Ubud Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Puri Lukisan Museum showing a temple or place of worship
Elephant Cave showing rainforest and a temple or place of worship
Blanco Museum which includes art and interior views
Elephant Cave featuring 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 revitalise 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 centre 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 specialising 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 centre 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 showing a pond, a park and a luxury hotel or resort

Ubud City-Centre

4.5/5(240 area reviews)

Ubud City-Centre is beloved for its spectacular forests. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Ubud Traditional Art Market and Komaneka Fine Art Gallery.

Ubud City-Centre
Arma Museum featuring interior views and art

Pengosekan

4.5/5(70 area reviews)

Travellers come to Pengosekan for its forests, and you can see top attractions like Agung Rai Museum of Art and Ubud Monkey Forest 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)

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

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Sambahan

4.5/5(11 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 Kaja

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

While Kutuh Kaja isn't home to many top sights, Ubud Traditional Art Market and Pura Dalem Ubud are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Kutuh Kelod

Kutuh Kelod might not have many top sights, but Ubud Traditional Art Market and Puri Lukisan Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Kutuh Kelod

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Reviews of Ubud

4.5
Top destination
5 - Excellent
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4 - Good 33%
3 - Okay
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Beautiful place, very green and clean. Refreshing!!

5/5 - Excellent

Glynne

We have been so many times to Ubud, we love the culture and plenty of things to do/see.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Absolutely beautiful, the country and the people!

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Love Ubud, it’s busy but not like Kuta or Seminyak, food options are plentiful and it’s good to get out into the countryside and experience the culture

5/5 - Excellent

Aaron

A beautiful more laid back area of Bali

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

We stayed in the hotel grounds as it was so lovely that we just wanted to enjoy the experience for as long as we could.

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