Dein Aufenthalt — Villa Soul
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Das Eigentum — Villa Soul
Villa Soul is a calm, compact three-star in central Ubud, set back from the main road behind a wall of tropical planting. The lobby is open-sided, with polished concrete floors, a small pond and the murmur of a fountain – it feels like a quiet sanatorium for the creatively exhausted. Rooms are simple but clean, with batik bedspreads and mosquito nets, aimed at solo travellers or couples who want a functional base without frills. The USP is location: walk five minutes to Ubud Palace and the Monkey Forest, yet the lane stays hushed at night.
Chroniken von Ubud
Ubud began as a cluster of villages centred on the Pura Desa temple, growing into a royal seat under the Sukawati dynasty in the 18th and 19th centuries. Its modern identity was shaped by western artists – Walter Spies and Rudolf Bonnet – who arrived in the 1930s and inspired a local painting movement that still defines the town's galleries. The 2002 bombing in Kuta slowed tourism but also pushed visitors toward Ubud’s quieter, cultural draw. Today, Ubud is a global wellness hub, where yoga shalas sit alongside rice terraces and an ever-expanding strip of smoothie bars and silver shops.
Beste Zeit zu besuchen
Vollständiger Ubud-Guide →Die besten Monate
April. May and June are drier, cooler and less crowded than July–August, with clear mornings perfect for walking the Campuhan Ridge.
Peak / Festival Surge
July and August are peak season, driven by European and Australian summer holidays. Hotel prices at Villa Soul can jump 30–50% above low-season rates. The Ubud Writers & Readers Festival in October also brings a spike, but July’s main event is simply mass school holidays.
Budget Schulter Saison
October and November offer good discounts – often 20% off high-season rates – with fewer tourists and still mostly dry weather. November can get short afternoon downpours, but mornings stay bright.
Wetter & Verpackung
Ubud sits at 300 metres elevation, so it’s cooler than the coast but still humid and prone to sudden tropical showers. Pack a light rain jacket or umbrella and at least one long-sleeve shirt for temple visits – shoulders and knees must be covered.
Live City Briefing veröffentlicht — Ubud
- The main Ubud–Denpasar road (Jalan Raya Ubud) has ongoing road-widening works near the Monkey Forest junction, expect 10–15 minute delays during rush hour.
- A new direct bus service, Kura-Kura, now runs from Ngurah Rai Airport to Ubud central terminal every hour, costing 60,000 IDR (£3) – a cheaper alternative to taxis.
- Several rice-field walking trails south of Ubud, including the Tegalalang Ridge path, have been closed for repair since March 2026; check local noticeboards before setting out.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Villa Soul, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request an upper-floor room overlooking the back garden or temple, away from the main street. Rooms on level 3 or 4 typically get quieter ambient noise and better garden views.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the reception or the main pathway, as foot traffic and early morning check-out noises are common. Also skip any rooms facing the street – Jalan Raya Ubud can be busy with scooters and taxis from 7am.
Best views
Upper-floor rooms facing the interior garden or the small pool – you’ll see palms and a sliver of the surrounding rice terraces; avoid street-side views which show parked cars and shopfronts.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest – further from street level and away from the receptionist desk and tour booking corner on the ground floor.
🔊 Noise notes
Main road noise from Jalan Raya Ubud: scooters, bemos (minibuses), and early morning temple ceremonies nearby. The bar area open till around 10pm can carry chatter up to level 2 if your room is directly above it.
Insider tips
1. Book via the hotel directly and mention you want a garden-facing upper floor – they’re often upgradeable if quieter. 2. For parking, ask about the small off-street lot behind the hotel – it fills by 10am, so arrive early if driving. 3. The included breakfast can be slow service; request a set time slot the night before to avoid the 8am queue.
- 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 — Villa Soul
Free WiFi for all guests; typical speed 10 Mbps download, 2 Mbps upload. Requires room number and surname login on portal. No premium tier.
No lift. Two-storey building with stairs only; accessible via garden path but no wheelchair lift.
Complimentary online access to The Jakarta Post and Bali Daily via QR code at reception. No physical papers or digital newsstand subscriptions.
Standard check-in from 14:00; early check-in (bag drop allowed from 07:00 if room available, otherwise no fee). Late check-out until 12:00 free, after 12:00 fee IDR 150,000 until 18:00, then full night charge.
Free for same-day check-in/check-out. Left luggage for longer periods IDR 50,000 per bag per day.
Step-free access only at main entrance via a ramp. No wheelchair-accessible rooms; no grab bars in bathrooms. Stairs to upper floor and pool area.
On-site parking for 3 scooters only (free, first-come). Nearest public car park at Ubud Market (IDR 5,000 per hour, IDR 30,000 overnight). No EV charging.
