Your stay — Griya Sugriwa Backpackers House
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The Property — Griya Sugriwa Backpackers House
Griya Sugriwa is a no-frills, sociable backpacker spot on a quiet lane just off Ubud's main drag. The lobby is an open-sided lounge with low wooden benches and a noticeboard plastered with trekking and yoga class ads, and guests tend to gather there to swap travel stories over tea. Its USP is a central location paired with very cheap dorm and private rooms; the small pool and free breakfast are a bonus, but don't expect luxury — this is for budget travellers who value location and communal atmosphere over comfort.
Chronicles of Ubud
Ubud was a small walled royal town and a major centre of Balinese art and dance until the early 20th century, when European painters like Walter Spies and Rudolf Bonnet arrived and helped launch the 'Ubud Renaissance'. The town's architectural evolution mixes traditional Balinese compounds with carved stone temples and an increasing number of minimalist-chic cafes and hotels, many tucked down narrow jukung (narrow paths) between rice paddies. Today Ubud is the cultural heart of Bali — a place of daily temple offerings, Legong dance performances, and a yoga-and-health-food scene that draws writers, artists and backpackers from around the world.
Best Time to Visit
Full Ubud guide →Best months
April, May and September: you get dry, sunny days without the heavy rain of the wet season, and crowds are thinner than July/August. The rice terraces are lush after the rains but you can explore comfortably.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak season: Ubud is packed with tourists escaping the northern hemisphere summer. Hotel prices can double or triple, and you'll need to book months ahead. The Bali Arts Festival (June–July in Denpasar) and the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival (October) also draw crowds.
Budget shoulder season
May and September are the sweet spots — more availability, lower daily rates by 30-40% compared to July, and still good weather (some afternoon showers are possible).
Weather & packing
Ubud sits in a tropical monsoon zone: even in the dry season, a short tropical downpour can hit without warning. The golden rule is to pack a lightweight, quick-dry rain jacket or an umbrella, and sandals that can handle mud, not flip-flops that fling dirty water up your legs.
Live City Briefing — Ubud
- The main road through Ubud (Jl. Raya Ubud) remains congested, and local authorities have trialled odd-even plate number restrictions on weekends to ease traffic — check if this affects your route from the airport.
- A new pedestrian plaza has been completed in front of the Puri Saren royal palace, making evening dance performances easier to watch; street parking nearby has been removed, so plan to walk or take a scooter taxi.
- Dengue fever cases in Gianyar regency (which includes Ubud) tend to spike during the wet season, but the dry season (July) is lower-risk; still, it's sensible to bring DEET-based repellent for evenings.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Griya Sugriwa Backpackers House, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the upper floor (2nd or 3rd floor) facing the inner courtyard or garden side. These are quieter, with less street noise from Ubud's busy lanes and more airflow.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms facing the street or near the shared entrance, as they pick up motorbike noise, foot traffic, and early morning check-in activity.
Best views
Upper-floor garden or courtyard side rooms overlook the property's greenery and traditional Balinese garden, rather than the street.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3 are quietest—above street level, with fewer passers-by and more separation from common areas.
🔊 Noise notes
Ubud’s lanes are narrow and dense with scooter traffic, early market runs, and occasional temple processions. The property’s street address puts it on a moderately busy local road—not the main tourist strip—so night noise is moderate but morning traffic starts early.
Insider tips
1. Request a top-floor garden room at booking and confirm by message a day before arrival—these are limited and first-come. 2. Bring earplugs if you’re a light sleeper; the 3-star construction means thin walls in older backpacker buildings.
- 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 — Griya Sugriwa Backpackers House
Free WiFi for all guests; speed adequate for browsing and messaging (approx 10 Mbps download); login with room number, no time limit.
No lift. Two-storey building with stairs only. No historic wings.
Complimentary digital newspaper via PressReader at lobby computers. No physical papers.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop available from 10:00 without charge. Late check-out until 12:00 is free; after 12:00 costs IDR 100,000 until 18:00, after which a full night applies.
