Ubud is an easy destination to plan yourself: hotels, flights, car rental and activities in one place, no juggling ten different sites. Ubud works well as a base for day trips to nearby towns and scenic routes. The nearest airport is in a neighbouring city, and a rental car is the easiest way to cover the rest. There are currently around 20 places to stay listed in and around Ubud, covering a range of budgets. The catalogue includes 8 vetted activities and tours with real guest ratings. 6 routes to nearby towns are mapped out from Ubud, handy if you're planning side trips beyond the city itself.
Accommodation in Ubud starts at around €69 per night, with a typical rate near €184 across roughly 20 nearby options — handy for budgeting your trip.
Well-reviewed hotels: Kaamala Resort & Spa Ubud by Ini Vie Hospitality, 5-star, guest rating 9.8 from 1017 reviews, from €150 per night; Viceroy Bali, 5-star, guest rating 9.8 from 110 reviews, from €632 per night; COMO Shambhala Estate, 5-star, guest rating 9.7 from 89 reviews, from €667 per night; Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, 5-star, guest rating 9.7 from 171 reviews, from €1479 per night; Ayung Resort Ubud, 5-star, guest rating 9.6 from 624 reviews, from €90 per night.
Day trips & routes: Denpasar — about 24 km, 1h 3m drive; Canggu — about 29 km, 1h 10m drive; Sanur — about 25 km, 1h 2m drive; Seminyak — about 32 km, 1h 21m drive; Kuta — about 37 km, 1h 22m drive; Padangbai — about 39 km, 1h 15m drive. Fastest option is Denpasar: 1h 3m by car.
Ubud: what to know
Things to see: "PRIVATE Authentic Balinese Cooking Class in Ubud at Putu's Home", rated 5 from 672 reviews, from €66.99; "Ubud Tour - Ubud Highlight - Private Tour All inclusive", rated 5 from 424 reviews, from €52.7; "Ubud Adventure All Inclusive Private Day Tour", rated 5 from 191 reviews, from €25.51; "Ubud Private Tour - All Inclusive", rated 5 from 189 reviews, from €80.39; "Balinese Life Style Tour", rated 5 from 150 reviews, from €71.46.
Ubud has no direct airport — most travellers fly into the nearest airport city and continue by rental car or transfer. Getting around the city and out to the 6 nearby destinations listed above is easiest by car — intercity public transport tends to be slower and less frequent. The median nightly rate in Ubud is around €184, useful for comparing overall trip cost against nearby cities.
To rent a car in Ubud you usually need a passport, a driving licence and a bank card for the deposit hold. With 20 places to stay nearby, it's worth comparing a base near the rental desk against one closer to the sights. Given 6 routes worth driving from here, check the mileage and one-way drop-off terms before you book. When touring Bali, plan stops in advance: fuel stations and car parks in smaller towns are not always open around the clock.
