Top places to visit in Ubud

• Tegenungan Waterfall

  Waterfall · about 1 h · entry Rp20,000 (≈ ₹110)

  Popular waterfall near Kemenuh village south of Ubud, accessible via a stepped path down a river gorge.

• Blanco Renaissance Museum

  Museum · about 0.8 h · entry Rp100,000 (≈ ₹530)

  Museum and former home of painter Antonio Blanco, showcasing his erotic-themed and illustrative artwork above the Campuhan ridge.

• Tegallalang Rice Terraces

  rice terraces · 4.6 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  Bali's most iconic landscape — emerald-green rice terraces cascading down a deep river gorge using the ancient subak irrigation system (UNESCO Intangible Heritage). The best vantage points are from the roadside cafés at the rim. Sunrise…

• Ubud Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary

  sanctuary · 4.6 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  A 12-hectare ancient forest in the heart of Ubud hosting three sacred temples and 1,260+ Balinese long-tailed macaques. The forest is a living spiritual and natural reserve — visitors walk jungle paths past moss-draped stone carvings while…

• Campuhan Ridge Walk

  ridge trail · 4.7 rating · about 1.5 h · free entry

  A 2.5 km trail along the ridge between the Oos and Wos rivers, offering unobstructed views across Ubud's forested gorges. The grassy path runs past sacred Pura Gunung Lebah at the start, through organic farming plots, and into Bangkiang…

• Ubud Art Market (Pasar Seni Ubud)

  craft market · 4.3 rating · about 1.3 h · check the fee at the gate

  A bustling traditional market directly opposite the Ubud Palace selling hand-woven sarongs, silver jewellery, woodcarvings, batik textiles, and Balinese handicrafts. The ground floor is touristy; the upper floor is frequented by locals for…

• Pura Tirta Empul

  holy water temple · 4.6 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  One of Bali's holiest water temples, built around natural spring pools fed by the legendary Tirta Empul spring. Pilgrims wade through a series of purification bathing pools (petirtaan), moving from fountain to fountain in ritual cleansing.…

• Ubud Royal Palace (Puri Saren Agung)

  royal palace · 4.5 rating · about 1.3 h · free entry

  The ancestral home of the Ubud royal family, built in the mid-19th century in the ornate Balinese palace style. The inner courtyards and carved gates are open to visitors by day; at night the outer pavilions host nightly Kecak fire dance…

• Pura Taman Saraswati

  lotus temple · 4.7 rating · about 0.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  Ubud's most photographed lotus-pool temple, designed by the renowned Balinese artist I Gusti Nyoman Lempad in the 1950s. Dedicated to Saraswati (goddess of learning and arts), the temple is set in a lotus pond that fills the forecourt —…

• Pura Gunung Kawi

  ancient royal shrine · 4.5 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  An extraordinary 11th-century royal shrine carved directly into a cliff face above the Pakrisan River gorge, commissioned by King Anak Wungsu of the Udayana dynasty (r. 1049–1077). Ten two-metre-high candi (memorial shrines) are cut from…

• Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave)

  cave temple · 4.2 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  A 9th-century meditation cave and bathing site at Bedulu village near Ubud. The cave entrance is carved in the form of a gaping demonic face (the "elephant" was a later European misidentification of the demon). Inside are stone niches used…

• ARMA Museum (Agung Rai Museum of Art)

  art museum · 4.5 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  The Agung Rai Museum of Art occupies a lush 4-hectare compound in Pengosekan, Ubud. Founded in 1996, it focuses on modern and traditional Balinese art alongside works by expatriate artists who shaped Ubud's art scene — including the only…

Things to do

• Mount Batur Sunrise Trek Nature · 6 h · from USD 45 per person
• Ubud Traditional Cooking Class with Market Visit Culinary · 4.5 h · from IDR 400,000 per person
• Ubud Royal Palace Kecak Performance & Temple Walk Cultural · 1.5 h · from IDR 100,000 per person
• Campuhan Ridge Walk & Artist Village Tour Outdoor · 2.5 h · from IDR 50,000 per person
• Tegallalang UNESCO Rice Terrace Sunrise Tour Outdoor · 2 h · from IDR 200,000 per person
• Ayung River White Water Rafting Outdoor · 3 h · from USD 45 per person
• Ubud to Kintamani Downhill Cycling Tour Outdoor · 5 h · from USD 35 per person

