Ubud travel guide

Indonesia

Bali's cultural and spiritual heart, where the Four Seasons Sayan's infinity pools overlook the Sacred Monkey Forest's ancient temples.

Ubud — TL;DR

Bali's cultural and spiritual heart, where the Four Seasons Sayan's infinity pools overlook the Sacred Monkey Forest's ancient temples.

April to October (dry season) offers ideal weather for exploring the rice terraces and outdoor attractions.
Central Ubud clusters most restaurants and the Sacred Monkey Forest, with the Four Seasons Sayan and Biyukukung Suite and Spa a short drive outside town amid rice terraces.
Indonesian Rupiah (Rp)
Indonesian and Balinese. English is widely spoken.
WITA (UTC+8)
Ubud's dining and wellness scene continues to lead Bali's culinary evolution, with Locavore's modern Indonesian tasting menus and Alchemy's plant-based cuisine reflecting a destination that has become one of Asia's most celebrated wellness hubs, while Ibu Oka's babi guling preserves the island's traditional Balinese roots.

Central Ubud Home to Ibu Oka, Warung Biah Biah, and the Sacred Monkey Forest, the walkable cultural heart of town.
Sayan district Home to the Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan, with stunning jungle surroundings and infinity pools.
Tegallalang rice terraces area Home to the iconic rice terraces, a short drive from central Ubud.

Getting around in Ubud? Central Ubud clusters most restaurants and the Sacred Monkey Forest, with the Four Seasons Sayan and Biyukukung Suite and Spa a short drive outside town amid rice terraces.
When to go in Ubud? April to October (dry season) offers ideal weather for exploring the rice terraces and outdoor attractions.
What's changing now in Ubud? Ubud's dining and wellness scene continues to lead Bali's culinary evolution, with Locavore's modern Indonesian tasting menus and Alchemy's plant-based cuisine reflecting a destination that has become one of Asia's most celebrated wellness
Seek out Sayuri Healing Food and Alchemy in Ubud? Plant-based restaurants reflecting Ubud's wellness culture, quieter alternatives to the famous Locavore.
Base yourself in Central Ubud in Ubud? Home to Ibu Oka, Warung Biah Biah, and the Sacred Monkey Forest, the walkable cultural heart of town. Known for cultural heart, monkey forest.