🇮🇩 Ubud, Indonesia
matahari house
📍 Jalan Suweta, Ubud, 80571
Dein Aufenthalt — matahari house
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Das Eigentum — matahari house
Matahari House is a calm, no-frills family-run guesthouse tucked a 10-minute walk west of Ubud's monkey forest. The lobby feels like someone's front verandah—open-sided, tiled, with potted plants and a small shrine—giving it a genuine homestay warmth rather than hotel polish. It suits budget-conscious travellers who want a quiet base near, not in, the town centre. Rooms are simple but clean, with local textiles and a ceiling fan; the real draw is the garden pool and the owners' willingness to share tips on village walks.
Chroniken von Ubud
Ubud began as a small river-valley settlement centred on the Pura Taman Saraswati temple, growing in importance as the 19th-century seat of the Sukawati royal family. Its architectural identity is defined by the 'Bali Aga' compound layout—gates, courtyards, open pavilions—and the 1930s arrival of European artists such as Walter Spies, who turned nearby Campuhan into a creative enclave whose legacy persists in today's gallery scene. The 1970s 'hippie trail' cemented Ubud as a tourist hub, and it now walks a tense line between rapid commercialisation and the island's deep Hindu-Balinese traditions. Contemporary Ubud is both a wellness centre—yoga, raw food, silent retreats—and a cultural one, with daily dance performances at the Puri Saren palace and a sprawling craft market off Jalan Raya Ubud.
Beste Zeit zu besuchen
Vollständiger Ubud-Guide →Die besten Monate
April and September: dry, bright mornings, less rain than the December-February monsoon, and visitor numbers are a notch below the July-August peak.
Peak / Festival Surge
July and August: school holidays across Europe and Australia pack the town. Hotel prices jump by 40-60%, and Ubud's main roads clog with scooters and tour buses. The Ubud Writers & Readers Festival in late October is a separate biennial peak.
Budget Schulter Saison
October and November: still warm (27-30°C), fewer tourists, and many hotels drop rates by 30%. Occasional afternoon downpours, but mornings are clear.
Wetter & Verpackung
Ubud lies at 200m altitude, so it's cooler than the coast but still humid; heavy rain often arrives in short, intense bursts. Pack a lightweight rain jacket (not an umbrella) and a thin, long-sleeved linen shirt for temple visits and evening mosquitoes.
Live City Briefing veröffentlicht — Ubud
- The Ubud main road (Jalan Raya Ubud) is undergoing intermittent resurfacing until late 2026; expect 10-20 min delays between the monkey forest and the market. Consider walking or hiring a driver via Grab rather than a rental scooter if you're not confident in heavy traffic.
- A new direct bus service from Ngurah Rai Airport to Ubud's central terminal (Depo Pertigaan) launched in March 2026, costing about 75,000 IDR (£3.80) one way, every 40 minutes.
- Rice terraces east of Ubud (Tegalalang, Payangan) are entering the 'harrowing' phase in July—no standing water, so the iconic green reflections are gone until November. For photographs, head to the still-irrigated Subak Jatiluwih terraces 90 minutes north.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to matahari house, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the second floor facing away from Jalan Suweta. The rear rooms overlook the hotel's garden and pool, which are quieter and cooler. Second floor avoids ground-level humidity but still has easy stair access (no lift).
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms facing Jalan Suweta. Street noise from scooters and early-morning traffic is direct. Rooms near the street-level lobby or entrance may also pick up reception buzz.
Best views
Garden/pool view from rear-facing rooms on the second floor. The front overlooks Jalan Suweta, a busy road with shops and restaurants—not a scenic vista.
Quietest floors
Second floor, rear side. No lift means less foot traffic on upper floors; the top floor might be quieter still but check if there's a rooftop terrace that could attract guests.
🔊 Noise notes
Jalan Suweta is a main artery through Ubud with two-way traffic. Expect scooter noise from 6am to late evening. The hotel's small size means no bar, but the street carries sound from nearby cafes. No lift so stair noise may echo in the stairwell.
Insider tips
1. Check in via the side entrance if arriving after 8pm—less hustle. 2. Request a room with air-conditioning facing the garden; the rear side stays breezier but a fan helps too.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Einrichtungen — matahari house
Free for all guests; typical speed 15 Mbps; login via room number and surname
No lift; all rooms on first and second floors accessible via stairs only
Complimentary digital newspaper via PressReader app, no physical newspapers
Standard check-in 14:00, early bag-drop from 08:00, late check-out until 12:00 (extra 100,000 IDR fee)
Free storage on-site in locked luggage room
No step-free access; entrance has three steps and no ramp; wheelchair access impossible
On-site parking for 6 cars, free for guests; nearest public car park is Ubud Public Parking (500 m, 20,000 IDR/hr); no EV charging
Gebühren, Steuern & Einlagen
City / tourist tax: 10,000 IDR per person per night, collected at check-in
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; a 200,000 IDR cash deposit or credit card hold for incidentals taken at check-in
Faith & Diät in der Nähe
- Hindu temple: Para Dalem Gede Kutuh (1.2 km · ~16 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Pura Dalem Tegallantang (1.4 km · ~17 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Pura Desa lan Puseh Tegallantang (1.4 km · ~17 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Pura Puseh (1.4 km · ~18 min walk)
Lokaler Lebensstil & Erholung
House of Lempad — 2.1 km · ~26 min walk
Balai Banjar Ubud kelod — 2.6 km · ~32 min walk
5 Minuten Radius Essentials
CIMB Niaga — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
Alfamart — 493 m · ~6 min walk
Geld & Währung
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Use authorised money changers in Ubud centre or major banks like BCA; avoid airport and tourist bureaux for poor rates.
