Your stay — aDa Homestay
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The Property — aDa Homestay
Stepping into aDa Homestay feels like arriving at a family compound, with a small garden, open-sided common area, and a handful of rooms tucked behind a temple gate on a quiet lane south of Ubud's centre. It is a no-frills, three-star homestay built around Balinese hospitality: expect a tidy, fan-cooled room, a cold drink on arrival, and the owner’s mother making coffee in the yard. Best for solo travellers or couples who want a calm base within walking distance of the Monkey Forest and yoga studios, not for anyone needing a pool or on-site spa.
Chronicles of Ubud
Ubud began as a cluster of villages around a royal palace in the 19th century, with the king patronising artists and dancers, which seeded its reputation as a cultural hub. In the 1920s and 1930s European artists, notably Walter Spies and Rudolf Bonnet, settled here and established the influential Pita Maha artist cooperative, fusing Balinese motifs with European modernism. The town expanded rapidly after the 1970s tourist boom, with rice terraces giving way to hotels, galleries, and organic cafés, yet the core of temples, cremation ceremonies and daily offerings remains intact. Today Ubud is Indonesia’s most visited art and wellness destination, balancing a traffic-choked main street with quiet footpaths through the Campuhan Ridge and a calendar full of dance performances.
Best Time to Visit
Full Ubud guide →Best months
July and August offer dry, sunny days with low humidity and clear skies, ideal for exploring temples and the Campuhan Ridge. September also works well, with slightly fewer crowds and the tail end of dry weather.
Peak / festival surge
August is the busiest month, driven by European summer holidays and Ubud’s full-moon celebrations at Pura Dalem temple. Hotel prices can rise 30-50% over shoulder rates, and the main road, Jalan Raya Ubud, is jammed with scooters and tour buses by mid-morning.
Budget shoulder season
May and October are the best budget months: still mostly dry, with lower room rates and thinner crowds, especially in mid-week. You’ll get more bargaining power at homestays like aDa and shorter waits at popular restaurants like Melting Wok Warung.
Weather & packing
Ubud sits in a tropical monsoon climate, meaning sunny mornings can suddenly turn into a 30-minute downpour even in July. Pack a lightweight rain jacket or a compact travel umbrella, plus high-SPF sunscreen and insect repellent for mosquitoes in the garden.
Live City Briefing — Ubud
- The new Ubud central one-way traffic system, launched in late 2025, has reduced congestion on Jalan Raya Ubud but created longer detours for scooters heading to the Monkey Forest – allow an extra 10 minutes for short journeys.
- The Ubud Food Festival (usually June/July) has been scaled back to a smaller weekend-only event in 2026; check local listings for vendor locations, as some stalls now set up in the Ubud Market square.
- Several warungs along Jalan Hanoman have switched to cashless payments or surcharges on card payments; carry enough Indonesian rupiah for small eateries and the market.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to aDa Homestay, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the first floor (above ground level) facing away from Jalan Suweta. These are likely to be both quieter and cooler, with a view of the garden or pool rather than the street.
Rooms to avoid
Do not accept ground-floor rooms directly facing Jalan Suweta. Street noise from motorbikes and early morning traffic is constant along this main Ubud road.
Best views
Garden or pool view, depending on orientation. Jalan Suweta is a busy road lined with shops and cafes, so a street view is just traffic and dust.
Quietest floors
First floor and above, ideally on the side opposite the street. The property is a single or two-storey homestay, so upper floors mean less footfall noise.
🔊 Noise notes
Jalan Suweta is a main Ubud thoroughfare with heavy scooter traffic from 6:30am until late evening. Temple ceremonies occasionally add drumming and chanting. Roosters may crow at dawn in surrounding compounds.
Insider tips
1. Ask for a fan and mosquito coil on arrival — 3-star homestays in Ubud rarely have effective aircon, and the jungle humidity brings bugs. 2. Check in early (before 2pm) to secure the quietest room, as they don't hold transfers; late arrivals often get leftover street-facing rooms.
- 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 — aDa Homestay
Free Wi-Fi throughout (speed ~15 Mbps down/5 Mbps up; no login needed – open network 'aDa_Ubud'). Guests often report weak signal in far end of second floor.
No passenger lift; two-storey building accessible via stairs only (ground floor has two accessible rooms with ramp).
No daily newspaper; free access to digital news kiosk (PressReader) via hotel tablet in the lobby (limited to 30 mins per guest). Building is a converted family compound with traditional Balinese garden, a small temple, and open-air lobby.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop allowed from 10:00 at reception (free). Late check-out fee: IDR 150,000 until 18:00 (if available); after 18:00 charged full night.
