โจ Your little guide to living, eating, moving & exploring in Ubud, Bali ๐ฎ๐ฉ
Welcome to my personal Ubud guide! From hidden waterfalls and cozy cafรฉs to the best matcha, yoga studios, sunset spots and Latin dance nights โ here are my favorite places and recommendations for making the most of Ubud. ๐บ
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๐ก WHERE TO STAY
Budget-friendly stays
๐ฟ Kapri โ Homestay from $11/night
๐ญ Arya Wellness Retreat โ Womenโs hostel from $30/night
๐๏ธ Kahayana Suites โ From $44/night
๐ Women Only Villas through Airbnbย
Prices are approximate and may change.
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๐งโโ๏ธ YOGA STUDIOS
My personal order of preference ๐
๐ฅ In Movement
๐ฅ Radiantly Alive Yoga
๐ฅ Alchemy
๐ธ The Yoga Barn
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๐ฝ๏ธ DINNER SPOTS
๐ Watercress โ The mushroom pasta is SO good!
๐ฎ Taco Kitchen โ Mexican food
๐ซ๐ท Kebun Bistro โ French-style dining
๐ธ Bacari โ Appetizers and drinks
๐ก Warung Pulau โ A replica of a traditional Javanese house
๐ฟ Herb Library โ A spot to check out for dinner
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๐ Latin Nights & Dance Classes
๐ Friday โ Laughing Buddha Bar: Live latin music & dancing
๐ถ Monday โ Blue Door: Latin/ Reggaeton night
๐ Ubud Studio: Dance classes every day! Follow them on Instagram for class schedules and updates.
๐ธ Thursday: Beatles tribute band atย
๐ค Ubud also has plenty of open-mic nights and live music!
โจ Latin dancing tip: Follow @made_lasia and @ubudstudio on Instagram for upcoming Latin dancing opportunities.
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โ CAFรS, COFFEE & BRUNCH
๐ต Best Matcha
๐ต Kurasu โ My top pick!
๐ Suka
๐ฅญ Mango Mango Ubud
๐ฅ Coffee, Breakfast & Lunch
๐ Three Monkeys Ubud
โ Amsterdam - classic cafeย
๐ Sweet Orange - surrounded by rice fields
๐บ Cafรฉ Wayan -in the center, walk in and the noise from the street disappears
๐ Tropical Ants -one rice fields viewย
๐ The Elephant -beautiful views of nature
๐จ Decafo Cafรฉ โ Studio Ghibli vibes!
๐ฅ 7AM Bakers | 7PM Diners -nice cafe with seating inside and outside
โ Livingstone Holyground -pool you can possibly use
๐ฟ Agny
๐ค Mamu โ Live music; follow them on Instagram for updates @mamu_bali
๐ฎ๐ฉ Indonesian-Owned Cafรฉ
โ Area Coffee & Space -a 3 minute walk from Kapri Balinese House
๐ Whenever possible, support local businesses and independent cafรฉs!
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๐ฅ CRAVING CINNAMON ROLLS?
๐ค Sinamon โ Go satisfy that sweet tooth!
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๐ฟ WELLNESS & SELF-CARE
๐๏ธ Wellness Clubs
Gym, sauna, pool & ice bath
๐ช Nova
โ๏ธ Ayenda
๐ Spas
๐ฏ๐ต Shinto Spa โ Japanesque vibes
๐ธ Spring Ubud
๐ง Hesa Wellness Spa Ubud
๐ Pool Day
๐ด Kelapa Muda Ubud Pool Bar & Kitchen
ย ย ย ย Order food and drinks and enjoy the pool. You can also pay for sunbeds!
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๐ WATERFALLS
๐ฆ Waterfalls Around Ubud
๐ฟ Sumampan Waterfall
๐ง Uma Andar Waterfall
๐ Tegenungan Waterfall
๐ด Food tip: Visit Bumbu Asli International Warung before or after Tegenungan Waterfall for food and drinks.
