Ubud Travel Guide 2025: The Best of Ubud

Visit Hindu temples in lush forests, treat yourself to rejuvenating body treatments and discover the thriving arts scene of Bali's cultural capital.

Where to stay in Ubud

Puri Lukisan Museum which includes a pond, a garden and a luxury hotel or resort

Ubud City-Centre

4.5/5(240 area reviews)

Ubud City-Centre is beloved for its spectacular forests. Take some time to explore sights in the area like Ubud Traditional Art Market and Ubud Palace.

Arma Museum featuring art and interior views

Pengosekan

4.5/5(70 area reviews)

Travellers come to Pengosekan for its forests, and you can see top attractions like Agung Rai Museum of Art and Ubud Monkey Forest while you're in town.

Ubud Monkey Forest showing zoo animals, animals and cuddly or friendly animals

Nyuh Kuning

4.5/5(18 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Nyuh Kuning, Ubud Monkey Forest and Pura Dalem Agung Padangtegal are top sights worth seeing.

Sambahan

4.5/5(11 area reviews)

Check out the spas, river views and forests while spending some time in Sambahan. Though there might not be many attractions in the neighbourhood, you won't need to go far to find top spots like Aloha Ubud Swing or Jungle Swing.

Kutuh Kaja

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

While Kutuh Kaja isn't home to many top sights, Ubud Palace and Saraswati Temple are some notable places to visit nearby.

Kutuh Kelod

Kutuh Kelod might not have many top sights, but Ubud Palace and Ubud Traditional Art Market are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Popular places to visit

Ubud Monkey Forest

4/5(1,098 reviews)

Enter a dense rain forest full of banyan trees and flowing streams to visit ancient Hindu temples and baths and see agile macaques swing in the treetops.

Ubud Palace

4/5(197 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Ubud with a trip to Ubud Palace. Amble around this culturally rich area's lush forest or seek out the cycling trails.

Ubud Traditional Art Market

4/5(208 reviews)

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Ubud Traditional Art Market during your trip to Ubud. Amble around this culturally rich area's lush forest or seek out the cycling trails.