One of the most important moments in a trip to Bali on your own is the moment when you have to choose the place where you will settle down to get to know the island, as well as the place where you will sleep. In this case, and after our experience travelling to the Island of the Gods twice, the second time staying in a villa with Airbnb in Bali, we leave you some examples of what we believe are the best places to stay in Ubud.
Where to stay in Ubud
Although there are many places to stay in Bali, as well as the possibility of changing accommodation along the route, if you are not going to stay many days on the island and do not want to change accommodation in each of the areas you are going to visit, we would recommend you to choose Ubud as the centre of operations, as this is one of the most touristy places and at the same time with more infrastructure on the island.
If you've decided on Ubud, the problem will probably come when it comes to deciding where to stay or what type of accommodation to choose, as the population is quite large and it's not always clear which is the best and most suitable place to stay.
As we know that this choice can make or break the way you travel to Bali, we leave you with a series of tips and areas to stay in Ubud, so that you can make the right decision according to your needs.
Accommodation in the centre of Ubud
One of the most popular places to stay in Ubud is in the centre. This way you will not need a motorbike or a car to move around and you will have some of the best restaurants to eat in Ubud or some of the best cafes in Ubud just a few metres away.
In the centre of Ubud you also have several options, which we could divide according to the location and streets:
- Jalan Raya Ubud
This is one of the main streets where to stay in Ubud. If you choose this option and do not want to stay in the room with noise, the best option is to stay in one of the small streets surrounding the main street.
These are much quieter and you will be only a few metres from the centre of town.
- Monkey Forest
This is another of the most popular places to stay in Ubud, as it is another of the most central points of the town.
It is worth bearing in mind that the main road, Jalan Monkey Forest, tends to be very busy, so it may be worth staying away from the main road and opt for accommodation in the surrounding area.
Jalan Monkey Forest
Sambahan
This area is a good option for accommodation in Ubud, especially if you have a means of transport, as it is a few kilometres from the centre or a 40-minute walk from the centre.
Campuhan
In the western part of Ubud, this area is known for the famous Campuhan Rige Walk, which is one of the things to do in Ubud that you can't miss.
A bit far from the central area and being necessary a motorbike or car to move around freely, staying here has a great privilege, which is to be surrounded by nature and rice fields, as well as absolute tranquillity.
Campuhan
Penestananan
In Jalan Raya Penestanan, you can find this incredible area of rice fields where staying in Ubud is a real privilege.
It is also an area with a wide range of options, from the cheapest bungalows to the most exclusive villas, many of them rented for long stays.
Where to stay in Ubud
Lodtunduh
Lodtunduh is located on the outskirts of Ubud, about 2 kilometres and a 20 minute walk away, which is an ideal location, especially if you are looking for peace and quiet and views of vast rice paddies.
This is where you'll find the villa we stayed in during our month-long stay in Bali, which we booked through Airbnb as it was a long-term stay.
If you are only staying for a few days, you can also book it through Booking here.
Villa Asmara Harmony Villas
Sayan - Ayung Valley
About 2 kilometres from the centre of Ubud, we find this beautiful area, located in an incredible valley where the vegetation is the main protagonist.
If you are looking for a luxury resort, this is probably the place to stay in Ubud.
Sayan. Ubud
Accommodation in Sayan - Ayung Valley
But Ubud isn't just about the areas we've highlighted, so be sure to check out the wide variety of accommodation, as we're sure yours is among them.