Guidebook for Ubud
Sightseeing
Go before 9:00 am to beat the tour buses and enjoy a peaceful morning in this beautiful temple, elephant cave and gardens. Tip, bring your own sarong so you don't have to rent one for entry.
295 locals recommend
Goa Gajah
Go before 9:00 am to beat the tour buses and enjoy a peaceful morning in this beautiful temple, elephant cave and gardens. Tip, bring your own sarong so you don't have to rent one for entry.
A series of beautiful wall carvings, in the rice fields, off the beaten tourist track. A nice place to stop after Goa Gajah. Tip, stop for a tropical drink at the warung just beyond the ticket booth.
6 locals recommend
Yeh Puluh
A series of beautiful wall carvings, in the rice fields, off the beaten tourist track. A nice place to stop after Goa Gajah. Tip, stop for a tropical drink at the warung just beyond the ticket booth.
If you are in to monkeys, this is the place to see them. But watch out, they are not shy and more than happy to snag something tasty (or shiny) from your bag.
774 locals recommend
Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary
Jalan Monkey ForestIf you are in to monkeys, this is the place to see them. But watch out, they are not shy and more than happy to snag something tasty (or shiny) from your bag.
Our kids attend this school. Definitely worth a trip into the jungle to see the endangered Bali Starlings and experience the bamboo architecture. Spectacular! Schedule a tour @ www.greenschoolbali.org
44 locals recommend
Green School
Jalan Raya Sibang KajaOur kids attend this school. Definitely worth a trip into the jungle to see the endangered Bali Starlings and experience the bamboo architecture. Spectacular! Schedule a tour @ www.greenschoolbali.org
A really lovely walk along the Campuhan ridge with beautiful views. Walk begins at the small road heading down from the Ibah Hotel (on the left)
318 locals recommend
Campuhan Ridge Walk
Jalan Raya CampuhanA really lovely walk along the Campuhan ridge with beautiful views. Walk begins at the small road heading down from the Ibah Hotel (on the left)
Touristy but beautiful water temple - you can just enjoy the spectacle or enter the water yourself for prayer and cleansing.
321 locals recommend
Tirta Empul Temple
Jalan TirtaTouristy but beautiful water temple - you can just enjoy the spectacle or enter the water yourself for prayer and cleansing.
Mengwi
Has a lovely temple to wander around...
Entertainment & Activities
Our favorite place to make batik! Pak Widya speaks excellent English & can help you as much (or as little) as you like to create a sarong, pillow or display piece: http://www.widyabatik.baliklik.com
widya Batik Studio
No.61 Jalan Sri WedariOur favorite place to make batik! Pak Widya speaks excellent English & can help you as much (or as little) as you like to create a sarong, pillow or display piece: http://www.widyabatik.baliklik.com
Wayan is a great guy and a super guide. A truly beautiful day out on a bike, suitable for ages 8+. Views, local treats and a super homemade lunch at his family compound: http://www.sepedabali.com/
Jalan Nyuh Bojog
Jalan Nyuh BojogWayan is a great guy and a super guide. A truly beautiful day out on a bike, suitable for ages 8+. Views, local treats and a super homemade lunch at his family compound: http://www.sepedabali.com/
There are loads of rafting companies that take you down the Ayung River, a must-do when you are in Ubud, but this company is our favorite - friendly, safety conscious guides and a lovely lunch at the end of your trip. Be prepared for a long walk back up from the river!
10 locals recommend
Sobek
Jalan Raya Kedewatan IThere are loads of rafting companies that take you down the Ayung River, a must-do when you are in Ubud, but this company is our favorite - friendly, safety conscious guides and a lovely lunch at the end of your trip. Be prepared for a long walk back up from the river!
Food Scene
Delicious, healthy food with beautiful views (Same as Indus, but much less touristy).
69 locals recommend
The Elephant
Jalan Raya SangginganDelicious, healthy food with beautiful views (Same as Indus, but much less touristy).
Creative and delicious cooking; can try a 5 or 7 course tasting menu if you have the time. Probably the tastiest restaurant in Ubud. Dinner only, reservations essential: http://locavore.co.id/
104 locals recommend
Restaurant Locavore
No.10 Jl. DewisitaCreative and delicious cooking; can try a 5 or 7 course tasting menu if you have the time. Probably the tastiest restaurant in Ubud. Dinner only, reservations essential: http://locavore.co.id/
Touristy but delicious if you like slow roasted pork (babi guling). Ask for the "special," then take a peek around back to see the pigs roasting on spits.
