Il tuo soggiorno — Friendly Bali
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La proprietà — Friendly Bali
Friendly Bali is a no-frills 3-star hotel in central Ubud, a short walk from the Monkey Forest and Ubud Palace. The lobby feels like a breezy communal veranda with polished concrete floors, rattan furniture and a small open-sided cafe. Rooms are clean and functional, with tiled bathrooms and basic Balinese textile accents. It suits budget-conscious travellers who want a simple, sociable base in the middle of town and don't need a pool or resort amenities.
Cronache di Ubud
Ubud grew from a small cluster of villages in the 8th century, when the Javanese priest Rsi Markandeya founded a temple at the confluence of two rivers. The town's modern identity was shaped in the 1930s by European artists like Walter Spies, who turned it into a hub for painting, dance and music. After the 2002 Bali bombings, tourism shifted from Kuta to Ubud's cooler, spiritual highlands. Today it's a global magnet for yoga, organic cafes and craft workshops, though traffic jams on the main roads have become a chronic local complaint.
Il momento migliore per visitare
Guida completa di Ubud →I migliori mesi
April, May and September — dry season with strong sunshine, lower humidity than mid-summer, and fewer tourists than July-August. Rice terraces are lush and temple festivals are frequent.
Peak / Festival Surge
July-August and December-January are peak for European and Australian school holidays. Ubud Writers & Readers Festival (late October) and Bali Arts Festival (June-July) also spike demand. Hotel prices in July can double. Book Friendly Bali at least 3 months ahead for July.
Stagione di spalla
October and November bring short showers and lighter crowds. Rooms at Friendly Bali can drop 30-40% below July rates. Weather is still warm, with clear mornings and afternoon storms that clear quickly.
Meteo e imballaggio
Ubud is about 8°C cooler than the coast at night; July evenings often drop to 20°C. Pack a light windbreaker or pashmina for evening motorbike rides or temple visits at sunset.
Briefing della città — Ubud
- The Ubud Monkey Forest has closed its southern entrance for 18 months of renovation (until early 2026) — visitors should enter from the main gate on Jalan Monkey Forest.
- A new paid parking zone for cars and scooters was introduced in central Ubud in late 2025 to tackle congestion; drivers should expect hourly fees of 5,000-10,000 IDR.
- The cremation ceremony cycle for Pura Dalem Ubud continues through July 2026 — visitors will see processions and temple decorations but are welcome to observe respectfully.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Friendly Bali, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the first floor or higher, facing away from the main road that runs through Ubud. The quieter side overlooks the garden/pool area, reducing motorbike and traffic noise. These rooms also get more natural light and a better breeze.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the lobby or street-facing side. Ubud’s narrow lanes get early morning scooter traffic, and ground-floor street-side rooms pick up exhaust, revving, and chattering from the walkway.
Best views
Rooms facing the tropical garden or small pool (standard for this class in Ubud) give a view of frangipani trees and greenery. Street-side rooms look at pavement and passing traffic.
Quietest floors
First floor and above, garden/courtyard side. The building is a low-rise Balinese-style inn — typically 2-3 floors — so upper floors (first and second) are best for quiet.
🔊 Noise notes
Ubud centre is busy with scooters from dawn to dusk. The hotel sits on a lane off the main road — still audible. Early morning temple processions with gamelan can carry from nearby banjar (village halls). Weekend nights may have chatter from nearby warungs until 22:00.
Insider tips
1. If you arrive by taxi, the hotel’s lane may be too narrow for cars — ask the driver to drop you at the nearest wide point and confirm the hotel’s exact side-lane access. 2. Request a top-floor room with a fan (not just AC) — Ubud’s humidity means you want cross-ventilation, and many 3-star places have ceiling fans that work well at night.
- 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
strutture alberghiere — Friendly Bali
Free WiFi (up to 10 Mbps) for all guests; no login required, password at check-in. Premium upgrade to 50 Mbps available for IDR 50,000/day.
One lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections
Complimentary digital access to Bali Post and Jakarta Post via lobby tablet; no physical newspapers
Check-in 14:00-22:00; early bag-drop allowed from 08:00; late check-out until 12:00 costs IDR 200,000 (subject to availability). Weekend (Sat-Mon) check-in window same.
