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Ubud, Bali
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items I’ve been traveling to Ubud, Bali since the late 1980s, often staying for a month at a time. Over the years, I’ve discovered countless spots, but there are a few tried-and-true places that keep calling me back again and again. I'm building this page ...
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Yoga Studios
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Day trips out of Ubud
Places to stay
I’m a solo traveler who likes to keep accommodations affordable—usually under $65 a night, with my sweet spot closer to $30. Every now and then, though, I treat myself and splurge on something a little more luxurious.
$30+ FEMALE ONLY Great option if you want to stay right in town. Has a hostel $30's and private rooms $80's and up
Arya Wellness Retreat |
$40+ Great prices and if you are over quaint and just want a western style room that you could be anywhere then this is your place. Make sure to get the rice field side. It's a perfect place if you can't figure out where you want to stay. It's next t...
The Evitel Resort Ubud - Hotel Near Monkey Forest & Ubud Centre ...
$35 great rooms for the price. The breakfast isn’t very good, but the location especially for sunrise over the rise fields is fabulous. Walking or scooter to get here.
Juwuk Manis, Ubud (updated prices 2025)
$45+ One of the closest places to the Yoga Barn I could find that I liked. It is just okay, but if proximity is what you are looking for then I'd say this is the best that I found. Around
Biyukukung Suite & Spa
$65 I like these places because they have little outside kitchens. You can only get to them by scooter and if they are booked next door is Kidem…same family. Just looked at 2025 prices and they feel high for this place.
CAHAYA UBUD VILLA - Updated 2025 Prices & B&B Reviews (Bali)
Really cute for being close to everything. You can only get there by scooter.
Kidem Ubud Villas
$65 Nice rooms, super quiet! Need to walk or take scooter to get here.
The Samara - Ubud
$45 The rooms are okay. The massages are amazing, and the food is all raw and okay, not amazing, but so relaxing. Super close to everything and still quiet….also can only get here by scooter. Large outdoor market street.
Ubud Sari Health Resort
$150+ The owners of Yellow Flower Cafe also own beautiful luxury villas!
The Villas || The Jewels (@island.to.island)
$200+ I haven't stayed here, but I've gone to the yoga a few times up on the roof. It looks like a nice place to stay.
The Udaya Resorts & Spa
$200+ I've never stayed here, but if it was in my budget I would try it out. The singer Michael Franti owns it.
Soulshine Bali
Places to eat
I’ve been traveling to Ubud, Bali since the late 1980s, often staying for a month at a time. Over the years, I’ve discovered countless spots, but there are a few tried-and-true places that keep calling me back again and again.
LOCAL OWNED It's a little hard to find and you have to walk up stairs to get there, but a wonderful little hidden gem. They also have a fabulous buffet on Sundays. The owners are fabulous and theres also a cool jewelry collection.
Ubud Cafe,boutique & villas (@yellowflowercafe)
Super hip! Make sure you check if they have any concerts going on while you are visiting! It will be a highlight if they do. Also a bit of a trendy spot. The DragonTea room is also really pretty.
Zest Ubud | Plant based - Bali | Kabupaten Gianyar
Food is okay and view is amazing!
Sayan Point
I don't love the food here, but it is a great sunset chill vibe. About a 20 minute walk slightly uphill from the main downtown street. I'd suggest taking a GRAB scooter to get there and then walking back down.
Cafe Pomegranate
Really cool interior. Very BIG menu with a global emphasis right in the center of the busy area. They also have a spa for inexpensive massages. Not the best massages, but if you just want to grab a bite to eat and get a quick massage this is a bit li...
Clear Cafe
An IG type of smoothie bowl place — not anything different in quality or taste, just visually pleasing bowls.
Blend Cafe Ubud
Another gem for great food & yoga. A more expat vibe. Basically like the Yoga Barn, but more chill and local.
Alchemy Bali
Great offering of food, chill atmosphere, and easy to meet other people. It's a ones stop shop for yoga, food, healing, music, and everything in one epicenter. Also a hotel. It's more of a tourist place with people coming and going, but I always enjo...