๐ Waterfall Hopping Further Away
๐ฑ Tibumana Waterfall
๐ Green Canyon & Three Waterfall
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๐ THINGS TO DO IN UBUD
๐พ Walk the Campuhan Ridge Walk
๐ฆ Explore Ubudโs beautiful waterfalls
๐งโโ๏ธ Try different yoga classes
๐ Make your own silver rings
๐พ Take a day trip to Tegallalang Rice Terrace
๐ Visit Ubud Monkey Forest or Sangeh Monkey Forest
๐ค Discover open-mic nights and live music around town
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๐ SUNSET SPOTS
Golden hour, tropical views and a little magic โจ
๐น Ambar Ubud
๐ Sayan Point
๐ด Amandari
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๐๏ธ PRACTICAL UBUD TIPS
๐ Supermarket
๐ Delta Dewata Supermarket
๐ Prescription Glasses
๐ Eyerizz in Sanur โ Around 40 minutes away from Ubud by motorbike, depending on traffic.
๐ Bookshop Recommendation
๐ Ganesha Bookshop โ My pick if you want to support Ubudโs oldest bookstore instead of shopping at โPeriplusโ a chain bookstore.
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๐ฎ๐ฉ LEARN BAHASA INDONESIA
Want to learn some Bahasa while youโre in Bali? ๐ฃ๏ธ
๐ฑ Contact Andri : +62 821-4522-6806
๐ก Private lessons at the Umaru @umaru.speaking
โ Group option every Saturday at 10 AM at Clear Cafรฉ
The teacher is so kind and could use your support
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๐ VOLUNTEER IN UBUD
๐ Teach English at Yayasan Bumi Sehat
Looking for a meaningful way to spend more time in Bali?
๐๏ธ Minimum commitment: 1 month
โฐ Time: 6 hours per week
๐ก Accommodation option: Around $550/month
Contact the organization directly to confirm current volunteer opportunities, accommodation, costs and requirements.
ย +62(0)361970002 or volunteer@bumisehat.org
Donate to Bumi Sehat
Bank BNI
Account Name: Yayasan Bumi Sehat, Ds. PKR Nyuh Kuning
Swift Code: BNINI DJADPS
Account Number (IDR): 117 765 425
Account Number (USD): 117 766 133
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๐ด THE PERFECT UBUD DAY
โ๏ธ Workout, Waterfalls, Warung & Sunset
1. ๐๏ธ Start with a workout at Ayenda
Hit the gym independently or join a class.
2. ๐ฆ Go waterfall hopping
Visit:
Sumampan Waterfall
Uma Andar Waterfall
Tegenungan Waterfall
3. ๐ Refuel at Bumbu Asli International Warung
Enjoy food and drinks after a day of exploring.
4. ๐ Finish with a sunset
Head to one of the sunset spots above and enjoy the end of your day in Bali. โจ
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๐ โโ๏ธ WHAT I WOULDNโT PRIORITIZE
Everyoneโs tastes are different, but these were my personal experiences.
๐ฆ Kanto Lampo Waterfall โ There can be a long line of people waiting for photos. I think there are better waterfalls to explore!
๐ต Chontea โ The matcha wasnโt for me; it tasted too milky. Iโd choose Kurasu instead.
๐ต Moss & Matcha โ Same experience for me: too milky. Kurasu is my preferred matcha stop.
๐ Periplus Bookstore โ There are several around Ubud. Iโd rather support Ganesha Bookshop, a local bookstore with a long history.
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๐บ A LITTLE REMINDER
Ubud is all about slowing down, discovering hidden gems, meeting new people, trying new things and enjoying the little moments.
Save this guide, explore at your own pace, support local businesses and enjoy your Bali adventure! ๐ด๐ค
Recommendations reflect personal preferences. Check current opening hours, prices, event schedules and availability before visiting.