A Local's Guide to Ubud
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15 June 2026 · Bali Hidden Villas

A Local's Guide to Ubud

Ubud rewards the unhurried. Start early, walk between the paddies, and let the day open slowly.

What not to miss

  • The Tegallalang rice terraces at first light
  • Ubud’s morning art and craft market
  • A quiet hour at the Sacred Monkey Forest
  • Coffee and rice-field views on the way home
A Local's Guide to Ubud — in the article

Prefer to base yourself close by? See our villas near Ubud.

Where to Stay

Where to Stay in Bali

Villa Sagitta - Jungle and River Gorge Views near Ubud

Near Ubud

Villa Sagitta

A stunning 6-bedroom villa above a UNESCO World Heritage river gorge in Pejeng, 7km from Ubud, with a pool and private outdoor yoga deck.

Villa Cocoa Maya

Candidasa beachfront

Villa Cocoa Maya

A beachfront 4-bedroom villa in Candidasa, eastern Bali, with stunning ocean views, an 18-metre pool, and just 5 steps to the sea.

Villa Tau

Near Ubud

Villa Tau

A relaxed and spacious 4-bedroom tropical villa just north of Ubud, with Balinese art, modern amenities, and a pool with a beautiful view of the rice fields.

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Stay 3 nights or more and one airport transfer is complimentary.

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