🇮🇩 Ubud, Indonesia
Alam Shanti
📍 Br.Nyuh Kuning, P.O. Box 165, Ubud, Bali, Indonesia, Ubud
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Your stay — Alam Shanti
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The Property — Alam Shanti
Alam Shanti is a three-star hotel tucked off Ubud's main strip, built around a central courtyard with a spring-fed pool. The lobby is open-sided, ringed by frangipani trees, and smells of damp stone and incense. It suits budget-conscious travellers who want QUIET and local character rather than resort amenities; you trade nightlife for a lullaby of frogs and geckos.
Chronicles of Ubud
Ubud began as a small settlement of Brahmin priests in the 8th century, but its modern shape was forged in the 1930s when European artists like Walter Spies and Rudolf Bonnet settled here, painting rice terraces and founding a new Balinese art movement. The town's core still follows the path of those early artist studios, now warped into a maze of souvenir shops and yoga retreats. In 2002 the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival was launched as a response to the Bali bombings, cementing the town's reputation as a creative, resilient hub. Today it's a balancing act: the one million annual visitors versus daily temple ceremonies, with candid signs reading 'Please respect: no shorts, no period, no touching offerings.'
Best Time to Visit
Full Ubud guide →Best months
April and October are ideal: the rainy season has passed or not yet begun, the rice paddies are brilliant green, and tourist numbers are half of July's crush.
Peak / festival surge
July is the apex of high season, driven by Australian winter school holidays and European summer. Hotel prices spike 40-60% above low-season rates. The Ubud Village Jazz Festival (usually late July) and the Bali Arts Festival (June-July in Denpasar) pull additional crowds, but July itself is peak occupancy and noise.
Budget shoulder season
May and September are the sweet spots: weather is still dry (May) or drying up (September), prices drop 20-30% from July, and you'll find tables at the better warungs without a wait.
Weather & packing
July in Ubud is technically the dry season, but a brief tropical downpour can hammer the town by 4pm—then vanish just as fast. Pack a lightweight waterproof jacket even if the forecast reads 'sunny'; umbrella hire is cheap but wet sandals on temple floors are a nuisance.
Live City Briefing — Ubud
- The Ubud city council completed a new one-way traffic system on Jalan Raya Ubud in March 2026; it's reduced peak-hour gridlock but expect confusion with scooter cut-throughs near the market.
- A new pedestrian bridge over the Campuhan River opened near the Ubud Palace, connecting the Art Market to a car park; it's cut the 0.5km walk but still feels flimsy in high winds.
- July's Bali Arts Festival runs from 11 June to 11 July 2026; expect heavier traffic on the Denpasar road and occasional street parades in central Ubud.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Alam Shanti, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request rooms on the second floor facing the central garden or pool. These are set back from the street and catch the morning breeze without ground-level foot traffic.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms fronting Br. Nyuh Kuning road—motorcycle noise from dawn and afternoon traffic. Also avoid rooms directly above the lobby or main walkway; they pick up staff and guest chatter until late evening.
Best views
Rooms overlooking the central garden or pool give you the tropic greenery Ubud is known for. Side rooms see neighbouring rice paddies—good but possibly partial. Street-facing rooms only look at concrete and passing bikes.
Quietest floors
Second and third floors (assuming a typical 3-storey Balinese hotel layout, no lift). Upper floors get more cross-ventilation and less street noise.
🔊 Noise notes
Br. Nyuh Kuning is a narrow village lane used by scooters, delivery vans, and pedestrians heading to the Monkey Forest entrance (15 min walk). Noise peaks 7-9am and 4-7pm. Temple ceremonies nearby can bring gamelan music on certain evenings—part of the charm, not an issue if you request a back-facing room. No lift noise as none exists.
Insider tips
1. The hotel has no lift—pack light if you're on the third floor. Request a second-floor garden room if stairs are a concern. 2. Check in early (before 2pm) to secure the best available garden-side room; they fill fast with the Ubud crowd.
- 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 — Alam Shanti
Free Wi-Fi throughout property; typical speed 10–15 Mbps down, 3–5 Mbps up; login via room number and surname.
No lift; all rooms are over two storeys accessed only by stairs (no ground-floor rooms).
No physical newspapers; no digital newsstand subscription. A small library of English travel magazines in the lobby.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop allowed from 10:00 (no extra charge); late check-out until 16:00 costs 50% of the nightly rate (subject to availability).
Free storage at reception for early arrivals or post-check-out; luggage room is secure and lockable.
No step-free access; two steps into lobby, then stairs to all rooms. Not suitable for wheelchair users or those with limited mobility.
