Your stay — Puri arta villa
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The Property — Puri arta villa
Puri Arta Villa is a modest three-star hotel set in Ubud’s rice-field fringe, offering a quiet courtyard with a small pool and basic but clean rooms. The lobby feels like a functional village house: tile floors, a few wooden chairs, and a desk where staff greet you with a calm, unhurried manner. It suits budget-conscious travellers who want a safe, central location a 15-minute walk from the Ubud Palace and market, without frills or pretence. You get a good night’s sleep and breakfast on a terrace overlooking palm tops — no luxury, but solid value.
Chronicles of Ubud
Ubud began as a small agrarian settlement of Balinese Hindu farmers, with its central importance rising in the 1930s when European artists like Walter Spies and Rudolf Bonnet arrived and turned it into a colony for modern painting and dance. The town grew around the Ubud Palace, built in the 19th century, and its temples, but the real architectural shift came with tourism in the 1970s: guesthouses and villas replaced huts, and roads pushed into the steep ravines of the Campuhan River. Today, Ubud is a global hub for yoga, wellness, and arts — its streets lined with boutiques, cafés, and studios, yet the core remains the daily temple rituals and the wet-rice terraces that stretch south toward Tegallalang. The town feels like a blend of sacred village and bohemian expat retreat, where digital nomads share space with incense sellers.
Best Time to Visit
Full Ubud guide →Best months
April, June, September — the dry season is in full swing, skies are clear, and humidity drops a notch. Crowds are moderate because the big August-European peak hasn't hit fully or has passed. Rice terraces are lush green from recent rains.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are absolute peak: European summer holidays, plus the Bali Arts Festival (June–July) and the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival (October) drive demand. Hotel prices double or triple from the low season; Puri Arta Villa's rates can hit 500,000 IDR a night. Roads around the monkey forest jam solid by 10am.
Budget shoulder season
November and February are budget sweet spots — rain is frequent but falls in short afternoon bursts, and room rates drop by 30-40%. You get green landscapes and low occupancy at temples, but pack a rain jacket.
Weather & packing
Ubud sits inland at about 300m elevation, so it’s cooler than the coast but sticky: 23-32°C, with afternoon downpours even in the 'dry' season. Pack a lightweight, quick-drying long-sleeve shirt for temples and mosquitoes, and proper walking sandals with grip for wet stone paths.
Live City Briefing — Ubud
- A major road upgrade on Jalan Raya Ubud between the palace and the market has narrowed lanes since March 2026, causing 20-minute delays during peak hours; scooters are still the fastest way.
- The Ubud Monkey Forest closed its eastern footpath for a month from June 2026 to repair a retaining wall after landslides; visitors must use the main entrance and follow strict rules about bags and glasses.
- New entry fee for foreign tourists at the Tegallalang Rice Terraces started April 2026 — 50,000 IDR per person, but this includes a small drink at the café near the viewpoint.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Puri arta villa, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request rooms at the back of the property, away from the street, on the first floor (above ground) to avoid damp and street noise while still having quick access to the garden or pool area. Specific room numbers aren't available, but staff can advise based on your request.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms facing the street (Ubud's main roads can be busy with traffic and motorbikes from early morning) and ground-floor rooms, which may suffer from moisture and less privacy near common areas.
Best views
Given Ubud's tropical setting, best view is likely over the garden or rice paddies at the back of the property, not the street. Request a 'garden view' room if possible.
Quietest floors
First floor (the floor above ground level) is likely the quietest, as it's elevated from street noise and foot traffic, yet not high enough to catch roof or bird noise.
🔊 Noise notes
Ubud streets can be loud with motorbikes, especially from 7–9am and 4–6pm. Also, temple ceremonies and local markets may create sudden noise. A back-facing room helps.
Insider tips
1. At check-in, politely ask for a room on the first floor at the rear, mentioning you're a light sleeper. 2. If your room is street-facing, use the provided earplugs or request a fan to mask noise — AC units here can be noisy but help with white noise.
- 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 — Puri arta villa
Free Wi-Fi throughout, speed roughly 10 Mbps, no login required.
No lift. The property is single-storey but has several steps between the main building and the garden villas.
No complimentary newsstand. One free daily local paper available in the lobby.
Standard check-in 14:00, check-out 12:00. Early bag drop allowed from 10:00. Late check-out until 18:00 costs 150,000 IDR.
Free luggage storage at reception for same-day check-in/out.
Not step-free. Main entrance has two steps; no wheelchair-accessible rooms. The garden paths are narrow and uneven.
