#10 Indulge in Balinese Cuisine
No trip to Ubud is complete without indulging in the tantalizing flavours of Balinese cuisine. Enjoy a tantalizing blend of aromatic spice and fresh ingredients, creating a delightful culinary journey for the taste buds. While here, you'll want to try authentic dishes such as Babi Guling (suckling pig), Bebek Betutu (smoked duck), and Nasi Campur (mixed rice) at local warungs (eateries).
Best areas to stay in Ubud
Ubud has an incredible choice of accommodation. Most family homestays are in traditional compounds and have real Balinese charm. Artistic, mid-range hotels often have pools, while upscale options are luxurious, many with rice paddy or river views.
Central Ubud
The 1km-long Jl Monkey Forest is the most central and commercial part of town, while the smaller roads, such as Jl Karna, Jl Maruti, Jl Gootama, Jl Kajeng and Jl Bisma, are more peaceful.
Find the best accommodation in Central Ubud.
Peliatan, 1.6km southeast of the Ubud market, harbours a couple of excellent places to stay. Nyuhkuning, Padang Tegal and Pengosekan are peaceful southern settlements. Sambahan is just north of central Ubud.
West of central Ubud, the hotels in Sanggingan are reached via busy Jl Raya Ubud; some offer free transfers. This is where the Ayung Valley is. If you’re staying in Keliki or Payangan you’ll probably need transport.
Sayan (find accommodation), Penestanan (find accommodation) and Singakerta, west and south of central Ubud, are dotted with ultra-luxe resorts and villas. It has some good mid-range accommodation options, too.
Best places to stay in Ubud
KajaNe Mua, Central Ubud Popular resort with villa compounds offering one to four rooms, all with private pools.
Wapa di Ume, Sambahan The attention to detail is flawless at this beautiful natural chic hotel where each room has a rice paddy view. There’s a fine pool, spa, restaurant with stunning vistas, and free yoga classes.