks" on the back, but then you get that anywhere.
If you decide to stay elsewhere, walk around at KTH and make your own mind up maybe for next time.