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Ubud

Bali

Bali's cultural heart in the green hills, with rice terraces, temples, the Monkey Forest, dance performances, yoga studios and jungle resorts.

Best for First visit · Upscale

Transport
2/5
Sights
5/5
Value
4/5
Quiet
4/5
Food
5/5

Typical mid-range hotel ~$110/night · 75 min to Seminyak

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Ubud on the map

Why stay here

  • Rice terraces, temples and culture
  • Yoga, spas and healthy food
  • Spectacular jungle resorts

Who should stay here

  • Culture lovers
  • Couples and honeymooners
  • Yoga and wellness travellers

Not ideal if…

  • You want the beach
  • You want nightlife
  • You want to avoid long transfers

What it's like

Ubud sits inland among rice fields and river gorges. The town has the Royal Palace, the Saraswati water temple, the Sacred Monkey Forest and nightly Balinese dance shows, plus art markets, galleries, yoga studios and healthy cafés. Around it are the Tegallalang rice terraces and luxury resorts with infinity pools over the jungle.

It's the best base for culture, nature and wellness, and cooler than the coast. There's no beach, the town centre is congested, and it's 1–1.5 hours from the airport.

Best streets and sub-areas

  • Monkey Forest Road

    Shops and cafés down to the Monkey Forest.

  • Jalan Bisma

    Quieter street with views over the valley.

  • Jalan Hanoman

    Cafés, spas and yoga.

Getting around

Nearest stations
Walk in the centre; drivers, Grab and scooters for the countryside.
To Seminyak
About 75 minutes
From Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
About 75 minutes: taxi or pre-booked driver from DPS.

Nearby attractions

  • Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary

    Temples and hundreds of macaques in the forest.

  • Tegallalang Rice Terraces

    Famous terraced paddies north of town.

  • Campuhan Ridge Walk

    Easy ridge walk among the hills.

  • Balinese dance

    Nightly performances at the palace and temples.

Where to eat and drink

  • Jalan Hanoman

    Healthy cafés and warungs.

  • Ubud Market area

    Babi guling and local food.

Where to stay in Ubud

A few hotels we'd book in this area, at different budgets.

Luxury pick

Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve

Why we like it: Riverside luxury resort among rice paddies.

Typical luxury rate in Ubud: ~$500/night

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Luxury pick

Hanging Gardens of Bali

Why we like it: Famous tiered infinity pool over the jungle, north of Ubud.

Typical luxury rate in Ubud: ~$500/night

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Boutique pick

Komaneka at Bisma

Why we like it: Top-rated hotel overlooking a valley, walking distance to town.

Typical mid-range rate in Ubud: ~$110/night

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Hotels in UbudMid-range from ~$110/night

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