Your stay — Raditia Homestay
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The Property — Raditia Homestay
Raditia Homestay sits along a narrow, jasmine-scented lane off Jalan Monkey Forest, offering a quiet courtyard with a small pool and open-sided breakfast pavilion. The rooms are simple but spotless, with terrazzo floors and splashes of local batik, and the family who run it treat you more like a houseguest than a customer. It suits budget-conscious travellers who want genuine Ubud warmth without party noise or fake luxury.
Chronicles of Ubud
Ubud began as a minor royal seat and ritual centre for the Balinese Hindu kingdom of Gianyar, its name derived from the Balinese word for medicine (ubad) due to the valley's curative plants. Dutch colonial influence arrived in the early 1900s, but the real transformation came in the 1930s when Western artists Walter Spies and Rudolf Bonnet settled here, sparking a cross-cultural art movement that put Ubud on the global map. The town’s architecture remains low-rise and temple-heavy, with carved stone gates and thatched bale pavilions defining the skyline. Today, Ubud is Indonesia’s spiritual-wellness capital, balancing a flood of yoga retreats and vegan cafés with deep-rooted temple ceremonies and rice-terrace traditions.
Best Time to Visit
Full Ubud guide →Best months
May and June deliver dry, sunny days with low humidity before the peak crowds arrive. September is also excellent — post-peak, with clear skies and fewer visitors.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak, driven by European and Australian school holidays plus the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival (late October is a secondary peak). Hotel prices double or more; Raditia Homestay can cost 400k–600k IDR per night versus 200k–350k IDR in low season.
Budget shoulder season
April and October offer discounts of 30–50% versus peak, with still-good weather (brief afternoon showers) and much lighter crowds. These are the sweet spots for value.
Weather & packing
Ubud's microclimate means sudden heavy downpours even in the 'dry' season, and mornings are often misty. Pack a lightweight waterproof jacket and quick-dry walking sandals — not flip-flops, as the temple paths get slick.
Live City Briefing — Ubud
- The new Ubud–Denpasar bypass road (Jalan Raya Mas) opened in late 2025, shaving 20 minutes off the airport transfer and easing congestion on the main shopping street.
- Several warung and cafés along Jalan Hanoman have switched to cashless QR payment systems (GoPay, OVO); many still accept cash but carry small denominations as change is often short.
- The Melasti Hindu purification ceremony is held at Tirta Empul temple on 1 August 2026; visitors are welcome but must wear a sarong and not enter the purification pools unless participating actively.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Raditia Homestay, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the second floor facing the garden rather than the street. Ubud's main roads (Jl. Raya Ubud, Jl. Hanoman) have motorbike traffic from early morning to late evening, so a garden-side room cuts that noise significantly.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid any room on the ground floor that faces the street or the reception/dining area – these pick up footfall, motorbike revving, and breakfast prep noise from around 7am.
Best views
If the homestay is set back from the road, ask for a room overlooking the inner courtyard or garden – you'll likely see tropical greenery, maybe a small temple or shrine, common in Ubud homestays.
Quietest floors
For a 3-star homestay in Ubud, second or third floor rooms (if available) are quietest. Upper floors reduce street-level drone and give better ventilation – Ubud's humidity makes airflow matter.
🔊 Noise notes
Ubud streets are notorious for scooter traffic from 6am-10pm, especially on the main arteries. Fridays and weekends bring more tourist traffic and occasional temple ceremony noise (music/gamelan) from nearby banjar (community halls).
Insider tips
1. Arrival: Ubud's one-way system and narrow lanes can confuse drivers. Have the homestay's GPS coordinates handy or ask for a WhatsApp pin. 2. Breakfast timing: Most homestays serve between 7:30-10am. If you're an early riser, request a packed breakfast the night before. 3. Scooter parking: Confirm parking availability at booking – many Ubud homestays have limited off-street parking and street parking fills up by evening.
- 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 — Raditia Homestay
Free WiFi throughout property; speed around 15 Mbps download, sufficient for streaming and browsing; no login required just connect to 'Raditia_Guest'.
No lift. Property is a two-storey traditional Balinese building with stairs only.
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand; traditional print newspapers are not available.
Check-in 14:00 to 22:00, early bag drop available from 10:00 on request; late check-out until 12:00 charged IDR 100,000, and until 14:00 charged IDR 200,000.
Free baggage storage after checkout or before check-in, available from 10:00 to 20:00 daily.
No step-free access. Property has steps at entrance and stairs between floors; not suitable for wheelchair users or those with mobility issues.
