"UBUD" Ubud by aussiejen

Ubud Travel Guide: 520 reviews and 1,297 photos

Ubud is a fascinating place. There is so much to see and do in and around the town. A day trip can't really do it justice, but it's better than nothing. The first time we were in Bali we only visited Ubud for a day. Of course we went to the market and the Monkey Forest, not much time for anything else. Last year we stayed in Ubud for 5 days. Far more relaxing than Kuta. It's also possible to go to Lovina on a day trip from here.

2007:
Once again we spent time in Ubud. It's a lovely town, no pushy sellers. Well, until you get to the market that is!! But it's all part of the fun.

If you're in Ubud don't miss seeing a performance of the Kechak dance followed by the fire trance.

Ubud is considered to be the artists area of Bali.
This guy was engrossed in his work. He was working in the foyer of our hotel.

Pros and Cons
  • Pros:no pushy sellers
  • Cons:bad footpaths
  • In a nutshell:Beautiful area to stay in
  • Last visit to Ubud: Feb 2008
  • Intro Updated Mar 27, 2008
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  • Sep 22, 2009 at 12:04 AM

    how can i contact to the Dewa Bungalows? any email address? thanks.

  • Nov 26, 2008 at 9:17 PM

    I noticed that Dewa Nyoman has a website now selling all of his gamelan gongs and stuff. It's at www.GardenOfAsianArts.com. They also have made the showroom smaller to make room for his wife's new clothing shop. And she just had a baby.

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    Nov 5, 2008 at 12:14 AM

    A very nice page on a wonderful town.I juts felt the kechak Dance was a rip off-perhaps we were forced into going for it!

  • lynnehamman's Profile Photo
    Nov 1, 2008 at 6:04 AM

    Nice page on Ubud. It brought back memories for me!I love this part of Bali-so green. I am still wearing a silver bangle that I bought there. Good tips & pics

  • pattypoo's Profile Photo
    Mar 26, 2008 at 1:27 AM

    Great tips Jen and nice Hotel. Even the budget room looked better than the STORK hehehehe

  • mvtouring's Profile Photo
    Sep 5, 2007 at 10:03 PM

    I loved Ubud, you have lovely rest tips here ;-)

  • mary2u99's Profile Photo
    Aug 15, 2007 at 6:49 AM

    Oh I love the spa in Bali. Have to come back and treat myself to it again. :-)

  • iandsmith's Profile Photo
    Oct 29, 2006 at 3:42 PM

    Ah, I can visualize you terrorizing the shopkeepers as I read. Cheers.

  • nancy80's Profile Photo
    Sep 23, 2006 at 1:52 PM

    What a nice hotel u stayed at! Gr8 pics u have here. The spa is especially gorgeous! Would probably stay there if I go to Bali again.

  • Homanded's Profile Photo
    Aug 16, 2006 at 7:20 PM

    Love UBUD and will return next year for artwork. Shopping in UBUD is awsome.

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