Ubud Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Puri Lukisan Museum featuring a temple or place of worship
Elephant Cave featuring rainforest and a temple or place of worship
Blanco Museum showing art and interior views
Elephant Cave which includes a temple or place of worship
Ubud showing a city as well as a small group of people
Visit Hindu temples in lush forests, treat yourself to rejuvenating body treatments and discover the thriving arts scene of Bali's cultural capital.

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

Puri Lukisan Museum which includes a pond, a garden and a luxury hotel or resort

Ubud City-Centre

4.5/5(97 area reviews)

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.

Ubud City-Centre
Arma Museum featuring art and interior views

Pengosekan

4.5/5(39 area reviews)

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.

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

Nyuh Kuning

4/5(9 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Nyuh Kuning, Ubud Monkey Forest and Pura Dalem Agung Padangtegal are top sights worth seeing.

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
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Sambahan

4.5/5(9 area reviews)

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.

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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.

Kutuh Kelod
SereS Springs Resort & Spa Singakerta
SereS Springs Resort & Spa Singakerta
5 out of 5
Banjar Jukut Paku Singakerta, Ubud
The price is £122 per night from 8 Jul to 9 Jul
£122
8 Jul - 9 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Ubud. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their 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 28 Jun 2025

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
The price is £104 per night from 18 Jul to 19 Jul
£104
18 Jul - 19 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Ubud. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 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 3 Jun 2025

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
The price is £106 per night from 4 Jul to 5 Jul
£106
4 Jul - 5 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Ubud. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (765 reviews)
"Friendly stuff ❤️,breakfast was amazing! Room was beautiful 😻"

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2025

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 Wi-Fi, free parking and private plunge pools. Popular attractions Ubud Monkey Forest and Campuhan Ridge Walk are ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews)
"Damara Village was a very nice stay. The staff were all so very friendly. The residences are fairly new, clean, and spacious. The onsite restaurant was good. We stayed in the 3 bedroom residence with a plunge pool and really loved the layout. It is about 15-20 min (without traffic) from central Ubud ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jun 2025

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 Wi-Fi, 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 5 Jul 2024

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 Wi-Fi, 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 1 Jun 2025

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

4.6
Top destination
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Ubud was wonderful if had sea I would never have left

5/5 - Excellent

Cat

Loved it here. Lots of restaurants and bars. Very friendly staff everywhere. Easy to walk around and felt totally safe.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Ubud is lovely far and away the best place we visited in Bali

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

I highly recommend going to Ubud as you'll experience the true Balinese culture

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Verified traveller

Traffic to busy and unsafe walking

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