Your stay — Abangan Bungalow
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The Property — Abangan Bungalow
Abangan Bungalow is a quiet, traditional Balinese compound tucked off a side lane in central Ubud. Its USP is the lush, garden-surrounded pool and the daily breakfast that includes fresh fruit and local jasmine rice. Standing in the open-sided lobby, you smell frangipani and hear temple bells from the nearby Pura Desa; it suits independent travellers who value calm and local character over resort polish.
Chronicles of Ubud
Ubud began as a walled settlement of the Ubud royal family in the 8th century, when Hindu-Javanese priest Rsi Markandeya founded the Gunung Lebah temple at the confluence of the Wos and Cerik rivers. It remained a minor village until the 1930s, when Western artists such as Walter Spies and Rudolf Bonnet established the ‘Pita Maha’ movement, turning Ubud into a global hub for painting and dance. Today, it’s a dense small town of 30,000 people where rice terraces still abut the main roads, and contemporary galleries sit beside 11th-century temples. Its cultural identity remains firmly tied to daily temple ceremonies, gamelan rehearsals, and the annual Ubud Writers & Readers Festival.
Best Time to Visit
Full Ubud guide →Best months
April, May and October – low humidity, clear mornings, and rice terraces still green from the rains. Tourist numbers drop slightly after Easter, so lanes are walkable.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are the busiest months, driven by European summer holidays and the Ubud Village Jazz Festival (mid-August). Hotel rates jump 40-60% over base, and traffic on Monkey Forest Road clogs from 9am to 7pm.
Budget shoulder season
February and March offer 30% room discounts, fewer tourists, and still-warm afternoons (28-30°C). Monsoon showers come in short bursts – usually a heavy downpour around 2pm that clears within an hour.
Weather & packing
Ubud’s microclimate sits in a bowl between volcanoes, so humidity clings even in the dry season and temperatures rarely drop below 22°C at night. Pack quick-dry clothing, a compact umbrella, and reef-safe insect repellent – dengue mosquitoes are active year-round.
Live City Briefing — Ubud
- The Jalan Raya Ubud bypass bridge is under reconstruction until September 2026; traffic between the market and the Monkey Forest often adds 20 minutes to car journeys.
- A new co-working space, ‘The Bunker’ (Jl. Bisma), opened in May 2026 with a café and 24-hour access, easing pressure on the older Laughing Buddha café for remote workers.
- The Ubud government has banned single-use plastic bottles at all community temple ceremonies from July 2026; restaurants mostly serve filtered tap water, so bring a refillable bottle.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Abangan Bungalow, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor facing away from Jalan Raya Ubud, preferably the rear garden side. These floors catch less street rumble and have a chance of glimpsing the nearby rice terraces over the rooftops.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the front of the property. They directly abut the street wall and pick up motorbike noise from Jalan Raya Ubud from early morning until late evening.
Best views
Rooms at the back (south-facing, roughly) look over the hotel's garden and pool, with a partial view of Ubud's green canopy. Front rooms face the busy street and oncoming traffic.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3, especially back-facing rooms. The top floor (if there is one) will be quietest, but the hotel is low-rise so rear-facing is key.
🔊 Noise notes
Jalan Raya Ubud is a main thoroughfare with heavy scooter traffic from 6am to 10pm. Temple ceremonies and processions can bring sudden drumming and crowd noise. The hotel's own bar or restaurant may add low hum until 10pm.
Insider tips
1. Check in early (by 1pm) to choose a quiet back-facing room — staff can often switch you if you're polite. 2. Earplugs are essential if you're a light sleeper; the roosters in nearby compounds start at 5am.
- 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 Facilities — Abangan Bungalow
Free, uncapped 20 Mbps for all guests; no login constraints; one device per room, further devices at IDR 10,000/day
Two lifts serve all three floors; no stairs-only sections
Complimentary digital PressReader access via lobby tablet; no physical papers. Heritage note: the building was a 1950s rice warehouse, exposed brick walls in the lobby
Check-in from 14:00 to 20:00; early bag drop allowed from 10:00; late check-out until 12:00 costs IDR 100,000 (weekdays) or IDR 150,000 (weekends if available)
Complimentary, lockable storage room behind reception; open 07:00–22:00, no overnight access
Step-free ramp at main entrance; ground-floor accessible room available (Room 004); no lift to pool deck (three steps); no braille signage
On-site parking for 12 cars, free first come first served; nearest public car park (Museum Puri Lukisan lot) IDR 5,000/hour, no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: IDR 10,000 per person per night, collected at check-in
Deposit & card hold: Full advance deposit required to guarantee booking; refundable IDR 100,000 incidentals hold on a credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Hindu temple: Pura Gunung Lebah (156 m · ~2 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Pura Dalem Ubud (411 m · ~5 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Pura Taman Saraswati (876 m · ~11 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Pura Desa Ubud (952 m · ~12 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Don Antonio Blanco Museum — 242 m · ~3 min walk
Balai Banjar Ubud kelod — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
BlueBearBali Skate Park — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
ATM CIMB — 587 m · ~7 min walk
Guardian — 641 m · ~8 min walk
Minimart — 46 m · ~1 min walk
Perama — 2.5 km · ~31 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Use authorised money changers in central Ubud (often better rates than banks); avoid airport or tourist bureau kiosks with poor rates and hidden fees.
