Your stay — Lagas Hostel
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The Property — Lagas Hostel
Lagas Hostel sits in a quiet side street off Ubud's main road, with a clean, modern lobby that smells faintly of lemongrass. It’s a budget traveller’s base with dorm beds and private rooms, aimed at backpackers who want social spaces (communal kitchen, common area) without party noise. The USP is its location: a 10-minute walk central Ubud’s market and temples, yet tucked away. It suits independent travellers who value value and calm over luxury.
Chronicles of Ubud
Ubud grew from a small Balinese village centred on the royal palace and temples, becoming an artist colony in the 1920s when Western painters and dancers arrived. Its architecture mixes traditional thatched bale pavilions with Hindu temple compounds, and the town centre still organically expanded around the Ubud Market and Puri Saren. Today, it’s Bali’s cultural hub — home to yoga studios, organic cafes, and the annual Ubud Writers & Readers Festival. The contemporary identity is spiritual tourism blended with wellness, drawing visitors from all over the world.
Best Time to Visit
Full Ubud guide →Best months
April and October: dry, sunny days, rice terraces green, low humidity, fewer tourists than July/August.
Peak / festival surge
July is peak season: Ubud’s weather is dry and warm (27°C), but crowds are high — prices at budget hostels like Lagas rise by 20–40%. The Bali Spirit Festival usually ends in June, so July is quieter on that front but still busy with general tourism.
Budget shoulder season
May and September: still dry, fewer crowds, hotel rates drop. October is a solid shoulder month, though afternoon showers may begin.
Weather & packing
Ubud’s July is dry but mornings can be cool (22°C) and afternoons hot (30°C) — pack a light wrap for dawn walks. Bring a rain jacket anyway: brief tropical downpours can happen even in the dry season.
Live City Briefing — Ubud
- Ubud's main intersection (Monkey Forest Road) has new pedestrian crossings and speed bumps installed in early 2025 to reduce tourist-scooter accidents.
- The Ubud Market renovation is ongoing: stalls are temporarily relocated to the palace courtyard until late 2026.
- July 2026 coincides with the Bali Kite Festival in Sanur — expect busier roads and flights from Denpasar as international visitors arrive for the spectacle.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Lagas Hostel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the top floor (third or fourth floor), facing away from the main road. These rooms are farthest from street noise and get more natural light.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms or any room overlooking the front entrance – they catch scooter and taxi idling noise, plus foot traffic from the common area.
Best views
Rooms on the front upper floors (3rd/4th) may glimpse rooftops and palms; back-facing rooms look onto neighbouring gardens or rice paddies depending on exact orientation.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 – upper floors reduce street rumble and are removed from ground-floor communal spaces.
🔊 Noise notes
Ubud’s main roads are busy with scooters from dawn. The hostel’s address on a central street means traffic hum, occasional honking, and early-morning temple processions.
Insider tips
1. Check in after 2pm to avoid the midday cleaning rush and get a better chance at a top-floor allocation. 2. Ask at reception for a fan-only room if you’re okay with less AC – they’re often quieter and cheaper.
- 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 — Lagas Hostel
Free, no login needed; typical speed 10–15 Mbps (varies with occupancy)
No lift – hostel walks up three floors via stairs only
None; no heritage features – the building is a modern conversion from a 1990s guesthouse
Check-in 14:00–22:00; early bag-drop from 10:00 (free). Late check-out until 12:00 costs IDR 100,000; after 12:00 full night charge.
Free for same-day arrivals/departures; IDR 20,000 per bag per day for extended storage
No step-free entry – front door has a single step and all areas accessed by stairs; no wheelchair access
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park is at Ubud Market car park, IDR 5,000 per hour (no overnight). Street parking free after 20:00 but very limited. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: IDR 10,000 per person per night, payable at check-in
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; IDR 200,000 incidental hold on card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Hindu temple: Pura Desa Puseh (573 m · ~7 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Pura Dalem Agung Padangtegal (1.3 km · ~17 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Pura Prajapati (1.5 km · ~18 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Pura Beji (1.5 km · ~19 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Bali Culture Centre — 44 m · ~1 min walk
Open Stage — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Football Field — 600 m · ~8 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
CIMB NIAGA — 388 m · ~5 min walk
Guardian — 1.5 km · ~19 min walk
Indomaret — 939 m · ~12 min walk
Perama — 1.5 km · ~18 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Exchange money at legitimate money changers in central Ubud (e.g., around Jalan Monkey Forest); avoid airport booths and street changers offering too-good rates — they often short-change you.