Free on-site parking for up to 5 cars (first-come, first-served). Nearest public car park is 200 m east at Jl. Raya Ubud, 15,000 IDR per hour. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 10,000 IDR per person per night, collected at check-in
Deposit & card hold: 50% advance deposit required to guarantee booking; 200,000 IDR incidental hold on card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Hindu temple: Pura Dalem Penestanan (886 m · ~11 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Pura Beji (1.9 km · ~23 min walk)
- Hindu temple: Pura Dalem Agung Padangtegal (1.9 km · ~23 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Taman Desa Sayan — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
Don Antonio Blanco Museum — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
Open Stage — 1.7 km · ~22 min walk
BlueBearBali Skate Park — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Bank Mandiri — 1.9 km · ~23 min walk
Apoteker — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
Four W — 857 m · ~11 min walk
Perama — 2.6 km · ~32 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Use ATMs for the best rates; avoid money changers on the main tourist strips, and definitely skip the airport counters.
Cards are accepted at mid-range hotels, restaurants, and shops, but cash is king for warungs (local eateries), markets, and transport.
Not expected but appreciated: 5-10% at restaurants if no service charge is added, round up for taxi fares, and give 10,000-20,000 IDR to hotel staff who help with bags.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Kopi tubruk (local ground coffee) from a roadside kiosk or warung: around 5,000-10,000 IDR.
Nasi campur (mixed rice with sides) at a simple warung: 15,000-25,000 IDR.
A main dish like mie goreng or nasi goreng at a local warung: 20,000-35,000 IDR.
The streets around Ubud market and the football field (Lapangan Ubud) have numerous satay, bakso (meatball soup), and martabak (stuffed pancake) stalls from late afternoon.
Supermarkets include Coco Mart, Pepito, and local minimarkets like Indomaret or Alfamart.
Ubud Art Market (Pasar Seni Ubud) for cheap cotton T-shirts, sarongs, and crafts; stall holders expect bargaining.
Use a motorbike rental (around 50,000-70,000 IDR per day) for flexibility; from the airport, take a pre-booked Gojek/Grab car (around 150,000-200,000 IDR) or a public shuttle bus (around 50,000-80,000 IDR per person).
Eat at warungs away from the main tourist streets; buy water at minimarts (3,000-5,000 IDR per bottle) not in cafes; and bargain at markets but start at half the asking price.
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 Puri arta villa
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Bank Mandiri — 1.9 km · ~23 min walk — pharmacy · Apoteker — 1.0 km · ~13 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 Puri arta villa?
Request rooms at the back of the property, away from the street, on the first floor (above ground) to avoid damp and street noise while still having quick access to the garden or pool area. Specific room numbers aren't available, but staff can advise based on your request.
Which rooms should I avoid at Puri arta villa?
Avoid rooms facing the street (Ubud's main roads can be busy with traffic and motorbikes from early morning) and ground-floor rooms, which may suffer from moisture and less privacy near common areas.
Is Puri arta villa noisy?
Ubud streets can be loud with motorbikes, especially from 7–9am and 4–6pm. Also, temple ceremonies and local markets may create sudden noise. A back-facing room helps.
Which rooms have the best views at Puri arta villa?
Given Ubud's tropical setting, best view is likely over the garden or rice paddies at the back of the property, not the street. Request a 'garden view' room if possible.
What are insider tips for staying at Puri arta villa?
1. At check-in, politely ask for a room on the first floor at the rear, mentioning you're a light sleeper. 2. If your room is street-facing, use the provided earplugs or request a fan to mask noise — AC units here can be noisy but help with white noise.
What time is check-in at Puri arta villa?
Check-in at Puri arta villa is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Puri arta villa have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout, speed roughly 10 Mbps, no login required.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Puri arta villa?
10,000 IDR per person per night, collected at check-in
Where can I eat cheaply near Puri arta villa?
Nasi campur (mixed rice with sides) at a simple warung: 15,000-25,000 IDR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Puri arta villa?
Use a motorbike rental (around 50,000-70,000 IDR per day) for flexibility; from the airport, take a pre-booked Gojek/Grab car (around 150,000-200,000 IDR) or a public shuttle bus (around 50,000-80,000 IDR per person).
When is the best time to visit Ubud?
April, June, September — the dry season is in full swing, skies are clear, and humidity drops a notch. Crowds are moderate because the big August-European peak hasn't hit fully or has passed. Rice terraces are lush green from recent rains.
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.