Visit Hindu temples in lush forests, treat yourself to rejuvenating body treatments and discover the thriving arts scene of Bali's cultural capital.
Ubud
Travel Guide





Where to stay in Ubud

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Element By Westin Bali Ubud
JL Raya Andong No 88, Desa Petulu, Kabupaten Gianyar, Ubud, Bali
The price is RM507 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
RM507
RM613 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
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! (358 reviews)
"Simple room but easy access and not much stair good for elderly"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2025

SereS Springs Resort & Spa Singakerta
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 28 Jun 2025

Maya Ubud Resort and Spa
Jalan Gunung Sari, Peliatan, Ubud, Bali
Stay at this 5-star luxury resort in Ubud. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (900 reviews)
"The only negative aspect that I care to mention is that the room I had on the 2nd floor was not as quiet as expected. I could hear my neighbor next door in the bathroom and my upstairs neighbor walking around. They weren't doing anything crazy so the room could use better spund isolation."
Reviewed on 27 Jun 2025
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
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! (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

Kakul Villas & Suites
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 5 Jul 2024

Kayumanis Ubud Private Villas & Spa
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! (554 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
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.
Popular places to visit

Ubud Monkey Forest
4.5/5(320 reviews)
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
4/5(70 reviews)
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
4/5(51 reviews)
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
4.5/5(3 reviews)
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.

Goa Gajah
4.5/5(3 reviews)
This mysterious place just outside of Ubud houses a Hindu temple, statues, ponds and fountains from a time gone by.

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.
Things to do

Bali ATV Quad Bike Through Tunnel, Waterfall, White Water Rafting
RM144
per adult
100% of travellers recommend

Bali: Swing with Falls, Rice Terrace, & Monkey Forest Option
RM64
per adult

Ubud: Floating Breakfast and Hot Air Balloon Experience
RM629
per adult
100% of travellers recommend

Bali: Blue Lagoon Snorkeling & Waterfall Tour with Lunch
RM91
per adult
90% of travellers recommend

Best of Central Bali: Waterfall, Elephant Cave & Rice Fields
RM257
per adult
96% of travellers recommend

Ubud: Half-Day Zipline and Jungle Swing Adventure
RM142
per adult
Reviews of Ubud
4.6
Top destination
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
- Ubud Monkey Forest
- Campuhan Ridge Walk
- Saraswati Temple
- Neka Art Museum
- Agung Rai Museum of Art
- Puri Lukisan Museum
- Blanco Museum
- Pura Dalem Agung Padangtegal
- Spiritual Center Sinar Suci
- Setia Darma House of Mask and Puppets
- Pura Desa
- Wayang Kulit
- Mango Tree Spa
- Pura Penataran Sasih
- Gunung Lebah Temple