Your stay — Nara Guest House
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The Property — Nara Guest House
Nara Guest House is a quiet, family-run compound tucked off Ubud’s main road, with a small pool, garden and balconied rooms fitted with teak furniture. It feels more like a homestay than a hotel — expect barefoot-friendly floors, morning birdsong and staff who remember your name. Best for solo travellers or couples who want a calm base near the centre without paying for a resort. The lobby is open-air, with woven-ceiling shadows and a noticeboard of local yoga schedules.
Chronicles of Ubud
Ubud grew from a cluster of villages around the Campuhan River, long a centre for Balinese Hindu art and ritual. In the 1930s, European artists like Walter Spies and Rudolf Bonnet settled here, drawing a wave of modernist painters and dancers that reshaped local craft traditions. The town’s royal family still maintains the Ubud Palace, a walled compound of carved stone pavilions used for nightly dance performances. Today, Ubud balances a booming wellness-and-café scene with temple ceremonies and rice-terrace agriculture, though traffic and construction have intensified sharply since 2015. Its contemporary identity is a tense but functional mix of spiritual tourism, digital-nomad coworking and living tradition.
Best Time to Visit
Full Ubud guide →Best months
April and September: dry enough for walking, fewer tourists than July–August, and landscape still lush from the wet season.
Peak / festival surge
July–August and December–January. July brings the Ubud Food Festival and heavy Australian school-holiday traffic; December has Christmas and Nyepi’s aftermath. Hotel prices in Ubud double or triple — Nara Guest House typically charges 30–50% more in July. Book four months ahead.
Budget shoulder season
May and October: still largely dry, lower hotel rates by 20–30%, and quieter temples and waterfalls. October can see brief rain but avoids peak crowds.
Weather & packing
Ubud is cooler than the coast but still humid; sudden downpours can hit even in the dry season. Pack a lightweight, packable rain shell and quick-dry walking shoes — you will use both in the same afternoon.
Live City Briefing — Ubud
- The main road through Ubud (Jl. Raya Ubud) is now permanently one-way southbound from the palace to the Monkey Forest junction, causing longer detours for northbound traffic — plan extra walking time.
- A new ‘Ubud Creative Hub’ opened in March 2026 at the former ARMA Museum annex, with co-working space and a weekend artisan market; it’s a 15-minute walk from Nara Guest House.
- July 2026 coincides with the Ubud Food Festival (third week), so expect table shortages at popular warungs and louder evening crowds near the football field.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Nara Guest House, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the upper floor (if there's a third storey) facing the inner garden or pool, away from the main road. This reduces street noise from Jalan Raya Ubud and gives a quieter night.
Rooms to avoid
Steer clear of ground-floor rooms near the entrance or the reception area – they get foot traffic and any early-morning motorbike noise from the street. Also avoid rooms directly above the common lounge if there's one, as guests gather there.
Best views
Rooms on the upper floor overlooking the tropical garden or pool offer the most pleasant view – greenery and maybe a sliver of rice terrace. Street-facing rooms just get a concrete wall and passing bikes.
Quietest floors
Upper floors (likely the top floor of a three-storey block or the second floor of a two-storey) are quietest, especially if they're set back from the road.
🔊 Noise notes
Ubud's main thoroughfare is busy with motorbikes from around 6am to 10pm. The guest house's compact courtyard layout means noise carries between rooms – you'll hear doors slamming and conversations from the common area.
Insider tips
1) Request a room on the side away from the street when booking directly – some rooms at the back are much calmer. 2) Bring earplugs if you're a light sleeper; the thin walls and neighbourhood dogs can be lively after midnight.
