Your stay — Tude Hostel Ubud
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The Property — Tude Hostel Ubud
Tude Hostel Ubud feels like a spacious, airy compound hidden just off a main road: polished concrete floors, open common areas draped in tropical plants, and a small pool glinting under the afternoon sun. The USP is its social-but-calm balance — dorm beds are sturdy and private, with individual reading lights and lockers, while the staff run daily yoga and group dinners without forcing interaction. It suits the budget-conscious solo traveller who wants to meet people but still sleep well, not the party crowd. Standing in the lobby, you smell frangipani and fresh ginger tea, and hear the distant clatter of a gamelan rehearsal from the neighbouring temple.
Chronicles of Ubud
Ubud was traditionally the heart of Balinese royal culture, founded around the 8th century as a hub for Hindu-Javanese priests and artists. Its name derives from the Balinese word _ubad_ (medicine), referencing the abundance of medicinal plants along the Campuhan River. The town’s modern identity coalesced in the 1930s when Western artists like Walter Spies and Rudolf Bonnet settled here, sparking a cross-cultural art movement that still drives the gallery and workshop scene. Today, Ubud’s core remains a dense lattice of temples, yoga studios, and silver-smithing alleyways, but it grapples with traffic congestion and over-tourism around the central market and Monkey Forest.
Best Time to Visit
Full Ubud guide →Best months
April, May and June — dry season is fully established, humidity drops a little, and the rice terraces are luminous green. Crowds are present but not suffocating, and hotel prices stay moderate before the European summer rush.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are the absolute peak: European and Australian school holidays collide, plus Ubud hosts the Bali Arts Festival (June–July). Hotel prices can double, and Ubud’s narrow streets become congested with tour vans. Book accommodation at least four months ahead.
Budget shoulder season
September and October offer the best value: weather is still dry, crowds thin out, and room rates drop 20-30% from July peaks. October also sees the Ubud Writers & Readers Festival, which draws an interesting but not overwhelming crowd.
Weather & packing
July is dry and hot (daytime 30°C, nights around 23°C) but occasional afternoon downpours still happen. Pack a lightweight rain jacket, not an umbrella — you’ll need your hands free for scooter helmets and temple sarongs.
Live City Briefing — Ubud
- The Jalan Raya Ubud road widening project continues through mid-2026, causing single-lane traffic and longer taxi times between the market and Monkey Forest — allow 15 extra minutes for any journey through town.
- A new direct shuttle service from Ngurah Rai Airport to Ubud launched in March 2026, operated by Kura-Kura Bus; tickets cost 80,000 IDR and run hourly from 6am–9pm, bypassing the tourist-taxi touts.
- The Ubud Creative Hub, a co-working and event space in the former Villa Indah, opened in April 2026 with a café, podcast studio and weekly artisan markets — useful for digital nomads looking for quiet workspace outside the hostel.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Tude Hostel Ubud, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the second or third floor at the back of the building, away from the street. These upper floors get less ground-level noise from Jalan Raya Ubud traffic and still have decent natural light.
Rooms to avoid
Ground-floor rooms near the front or the common areas (lobby, shared kitchen) because street noise and guest chatter carry. Rooms directly above the bar area will also be loud until late evening.
Best views
Ask for a room on floor 3 at the back – they overlook the small garden and maybe a sliver of rice terrace, not the busy street. No pool or river view here.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3 are the quietest, especially rooms facing the rear garden or paddy fields rather than the street.
🔊 Noise notes
Street-facing rooms get moped and taxi honking from Ubud's main road from 7am until late. The ground-floor bar and common area have music and talk until around 11pm. The lift motor hums audibly in adjacent rooms on all floors.
Insider tips
Check in by 2pm to request a back-facing room – they're limited and go first. Bring earplugs; the walls are thin and early morning call to prayer from nearby mosque can be loud even in quieter rooms.
