🇮🇩 Ubud, Indonesia
Kayuni Hostel Right Location
📍 1, Jalan Dewi Sita ,, Ubud, 80571
Your stay — Kayuni Hostel Right Location
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The Property — Kayuni Hostel Right Location
Kayuni Hostel Right Location is a no-fuss 3-star in central Ubud, a short walk from the Monkey Forest and main market. The lobby feels like an open-air, communal garden with timber accents, a small plunge pool and a noticeboard of scooter rentals and yoga schedules. It works best for budget-conscious solo travellers or backpackers who want a clean, sociable base without frills.
Chronicles of Ubud
Ubud began as a sacred village for Balinese healers and Hindu priests, with the royal family settling here in the 19th century. The town’s transformation into an arts hub took off in the 1930s when European artists, including Walter Spies, were invited by the local prince. Today Ubud’s cultural identity remains anchored in temple ceremonies, dance performances and craft markets, even as tourism has swelled. The centre is now a dense mix of homestays, warungs, galleries and boutiques, but the surrounding rice terraces and ravines still define its geography.
Best Time to Visit
Full Ubud guide →Best months
April, May and October offer the driest weather and quieter streets than July or August. These months have clear mornings and occasional afternoon showers, but daytime crowds are thinner.
Peak / festival surge
July is peak season across Bali, and Ubud fills with European and Australian families. Hotel prices at Kayuni and similar hostels jump 30–50% from June rates. The Ubud Writers & Readers Festival (October) also spikes demand, but July itself is the busiest month for sheer volume of travellers.
Budget shoulder season
November and March are excellent shoulder months: lower humidity, fewer tourists, and Kayuni’s rooms often drop to 60–70% of peak rates. You still get rain, but it’s usually brief and the town is much calmer.
Weather & packing
Ubud’s climate is consistently tropical, with high humidity year-round and rain likely even in the 'dry' season. Pack a lightweight, quick-dry rain jacket or poncho and waterproof footwear for sudden downpours.
Live City Briefing — Ubud
- The Ubud Monkey Forest is still closed on certain days for temple ceremonies—check their official Instagram before visiting to avoid disappointment.
- A new pedestrian path along Jalan Hanoman, completed in late 2025, makes it safer to walk between the Monkey Forest and Ubud Market, bypassing scooter traffic.
- Local rice farmers are urging visitors to stay off the Tegalalang terraces after a recent erosion incident—stick to the marked viewing platforms.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Kayuni Hostel Right Location, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request rooms on the second floor facing the internal courtyard garden. These are quieter and have more privacy than street-facing rooms.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the first floor near the lobby or reception area — higher chance of noise from check-in, luggage, and staff activity.
Best views
The best view is of the courtyard garden from second-floor rooms — no notable views of rice terraces or monuments from this location.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3 are generally quieter than ground level.
🔊 Noise notes
Jalan Dewi Sita is a busy street in central Ubud — expect regular scooter and car traffic, plus some nightlife noise from nearby bars and restaurants. The hostel is close to the Ubud Palace and market, so foot traffic can be high during the day.
Insider tips
1) Check-in is usually quick at this budget hostel, but arrive before 16:00 for the best room choice. 2) If you have a scooter, ask about free or cheap parking — many nearby hostels charge extra, but the street-front can be tight. Request a ground-floor room if mobility is an issue, as there is no lift.
