Your stay — Agung Cottage
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The Property — Agung Cottage
Agung Cottage sits just off Monkey Forest Road, a calm lane of frangipani and temple stones. The open-air lobby feels more like a family compound than a hotel: polished concrete, a small shrine, and the faint clatter of a kitchen where they cook your breakfast to order. It suits independent travellers who want a reliable, reasonably-priced base near Ubud's cafes and yoga studios, without the resort markup.
Chronicles of Ubud
Ubud began as a cluster of hamlets centred on the Pura Gunung Lebah temple, believed to date from the 8th century. It grew as a hub for Balinese artists in the 1930s, when Western painters like Walter Spies and Rudolf Bonnet settled here, founding the Pita Maha artists' cooperative. The town's royal palace, Puri Saren, remains a ceremonial and dance venue. Today, Ubud is Bali's cultural heart, balancing a surge of wellness tourism with a working community of silversmiths, dancers and gamelan musicians.
Best Time to Visit
Full Ubud guide →Best months
April, May and September offer reliably dry mornings, less humidity than the peak July-August period, and fewer Australians on school holidays. Rice terraces are lush from recent rains.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are the busiest months, driven by European and Australian summer holidays. Hotel prices at mid-range properties like Agung Cottage can double. The Ubud Writers & Readers Festival in October also spikes demand, but that's more niche.
Budget shoulder season
November and March are true shoulder months: cheaper rooms, occasional short downpours, and notably emptier temples and restaurants. You'll negotiate 20-30% off published rates.
Weather & packing
Ubud is cooler than the coast, but still tropical: expect 26°C days and sudden heavy showers, often in the late afternoon. Pack a lightweight rain jacket or umbrella and quick-dry walking shoes; leave the jeans at home.
Live City Briefing — Ubud
- The main road through Ubud (Jalan Raya Ubud) has completed a year-long drainage upgrade, so traffic past the market is moving better, but the one-way system near the palace is still enforced with fines for wrong-way mopeds.
- A new direct bus service now runs from Ngurah Rai Airport to Ubud's central drop-off point near the Coco Supermarket, bypassing the taxi touts - it costs 60,000 IDR and takes about 90 minutes.
- Two new rice-terrace cafés opened in north Ubud in early 2026, and the local banjar (community council) has introduced a small parking fee for scooters at the Tegalalang viewpoint, so carry small cash.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Agung Cottage, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the top floor (third floor) at the back, away from Jalan Raya Ubud. These rooms have the quietest position and some garden view.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground floor near the street-facing side. Ubud's main road gets motorbike traffic from 7am until late evening, and ground-floor street-facing rooms get engine noise and exhaust fumes.
Best views
Rooms at the back overlook the garden/pool area. Street-facing rooms get a busy road view of shops and scooters.
Quietest floors
Third floor (top floor) is the quietest. Second floor is acceptable if positioned at the rear.
🔊 Noise notes
Main noise source is Jalan Raya Ubud motorbike traffic from around 6:30am to 10pm. Early morning temple ceremonies nearby can also be heard.
Insider tips
1) Ask for a room on the top floor at check-in — the hotel often upgrades free if available. 2) Bring earplugs: even quiet rooms hear Ubud's dawn rooster calls and distant gamelan practice.
- 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 — Agung Cottage
Free Wi‑Fi throughout; speeds around 10–15 Mbps, stable but may slow in peak evening hours; no login, just select network
No lift; all rooms are on ground or first floor via stairs
No digital newsstand; limited physical newspapers available at reception on request (Jakarta Post, Bali Post); no particular building quirks
Standard check‑in from 14:00; early bag drop allowed from 08:00 if room ready; late check‑out can be requested: until 12:00 no charge, until 18:00 charge 50% of nightly rate, after 18:00 full night
Free at front desk before check‑in and after check‑out
No step‑free access; main entrance has 2 steps; no wheelchair ramp; narrow corridors and stairs; not suitable for mobility‑impaired guests
Free on‑site parking for up to 5 cars (first‑come first‑served); nearest public car park at Ubud Market (500m walk) costs 20,000 IDR per hour or 100,000 IDR overnight; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full advance deposit required at booking (usually via bank transfer); at check-in, a 500,000 IDR incidental hold is placed on credit card
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Hindu temple: Taman Sari Temple (439 m · ~5 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Pura Desa Lan Puseh (479 m · ~6 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Pura Padang Kerta (483 m · ~6 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Pura Prajapati (490 m · ~6 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
House of Lempad — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Balai Banjar Ubud kelod — 778 m · ~10 min walk
Football Field — 1.5 km · ~18 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
BNI — 55 m · ~1 min walk
Kimia Farma — 57 m · ~1 min walk
Delta Dewata — 47 m · ~1 min walk
Perama — 788 m · ~10 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Use authorized money changers in Ubud town (they give better rates than banks or hotels). Avoid airport and tourist bureau kiosks—they often clip you on commission or rates.