Gebühren, Steuern & Einlagen
City / tourist tax: IDR 10,000 per person per night (tourist tax, collected at check-in)
Deposit & card hold: Credit card guarantee required; IDR 200,000 incidental hold at check-in for incidentals. No advance deposit for standard bookings.
Faith & Diät in der Nähe
- Hindu temple: Pura Dalem (1.2 km · ~16 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Pura Gunung Lebah (1.7 km · ~22 min walk)
Lokaler Lebensstil & Erholung
Neka Art Museum — 1.3 km · ~17 min walk
BlueBearBali Skate Park — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
5 Minuten Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Indomaret — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Geld & Währung
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Use ATMs for best rates; avoid moneychangers in tourist strips and the airport — they often give poor rates or short-change you.
Cards accepted in mid-range to upscale hotels, restaurants, and larger shops, but many smaller places are cash-only; contactless is rare.
Not mandatory, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% at restaurants and giving small notes (10k-20k IDR) to hotel staff/taxi drivers is appreciated.
Essen, Einkaufen und Reisen auf einem Budget
Cheap car hire →Local kopi tubruk from a simple warung — around 10,000-15,000 IDR.
Nasi campur from a local warung — about 20,000-35,000 IDR.
Mie goreng or nasi goreng at a humble restaurant — roughly 25,000-40,000 IDR for a main.
Jalan Goutama and the night market (Pasar Umum Ubud) in the evenings are good for cheap eats like sate lilit and bubur ayam.
Small independent minimarkets (toko) and larger ones like Coco Mart or Tiara Dewata across town.
Ubud market (Pasar Ubud) for batik and cheap casual wear; also along Jalan Raya Ubud and Jalan Hanoman for many small shops.
Rent a scooter for about 50,000-70,000 IDR/day; from the airport, the cheapest is a shared shuttle (Perama or similar) for around 60,000-100,000 IDR one-way, or take a regular bus to Batubulan terminal then a bemo.
Eat at local warungs, not tourist cafes; haggle firmly but politely at markets; withdraw cash in larger amounts at ATMs to reduce fees.
Gut zu wissen — Ubud
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ IDR 18080.3 · 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 Villa Soul
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.1 km · ~14 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.
Über Ubud
Wikipedia ↗
Ubud (Balinese: ᬉᬩᬸᬤ᭄) is a town in the Gianyar Regency of Bali, Indonesia. Ubud has no status; that is part of the eponymous Ubud District of Gianyar. Promoted as an arts and culture centre, Ubud has developed a large tourism industry. It forms a northern part of the Greater Denpasar metropolitan a...
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What are the best rooms at Villa Soul?
Request an upper-floor room overlooking the back garden or temple, away from the main street. Rooms on level 3 or 4 typically get quieter ambient noise and better garden views.
Which rooms should I avoid at Villa Soul?
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the reception or the main pathway, as foot traffic and early morning check-out noises are common. Also skip any rooms facing the street – Jalan Raya Ubud can be busy with scooters and taxis from 7am.
Is Villa Soul noisy?
Main road noise from Jalan Raya Ubud: scooters, bemos (minibuses), and early morning temple ceremonies nearby. The bar area open till around 10pm can carry chatter up to level 2 if your room is directly above it.
Which rooms have the best views at Villa Soul?
Upper-floor rooms facing the interior garden or the small pool – you’ll see palms and a sliver of the surrounding rice terraces; avoid street-side views which show parked cars and shopfronts.
What are insider tips for staying at Villa Soul?
1. Book via the hotel directly and mention you want a garden-facing upper floor – they’re often upgradeable if quieter. 2. For parking, ask about the small off-street lot behind the hotel – it fills by 10am, so arrive early if driving. 3. The included breakfast can be slow service; request a set time slot the night before to avoid the 8am queue.
What time is check-in at Villa Soul?
Check-in at Villa Soul is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Villa Soul have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi for all guests; typical speed 10 Mbps download, 2 Mbps upload. Requires room number and surname login on portal. No premium tier.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Villa Soul?
IDR 10,000 per person per night (tourist tax, collected at check-in)
Where can I eat cheaply near Villa Soul?
Nasi campur from a local warung — about 20,000-35,000 IDR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Villa Soul?
Rent a scooter for about 50,000-70,000 IDR/day; from the airport, the cheapest is a shared shuttle (Perama or similar) for around 60,000-100,000 IDR one-way, or take a regular bus to Batubulan terminal then a bemo.
When is the best time to visit Ubud?
April. May and June are drier, cooler and less crowded than July–August, with clear mornings perfect for walking the Campuhan Ridge.
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.