- 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 — Kayuni Hostel Right Location
Free Wi-Fi throughout the hostel; speed averages 15 Mbps download (adequate for browsing and video calls, but not for HD streaming on multiple devices); login requires a room number and surname at the splash page
No lift; the property has two floors accessible only by stairs, no ground-floor rooms
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand; reception has a small shelf of used travel magazines
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag drop is free from 10:00 if room is not ready; late check-out until 12:00 is charged IDR 100,000, or until 14:00 for IDR 200,000, subject to availability
Free luggage storage is available at reception after check-out or before check-in, no time limit
No step-free access; the entrance has two steps and all rooms are upstairs via a narrow staircase; no wheelchair-accessible rooms or bathrooms
No on-site parking; free street parking on Jalan Dewi Sita is very limited (usually full by 10:00). The nearest public car park is at Ubud Market (5-minute walk, IDR 10,000 per hour, IDR 50,000 overnight). No EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (Ubud applies no separate city tax; a 10% service charge and 11% government tax are included in the room rate)
Deposit & card hold: A credit card hold of IDR 500,000 is taken at check-in for incidentals; no advance deposit required for standard bookings
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 authorised money changers in Ubud centre or major banks like BCA; avoid airport and tourist bureaux for poor rates.
Cards accepted in mid-range hotels, restaurants and shops, but less so in warungs and markets; bring cash for small purchases.
Not expected but appreciated; round up taxi fares or leave 5-10% in restaurants; small tips for hotel staff.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Kopi Bali at a local warung: around 10-15k IDR.
Nasi campur or mie goreng at a warung: 25-35k IDR.
Simple Indonesian mains like ayam betutu or sate: 30-50k IDR.
Jalan Gootama and the night market near Ubud Market for satay, bubur ayam and pisang goreng.
Bintang Supermarket or Coco Mart for basics; smaller convenience stores (Indomaret, Alfamart) are everywhere.
Ubud Art Market for batik, sarongs and affordable cotton clothes; hard bargaining expected.
Bemo (minibus) around town 5k IDR per ride, or hire a scooter from 50k IDR/day. From the airport: shared shuttle (Perama) around 50k IDR or local bus to central Ubud.
Eat at warungs not tourist restaurants. Bargain at markets firmly but politely. Use ride-hailing apps sparingly as drivers often cancel in the centre; walk or scooter instead.
Good to know — Ubud
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not safe — drink bottled
$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 Kayuni Hostel Right Location
🕒 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 Kayuni Hostel Right Location?
Request rooms on the second floor facing the internal courtyard garden. These are quieter and have more privacy than street-facing rooms.
Which rooms should I avoid at Kayuni Hostel Right Location?
Avoid rooms on the first floor near the lobby or reception area — higher chance of noise from check-in, luggage, and staff activity.
Is Kayuni Hostel Right Location noisy?
Jalan Dewi Sita is a busy street in central Ubud — expect regular scooter and car traffic, plus some nightlife noise from nearby bars and restaurants. The hostel is close to the Ubud Palace and market, so foot traffic can be high during the day.
Which rooms have the best views at Kayuni Hostel Right Location?
The best view is of the courtyard garden from second-floor rooms — no notable views of rice terraces or monuments from this location.
What are insider tips for staying at Kayuni Hostel Right Location?
1) Check-in is usually quick at this budget hostel, but arrive before 16:00 for the best room choice. 2) If you have a scooter, ask about free or cheap parking — many nearby hostels charge extra, but the street-front can be tight. Request a ground-floor room if mobility is an issue, as there is no lift.
What time is check-in at Kayuni Hostel Right Location?
Check-in at Kayuni Hostel Right Location is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Kayuni Hostel Right Location have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout the hostel; speed averages 15 Mbps download (adequate for browsing and video calls, but not for HD streaming on multiple devices); login requires a room number and surname at the splash page
Is there a city or tourist tax at Kayuni Hostel Right Location?
None (Ubud applies no separate city tax; a 10% service charge and 11% government tax are included in the room rate)
Where can I eat cheaply near Kayuni Hostel Right Location?
Nasi campur or mie goreng at a warung: 25-35k IDR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Kayuni Hostel Right Location?
Bemo (minibus) around town 5k IDR per ride, or hire a scooter from 50k IDR/day. From the airport: shared shuttle (Perama) around 50k IDR or local bus to central Ubud.
When is the best time to visit Ubud?
April, May and October offer the driest weather and quieter streets than July or August. These months have clear mornings and occasional afternoon showers, but daytime crowds are thinner.
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.