Hotels in Ubud

Find the best hotels in Ubud for culture, wellness, and jungle scenery

Ubud is ideal for travellers who want a different side of Bali. Instead of beach clubs and late-night strips, the town offers temple courtyards, galleries, craft shops, yoga studios, spa retreats, rice fields, river valleys, and forested paths. Hotels in Ubud suit couples, solo travellers, families, wellness breaks, digital nomads, and anyone planning a few slower days in central Bali.

The best place to stay depends on the trip style. Stay near central Ubud for restaurants, Ubud Palace, Saraswati Temple, the art market, and Monkey Forest. Choose Penestanan or Sayan for boutique stays, river views, and a quieter feel. Look around Tegallalang or the northern rice-field areas for jungle hotels in Ubud, rice terrace villas, and resort-style escapes. If you plan waterfalls, temples, and villages by driver, Ubud works well as a base for central Bali day trips.

Best areas to stay in Ubud

Top things to do near your Ubud hotel

When to visit Ubud

Ubud can work year-round, but the rhythm changes by season. Drier months are usually better for walking, rice-field views, ridge walks, Monkey Forest mornings, temple days, and day trips.

Wetter months bring lush greenery to jungle hotels in Ubud, rice terraces, and river valleys, though showers can affect hikes, forest paths, waterfalls, scooter rides, and road traffic.

For popular sights such as Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, hotels near Monkey Forest Ubud, Campuhan Ridge Walk, and rice terrace viewpoints, aim for early mornings to keep stays calmer and cooler.

Outdoor sightseeing: favour drier months and early mornings. Lush scenery: wetter months can feel greener in jungle and terraces. Quieter stays: avoid major holiday spikes. Booking tip: pick your area first—Ubud traffic can make short distances take longer than they look on a map.

How to choose your Ubud hotel

Start with location. If you want restaurants, markets, temples, and easy pick-ups, choose central Ubud, Monkey Forest, or Pengosekan. If you want privacy, views, and a retreat feel, look at Sayan, Penestanan, Tegallalang, or nearby villages. Then compare what matters for your stay: breakfast, pool, spa, air conditioning, flexible cancellation, guest rating, and distance from central Ubud.

Checklist: • Central Ubud for walkability and dining. • Sayan for luxury and river-valley views. • Penestanan for boutique stays and quieter lanes. • Tegallalang for rice terrace scenery. • Confirm transport if you will not rent a scooter. • Use filters for price, guest rating, amenities, and cancellation.