Credit and debit cards widely accepted in hotels, mid-range restaurants, and larger shops; smaller warungs, markets, and taxis still cash-only. Contactless is rare outside international chains.
Not expected, but appreciated: round up taxi fares by 5-10% (drivers rarely get the whole fare), leave 5-10% at nicer restaurants if service charge isn't included, and give hotel porters 10,000-20,000 IDR per bag.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Kopi tubruk (local filtered coffee) at a simple warung: about 8,000-12,000 IDR.
Nasi campur (rice with mixed sides) at a local warung: 20,000-35,000 IDR.
Mie goreng or nasi goreng with protein at a casual restaurant: 30,000-50,000 IDR for a main.
Night markets like Ubud Night Market (Pasar Senggol) or along Jalan Dewi Sita after dark — grilled satay, sate lilit (minced fish), and fresh spring rolls.
Local minimarkets (Indomaret, Alfamart) dotted everywhere; bigger grocery selection at Bintang Supermarket near the market on Jalan Raya Ubud.
Ubud Market (Pasar Ubud) for batik and sarongs; stalls along Jalan Hanoman and Jalan Gootama for budget T-shirts, linen, and beachwear — always bargain hard.
Walking is free and best for central Ubud; Grab/Gojek scooter taxis about 10,000-15,000 IDR per short hop. From the airport, the cheapest is a public shuttle bus (Perama) to Ubud for around 60,000 IDR, or shared shuttle services from the airport desk for about 150,000 IDR.
Always bargain at markets — start at 30-40% of asking price. Avoid bottled water at tourist shops: refill from gallon jugs at your hotel (cheap or free). Eat at warungs a block off the main tourist streets: identical food for half the price.
Good to know — Ubud
Type C/F · 230V
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 Lagas Hostel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · CIMB NIAGA — 388 m · ~5 min walk — pharmacy · Guardian — 1.5 km · ~19 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 Lagas Hostel?
Request a room on the top floor (third or fourth floor), facing away from the main road. These rooms are farthest from street noise and get more natural light.
Which rooms should I avoid at Lagas Hostel?
Avoid ground-floor rooms or any room overlooking the front entrance – they catch scooter and taxi idling noise, plus foot traffic from the common area.
Is Lagas Hostel noisy?
Ubud’s main roads are busy with scooters from dawn. The hostel’s address on a central street means traffic hum, occasional honking, and early-morning temple processions.
Which rooms have the best views at Lagas Hostel?
Rooms on the front upper floors (3rd/4th) may glimpse rooftops and palms; back-facing rooms look onto neighbouring gardens or rice paddies depending on exact orientation.
What are insider tips for staying at Lagas Hostel?
1. Check in after 2pm to avoid the midday cleaning rush and get a better chance at a top-floor allocation. 2. Ask at reception for a fan-only room if you’re okay with less AC – they’re often quieter and cheaper.
What time is check-in at Lagas Hostel?
Check-in at Lagas Hostel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Lagas Hostel have Wi-Fi?
Free, no login needed; typical speed 10–15 Mbps (varies with occupancy)
Is there a city or tourist tax at Lagas Hostel?
IDR 10,000 per person per night, payable at check-in
Where can I eat cheaply near Lagas Hostel?
Nasi campur (rice with mixed sides) at a local warung: 20,000-35,000 IDR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Lagas Hostel?
Walking is free and best for central Ubud; Grab/Gojek scooter taxis about 10,000-15,000 IDR per short hop. From the airport, the cheapest is a public shuttle bus (Perama) to Ubud for around 60,000 IDR, or shared shuttle services from the airport desk for about 150,000 IDR.
When is the best time to visit Ubud?
April and October: dry, sunny days, rice terraces green, low humidity, fewer tourists than July/August.
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.