Cards are accepted in most hotels, nicer restaurants, and larger shops, but small warungs, market stalls, and local transport are cash-only. Contactless is rare; mobile pay like GoPay/OVO is common but requires a local account.
Tipping is not expected but appreciated. Round up taxi fares, leave 5-10% at restaurants if service charge isn’t included, and give small tips (IDR 10,000-20,000) to hotel staff for services.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A cup of local kopi tubruk (traditional sweetened coffee) at a warung costs around IDR 10,000-15,000.
Nasi campur (rice with a few side dishes) at a local warung costs roughly IDR 20,000-35,000.
A main dish like mie goreng or nasi goreng at a simple restaurant runs about IDR 30,000-50,000.
Ubud Market and the roadside stalls along Jalan Monkey Forest and Jalan Hanoman sell sate, bakso (meatball soup), and pisang goreng (fried banana) for IDR 10,000-25,000 per item.
Toko (local grocery stores) and Coco Market are common; bigger supermarkets like Pepito or Bintang in central Ubud have imported goods at higher prices.
Ubud Market offers batik, sarongs, and casual wear—bargain hard, prices often start at half the quoted price. For basics, try the street stalls along Jalan Gootama.
Walking is free and the best way around central Ubud; for longer trips, use ride-hailing apps (Gojek or Grab) for motorbike taxis (approx IDR 10,000-20,000 for short hops). From the airport, take a pre-booked airport transfer or public bus (Trans Sarbagita) to the city first, then a ride-hail: total under IDR 150,000.
Eat at warungs, not tourist-oriented restaurants—same food, half the price. Bargain at markets and for unmetered taxis (agree fare before you get in). Stay outside the very centre (e.g. near Pengosekan) for cheaper accommodation and daily costs.
Good to know — Ubud
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$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 Agung Cottage
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · BNI — 55 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Kimia Farma — 57 m · ~1 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 Agung Cottage?
Request a room on the top floor (third floor) at the back, away from Jalan Raya Ubud. These rooms have the quietest position and some garden view.
Which rooms should I avoid at Agung Cottage?
Avoid rooms on the ground floor near the street-facing side. Ubud's main road gets motorbike traffic from 7am until late evening, and ground-floor street-facing rooms get engine noise and exhaust fumes.
Is Agung Cottage noisy?
Main noise source is Jalan Raya Ubud motorbike traffic from around 6:30am to 10pm. Early morning temple ceremonies nearby can also be heard.
Which rooms have the best views at Agung Cottage?
Rooms at the back overlook the garden/pool area. Street-facing rooms get a busy road view of shops and scooters.
What are insider tips for staying at Agung Cottage?
1) Ask for a room on the top floor at check-in — the hotel often upgrades free if available. 2) Bring earplugs: even quiet rooms hear Ubud's dawn rooster calls and distant gamelan practice.
What time is check-in at Agung Cottage?
Check-in at Agung Cottage is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Agung Cottage have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi‑Fi throughout; speeds around 10–15 Mbps, stable but may slow in peak evening hours; no login, just select network
Is there a city or tourist tax at Agung Cottage?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Agung Cottage?
Nasi campur (rice with a few side dishes) at a local warung costs roughly IDR 20,000-35,000.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Agung Cottage?
Walking is free and the best way around central Ubud; for longer trips, use ride-hailing apps (Gojek or Grab) for motorbike taxis (approx IDR 10,000-20,000 for short hops). From the airport, take a pre-booked airport transfer or public bus (Trans Sarbagita) to the city first, then a ride-hail: total under IDR 150,000.
When is the best time to visit Ubud?
April, May and September offer reliably dry mornings, less humidity than the peak July-August period, and fewer Australians on school holidays. Rice terraces are lush from recent rains.
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.