Ubud Guide
Two days is enough to see central Ubud on foot: the palace, the art market, the Sacred Monkey Forest and the Campuhan Ridge Walk. Add a third and fourth day for the rice terraces at Tegallalang, Goa Gajah and a slower pace, with spa afternoons and unhurried dinners.
A guide from Riviera Boutique Hotel, a boutique hotel in central Ubud.
Last updated 24 September 2026
Most visitors settle on two to four nights. Two nights covers the central sights you can reach on foot.
Three or four opens up the day trips into the hills around town, the rice terraces and the temples, without rushing any of them. Longer stays suit slow travel, wellness time, or using Ubud as a quiet base between other parts of Bali.
A first day in the centre reaches Puri Saren, the Ubud Palace, the Ubud Art Market across the road, and Pura Taman Saraswati with its lotus pond. A second can take in the Sacred Monkey Forest in Padangtegal and the Campuhan Ridge Walk on the western edge, with an evening left for dinner. That is a full but walkable two days from a central base.
No. A third and fourth day are where the day trips fit: the Tegallalang rice terraces north of town, Goa Gajah near Bedulu to the east, and the waterfalls further out. It also leaves room for the parts of a stay that are not sightseeing, a spa afternoon or a long lunch, which is often what people remember about Ubud.
A central base does more with the same number of days, because the walkable sights start at the door and every day trip begins closer to the main roads. Riviera Boutique Hotel sits on Jalan Raya Pengosekan inside that belt, with a spa, a cafe and coffee lounge, and omakase dinners at Kumo on site, so the downtime between outings does not cost you a trip across town.
Plan longer if you are travelling in the rainy months, when afternoons can close in and a flexible schedule helps, or if the trip is built around wellness rather than sightseeing. A longer stay also makes booking direct worth it, since the rate and the room are settled before you arrive.
See Riviera's rooms in central Ubud, or read our guide to choosing a base in central Ubud.
Reviews
For us, this hotel was an absolute oasis of well-being and definitely one of the most beautiful hotels we stayed in in Bali. We would return in a heartbeat and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a special, stylish, and relaxing stay in Ubud. Thank you so much to the entire team for this wonderful time! ❤️🌴 We would love to come back again!
A beautiful boutique hotel in the heart of Ubud with stylish interiors and great attention to detail. I stayed in a Garden View room, which was very comfortable, spotless and peaceful. The staff were incredibly warm, attentive and helpful. I originally booked two nights but loved it so much that I extended my stay by another three. I would definitely return!
A Beautiful modern hotel in the heart of Ubud, very centrally and conveniently located and close to the best shops and restaurants. The hotel has a very beautiful colonial atmosphere, the rooms are clean, modern and stylish. The staff is kind and responsive. It's a great place for a couple or single travellers, it's not really fit for families as it has no infrastructure and special spaces for kids. It's a great place for adult travellers wanting to stay in the very heart of Ubud and enjoy the walking distance to the evening events in Ubud or just visiting the town without the need to use a car or a bike. We will be back!
Common questions
Two nights covers central Ubud on foot. Three or four nights adds the rice terraces, the outlying temples and a slower pace.