Where to stay in Ubud

• Art Village about IDR 2,000 per night

  Cultural heart with galleries and workshops

Hotels

• Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve 5-star · IDR 5,500,000 to IDR 16,000,000 per night
• Komaneka at Tjampuhan 5-star · IDR 3,500,000 to IDR 12,000,000 per night
• Capella Ubud 5-star · IDR 7,000,000 to IDR 20,000,000 per night
• Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan 5-star · IDR 6,500,000 to IDR 18,000,000 per night
• Komaneka at Bisma 5-star · IDR 3,200,000 to IDR 9,500,000 per night
• Bisma Eight 5-star · IDR 2,200,000 to IDR 7,000,000 per night

Where to eat

• Warung Babi Guling Ibu Oka 3 Balinese, Indonesian · about IDR 55,000 per person
• Locavore Modern Indonesian, Fine Dining · about IDR 850,000 per person
• Naughty Nuri's Warung Ubud Indonesian, BBQ · about 150,000 per person
• Kafe Batan Waru Indonesian, International · about 85,000 per person
• Sari Organik Organic, Vegetarian, Indonesian · about IDR 95,000 per person
• Bridges Restaurant Ubud Indonesian, Mediterranean, Asian Fusion · about 350,000 per person
• Mozaic Restaurant French, Modern European, Balinese · about IDR 750,000 per person
• Hujan Locale Indonesian, Regional Indonesian · about 280,000 per person

Getting to Ubud

Nearest airport: Bali (DPS), about 29 km away in a straight line. The road or rail journey is longer.

How visitors arrive in Ubud

• Fly to Ngurah Rai, then road By air from Bali (DPS) · common

  Ubud has no airport; arrive at Ngurah Rai and go on by prepaid cab, taxi or hired car. Source: indonesia.travel

• Bus or taxi from elsewhere in Bali By road from Bali · common

  Various transport modes reach Ubud from across the island, including buses. Source: indonesia.travel

From the airport to the centre

• Prepaid cab from Ngurah Rai

  Book a prepaid cab at the airport or use a regular taxi or rental car up to Ubud. Source: indonesia.travel

Getting around

• Scooter Rental useful for some trips

  Scooters are widely available to rent in Ubud and are a common way to reach places outside the centre; traffic and broken pavements make walking harder than it looks.

• Walking

Safety and scams to avoid

• Scooter rental damage claim

  Ubud Art Market fake-antique sellers · Campuhan Ridge rental shops · bogus temple-donation requests at village entry points

  Pre-existing damage is invoiced when you return the scooter — often Rp 2–5M.

  How to avoid it: Video the scooter on pickup. Rent only via your hotel.

Best time to visit Ubud

• Jan 30°C
• Feb 30°C
• Mar 30°C
• Apr 31°C
• May 30°C
• Jun 30°C
• Jul 29°C
• Aug 29°C
• Sep 30°C
• Oct 30°C
• Nov 31°C
• Dec 30°C

More in Indonesia

• Jakarta
• Bali
• Yogyakarta
• Bandung
• Surabaya
• Labuan Bajo

Frequently asked questions about Ubud

How many days do you need in Ubud?

A typical trip to Ubud is 3-5 days.

What are the top-rated places to visit in Ubud?

The highest-rated places in our Ubud guide are Campuhan Ridge Walk, Pura Taman Saraswati, Tegallalang Rice Terraces, Ubud Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, Pura Tirta Empul.

Where should I stay in Ubud?

Our guide covers these areas to stay in Ubud: Art Village.

How do I get around Ubud?

Ways to get around Ubud covered in our guide: Scooter rental, Walking.

What scams should I watch out for in Ubud?

Scams reported to us for Ubud include Scooter rental damage claim. Each is explained in the guide, with how to avoid it.

What is the weather like in Ubud?

Average daytime highs in Ubud run from 29°C in Jul to 31°C in Apr.

Which airport is nearest to Ubud?

The nearest airport to Ubud has the code DPS.