Guidebook for Ubud
Local Food Scene
Cafe Vespa
Jalan Banjar Penestanan KajaRated best coffee in Ubud
Serves the best pork ribs in Ubud in my opinion! Owner is a real down to earth guy.
31 locals recommend
Warung BintangBali
No.158 Jl. Tirta TawarServes the best pork ribs in Ubud in my opinion! Owner is a real down to earth guy.
Nasi Ayam Kedewatan Ibu Agung
No.3 Jl. Raya KedewatanSightseeing
Rice is a staple part of Indonesian diets so you can’t miss the opportunity to see where it comes from.
You don’t need any Instagram filters for these photos – the lush emerald fields are the brightest green that you will ever see.
There are so many great restaurants with rice field views but my favourite is Cafe Pomegranate however do not expect much from the food but the view.
20 locals recommend
Cafe Pomegranate
Jalan Subak Sok WayahRice is a staple part of Indonesian diets so you can’t miss the opportunity to see where it comes from.
You don’t need any Instagram filters for these photos – the lush emerald fields are the brightest green that you will ever see.
There are so many great restaurants with rice field views but my favourite is Cafe Pomegranate however do not expect much from the food but the view.
Visit the rice terraces and watch the rice grow.
The one vital thing that Ubud is most well-known for is its stunning and famed rice terraces! Make sure to follow the locals off-road into the paddy fields and be blown away by the fabulous view.
Remember not to rush and just weave your way through the fields in the afternoon sun. Instead, watch the happy locals busily harvesting their crops and get the true blue local experience of Ubud.
430 locals recommend
Tegalalang Rice Terrace
Jalan Raya TegallalangVisit the rice terraces and watch the rice grow.
The one vital thing that Ubud is most well-known for is its stunning and famed rice terraces! Make sure to follow the locals off-road into the paddy fields and be blown away by the fabulous view.
Remember not to rush and just weave your way through the fields in the afternoon sun. Instead, watch the happy locals busily harvesting their crops and get the true blue local experience of Ubud.
The Campuhan Ridge Walk is an unusually romantic short trek that will take you through rice fields, past quaint Indonesian huts and beautifully designed villas.
318 locals recommend
Campuhan Ridge Walk
Jalan Raya CampuhanThe Campuhan Ridge Walk is an unusually romantic short trek that will take you through rice fields, past quaint Indonesian huts and beautifully designed villas.
Set in elegant landscaped gardens, the pools offer immaculate facilities and the waters are clear blue and odourless – no sulphur gases here!
Also, Kintamani in the island’s northeast is a spectacular highland region where adventure is the name of the game. Spend the day hiking up the dramatic slopes of Mount Batur or just sipping cocktail overlooking Lake Batur, then ease your muscles in the curative powers of Toya Devasya’s soothing waters – the perfect luxury remedy!
Kintamani Hotel
Set in elegant landscaped gardens, the pools offer immaculate facilities and the waters are clear blue and odourless – no sulphur gases here!
Also, Kintamani in the island’s northeast is a spectacular highland region where adventure is the name of the game. Spend the day hiking up the dramatic slopes of Mount Batur or just sipping cocktail overlooking Lake Batur, then ease your muscles in the curative powers of Toya Devasya’s soothing waters – the perfect luxury remedy!
One of the best waterfall and the worship place you can find in Bali with less tourists and a great experience. They offer a lot of different options for ceremonies and healing sessions, they have some great food and drink options as well onsite.
Waterfall & Secret Canyon Taman Beji Punggul
Jalan MawarOne of the best waterfall and the worship place you can find in Bali with less tourists and a great experience. They offer a lot of different options for ceremonies and healing sessions, they have some great food and drink options as well onsite.
Parks & Nature
AN EXQUISITE ESCAPE IN THE HINTERLAND OF UBUD. Shaded by lush botanical garden, and surrounded by the well-preserved tropical forest ecosystem in the heart of the ancient Village of Taro. Established in a 3.5 hectares of authentic landscape, Elephant Safari Park & Lodge features six types of safari-style accommodations with twenty-seven elephant-inspired luxury lodges: the only place to experience and ‘share’ common habitat with Sumatran Elephants in Bali.
91 locals recommend
Elephant Safari Park Lodge Bali
AN EXQUISITE ESCAPE IN THE HINTERLAND OF UBUD. Shaded by lush botanical garden, and surrounded by the well-preserved tropical forest ecosystem in the heart of the ancient Village of Taro. Established in a 3.5 hectares of authentic landscape, Elephant Safari Park & Lodge features six types of safari-style accommodations with twenty-seven elephant-inspired luxury lodges: the only place to experience and ‘share’ common habitat with Sumatran Elephants in Bali.