Jalan Tegal Sari
Jalan Tegal SariTouristy but delicious if you like slow roasted pork (babi guling). Ask for the "special," then take a peek around back to see the pigs roasting on spits.
Best ice cream in Bali, hands down. Wander around the art gallery or in the gardens out back while you enjoy your delicious treat!
40 locals recommend
Gaya Gelato
Jalan Raya KengetanBest ice cream in Bali, hands down. Wander around the art gallery or in the gardens out back while you enjoy your delicious treat!
Great salad bar and health food restaurant. Excellent people watching too!
165 locals recommend
Alchemy
75 Jl. Penestanan KelodGreat salad bar and health food restaurant. Excellent people watching too!
Five Elements
Delicious vegetarian (mostly raw) dining in a truly beautiful resort setting.
KAFE
No.44B Jl. HanomanPopular vegetarian restaurant in the heart of Ubud
Popular vegetarian restaurant with lovely views over the Campuhan bridge
85 locals recommend
Clear Cafe
No. 8 Jl. HanomanPopular vegetarian restaurant with lovely views over the Campuhan bridge
Bambu Indah Resort
Jalan BaungGreat views of the Ayung River Gorge
My favorite coffee and breakfast place in Ubud. Great vibe and really great coffee
123 locals recommend
Seniman Coffee Studio
No.5 Jl. Sri WedariMy favorite coffee and breakfast place in Ubud. Great vibe and really great coffee
Warung Sopa Garden
Vegetarian food in a comfortable garden setting
Delicious new vegetarian (vegan?) restaurant at the edge of Nuh Kuning village
65 locals recommend
Sage
1 Jalan Nyuh BulanDelicious new vegetarian (vegan?) restaurant at the edge of Nuh Kuning village
Delicious baked treats! Has a tiny seating area upstairs (easy to miss); a great place for a three tier platter high tea. Yum.
19 locals recommend
Caramel Patisserie & Cafe
No.4 B Jalan HanomanDelicious baked treats! Has a tiny seating area upstairs (easy to miss); a great place for a three tier platter high tea. Yum.
Really excellent local food with a small seating area in a quiet back garden. Try the bebek (duck)!
7 locals recommend
D'Waroeng
No.8 Jl. Raya Nyuh KuningReally excellent local food with a small seating area in a quiet back garden. Try the bebek (duck)!
Monsieur Spoon Ubud
No.10 Jl. HanomanClosest thing you will find to France...
A more limited menu than Locavore, but just as delicious and open for lunch. For meat eaters, it's a close tie between the burger and the pulled pork sandwich. Fabulous!
56 locals recommend
Locavore To Go
10a Jl. DewisitaA more limited menu than Locavore, but just as delicious and open for lunch. For meat eaters, it's a close tie between the burger and the pulled pork sandwich. Fabulous!
Moksa Ubud
Jalan PuskesmasLovely garden setting, heaven for vegetarians and vegans,
Drinks & Nightlife
Delicious desserts, even better drinks. Hopefully Will is on site to welcome you. Our favorite place for a nightcap: http://www.room4dessert.asia/
45 locals recommend
Room 4 Dessert
Jalan Raya SangginganDelicious desserts, even better drinks. Hopefully Will is on site to welcome you. Our favorite place for a nightcap: http://www.room4dessert.asia/
Try the Rooster for cocktails and tapas. It's an intimate bar, just across the road from Locavore and around the corner from Locavore to Go, up a small flight of stairs. Owned by the same group, it Is a great place to escape the crowds. Don't miss!
104 locals recommend
Restaurant Locavore
No.10 Jl. DewisitaTry the Rooster for cocktails and tapas. It's an intimate bar, just across the road from Locavore and around the corner from Locavore to Go, up a small flight of stairs. Owned by the same group, it Is a great place to escape the crowds. Don't miss!
Essentials
The cafe is popular (if unremarkable) but the grocery on Jl. RAya Ubud is a small but well curated market, has fresh, organic fruit and vegetables, a good selection of breads, bagels and other baked goods as well as Bali Buda brand granola, cookies and other products.
69 locals recommend
Bali Buda Cafe
Jalan Raya UbudThe cafe is popular (if unremarkable) but the grocery on Jl. RAya Ubud is a small but well curated market, has fresh, organic fruit and vegetables, a good selection of breads, bagels and other baked goods as well as Bali Buda brand granola, cookies and other products.
Full service market and Deli, about 5 minutes drive from our house. Best grocery in town.
35 locals recommend
Pepito Market - Tebongkang, Ubud
Jalan Raya TebongkangFull service market and Deli, about 5 minutes drive from our house. Best grocery in town.