Ubud is the cultural heart of Bali, set among terraced rice paddies and steep ravines roughly 30 km north of Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) and the southern beach resorts. While Kuta and Seminyak draw surfers and nightlife seekers, Ubud attracts a different crowd - people who come for Hindu temple ceremonies, traditional Balinese dance performances, artist studios, and long walks through landscapes that have barely changed in centuries. The town sits at about 200 metres elevation, which means temperatures are a few degrees cooler than the coast and rain comes more frequently.
Central Ubud is compact enough to walk, though a scooter or driver is essential for reaching the major temples and rice terraces outside town. Jalan Raya Ubud (the main road) and Jalan Monkey Forest are the two principal streets, lined with restaurants, galleries, and shops selling batik, silver jewellery, and woodcarvings. Beyond these busy roads, Ubud quickly gives way to river gorges, volcanic ridges, and villages where offerings are placed outside every doorway at dawn.
Hotels (1329)

Puri Arjun, Ac, Wifi, Kitchen, Garden View

Hotel Puriartha Ubud (Adults only)

Namastay Ubud (Adults only)

Sabana Ubud

The Birdhouse Villa

Kamandhani Cottage (Adults only)

Guci Guesthouses

Uma Galih Ubud Villa

Bijia Villa W Private Pool - Peaceful Quiet Luxury Villa - Near Monkey Forest

Uma Jala Villa Ubud

Cahaya Guest House

Canang Sari House

Canting Bali Suite

The Suris Ubud

Villa Laguna by Balisuperhost

2 Bedrooms Luxury Villa in Ubud with Private Pool

A Complex of Villas & Apartments in Ubud

The Apartments Ubud

Villa Two Islands

Heavenly View Villa

Lucky Family Cottage

Green Paddy Hostel & Villa (Adults only)

Ubud Heaven Sayan

Buda Cottage Ubud
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