Whether you think its underrated, overrated or are just intrigued- theres no denying that Bali has captured the zeitgeist. I first visited Bali for 2 weeks as a backpacker and recently went back for a week to live in luxury. Let me help you design yo...
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Where to Stay 🛖
What to Do 🪷
Where to Eat & Drink 🍹
Where to Stay 🛖
This is where Ben and I stayed during our recent trip to Ubud. If you're feeling particularly luxurious, I recommend getting a villa with a private pool!
The Sankara Resort by Pramana - Ubud
Dont skip out on Uluwatu! This place is >$200/night
Hari Indah Boutique Hotel & Spa
Another gorgeous spot to stay in Ubud- they offer lots of romantic upgrades like private cooking classes or yoga
Alaya Resort Ubud
A gorgeous hotel (if you can even call it that- Its more like a whole complex!)
Viceroy Bali, Ubud (updated prices 2025)
Okay the Aman resorts are like 6 star with a price tag to match but I couldn't NOT include this one on the coast
Luxury Coastline Resort in Bali, Indonesia - Amankila
Go to Ubud for spirituality and rice terraces- go to Canggu for the vibes and the Como brings the vibes
Beachfront Hotel Bali |COMO Uma Canggu
Sometimes the villas in Bali begin to look like carbon copies of each other, this Uluwatu stay is uniquely itself
Aloha Beach House Bingin, Uluwatu (updated prices 2025)
Including this hostel in Canggu because Bali has price points for everyoneee
Kos One Hostel, Canggu (updated prices 2025)
I love the Greek vibes of this gorgeous spot
The Blue Loft Canggu - free scooter use
What to Do 🪷
Bali is known for its artisan silver, take the opportunity to learn from the experts!
Hands-On Silver Jewelry Making Near Ubud's Monkey Forest
If you've spent any time researching Bali you've probably heard of Finns. Its an institution
FINNS Beach Club - World's Best Beach Club
A classic Bali experience if youre spending any time in Ubud!
The Yoga Barn
Another vibey beach club. Pro tip- they host a market on the weekend!
La Brisa Bali | Beach Club
I recommend staying at least a night or two on Nusa Penida, but if you can't here's a day trip!
Nusa Penida Full-Day Tour with Transfer from Bali
See all the best that Ubud has to offer in one go!
Ubud: Waterfalls, Water Temple & Rice Terraces Private Tour
If you want to get active, heres a great (and classic!) Bali activity
Bali: Sunrise Mount Batur Hike with Breakfast
Laugh all you want, but I like taking cute photos for insta. if you do too, you're in the right place for Bali
Bali: Full-Day Instagram Highlights Tour
Surf Lessons in Canggu- a great surf spot!
Canggu: 2-Hour Surf Course
For a true cultural experience, dont miss this fire dance show on a temple overlooking the sea
Bali: Tanah Lot Temple Sunset Kecak & Fire Dance Show Ticket
I always enjoy cooking classes for a day off from sight seeing
Seminyak: Balinese Cooking Class & Market Tour
If scuba diving is your thing, don't miss diving with the mantas on Gili Trawangan
Diving on Gili Trawangan
Where to Eat & Drink 🍹
One of the best fine dining spots in Ubud. We came here for Christmas day dinner but even in normal times, they have a great chef's tasting menu!
Apéritif Restaurant
This is sort of a restaurant that turns into a club so it can be a bit dark or loud depending on when you go but the cocktails are delicious (and so is the Burrata!)
