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Ubud

Ubud, a town in central Bali of around 75,000 people (2020), is regarded as the cultural centre of Bali. It is famous as an arts and crafts hub, and much of the town and nearby villages seems to consist of artists' workshops and galleries. There are some remarkable architectural and cultural sights to be found, and a general feeling of well being to be enjoyed, thanks to the town's spirit and surroundings. At first glance, the horrible traffic, over-development, loud nightclubs and taco Tuesdays might hide all this, but the art, nature and beauty are still there. You just have to get off the main roads to find them.

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Eat
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Drink
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12 places match

  1. See

    Pura Kehen

    Kehen Temple

    One of the most attractive temples in the whole of Bali, and as it is slightly off the beaten path, one which receives relatively few visitors. The temple was founded in 1206, and has an especially impressive 11-tiered meru in the inner courtyard. When you visit here take a little extra time to look around Bangli. It is a quiet and attractive market town.

    Daily 09:00-17:00Rp50,000

  2. BuyMarket

    Ubud Market

    This is a double storey warren of stalls bursting at the seams with wood carvings, batik shirts, sarongs, and all manner of other souvenirs aimed specifically at tourists. The merchants here haggle with tourists for a living, and think nothing of asking for ten times the going price, so try to establish a baseline before you go in to buy. Most of the merchants downstairs will lose interest if you try to get a reasonable price. It is better to try the shops upstairs where you will find the same products often for sale at lower prices. You will still need to use your best bargaining skills of course. Try to avoid the period from 11:00-14:00 when tour buses from further afield tend to arrive en-masse. If hiring a car for a day, it might be worth it to make a stop in Tegallalang, where they are geared more towards wholesale buyers. The Sukawati Market is crowded and sells trinkets in bulk as well, but quality is dubious.

  3. Buy

    Sukawati Art Market

    Pasar Sukawati

    This huge market is like a one-stop centre for all the craft villages between Sanur and Ubud. Many souvenir shop owners from around Bali wholesale purchase their items here, and prices are considerably lower than in the tourist centers like Kuta, Sanur, and Ubud town centre. For a taste of everyday, go to the food and produce market opposite the art market.

  4. EatRestaurant

    Pizza Bagus

    Provides fresh made to order pizzas, pasta and other Italian style meals. Italian gelato and a full deli are also available. Eat-in, take-out or delivery. Organic market held every Saturday morning. Games and TV are provided to entertain children. Free wifi.

    Daily 09:00-22:30Main course from Rp45,000-118,000 · Wi-Fi

  5. Do

    Pemulan Bali - Balinese Farm Cooking School

    first farm cooking school in Ubud

    A new community project to save the organic farmer in the village. They have the cooking classes every day for vegetarians and meat lovers. The program consists of a visit to a local market, an organic farm tour, picking some ingredients for cooking and hands-on cooking experience (you will cook your food).

    Closed · opens 7 amRp400,000

  6. Do Not mapped

    Ubud Cooking Class with Putu

    Private Balinese cooking class at Putu's family compound in Pejeng, near Ubud. Guests prepare five dishes and eat the meal they make. A morning market visit is available with a separate package. Pickup and return from accommodation in Ubud are included.

    Cooking class and meal: US$60 for one adult; US$45 per person for 2–4 adults; US$40 per person for 5 or more adults. The market-tour option costs more.

  7. BuyFlea market

    Pasar Desa Pakraman Adat Sayan

    Jalan Silang Karang

  8. BuyMarket

    Morning Market

    Closed · opens 7 am

  9. BuyMarket

    Pasar Umum Singakerta

    Jalan Jukut Paku

  10. BuyMarket

    sayan market