Ubud travel guide

Where to Stay in Ubud: Best Areas & Hotels

Stay in central Ubud near Monkey Forest Road or Jalan Goutama if you want to walk to temples, markets and restaurants. For jungle views and villa pools, Penestanan and Sayan are ten minutes west; Nyuh Kuning village suits families and long stays on a budget, with homestays from Rp400,000 ($25).

Where to stay in Ubud — jungle temple silhouette above the rice-terrace hills, Bali
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Choosing your base in Ubud

Stay central to walk everywhere, or ten minutes out for jungle-valley villas with infinity pools at prices that would be triple anywhere else.

The best areas to stay in Ubud

  1. Central Ubud · $$

    Best for: First-timers without scooters

    The vibe: Walk to the palace, market and Monkey Forest

    Hotel pick: Adiwana Monkey Forest — Jungle-chic boutique, approx Rp1,200,000–2,000,000/night

  2. Penestanan & Sayan · $$

    Best for: Peace and valley views

    The vibe: Artist lanes, yoga studios, jungle villas

    Hotel pick: Bambu Indah (Sayan) — Iconic eco-luxury bamboo resort, approx Rp3,000,000–6,000,000/night

  3. Nyuh Kuning · $

    Best for: Families and long stays

    The vibe: Quiet village behind the Monkey Forest

    Hotel pick: Nyuh Kuning guesthouses — Family-run homestays with pools, approx Rp400,000–800,000/night

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where to stay in Ubud — FAQs

Where should I stay in Ubud?

Stay in central Ubud near Monkey Forest Road or Jalan Goutama if you want to walk to temples, markets and restaurants. For jungle views and villa pools, Penestanan and Sayan are ten minutes west; Nyuh Kuning village suits families and long stays on a budget, with homestays from Rp400,000 ($25).

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