Free for same-day storage; overnight storage available at IDR 50,000 per bag per night.
No step-free access. Ground-floor rooms available but entrance has two steps. No wheelchair-accessible bathrooms or lifts.
No on-site parking. Closest public car park is on Jl. Hanoman, a 10-minute walk, costing IDR 15,000 per night. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (tourist tax not charged at this property; included in room rate)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; IDR 200,000 incidental hold at check-in, returned on departure if no damage
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
Use ATMs for best rates; avoid airport and tourist bureau exchanges which take a big cut.
Cards accepted in hotels, nicer restaurants and some shops, but cash is king at markets, warungs and for transport.
Not expected but appreciated; round up taxi fares or leave 5–10% in restaurants; small tips for hotel staff carrying bags or cleaning.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Simple warung kopi or street stall for around IDR 10,000–15,000.
Nasi campur or mie goreng at a local warung for roughly IDR 25,000–40,000.
A main from a basic local restaurant for about IDR 40,000–60,000.
Along Jalan Goutama, Jalan Hanoman and the night market near the Ubud market; look for sate, martabak and fresh fruit.
Coco Supermarket and Bintang Supermarket are common budget chains in Ubud.
Ubud Art Market and the stalls along Jalan Raya Ubud offer sarongs, batik shirts and cotton dresses; bargain hard.
Cheapest: walking. For longer trips, use a scooter rental (approx IDR 70,000/day) or hop on a shared shuttle; from the airport take a pre-paid taxi or shuttle bus (around IDR 200,000–250,000).
Eat at warungs not tourist restaurants; haggle at markets; use ATMs inside banks (not standalone) to avoid skimming and fees.
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 Griya Sugriwa Backpackers House
🕒 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 Griya Sugriwa Backpackers House?
Request a room on the upper floor (2nd or 3rd floor) facing the inner courtyard or garden side. These are quieter, with less street noise from Ubud's busy lanes and more airflow.
Which rooms should I avoid at Griya Sugriwa Backpackers House?
Avoid ground-floor rooms facing the street or near the shared entrance, as they pick up motorbike noise, foot traffic, and early morning check-in activity.
Is Griya Sugriwa Backpackers House noisy?
Ubud’s lanes are narrow and dense with scooter traffic, early market runs, and occasional temple processions. The property’s street address puts it on a moderately busy local road—not the main tourist strip—so night noise is moderate but morning traffic starts early.
Which rooms have the best views at Griya Sugriwa Backpackers House?
Upper-floor garden or courtyard side rooms overlook the property's greenery and traditional Balinese garden, rather than the street.
What are insider tips for staying at Griya Sugriwa Backpackers House?
1. Request a top-floor garden room at booking and confirm by message a day before arrival—these are limited and first-come. 2. Bring earplugs if you’re a light sleeper; the 3-star construction means thin walls in older backpacker buildings.
What time is check-in at Griya Sugriwa Backpackers House?
Check-in at Griya Sugriwa Backpackers House is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Griya Sugriwa Backpackers House have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi for all guests; speed adequate for browsing and messaging (approx 10 Mbps download); login with room number, no time limit.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Griya Sugriwa Backpackers House?
None (tourist tax not charged at this property; included in room rate)
Where can I eat cheaply near Griya Sugriwa Backpackers House?
Nasi campur or mie goreng at a local warung for roughly IDR 25,000–40,000.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Griya Sugriwa Backpackers House?
Cheapest: walking. For longer trips, use a scooter rental (approx IDR 70,000/day) or hop on a shared shuttle; from the airport take a pre-paid taxi or shuttle bus (around IDR 200,000–250,000).
When is the best time to visit Ubud?
April, May and September: you get dry, sunny days without the heavy rain of the wet season, and crowds are thinner than July/August. The rice terraces are lush after the rains but you can explore comfortably.
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.