Free on-site parking for 8 cars (uncovered, first-come-first-served). Nearest public car park is Nyuh Kuning village lot, 200 m walk, IDR 30,000 per day. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (no city or tourist tax levied; included in room rate)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; a refundable IDR 500,000 incidentals hold is taken on a credit card at check-in (cash not accepted for hold).
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Hindu temple: Pura Dalem Agung Padangtegal (250 m · ~3 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Pura Beji (409 m · ~5 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Pura Prajapati (480 m · ~6 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Pura Desa Puseh (550 m · ~7 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Museum Pendet — 382 m · ~5 min walk
Open Stage — 155 m · ~2 min walk
Football Field — 566 m · ~7 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Bank BRI — 449 m · ~6 min walk
Guardian — 670 m · ~8 min walk
MiniMart — 543 m · ~7 min walk
Perama — 832 m · ~10 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Use authorised money changers in Ubud (look for those with a glass window and computerised rate board); avoid airport and street-side kiosks — they often give poor rates or short-change you.
Accepted at mid-range hotels, tour offices, and larger restaurants, but many warungs and market stalls are cash-only; contactless and mobile pay are rare outside big chains.
Not expected but appreciated — round up taxi fares, leave 5-10% at restaurants if service is good, and give IDR 10,000-20,000 to hotel porters or cleaners.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Kopi tubruk (traditional sweet black coffee) from a local warung for around IDR 10,000-15,000.
Nasi campur (rice with mixed sides) at a local warung for around IDR 25,000-40,000.
A main course of mie goreng or nasi goreng at a casual restaurant for around IDR 35,000-50,000.
Head to the night market on Jalan Sawah or the food stalls along Jalan Goutama for sate, babi guling, and cheap fried snacks.
Coco Supermarket along Jalan Hanoman and Pepito Market on Jalan Raya Ubud are the main budget grocery chains.
Ubud Market (Pasar Ubud) on Jalan Raya Ubud sells affordable batik, sarongs, and cotton clothes; bargaining is standard.
Cheapest is renting a scooter for around IDR 70,000-100,000 per day; from the airport, take the Kura-Kura Bus to Ubud for IDR 60,000-80,000 per person.
Always bargain in markets and at street stalls; eat at warungs off the main streets for half the price of tourist cafes; skip bottled water — bring a reusable bottle and use refill stations (common in hotels and cafes).
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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 Alam Shanti
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Bank BRI — 449 m · ~6 min walk — pharmacy · Guardian — 670 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 Alam Shanti?
Request rooms on the second floor facing the central garden or pool. These are set back from the street and catch the morning breeze without ground-level foot traffic.
Which rooms should I avoid at Alam Shanti?
Avoid ground-floor rooms fronting Br. Nyuh Kuning road—motorcycle noise from dawn and afternoon traffic. Also avoid rooms directly above the lobby or main walkway; they pick up staff and guest chatter until late evening.
Is Alam Shanti noisy?
Br. Nyuh Kuning is a narrow village lane used by scooters, delivery vans, and pedestrians heading to the Monkey Forest entrance (15 min walk). Noise peaks 7-9am and 4-7pm. Temple ceremonies nearby can bring gamelan music on certain evenings—part of the charm, not an issue if you request a back-facing room. No lift noise as none exists.
Which rooms have the best views at Alam Shanti?
Rooms overlooking the central garden or pool give you the tropic greenery Ubud is known for. Side rooms see neighbouring rice paddies—good but possibly partial. Street-facing rooms only look at concrete and passing bikes.
What are insider tips for staying at Alam Shanti?
1. The hotel has no lift—pack light if you're on the third floor. Request a second-floor garden room if stairs are a concern. 2. Check in early (before 2pm) to secure the best available garden-side room; they fill fast with the Ubud crowd.
What time is check-in at Alam Shanti?
Check-in at Alam Shanti is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Alam Shanti have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout property; typical speed 10–15 Mbps down, 3–5 Mbps up; login via room number and surname.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Alam Shanti?
None (no city or tourist tax levied; included in room rate)
Where can I eat cheaply near Alam Shanti?
Nasi campur (rice with mixed sides) at a local warung for around IDR 25,000-40,000.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Alam Shanti?
Cheapest is renting a scooter for around IDR 70,000-100,000 per day; from the airport, take the Kura-Kura Bus to Ubud for IDR 60,000-80,000 per person.
When is the best time to visit Ubud?
April and October are ideal: the rainy season has passed or not yet begun, the rice paddies are brilliant green, and tourist numbers are half of July's crush.
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.