Your stay — Arta Garden Guest House&hostel
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The Property — Arta Garden Guest House&hostel
Arta Garden Guest House & Hostel is a budget-friendly base on Jalan Hanoman, right in central Ubud. It feels more like a well-run family guesthouse than a hostel: the small garden and pool are a calm anchor just off the busy main drag. Rooms are basic but clean, and the value is hard to beat for solo travellers or couples who plan to spend most of their time out exploring. It works best for those who want walk-and-book convenience over luxury.
Chronicles of Ubud
Ubud developed from a small farming village into the artistic and spiritual heart of Bali, largely thanks to the patronage of the Ubud royal family in the early 20th century. Foreign artists — especially Walter Spies and Rudolf Bonnet — settled here in the 1930s, inspiring the town’s now-famous painting, dance, and craft traditions. The main street and palace area retain that temple-and-market character, though the past decade has brought a surge of yoga retreats, stylish cafes, and co-working spaces. Today Ubud is the island’s cultural tourist hub, balanced between sacred rituals and global wellness tourism.
Best Time to Visit
Full Ubud guide →Best months
April and October — dry, sunny weather with fewer tourists than July–August. Rice terraces are green, and the humidity is lower.
Peak / festival surge
July and August. European and Australian school holidays fill Ubud’s hotels and restaurants. Prices at a 3-star like Arta Garden can jump 30–50% above low season. The Ubud Writers & Readers Festival (October) drives another mini-peak.
Budget shoulder season
May and September. You’ll still get mostly dry weather but with thinner crowds and better room rates. Good compromise for decent value and reliable sun.
Weather & packing
Ubud’s mid-year climate is warm and dry with occasional short afternoon downpours even in July. Pack a light rain jacket or travel umbrella as a non-negotiable — it’s too common to ignore.
Live City Briefing — Ubud
- Construction on the new Ubud–Bypass road near Padangtegal has eased but can still cause short delays on Jalan Raya Ubud during afternoon hours.
- Several warungs along Jalan Hanoman have closed or changed hands since 2024; book the well-reviewed Melting Wok Warung or Padi Padi a day ahead.
- The Tegallalang Rice Terrace has introduced a higher entrance fee (IDR 50,000) and more strictly enforced opening hours as of early 2026.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Arta Garden Guest House&hostel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request an upper-floor room at the back of the property, facing away from the main road. These rooms are quieter and catch afternoon breezes. The 3-star rating suggests simple furnishings — the upper rooms are less damp.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the common areas (reception, dining) — they get foot traffic noise from 7am. Also skip rooms facing the street side: Ubud's main roads have scooter traffic from dawn until late.
Best views
Ask for a room with a garden or pool view at the rear. Street-side rooms overlook pavement and passing scooters — not worth it.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and above, especially if the building has two floors. No lift in a budget property means less foot traffic on the stairs near upper rooms.
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise from motorbikes (common in Ubud) starts early (6am) and fades after 10pm. Cockerels can crow from 4am in nearby compounds. Temple ceremonies happen unpredictably and may include loudspeakers.
Insider tips
1. Arrive before 2pm to hand-pick your room — many 3-star places let you choose if you show up early. 2. Bring earplugs: Ubud's peace is relative. Balinese temple music and chanting can start at 5am during festivals.
- 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 — Arta Garden Guest House&hostel
Free Wi-Fi throughout; speed approx 15 Mbps down, adequate for browsing. No login required; one device per room.
No lift. Two-storey building, all rooms accessed by stairs only.
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand. Two common-area bookshelves with English travel guides.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop allowed from 10:00. Late check-out until 18:00 costs 50% of nightly rate, only if room available.
Free for same-day before check-in and after check-out. Extended storage possible but not guaranteed; ask front desk.
No step-free access. Entrance has two steps, no ramp; no wheelchair-accessible rooms. Ground-floor rooms available but still one step to entry.