Free storage available at front desk for day of arrival/departure
Step-free entrance via ramp at main door; lift to all floors; no wheelchair-accessible rooms; one ground-floor room available on request
On-site unsecured parking for 10 cars (first come, first served) free; nearest public car park at Ubud Market (IDR 5,000/hour, IDR 50,000/night); no EV charging
Tasse, imposte e depositi
City / tourist tax: None (included in room rate)
Deposit & card hold: One night advance deposit required; IDR 500,000 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary vicino
- Hindu temple: Pura Desa Puseh (1.4 km · ~17 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Pura Prajapati (1.6 km · ~21 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Pura Dalem Agung Padangtegal (1.7 km · ~21 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Pura Beji (1.8 km · ~22 min walk)
Stile di vita e ricreazione locale
Agung Rai Museum of Art (ARMA) — 755 m · ~9 min walk
Balerung Stage — 1.7 km · ~22 min walk
Football Field — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
5 minuti di radio essenziali
Nearest — 613 m · ~8 min walk
Apotik kimia farma — 989 m · ~12 min walk
Indomaret — 422 m · ~5 min walk
Perama — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Moneta e moneta
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Use authorised money changers in central Ubud (lots near Monkey Forest); avoid airport and hotel kiosks—they give poor rates and sometimes short-change you.
Cards accepted in most mid-range hotels, restaurants, and larger shops; but many warungs and markets are cash-only, so always carry some rupiah.
Tipping not required but appreciated: round up taxi fare or leave 5-10% at restaurants if no service charge. Rp 10,000-20,000 for hotel housekeeping is fine.
Mangiare, fare shopping e viaggiare su un budget
Cheap car hire →Kopi tubruk from a local warung or street cart: about Rp 10,000-15,000.
Nasi campur from a warung: around Rp 25,000-35,000.
Mie goreng or nasi goreng at a simple restaurant: about Rp 30,000-45,000 for a main.
Evening food stalls and night market near Ubud Market and along Jalan Dewi Sita; also the Gianyar night market a short ride away.
Coco Supermarket and Bintang Supermarket; also smaller local 'pasar' for fresh produce.
Ubud Market and Tegallalang Market for colourful sarongs, cotton shirts, and batik. Haggle hard.
Walk in central Ubud; otherwise rent a scooter for about Rp 50,000-80,000/day. Airport: take a public Perama bus or shared shuttle from airport to Ubud (~Rp 50,000-100,000).
Eat at warungs not tourist cafes; drink filtered refill water (Rp 5,000-10,000 per gallon) instead of bottled; bargain at markets but be polite.
Buono da sapere — 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 Friendly Bali
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 613 m · ~8 min walk — pharmacy · Apotik kimia farma — 989 m · ~12 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Girare intorno
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.
Domande frequenti
What are the best rooms at Friendly Bali?
Request a room on the first floor or higher, facing away from the main road that runs through Ubud. The quieter side overlooks the garden/pool area, reducing motorbike and traffic noise. These rooms also get more natural light and a better breeze.
Which rooms should I avoid at Friendly Bali?
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the lobby or street-facing side. Ubud’s narrow lanes get early morning scooter traffic, and ground-floor street-side rooms pick up exhaust, revving, and chattering from the walkway.
Is Friendly Bali noisy?
Ubud centre is busy with scooters from dawn to dusk. The hotel sits on a lane off the main road — still audible. Early morning temple processions with gamelan can carry from nearby banjar (village halls). Weekend nights may have chatter from nearby warungs until 22:00.
Which rooms have the best views at Friendly Bali?
Rooms facing the tropical garden or small pool (standard for this class in Ubud) give a view of frangipani trees and greenery. Street-side rooms look at pavement and passing traffic.
What are insider tips for staying at Friendly Bali?
1. If you arrive by taxi, the hotel’s lane may be too narrow for cars — ask the driver to drop you at the nearest wide point and confirm the hotel’s exact side-lane access. 2. Request a top-floor room with a fan (not just AC) — Ubud’s humidity means you want cross-ventilation, and many 3-star places have ceiling fans that work well at night.
What time is check-in at Friendly Bali?
Check-in at Friendly Bali is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Friendly Bali have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi (up to 10 Mbps) for all guests; no login required, password at check-in. Premium upgrade to 50 Mbps available for IDR 50,000/day.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Friendly Bali?
None (included in room rate)
Where can I eat cheaply near Friendly Bali?
Nasi campur from a warung: around Rp 25,000-35,000.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Friendly Bali?
Walk in central Ubud; otherwise rent a scooter for about Rp 50,000-80,000/day. Airport: take a public Perama bus or shared shuttle from airport to Ubud (~Rp 50,000-100,000).
When is the best time to visit Ubud?
April, May and September — dry season with strong sunshine, lower humidity than mid-summer, and fewer tourists than July-August. Rice terraces are lush and temple festivals are frequent.
Principali attrazioni a 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.