Cards accepted in mid-range hotels, restaurants and shops, but less so in warungs and markets; bring cash for small purchases.
Not expected but appreciated; round up taxi fares or leave 5-10% in restaurants; small tips for hotel staff.
Essen, Einkaufen und Reisen auf einem Budget
Cheap car hire →Kopi Bali at a local warung: around 10-15k IDR.
Nasi campur or mie goreng at a warung: 25-35k IDR.
Simple Indonesian mains like ayam betutu or sate: 30-50k IDR.
Jalan Gootama and the night market near Ubud Market for satay, bubur ayam and pisang goreng.
Bintang Supermarket or Coco Mart for basics; smaller convenience stores (Indomaret, Alfamart) are everywhere.
Ubud Art Market for batik, sarongs and affordable cotton clothes; hard bargaining expected.
Bemo (minibus) around town 5k IDR per ride, or hire a scooter from 50k IDR/day. From the airport: shared shuttle (Perama) around 50k IDR or local bus to central Ubud.
Eat at warungs not tourist restaurants. Bargain at markets firmly but politely. Use ride-hailing apps sparingly as drivers often cancel in the centre; walk or scooter instead.
Gut zu wissen — Ubud
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ IDR 18099.05 · IDR
Emergency Contacts
UbudWhere to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Ubud, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at matahari house
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · CIMB Niaga — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Umher zu kommen
Ubud Monkey Forest area → Ibunda Inn and Spa, Ubud
💡 Set pickup point to the main road, not the inn's lane – drivers often cancel if they can't find the side street. Cash is fine, but have small bills.
Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) → Ibunda Inn and Spa, Ubud
💡 Book through your hotel or Klook for a fixed rate, avoid drivers at the arrivals hall who charge double. Shared shuttle makes a rest stop at a coffee plantation – buy nothing, it's a sales pitch.
Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) → Ibunda Inn and Spa, Ubud
💡 Use the official airport taxi counter inside baggage claim – 450k to Ubud is standard. Don't tip extra, the price is fixed. Late-night arrivals add 50% surcharge.
Perama Bus Terminal, Kuta or Denpasar → Perama Ubud stop (Jl. Hanoman), then 10-minute walk to Ibunda Inn
💡 Buy your ticket a day ahead at any Perama office – they sell out. The Ubud drop-off is a 700-metre walk to Ibunda Inn; take a local motorbike taxi (ojek) for 10k if you have luggage.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What are the best rooms at matahari house?
Request a room on the second floor facing away from Jalan Suweta. The rear rooms overlook the hotel's garden and pool, which are quieter and cooler. Second floor avoids ground-level humidity but still has easy stair access (no lift).
Which rooms should I avoid at matahari house?
Avoid ground-floor rooms facing Jalan Suweta. Street noise from scooters and early-morning traffic is direct. Rooms near the street-level lobby or entrance may also pick up reception buzz.
Is matahari house noisy?
Jalan Suweta is a main artery through Ubud with two-way traffic. Expect scooter noise from 6am to late evening. The hotel's small size means no bar, but the street carries sound from nearby cafes. No lift so stair noise may echo in the stairwell.
Which rooms have the best views at matahari house?
Garden/pool view from rear-facing rooms on the second floor. The front overlooks Jalan Suweta, a busy road with shops and restaurants—not a scenic vista.
What are insider tips for staying at matahari house?
1. Check in via the side entrance if arriving after 8pm—less hustle. 2. Request a room with air-conditioning facing the garden; the rear side stays breezier but a fan helps too.
What time is check-in at matahari house?
Check-in at matahari house is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does matahari house have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests; typical speed 15 Mbps; login via room number and surname
Is there a city or tourist tax at matahari house?
10,000 IDR per person per night, collected at check-in
Where can I eat cheaply near matahari house?
Nasi campur or mie goreng at a warung: 25-35k IDR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from matahari house?
Bemo (minibus) around town 5k IDR per ride, or hire a scooter from 50k IDR/day. From the airport: shared shuttle (Perama) around 50k IDR or local bus to central Ubud.
When is the best time to visit Ubud?
April and September: dry, bright mornings, less rain than the December-February monsoon, and visitor numbers are a notch below the July-August peak.
Top-Attraktionen in Ubud
💡 Haggle firmly but politely – start at 30% of the asking price. Go at 8am before the tour buses arrive. Avoid the stuff sold near the palace, it's mass-produced.
💡 Pop in for 15 minutes between 9am and 5pm when the lotus flowers are open. No sarong needed – they lend them at the entrance for free.
💡 Start from the north end near the Ibah Hotel for a quieter stretch. The walk is about 2km round trip but you can extend onto dirt trails if you want more.
💡 Leave your sunglasses and loose items in your bag. Monkeys will snatch them. Go after 4pm when it's quieter and the light is softer for photos.
💡 Skip the busy main path – take the steep stairs down to the left of the waterfall for a quieter spot to swim. Go early on a weekday to avoid crowds. Bring swimsuit and towel.