Hotels near Ubud Art Market (Pasar Seni Ubud)

Sitting directly across from the Royal Palace, the Ubud Art Market (Pasar Seni Ubud) is a sprawling two-storey maze of stalls selling handmade Balinese crafts, textiles, paintings, wood carvings, woven baskets, and silver jewellery. The market is open daily from around 08:00 to 18:00, though it is busiest and most vibrant in the morning when local artisans sell their own work. By mid-morning, the stalls shift to more tourist-oriented vendors, but bargains and quality pieces can be found throughout the day if you know what to look for.

Haggling is expected and part of the experience - start at roughly 40-50% of the first asking price and work your way to a fair middle ground. Standout buys include hand-painted batik fabric, rattan bags (the round Ata bags are a Bali icon), carved wooden masks, and silver rings from the nearby village of Celuk. The market's narrow alleys can feel claustrophobic when busy, but that is part of the charm. Budget at least 30-60 minutes to browse properly.

Pro Tip: Come before 09:00 when the local artisans are still setting up - the quality is higher and the prices are lower than later in the day. The upstairs stalls tend to be less picked-over than the ground floor.