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).
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
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Central Ubud · $$
Best for: First-timers without scooters
The vibe: Walk to the palace, market and Monkey Forest
Hotel pick: Adiwana Monkey Forest — Jungle-chic boutique, approx Rp1,200,000–2,000,000/night
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Penestanan & Sayan · $$
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
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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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