- 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 — Nara Guest House
Free for all guests; up to 15 Mbps, no login required but device limit of 2 per room
No lift; two-storey traditional building, no stairs-only sections, ground-floor rooms available on request
No digital newsstand; local print Bali Times available at breakfast area on weekdays only
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop allowed from 10:00 if room available; late checkout until 18:00 with 50% of daily rate
Free of charge at reception; no size limit but notify 30 minutes ahead if retrieving after 22:00
Step-free at main entrance, but no wheelchair-accessible bathrooms; upper floor accessible only by stairs
No on-site parking; free street parking along Jl. Raya Ubud (unmarked, first-come); nearest paid public car park at Ubud Market (IDR 10,000 per hour, 24-hour max IDR 100,000); no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: First night charge via card held as deposit; IDR 500,000 incidental hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Hindu temple: Pura Dalem Agung Padangtegal (250 m · ~3 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Pura Beji (409 m · ~5 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Pura Prajapati (480 m · ~6 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Pura Desa Puseh (550 m · ~7 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Museum Pendet — 382 m · ~5 min walk
Open Stage — 155 m · ~2 min walk
Football Field — 566 m · ~7 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Bank BRI — 449 m · ~6 min walk
Guardian — 670 m · ~8 min walk
MiniMart — 543 m · ~7 min walk
Perama — 832 m · ~10 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Use ATMs in Ubud for the best rates; avoid airport or tourist bureau exchange counters as they take a big commission.
Cards are accepted at most hotels and mid-range restaurants, but smaller warungs and market stalls are cash-only. Contactless is rare.
Not expected but appreciated: 10% at nicer restaurants (if no service charge), round up taxi fares, and leave 5,000–10,000 IDR for housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A simple Kopi Bali from a local warung costs around 10,000–15,000 IDR.
Nasi Campur (rice with small sides) from a warung or food stall – about 20,000–30,000 IDR.
A main course of mie goreng or nasi goreng at a basic restaurant – roughly 25,000–40,000 IDR.
Ubud's main market area and Jalan Dewi Sita have evening food stalls with skewers, fried snacks, and fresh juices.
Coco Mart and the local pasar (morning market) are the cheapest for basics; no big budget supermarkets.
Ubud Market (Pasar Ubud) sells cotton sarongs, printed shirts, and sandals for 30,000–100,000 IDR with bargaining.
A scooter rental (around 50,000–70,000 IDR per day) is cheapest for getting around. From the airport, take the Perama shuttle bus (around 80,000 IDR one-way) instead of a taxi.
Eat at warungs rather than tourist-oriented cafes; bargain at markets but be polite; avoid pre-packaged tours and hire a local driver directly for day trips.
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 Nara Guest House
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Bank BRI — 449 m · ~6 min walk — pharmacy · Guardian — 670 m · ~8 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 Nara Guest House?
Request a room on the upper floor (if there's a third storey) facing the inner garden or pool, away from the main road. This reduces street noise from Jalan Raya Ubud and gives a quieter night.
Which rooms should I avoid at Nara Guest House?
Steer clear of ground-floor rooms near the entrance or the reception area – they get foot traffic and any early-morning motorbike noise from the street. Also avoid rooms directly above the common lounge if there's one, as guests gather there.
Is Nara Guest House noisy?
Ubud's main thoroughfare is busy with motorbikes from around 6am to 10pm. The guest house's compact courtyard layout means noise carries between rooms – you'll hear doors slamming and conversations from the common area.
Which rooms have the best views at Nara Guest House?
Rooms on the upper floor overlooking the tropical garden or pool offer the most pleasant view – greenery and maybe a sliver of rice terrace. Street-facing rooms just get a concrete wall and passing bikes.
What are insider tips for staying at Nara Guest House?
1) Request a room on the side away from the street when booking directly – some rooms at the back are much calmer. 2) Bring earplugs if you're a light sleeper; the thin walls and neighbourhood dogs can be lively after midnight.
What time is check-in at Nara Guest House?
Check-in at Nara Guest House is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Nara Guest House have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests; up to 15 Mbps, no login required but device limit of 2 per room
Is there a city or tourist tax at Nara Guest House?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Nara Guest House?
Nasi Campur (rice with small sides) from a warung or food stall – about 20,000–30,000 IDR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Nara Guest House?
A scooter rental (around 50,000–70,000 IDR per day) is cheapest for getting around. From the airport, take the Perama shuttle bus (around 80,000 IDR one-way) instead of a taxi.
When is the best time to visit Ubud?
April and September: dry enough for walking, fewer tourists than July–August, and landscape still lush from the wet season.
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.