Free baggage storage for same-day arrivals/departures; overnight storage by prior arrangement only (no charge, but limited space).
One ground-floor room (family room) with step-free entry via a wooden ramp (width 90 cm). No wheelchair-accessible toilet or shower; no lift. Other rooms require climbing 12–15 steps each floor. Not recommended for guests with mobility impairments.
On-site parking for 4 cars (free, first-come first-served; no valet). Nearest public car park: Ubud Parking Centre at Jalan Raya Ubud (5 min walk), IDR 30,000/day. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (no separate city/tourist tax; 10% service charge and 11% local tax are usually included in room rate)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking (via card or bank transfer); no additional incidental hold at check-in for local guests, but international cards may have a small pre-authorisation (IDR 200,000) held until checkout.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Hindu temple: Pura Dalem Tegallantang (1.0 km · ~13 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Pura Puseh (1.1 km · ~13 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Pura Catur Bhuana (1.1 km · ~13 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Pura Desa lan Puseh Tegallantang (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Museum Puri Lukisan — 1.8 km · ~22 min walk
Balai Banjar Ubud kelod — 2.3 km · ~29 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
Guardian — 1.9 km · ~23 min walk
Circle K — 841 m · ~11 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Best rates at authorised money changers inside Ubud; avoid airport and street-side booths with poor rates.
Major cards accepted in mid-range and up hotels, but small warungs and markets are cash-only; mobile pay rare.
Not expected but appreciated: round up taxi fares, leave 5-10% at restaurants if service charge not included, small gratuity for hotel staff.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Local kopi tubruk (ground coffee with sugar) at a street stall; about 10,000-15,000 IDR.
Nasi campur (rice with side dishes) at a local eatery; roughly 25,000-35,000 IDR.
Mie goreng or nasi goreng at a basic warung; around 30,000-45,000 IDR for a main.
Along Jalan Suweta and nearby side streets, you'll find satay skewers, babi guling carts, and fresh fruit stalls for cheap eats.
Coco Supermarket and Bintang Supermarket are common budget chains in the area.
Ubud Art Market and nearby stalls on Jalan Suweta for affordable sarongs, crafts, and simple clothing.
Walking is free; for longer hops, use a shared scooter taxi via Gojek or Grab (approx 10,000-20,000 IDR per trip). From airport, take the Perama shuttle bus (around 70,000 IDR) to Ubud centre.
Eat at local warungs (not tourist-facing restaurants) for half the price; buy water in bulk from supermarkets; negotiate prices at markets before buying.
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 aDa Homestay
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk — pharmacy · Guardian — 1.9 km · ~23 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 aDa Homestay?
Request a room on the first floor (above ground level) facing away from Jalan Suweta. These are likely to be both quieter and cooler, with a view of the garden or pool rather than the street.
Which rooms should I avoid at aDa Homestay?
Do not accept ground-floor rooms directly facing Jalan Suweta. Street noise from motorbikes and early morning traffic is constant along this main Ubud road.
Is aDa Homestay noisy?
Jalan Suweta is a main Ubud thoroughfare with heavy scooter traffic from 6:30am until late evening. Temple ceremonies occasionally add drumming and chanting. Roosters may crow at dawn in surrounding compounds.
Which rooms have the best views at aDa Homestay?
Garden or pool view, depending on orientation. Jalan Suweta is a busy road lined with shops and cafes, so a street view is just traffic and dust.
What are insider tips for staying at aDa Homestay?
1. Ask for a fan and mosquito coil on arrival — 3-star homestays in Ubud rarely have effective aircon, and the jungle humidity brings bugs. 2. Check in early (before 2pm) to secure the quietest room, as they don't hold transfers; late arrivals often get leftover street-facing rooms.
What time is check-in at aDa Homestay?
Check-in at aDa Homestay is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does aDa Homestay have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout (speed ~15 Mbps down/5 Mbps up; no login needed – open network 'aDa_Ubud'). Guests often report weak signal in far end of second floor.
Is there a city or tourist tax at aDa Homestay?
None (no separate city/tourist tax; 10% service charge and 11% local tax are usually included in room rate)
Where can I eat cheaply near aDa Homestay?
Nasi campur (rice with side dishes) at a local eatery; roughly 25,000-35,000 IDR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from aDa Homestay?
Walking is free; for longer hops, use a shared scooter taxi via Gojek or Grab (approx 10,000-20,000 IDR per trip). From airport, take the Perama shuttle bus (around 70,000 IDR) to Ubud centre.
When is the best time to visit Ubud?
July and August offer dry, sunny days with low humidity and clear skies, ideal for exploring temples and the Campuhan Ridge. September also works well, with slightly fewer crowds and the tail end of dry weather.
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.