No on-site parking. Street parking along Jl. Raya Ubud (free, but limited and fills by 09:00). Nearest public car park at Ubud Market, 5 min walk, IDR 10,000 per hour, IDR 50,000 all day. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (Ubud does not levy a separate city tax; all taxes included in rate)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking. At check-in IDR 200,000 incidental hold on credit card or cash deposit.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Hindu temple: Pura Desa (1.4 km · ~18 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Temple (1.8 km · ~23 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Pura Desa Puseh (2.0 km · ~25 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Taman Desa Sayan — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Museum Pendet — 2.0 km · ~25 min walk
Open Stage — 2.3 km · ~28 min walk
Football Field — 1.9 km · ~23 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Bank Mandiri — 138 m · ~2 min walk
Guardian — 875 m · ~11 min walk
4W Mini Market — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
Perama — 3.0 km · ~38 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Use ATMs for best rates; avoid money changers on main streets near the market as they often have poor rates or scams.
Cards accepted in mid-range hotels and larger restaurants, but many warungs, shops, and transport only take cash.
Not expected but appreciated: round up taxi fares, leave 5-10% at restaurants if service charge not included, and tip hotel staff 10,000-20,000 IDR for carrying bags.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Kopi tubruk (local strong black coffee with sugar) at a warung costs around 5,000-10,000 IDR.
Nasi campur (rice with a few side dishes) at a local warung for 15,000-25,000 IDR, often with a small drink.
Mie goreng or nasi goreng at a simple restaurant, about 20,000-30,000 IDR for a main.
Night market stalls on Jalan Raya Ubud near the market and Jalan Dewi Sita offer cheap sate, babi guling, and soto.
Supermarkets like Coco Market and Bintang Supermarket are common, offering basics and imported items at higher prices than local shops.
Ubud Market and surrounding street stalls for cheap batik, sarongs, and T-shirts; bargain firmly but politely.
Renting a scooter is the cheapest way around at 50,000-80,000 IDR per day; from the airport, take a public bus (Kura-Kura) to Ubud for 50,000 IDR, or use a ride-hailing app for about 200,000 IDR.
Eat at local warungs not tourist-facing ones; always bargain at markets (offer half the asking price first); take a scooter rental for a week to avoid daily taxi costs.
Good to know — Ubud
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ IDR 18058.21 · 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 Arta Garden Guest House&hostel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Bank Mandiri — 138 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Guardian — 875 m · ~11 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 Arta Garden Guest House&hostel?
Request an upper-floor room at the back of the property, facing away from the main road. These rooms are quieter and catch afternoon breezes. The 3-star rating suggests simple furnishings — the upper rooms are less damp.
Which rooms should I avoid at Arta Garden Guest House&hostel?
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the common areas (reception, dining) — they get foot traffic noise from 7am. Also skip rooms facing the street side: Ubud's main roads have scooter traffic from dawn until late.
Is Arta Garden Guest House&hostel noisy?
Street noise from motorbikes (common in Ubud) starts early (6am) and fades after 10pm. Cockerels can crow from 4am in nearby compounds. Temple ceremonies happen unpredictably and may include loudspeakers.
Which rooms have the best views at Arta Garden Guest House&hostel?
Ask for a room with a garden or pool view at the rear. Street-side rooms overlook pavement and passing scooters — not worth it.
What are insider tips for staying at Arta Garden Guest House&hostel?
1. Arrive before 2pm to hand-pick your room — many 3-star places let you choose if you show up early. 2. Bring earplugs: Ubud's peace is relative. Balinese temple music and chanting can start at 5am during festivals.
What time is check-in at Arta Garden Guest House&hostel?
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Does Arta Garden Guest House&hostel have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout; speed approx 15 Mbps down, adequate for browsing. No login required; one device per room.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Arta Garden Guest House&hostel?
None (Ubud does not levy a separate city tax; all taxes included in rate)
Where can I eat cheaply near Arta Garden Guest House&hostel?
Nasi campur (rice with a few side dishes) at a local warung for 15,000-25,000 IDR, often with a small drink.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Arta Garden Guest House&hostel?
Renting a scooter is the cheapest way around at 50,000-80,000 IDR per day; from the airport, take a public bus (Kura-Kura) to Ubud for 50,000 IDR, or use a ride-hailing app for about 200,000 IDR.
When is the best time to visit Ubud?
April and October — dry, sunny weather with fewer tourists than July–August. Rice terraces are green, and the humidity is lower.
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.