Ubud

Travel Guide

Museum Puri Lukisan which includes a temple or place of worship
Elephant Cave which includes a temple or place of worship and rainforest
Don Antonio Blanco Museum featuring art and interior views
Elephant Cave featuring a temple or place of worship
Ubud featuring a city as well as a small group of people

Ubud is a traditional Balinese Hindu village and is known as the island’s artistic, cultural and spiritual heart. See typical Indonesian paintings, watch Balinese dancers, join a cooking class or revitalize with health treatments.Explore Ubud on foot, bicycle or motorbike. Alternatively, hire a local guide who will point out the highlights. After your tour, shop for souvenirs along Jalan Raya and Dewi Sita, two of the main roads. At sunset, play badminton with the locals. Then, head to the ornate Puri Saren Palace, opposite the tourist center on Jalan Raya, where dancers delight the crowds with a different performance each night.Ubud is home to some of the finest art galleries in Bali. These galleries include the Neka Art Museum and the Museum Puri Lukisan. Don’t miss the chance to visit the extraordinary Don Antonio Blanco Museum, created by the “Dali of Bali” himself. At the Agung Rai Museum of Art (ARMA), browse paintings done in the classical Balinese artistic style of Kamasan, learn how to dye fabric using the batik method, and see musicians perform.Those who are into pampering and alternative healing will love Ubud’s health retreats. Join yoga sessions, enjoy rejuvenating body treatments and partake in cooking classes. Try something from the menu at a juice bar or at cafés and restaurants specializing in raw food and vegan cooking. Visit the many temples of Ubud to see the spiritual side of this part of Bali. Walk through a stone mouth to reach Goa Gajah, the mysterious Elephant Cave. Meet the macaques that live around temple complex in the Ubud Monkey Forest.To enjoy the lush countryside, kayak on the Ayung River, hike along the Campuhan Ridge or book an elephant safari.Ubud is located in central Bali. The village has accommodation for all budgets, both near the town center and in the countryside. Denpasar International Airport is about an hour away by car and taxis have fixed rates.Come to Ubud to immerse yourself in the Balinese way of life and enjoy the tranquility of the countryside.

Where to stay in Ubud

Museum Puri Lukisan featuring a park, a pond and a luxury hotel or resort

Ubud City-Centre

4.5/5(284 area reviews)

Ubud City-Centre is known for its spectacular forests, and you can see some sights in the area like Ubud Monkey Forest and Ubud Traditional Art Market.

Ubud City-Centre
Agung Rai Museum of Art featuring interior views and art

Pengosekan

4.5/5(62 area reviews)

Travelers come to Pengosekan for its forests, and you can see top attractions like Ubud Monkey Forest and Agung Rai Museum of Art while you're in town.

Pengosekan
Ubud Monkey Forest featuring animals, zoo animals and cuddly or friendly animals

Nyuh Kuning

4.5/5(18 area reviews)

While visiting Nyuh Kuning, you might make a stop by sights like Ubud Monkey Forest and Pura Dalem Agung Padangtegal.

Nyuh Kuning
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Kutuh Kaja

5/5(1 area review)

While Kutuh Kaja isn't home to many top sights, Ubud Monkey Forest and Saraswati Temple are some notable places to visit nearby.

Kutuh Kaja
Beside it's location surrounded by rice terraces and temples, Ubud is known for it's relaxed vibe and luxurious hotels and pools. If you cannot afford to stay in a luxury hotel, you can definitely swim in one's pool. The Jungle Fish restaurant & pool bar is on site of chapung Sebali Resort & Spa, and the pool can be accessed with a small fee.
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Sambahan

4.5/5(19 area reviews)

Spas, river views, and forests are some highlights of Sambahan. You might stop by Aloha Ubud Swing or Jungle Swing while you're in the area.

Sambahan
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Kutuh Kelod

While Kutuh Kelod might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Ubud Monkey Forest and Ubud Traditional Art Market.

