Your stay — Dani Homestay
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The Property — Dani Homestay
Dani Homestay is a no-frills family-run guesthouse set back from Ubud’s main road, offering simple, clean rooms around a central garden. The USP is its location: a five-minute walk to the Ubud Monkey Forest and a ten-minute walk to the Ubud Palace, yet tucked away from the traffic noise. It suits independent travellers or couples on a budget who want a quiet base with basic comforts—free tea and coffee, a modest breakfast, and personal welcome from the owners. Standing in the small lobby, you smell frangipani and hear geckos clicking; it feels more like staying in someone’s home than a hotel lobby.
Chronicles of Ubud
Ubud was originally a central hub for Balinese royalty, with the Ubud Palace (Puri Saren Agung) built in the early 19th century as the seat of the local ruling family. The town’s transformation into an international arts destination began in the 1930s when European artists such as Walter Spies and Rudolf Bonnet settled here, establishing the Pitamaha artist cooperative. During the 1960s and 1970s, Ubud became a magnet for Western hippies and spiritual seekers, drawn by its temples, rice terraces and yoga culture. Today, it balances its role as Bali’s artistic and wellness capital with a tourism boom that has pushed development into surrounding villages. The architectural character mixes traditional Balinese compounds—complete with carved stone gates and thatched roofs—with contemporary boutiques, galleries and high-end hotels that have risen along the main streets.
Best Time to Visit
Full Ubud guide →Best months
July and August: both fall within the dry season, offering bright mornings and lower humidity; visitor numbers are high but the weather is most reliable for temple visits and trekking. September is also excellent, with fewer crowds than August and still-dry conditions.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are the busiest months, driven by summer holidays across Europe and Australia. Hotel prices double or triple compared with low season; the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival in October adds a secondary spike. The Bali Arts Festival (June–July) and Galungan (a 10-day Balinese holiday, often in July) also draw domestic and international visitors.
Budget shoulder season
April–May and September–October offer the best budget value: rainfall is still relatively low, accommodation prices drop 30–50% from peak, and crowds thin out significantly. The weather remains warm, with occasional afternoon showers that clear quickly.
Weather & packing
Ubud is inland, so it is slightly cooler than the coast but still humid year-round; the dry season (April–October) brings the most sunshine. Pack light, quick-dry clothing, a rain jacket or small umbrella for sudden showers even in the dry season, and a scarf or sarong to enter temples (also used to cover shoulders).
Live City Briefing — Ubud
- Ubud’s main road through the town centre is undergoing resurfacing work until mid-2026, causing occasional traffic jams during morning hours; consider hiring a scooter or walking for short trips.
- A new bypass road linking Tegallalang to central Ubud opened in late 2025, reducing travel time to the rice terraces by about 20 minutes.
- The Ubud Monkey Forest entrance fee increased to IDR 100,000 (approx £5.50) as of January 2026; visitors are reminded not to bring plastic bags or loose items as macaques are aggressive with them.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Dani Homestay, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a top-floor room at the back of the property, away from the street. The third floor (if available) offers more privacy and less footfall since there's no lift, so you avoid hallway noise from guests coming and going on lower floors.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms directly facing the street. Ubud's main roads have motorbike traffic from early morning until late evening, and these rooms will pick up engine noise. Also avoid rooms near the stairwell if there's a communal area below.
Best views
Likely an inward-facing garden or courtyard view if the building has one, else a partial rooftop or lush greenery typical of Ubud's low-rise setting. Street-side rooms offer little more than passing vehicles.
Quietest floors
Third floor (top floor) – farthest from street and public areas, no lift so minimal passing traffic.
🔊 Noise notes
Ubud is dense with narrow roads; expect motorbike noise from early morning (around 6am) to late evening (10pm). Local roosters and temple ceremonies can also add sudden noise. Street-front rooms suffer most.
Insider tips
1) Check in early to inspect the room; if you're given a street-facing ground-floor room, politely ask to move to a higher floor or back of the property. 2) Bring earplugs – even quieter rooms in Ubud can get unexpected noise from neighbourhood life, and the lack of a lift means you'll want to minimise requests after settling in.
- 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 — Dani Homestay
Free Wi-Fi throughout with typical speed 10 Mbps download; no login required, just accept terms on captive portal
No lift; all rooms on ground or first floor accessed by stairs only
No complimentary newspapers; a small bookshelf of second-hand magazines in the lobby
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop allowed from 08:00 if room ready; late check-out until 12:00 for IDR 100,000, after 12:00 charged half a night's rate
Free luggage storage available at reception for early arrival or late departure
No step-free access; main entrance has two steps and no ramp; no adapted rooms or bathrooms
Free on-site parking for 4 cars and 8 scooters on a first-come basis; no valet; no EV charging; nearest public car park is 'Ubud Central Parking' at Jl. Suweta, 800m away, IDR 10,000 per hour
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (included in room rate for 3-star homestays in Ubud)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; IDR 200,000 refundable damage deposit or credit card hold on arrival
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Hindu temple: Pura Desa Lan Puseh (353 m · ~4 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Pura Padang Kerta (365 m · ~5 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Taman Sari Temple (489 m · ~6 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Pura (507 m · ~6 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
House of Lempad — 734 m · ~9 min walk
Balerung Stage — 808 m · ~10 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
BCA — 626 m · ~8 min walk
Kimia Farma — 704 m · ~9 min walk
Circle K — 660 m · ~8 min walk
Perama — 985 m · ~12 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Better rates at authorised money changers in Ubud centre (e.g. around Jalan Monkey Forest) than at Ngurah Rai airport or hotel desks; always count notes and avoid street changers with huge commission boards.
