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.
Ubud Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Where to stay in Ubud
Ubud City-Centre
Ubud City-Centre is beloved for its spectacular forests. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Ubud Monkey Forest and Ubud Traditional Art Market.
Pengosekan
Travellers 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.
Nyuh Kuning
If you're spending some time in Nyuh Kuning, Ubud Monkey Forest and Pura Dalem Agung Padangtegal are top sights worth seeing.
Sambahan
Check out the spas, river views and forests while spending some time in Sambahan. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighbourhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like Aloha Ubud Swing or Jungle Swing.
Kutuh Kaja
While Kutuh Kaja isn't home to many top sights, Ubud Monkey Forest and Saraswati Temple are some notable places to visit nearby.
Kutuh Kelod
Kutuh Kelod might not have many top sights, but Ubud Monkey Forest and Ubud Traditional Art Market are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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Popular places to visit
Ubud Monkey Forest
Enter a dense rain forest full of banyan trees and flowing streams to visit ancient Hindu temples and baths and see agile macaques swing in the treetops.
Ubud Palace
After visiting Ubud Palace, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ubud. Make time for the spas and cycling trails in this culturally rich area.
Ubud Traditional Art Market
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Ubud Traditional Art Market during your trip to Ubud. Amble around this culturally rich area's lush forest or seek out the cycling trails.
Pura Dalem Ubud
You can learn about the history of Ubud with a stop at Pura Dalem Ubud. Visit the spas and temples in this culturally rich area.
Saraswati Temple
You can learn about the history of Ubud with a stop at Saraswati Temple. Make time for the temples and cycling trails in this culturally rich area.
Goa Gajah
This mysterious place just outside of Ubud houses a Hindu temple, statues, ponds and fountains from a time gone by.
Things to do
Bali ATV Quad Bike Through Tunnel, Waterfall, White Water Rafting
Bali: Swing with Falls, Rice Terrace, & Monkey Forest Option
Ubud: Floating Breakfast and Hot Air Balloon Experience
Bali: Blue Lagoon Snorkeling & Waterfall Tour with Lunch
Kuber ATV Quad Bike & Ayung River Water Rafting, Ubud
Ubud: Half-Day Zipline and Jungle Swing Adventure
Reviews of Ubud
5/5 - Excellent
Ubud was wonderful if had sea I would never have left
5/5 - Excellent
Loved it here. Lots of restaurants and bars. Very friendly staff everywhere. Easy to walk around and felt totally safe.
5/5 - Excellent
Ubud is lovely far and away the best place we visited in Bali
5/5 - Excellent
I highly recommend going to Ubud as you'll experience the true Balinese culture
5/5 - Excellent
Ubud was lovely. Buzzing during the day with lots of spas, places of interest and the market however, all the restaurant close at 10/11pm so if you go for dinner late, everything is shut.
2/5 - Disappointing
Traffic to busy and unsafe walking