Credit/debit cards widely accepted in hotels, mid-range restaurants, and larger shops; street stalls and warungs cash only; contactless/mobile pay common in higher-end places.
Tipping not expected but appreciated: 5-10% at restaurants if service charge not included; round up taxi fares; small tip (IDR 10,000-20,000) for hotel porters or housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Local kopi tubruk (strong sweet coffee) or a simple espresso at a small café: IDR 15,000-20,000.
Nasi campur (rice with small sides) or mie goreng at a local warung: IDR 25,000-35,000.
Main dish at a medium-range local restaurant: IDR 40,000-60,000.
Affordable street food clusters are along Jalan Raya Ubud and Jalan Hanoman, especially at dusk at Gianyar night market (Pasar Malam Gianyar) and around the Ubud market area.
Budget supermarkets like Bintang Mini Market and Coco Mart are common along Jalan Raya Ubud for basic groceries and snacks.
Ubud Market (Pasar Ubud) and adjacent streets offer cheap batik, sarongs, and souvenir clothing; bargain hard for better prices.
Cheapest way around is walking; for longer trips, use shared ojeks (motorcycle taxis) via apps like Gojek (approx IDR 5,000-10,000 per km). From airport, a shared shuttle or bus (e.g. Perama) costs around IDR 80,000-120,000; private taxi is much more (IDR 250,000+).
Eat at local warungs not tourist-facing places on the main road. Drink tap water only from proper bottles (buy at supermarkets, not hotel minibars). Haggle respectfully at markets and for off-meter taxis (set price before ride).
Good to know — Ubud
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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 Abangan Bungalow
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · ATM CIMB — 587 m · ~7 min walk — pharmacy · Guardian — 641 m · ~8 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Abangan Bungalow?
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor facing away from Jalan Raya Ubud, preferably the rear garden side. These floors catch less street rumble and have a chance of glimpsing the nearby rice terraces over the rooftops.
Which rooms should I avoid at Abangan Bungalow?
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the front of the property. They directly abut the street wall and pick up motorbike noise from Jalan Raya Ubud from early morning until late evening.
Is Abangan Bungalow noisy?
Jalan Raya Ubud is a main thoroughfare with heavy scooter traffic from 6am to 10pm. Temple ceremonies and processions can bring sudden drumming and crowd noise. The hotel's own bar or restaurant may add low hum until 10pm.
Which rooms have the best views at Abangan Bungalow?
Rooms at the back (south-facing, roughly) look over the hotel's garden and pool, with a partial view of Ubud's green canopy. Front rooms face the busy street and oncoming traffic.
What are insider tips for staying at Abangan Bungalow?
1. Check in early (by 1pm) to choose a quiet back-facing room — staff can often switch you if you're polite. 2. Earplugs are essential if you're a light sleeper; the roosters in nearby compounds start at 5am.
What time is check-in at Abangan Bungalow?
Check-in at Abangan Bungalow is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Abangan Bungalow have Wi-Fi?
Free, uncapped 20 Mbps for all guests; no login constraints; one device per room, further devices at IDR 10,000/day
Is there a city or tourist tax at Abangan Bungalow?
IDR 10,000 per person per night, collected at check-in
Where can I eat cheaply near Abangan Bungalow?
Nasi campur (rice with small sides) or mie goreng at a local warung: IDR 25,000-35,000.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Abangan Bungalow?
Cheapest way around is walking; for longer trips, use shared ojeks (motorcycle taxis) via apps like Gojek (approx IDR 5,000-10,000 per km). From airport, a shared shuttle or bus (e.g. Perama) costs around IDR 80,000-120,000; private taxi is much more (IDR 250,000+).
When is the best time to visit Ubud?
April, May and October – low humidity, clear mornings, and rice terraces still green from the rains. Tourist numbers drop slightly after Easter, so lanes are walkable.
Top Attractions 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.