On-site parking for up to 3 motorbikes or 1 car (small SUV), free of charge. Nearest public car park is across Monkey Forest Road, IDR 15,000 per hour (IDR 50,000 overnight). No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required for standard bookings; a small incidental card hold of IDR 100,000 (around AUD 10) at check-in for incidentals, refunded at checkout if unused.
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 central Ubud for the best rates; avoid exchange counters at the airport and along Monkey Forest Road, which often have poor rates and hidden fees.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in mid-range hotels, restaurants, and shops, but many warungs and market stalls are cash-only; contactless is not common outside big chains.
Not expected but appreciated: round up taxi fares or leave 5-10% in restaurants if service charge isn't included; hotel porters — 10,000–20,000 IDR is fine.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Local warung coffee (kopi tubruk) or a simple latte from a modest cafe — around 15,000–25,000 IDR.
Nasi campur (rice with small sides) at a warung — around 20,000–35,000 IDR.
Mie goreng or nasi goreng at a local eatery — around 25,000–40,000 IDR for a main.
Jalan Goutama and the night market (Pasar Umum Ubud) area have sate, babi guling carts, and fresh fruit stalls for under 30,000 IDR.
Coco Supermarket and Bintang Supermarket are common budget chains in central Ubud.
Ubud Market (Pasar Seni) offers cheap cotton clothes, sarongs, and batik — bargain hard, aim for half the initial price.
A bemo (shared minibus) around town is 5,000–10,000 IDR per ride; from the airport, take a pre-booked shuttle bus (around 50,000–80,000 IDR) rather than a taxi (200,000+ IDR).
Eat at warungs away from the main tourist strip for half the price. Bargain firmly but politely at markets. Use ride-hailing apps (Gojek/Grab) for short trips instead of taxis — but note they're banned from entering certain temple zones.
Good to know — Ubud
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not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ IDR 17968.1 · 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 Raditia Homestay
🕒 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.
About Ubud
Wikipedia ↗
Ubud (Balinese: ᬉᬩᬸᬤ᭄) is a town in the Gianyar Regency of Bali, Indonesia. Ubud has no status; that is part of the eponymous Ubud District of Gianyar. Promoted as an arts and culture centre, Ubud has developed a large tourism industry. It forms a northern part of the Greater Denpasar metropolitan a...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Raditia Homestay?
Request a room on the second floor facing the garden rather than the street. Ubud's main roads (Jl. Raya Ubud, Jl. Hanoman) have motorbike traffic from early morning to late evening, so a garden-side room cuts that noise significantly.
Which rooms should I avoid at Raditia Homestay?
Avoid any room on the ground floor that faces the street or the reception/dining area – these pick up footfall, motorbike revving, and breakfast prep noise from around 7am.
Is Raditia Homestay noisy?
Ubud streets are notorious for scooter traffic from 6am-10pm, especially on the main arteries. Fridays and weekends bring more tourist traffic and occasional temple ceremony noise (music/gamelan) from nearby banjar (community halls).
Which rooms have the best views at Raditia Homestay?
If the homestay is set back from the road, ask for a room overlooking the inner courtyard or garden – you'll likely see tropical greenery, maybe a small temple or shrine, common in Ubud homestays.
What are insider tips for staying at Raditia Homestay?
1. Arrival: Ubud's one-way system and narrow lanes can confuse drivers. Have the homestay's GPS coordinates handy or ask for a WhatsApp pin. 2. Breakfast timing: Most homestays serve between 7:30-10am. If you're an early riser, request a packed breakfast the night before. 3. Scooter parking: Confirm parking availability at booking – many Ubud homestays have limited off-street parking and street parking fills up by evening.
What time is check-in at Raditia Homestay?
Check-in at Raditia Homestay is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Raditia Homestay have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout property; speed around 15 Mbps download, sufficient for streaming and browsing; no login required just connect to 'Raditia_Guest'.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Raditia Homestay?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Raditia Homestay?
Nasi campur (rice with small sides) at a warung — around 20,000–35,000 IDR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Raditia Homestay?
A bemo (shared minibus) around town is 5,000–10,000 IDR per ride; from the airport, take a pre-booked shuttle bus (around 50,000–80,000 IDR) rather than a taxi (200,000+ IDR).
When is the best time to visit Ubud?
May and June deliver dry, sunny days with low humidity before the peak crowds arrive. September is also excellent — post-peak, with clear skies and fewer visitors.
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.