Cards are accepted in most hotels, mid-range restaurants, and larger shops, but many small warungs, market stalls, and taxis are cash-only; contactless is hit and miss, so carry enough cash.
Not mandatory but appreciated—leave 5-10% in restaurants if no service charge, round up taxi fares, and a few thousand rupiah for hotel cleaners is fine.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Kopi Tubruk (strong, sweet local coffee) from a roadside warung—about 10,000 IDR (0.60 USD).
Nasi campur (rice with a few side dishes) at a local warung—around 25,000-35,000 IDR (1.50-2.10 USD).
Mie goreng or nasi goreng at a simple restaurant—roughly 30,000-45,000 IDR (1.80-2.70 USD) per main.
Jalan Hanoman and the central market area have sate sticks, martabak, and fresh fruit stalls; look for busy carts near temples or the football field around dusk.
Toko supermarket (chain with a few branches in Ubud) and smaller minimarkets (Indomaret/Alfamart) for basics; Ubud Market provides fresh produce.
Ubud Art Market (Pasar Seni Ubud) sells sarongs, batik shirts, and handwoven bags; fixed-price shops on Jalan Dewi Sita offer cotton dresses and linen trousers, but bargaining is expected at the market.
Cheapest is walking—Ubud centre is compact. For longer trips, shared taxi services like Gojek or Grab (app-based motorbike/ride) start at around 10,000-20,000 IDR per ride; from Ngurah Rai airport, a public bus (Kura-Kura) to Ubud costs about 60,000 IDR (3.60 USD) or share a shuttle for 50,000-100,000 IDR (3-6 USD).
Eat at warungs away from the main tourist strips (prices drop 30-50%); bargain respectfully at the market but know that a fair price is about half the initial offer; skip bottled water by refilling at water depots (isi ulang) for 5,000 IDR per gallon.
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 Dani Homestay
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · BCA — 626 m · ~8 min walk — pharmacy · Kimia Farma — 704 m · ~9 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 Dani Homestay?
Request a top-floor room at the back of the property, away from the street. The third floor (if available) offers more privacy and less footfall since there's no lift, so you avoid hallway noise from guests coming and going on lower floors.
Which rooms should I avoid at Dani Homestay?
Avoid ground-floor rooms directly facing the street. Ubud's main roads have motorbike traffic from early morning until late evening, and these rooms will pick up engine noise. Also avoid rooms near the stairwell if there's a communal area below.
Is Dani Homestay noisy?
Ubud is dense with narrow roads; expect motorbike noise from early morning (around 6am) to late evening (10pm). Local roosters and temple ceremonies can also add sudden noise. Street-front rooms suffer most.
Which rooms have the best views at Dani Homestay?
Likely an inward-facing garden or courtyard view if the building has one, else a partial rooftop or lush greenery typical of Ubud's low-rise setting. Street-side rooms offer little more than passing vehicles.
What are insider tips for staying at Dani Homestay?
1) Check in early to inspect the room; if you're given a street-facing ground-floor room, politely ask to move to a higher floor or back of the property. 2) Bring earplugs – even quieter rooms in Ubud can get unexpected noise from neighbourhood life, and the lack of a lift means you'll want to minimise requests after settling in.
What time is check-in at Dani Homestay?
Check-in at Dani Homestay is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Dani Homestay have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout with typical speed 10 Mbps download; no login required, just accept terms on captive portal
Is there a city or tourist tax at Dani Homestay?
None (included in room rate for 3-star homestays in Ubud)
Where can I eat cheaply near Dani Homestay?
Nasi campur (rice with a few side dishes) at a local warung—around 25,000-35,000 IDR (1.50-2.10 USD).
What is the cheapest way to get around from Dani Homestay?
Cheapest is walking—Ubud centre is compact. For longer trips, shared taxi services like Gojek or Grab (app-based motorbike/ride) start at around 10,000-20,000 IDR per ride; from Ngurah Rai airport, a public bus (Kura-Kura) to Ubud costs about 60,000 IDR (3.60 USD) or share a shuttle for 50,000-100,000 IDR (3-6 USD).
When is the best time to visit Ubud?
July and August: both fall within the dry season, offering bright mornings and lower humidity; visitor numbers are high but the weather is most reliable for temple visits and trekking. September is also excellent, with fewer crowds than August and still-dry conditions.
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.