Kutuh Kelod
SereS Springs Resort & Spa Singakerta
SereS Springs Resort & Spa Singakerta
5 out of 5
Banjar Jukut Paku Singakerta, Ubud
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Ubud. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (525 reviews)
"I loved my stay at SereS! The resort is beautiful and conveniently located (although location was less relevant for me because the tours I booked had direct hotel pickup and drop off). I had a five night stay here, which is quite a while, and I felt at home at SereS - the staff truly make the place ..."

Reviewed on 2025/6/28

SereS Springs Resort & Spa Singakerta
Element By Westin Bali Ubud
Element By Westin Bali Ubud
5 out of 5
JL Raya Andong No 88, Desa Petulu, Kabupaten Gianyar, Ubud, Bali
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NT$3,508 per night from Jul 31 to Aug 1
NT$3,508
NT$4,245 total
Jul 31 - Aug 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Ubud. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (357 reviews)
"Simple room but easy access and not much stair good for elderly"

Reviewed on 2025/6/3

Element By Westin Bali Ubud
Ayung Resort Ubud
Ayung Resort Ubud
4.5 out of 5
Desa Melinggih Kelod, Banjar Begawan Payangan, Ubud, Ubud, Bali
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Ubud. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (764 reviews)
"Had the absolute best time at Ayung Resort! The staff were absolutely amazing and we loved getting to go to tea time in the afternoon and hang by the beautiful pool. We had a driver, Rena, pick us up from the airport and he was the best tour guide ever —sweetest man ever and we spent the entire next ..."

Reviewed on 2025/6/19

Ayung Resort Ubud
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Damara Village Ubud by Alaya Private Estate
Damara Village Ubud by Alaya Private Estate
4 out of 5
Kawasan Damara Village Ubud Alaya, Collection. Jln Cocoa II No 4, Kedewatan, Ubud, Bali
Stay at this 4-star villa in Ubud. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private plunge pools. Popular attractions Ubud Monkey Forest and Campuhan Ridge Walk are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (11 reviews)
"Beautiful townhouse, it was spacious, bright and clean; it’s a bit off the beaten path but easy to get to and from via grab, and that meant it was in a quiet and serene spot. The staff were very friendly, super responsive and helpful, we only wish we could have stayed longer!"

Reviewed on 2025/5/13

Damara Village Ubud by Alaya Private Estate
Kakul Villas & Suites
Kakul Villas & Suites
3.5 out of 5
Jl. Lodtunduh 1, Ubud, Bali
Stay at this 3.5-star villa in Ubud. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Ubud Monkey Forest and Ubud Traditional Art ...
"Friendly Staff. Great quite property with private pool. We book 5 bedrooms, the main building has 3 bedrooms and 2 bedrooms are located on the adjacent building. All bedroom has attached private bath. All the bathroom shared the same hot water heater tank hence if one has used up all the hot water ..."

Reviewed on 2024/7/5

Kakul Villas & Suites
Kayumanis Ubud Private Villas & Spa
Kayumanis Ubud Private Villas & Spa
5 out of 5
Sayan Village, PO BOX 777, Ubud, Bali
Stay at this 5-star luxury villa in Ubud. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (553 reviews)
"The hotel had a cool layout and the staff was great and very coordinated. They would plan on servicing your room whenever you left and didnt bother you."

Reviewed on 2025/6/1

Kayumanis Ubud Private Villas & Spa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Ubud

4.7
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 74%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 22%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 4%
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

I find the people to be warm and welcoming. I enjoy this culture, their food and hospitality. We had a spa day, a shopping day, a half day at a temple another half day at the monkey forest, we ate at amazing restaurant. We also took a cooking class

5/5 - Excellent

Julia

Beware of the monkeys. And street vendors selling grocery store items for a 600% mark-up.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

kind of westernized. Seems to be very popular for young adults

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

This is the perfect place to learn more about the culture of Bali.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

UBUD was more metropolitan and busier than i expected. I wanted a serene countryside but it is definitely a busy city that has been discovered by many people. It is no longer a secret.

5/5 - Excellent

Adrian

Excellent if you love nature and waterfalls. Do get a bike because you are gonna need it to move around

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