Garden Kafe at The Yoga Barn
You have to walk around 10 minutes from the main roads or take a Grab scooter to get here. The owners aren't as nice as most Balinese, but it's still a great location.
SWEET ORANGE WARUNG, Ubud - Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Phone ...
Pison is right in the busy area and the food is really good. It also has a/c which is a BIG selling point, lol.
Pison Ubud
If you just need some Western Food and pasta or pizza is in your thoughts this is THE place in Ubud.
L'Osteria Pizza e Cucina Ubud
This is a perfect breakfast spot. Must walk here or go by scooter.
PUKAKO by Paddyfield
I love the Ayam Bakar here. That is baked chicken. A warung is more of a local menu. Dinner is around $3 & I ask for an extra piece of chicken, lol, its so good.
Ubud Shanti Warung
food is okay, but the walk and view is wonderful. If you plan to walk the Campuhan Ridge then you might as well head here for a coconut before going back.
BAMBOO KITCHEN UBUD - Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Phone Number
It's a little health food market and cafe.
Bali Buda Ubud
I've never been here, but local expats have mentioned it and said I should go.
Cat Cafe Ubud
Great food and one of the long time expats who opened this up way back in the day.
Kebun Bistro
Things to do
Personally, I am in the DO NOTHING CAMP! But if you want to do something here you go. Take your time and plan to return to Bali if it's your first time visiting. Don't do everything.
It's a little intense in here and the monkey can be aggressive so do not look them in the eyes and they like to steal stuff right off of you. So no sunglasses, hats, food in bags, etc. There is no reason to get a scratch or bite from a monkey and rui...
Monkey Forest Ubud: The Sacred Sanctuary | Home
Okay this place is weird and wonderful at the same time time. They have a shuttle that will pick you up and return you to Ubud Center. I have down the soundbath that is on waterbeds with light therapy. Pretty cool. I also did a soundbath coupled with...
Pyramids Of Chi
I've actually never been in here. It always is so crowded. I'd say go early morning.
Ubud Palace - Royal Puri Saren Agung, Entrance Fee, Open Hours
If you have a free evening you might as well enjoy!
Kecak Fire & Trance Dance
I've never been here, but its the IG place to be, lol. I believe the cover charge is around $10 spend.
Cretya Ubud - by Alas harum
Yoga Studios
This is my favorite studio. It's trendy and packed with tourists, BUT it has so many things to offer and there's a fun vibe so I keep attending. Chocolako and Byron teach my favorite classes. My favorite healer for Chakra Balancing is Wayan Wyasa.
The Yoga Barn
I've never taken yoga here, but I have attended a kirtan that was absolutely amazing!
Alchemy Yoga and Meditation Center: Yoga Bali
I have taken classes here. Small…usually around 8 people in a class and it's a beautiful walk to get here.
Ubud Yoga House
They take walk ins for yoga. You do not have to stay at the hotel and it's up on top in a beautiful studio.
The Udaya Resorts & Spa
Packing List for travel to Bali
This has beautiful Bali quotes and really has the energy of Bali.
Bali Travel Journal: 5x8 Notebook, 100 Pages, 50 Quotes
Take a little umbrella for both the rain and heat of the sun. The smaller the better because the sidewalks are small and a big umbrella is a pain.
Best Compact Travel Umbrella
TRUST ME & get a poncho before you get to Bali. The ones you can buy there are for smaller people and they don't fit well. You also want one that when you are on the back of a scooter your bags fit under it too! Breathable is nice also!
Frogg Toggs® Ultra-Lite2 Rain Poncho
Buy some of these cute tops before you go. The ones in the markets really don't fit well and a lot of side boob falls out.
Crochet Halter Tops: Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry
Make sure to get this type of water bottle if you don't plan on buying bottled water. Bali Belly is real thing and I get it almost every time I go to Bali.
LifeStraw Water Filter Bottles
Day trips out of Ubud
Personally I was happy in the jeep and didn’t feel any fomo over the hike.
Mount Batur: Private Sunrise Jeep Tour & Natural Hot Spring