Set in the jungle, this Hindu temple complex is famous for the macaque monkeys who call it home.
774 locals recommend
Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary
Jalan Monkey ForestSet in the jungle, this Hindu temple complex is famous for the macaque monkeys who call it home.
Witness a bird invasion. When the sun sets every day, thousands of herons from all over Bali fly to the village of Petulu, creating a beautiful vision of white for those who are there to witness it.
The birds are believed to be the guardians that watch over the villagers and protect them from harm.
10 locals recommend
Petulu
Witness a bird invasion. When the sun sets every day, thousands of herons from all over Bali fly to the village of Petulu, creating a beautiful vision of white for those who are there to witness it.
The birds are believed to be the guardians that watch over the villagers and protect them from harm.
Dive into the infamous waterfall. Among all the dazzlingly refreshing retreats found in Bali, Tegenungan waterfall is one of our absolute favourites. The rich green surroundings and perfectly flowing fresh water will make a pretty sight for all.
218 locals recommend
Tegenungan Waterfall
Jalan Ir. SutamiDive into the infamous waterfall. Among all the dazzlingly refreshing retreats found in Bali, Tegenungan waterfall is one of our absolute favourites. The rich green surroundings and perfectly flowing fresh water will make a pretty sight for all.
Bali Bird Park
Essentials
Bintang Supermarket Ubud
No.45 Jl. Raya SangginganCoco Mart Tebongkang
7 Jl. Raya SingakertaShopping
Ubud Traditional Art Market is the best art market in Bali in my opinion and it is located opposite the Puri Saren Royal Ubud Palace.
Ubud Street Market
Jalan KarnaUbud Traditional Art Market is the best art market in Bali in my opinion and it is located opposite the Puri Saren Royal Ubud Palace.
Entertainment & Activities
The restaurant plays some world class movies in their tastefully done, fully equipped theater, that should please any cinema enthusiast across the world. The capacity of the hall is around 150 persons, so you can rest assured about getting seats easily.
35 locals recommend
Paradiso Ubud
Jalan Goutama SelatanThe restaurant plays some world class movies in their tastefully done, fully equipped theater, that should please any cinema enthusiast across the world. The capacity of the hall is around 150 persons, so you can rest assured about getting seats easily.
Ride the river and visit a village. The mighty Ayung River is the lifesource of Bali – and for most, getting up close and personal with this spectacular river is truly unforgettable.
Keep a lookout for wildlife and spectacular waterfalls whilst drifting through the untouched Balinese rainforest. It’s like travelling through a long lost world with monkeys playing in the trees and thousands of different birdsongs.
Mason Adventure Rafting
II Jalan Raya KedewatanRide the river and visit a village. The mighty Ayung River is the lifesource of Bali – and for most, getting up close and personal with this spectacular river is truly unforgettable.
Keep a lookout for wildlife and spectacular waterfalls whilst drifting through the untouched Balinese rainforest. It’s like travelling through a long lost world with monkeys playing in the trees and thousands of different birdsongs.
Everything Else
The factory was set up by Australian Toby Garritt, in pursuit of the way to create the best chocolate in the world. He’s slowly but surely approaching his goal, considering the raving reviews that his chocolates have received.
If you visit the factory, located within an elephant camp, you’ll be brought on a tour detailing how cocoa beans are harvested, and later made into chocolate. If you want to, you can even try making your own chocolate!
8 locals recommend
Pod Chocolate Factory & Cafe (Pod Origin)
No.29 Jl. Tukad AyungThe factory was set up by Australian Toby Garritt, in pursuit of the way to create the best chocolate in the world. He’s slowly but surely approaching his goal, considering the raving reviews that his chocolates have received.
If you visit the factory, located within an elephant camp, you’ll be brought on a tour detailing how cocoa beans are harvested, and later made into chocolate. If you want to, you can even try making your own chocolate!
Dive into the infamous waterfall. Among all the dazzlingly refreshing retreats found in Bali, Tegenungan waterfall is one of our absolute favourites. The rich green surroundings and perfectly flowing fresh water will make a pretty sight for all.
218 locals recommend
Tegenungan Waterfall
Jalan Ir. SutamiDive into the infamous waterfall. Among all the dazzlingly refreshing retreats found in Bali, Tegenungan waterfall is one of our absolute favourites. The rich green surroundings and perfectly flowing fresh water will make a pretty sight for all.