The best neighborhoods to stay in Ubud on a map
For us, there are three neighborhoods where you can book hotels in Ubud. Depending on how you plan your time in Ubud, a different neighborhood may suit you better.
These are the three quarters:
- Ubud center: as close as possible to the sights in Ubud town
- Peliatan: great for excursions into the surrounding area
- Quarter around the Monkey Forest: for nature lovers
Central location: Stay overnight in Ubud center
Stay overnight in central Ubud if you want to concentrate on the sights in the town.
Ubud Mitte is the center of Ubud. Most of the town’s sights, such as the Ubud Market, are located here. You can easily reach them all on foot.
However, you should be aware that the center is very busy. The streets in particular are always full. It’s difficult to get through the traffic on a scooter. But you have to in order to get to the many beautiful excursion destinations around Ubud.
We therefore recommend that you stay a little further out in our other two districts.
If you still decide to stay in the center of Ubud, stay in one of the side streets. It’s a little quieter there than on the larger streets. And get a private driver or cab for your excursions. Then you won’t have to worry about the traffic.
Advantages of accommodation in Ubud center:
- In the middle of the action
- Sights in Ubud are within walking distance
- Many hotels and restaurants
Disadvantages of accommodation in Ubud center:
- Very lively
- Chaotic traffic
Our hotel recommendations for Ubud center
It doesn’t get more central than Chakra Living Ubud. You really are in the middle of the action. But you won’t notice a thing in the quiet garden with pool.
At Lasamana Villas Ubud, you have your own little house with a private pool in the middle of one of Bali’s most beautiful rice fields. It doesn’t sound like the center of Ubud, but it is. Ubud has rice fields right in the center. You stay in a super relaxed yet central location.
- Good and cheap
- Goutama Homestay
Saren Kauh Ubud Palace - Better
- Chakra Living Ubud
- Luxurious
- Gynandha Ubud Cottage
Lasamana Villas Ubud
Great for excursions: staying overnight in Peliatan
Peliatan is perfect for you if you want to make lots of trips into the surrounding area.
Peliatan is the eastern part of Ubud. It is much quieter here than in the center. You even have a real village feel in the side streets.
We recommend Peliatan as a district to stay in Ubud because you can avoid the center of Ubud on your excursions. This is great if you don’t have much scooter experience yet. The center is very chaotic.
For the sights in the city center, it’s best to take a cab. You can easily book this in the Grab and Gojek apps. It takes about 10 – 20 minutes to get to the city center. Some hotels in Peliatan even have a shuttle there.
Advantages of accommodation in Peliatan:
- Much quieter than in the center of Ubud
- Traffic is more relaxed
- Cheap accommodation and luxury villas at an affordable price
Disadvantages of accommodation in Peliatan:
- Smaller hotel selection
- Sights in Ubud are not within walking distance
Our hotel recommendations for Peliatan
For us, The Studios Ubud is one of the best hotels in Ubud. It is a stylish aparthotel. The rooms are cool and each has a private infinity pool with jungle views.
The Sawah Villas are located in the middle of rice fields. You can have your own villa with a pool for just 100 euros. Where else can you afford something so extraordinary?
Good and cheap
- Merak Village
Ubud Tropical - Better
- The Studios Ubud
Sawah Villas - Luxurious
- Titik Dua
Beehouse Dijiwa Ubud
For nature lovers: stay overnight at the Monkey Forest
Stay overnight at the Monkey Forest if you want to be as close as possible to the monkey forest and yet not far from the other sights.
The Monkey Forest is located a little away from the center of Ubud. That’s why it’s a little quieter and more relaxed here than in the center. You also have the small forest right next to you.
Nevertheless, it is only a 20-30 minute walk from the Monkey Forest to the other sights in Ubud. A hotel at the Monkey Forest is therefore in a good location for all your plans.
Advantages of accommodation at Monkey Forest:
- Quieter than Ubud center
- Close to the Monkey Forest
- Traffic is a little more relaxed
Disadvantages of accommodation at Monkey Forest:
- Still pretty touristy though
Our hotel recommendations for the area around the Monkey Forest
The ARTOTEL Haniman Ubud is totally stylish. You can jump into the infinity pool and be at the Monkey Forest in just a few minutes.