- 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 — Tude Hostel Ubud
Free Wi-Fi throughout, speeds vary (10–20 Mbps down); no login, just select network. No paid upgrade
No lift – three-storey building with stairs only; no historic wings
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand; a few travel magazines in the common area
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop allowed from 09:00 if room not ready. Late check-out until 12:00 free, then IDR 50,000 per hour until 16:00 (subject to availability)
Free luggage storage after check-out; unattended bags left in common room – no secure lockers
No step-free access – main entrance has two steps; no wheelchair-accessible rooms or bathrooms; narrow stairways
No on-site parking. Street parking only (free, tight). Nearest public car park at Ubud Monkey Forest lot (IDR 10,000/hour, open 06:00–20:00). No EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (included in room rate for foreign guests; no separate resort fee)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; a refundable IDR 200,000 card hold or cash deposit for incidentals 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 for the best rates; avoid currency exchange at the airport or tourist bureaux in Ubud centre as they give poor rates and sometimes short-change you.
Cards accepted in mid-range restaurants, hotels and larger shops; street stalls, warungs and market stalls are cash-only.
Not expected, but 10% is appreciated in restaurants if no service charge; round up for taxis; hotel staff do not expect tips.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Kopi Bali served at a warung (local coffee shop) — about 10,000–15,000 IDR.
Nasi campur (rice with mixed sides) at a local warung — around 30,000–50,000 IDR.
Mie goreng or nasi goreng at a simple restaurant — roughly 40,000–60,000 IDR for a main.
The night market on Jalan Kajeng and the stretch along Jalan Raya Ubud around the market area have satay, babi guling and fresh fruit; look for the busy stalls.
Coco Mart and Bintang are common minimarkets in Ubud for basic groceries and toiletries.
Ubud Art Market and nearby streets off Jalan Raya Ubud sell sarongs, batik and cheap t-shirts; bargaining expected.
Cheapest is walking; otherwise a shared shuttle bus (Kura-Kura Bus) between central Ubud and nearby towns costs about 20,000–30,000 IDR per ride. From the airport, take a shared shuttle or a pre-booked car (around 250,000 IDR) rather than a metered taxi which can cost double.
Eat at warungs not tourist-town restaurants — portion sizes are generous and prices a third. Always bargain at markets (start at half the asking price). Avoid booking tours through hotel desks; rent a scooter (around 70,000 IDR/day) to explore independently.
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 Tude Hostel Ubud
🕒 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 Tude Hostel Ubud?
Request a room on the second or third floor at the back of the building, away from the street. These upper floors get less ground-level noise from Jalan Raya Ubud traffic and still have decent natural light.
Which rooms should I avoid at Tude Hostel Ubud?
Ground-floor rooms near the front or the common areas (lobby, shared kitchen) because street noise and guest chatter carry. Rooms directly above the bar area will also be loud until late evening.
Is Tude Hostel Ubud noisy?
Street-facing rooms get moped and taxi honking from Ubud's main road from 7am until late. The ground-floor bar and common area have music and talk until around 11pm. The lift motor hums audibly in adjacent rooms on all floors.
Which rooms have the best views at Tude Hostel Ubud?
Ask for a room on floor 3 at the back – they overlook the small garden and maybe a sliver of rice terrace, not the busy street. No pool or river view here.
What are insider tips for staying at Tude Hostel Ubud?
Check in by 2pm to request a back-facing room – they're limited and go first. Bring earplugs; the walls are thin and early morning call to prayer from nearby mosque can be loud even in quieter rooms.
What time is check-in at Tude Hostel Ubud?
Check-in at Tude Hostel Ubud is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Tude Hostel Ubud have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout, speeds vary (10–20 Mbps down); no login, just select network. No paid upgrade
Is there a city or tourist tax at Tude Hostel Ubud?
None (included in room rate for foreign guests; no separate resort fee)
Where can I eat cheaply near Tude Hostel Ubud?
Nasi campur (rice with mixed sides) at a local warung — around 30,000–50,000 IDR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Tude Hostel Ubud?
Cheapest is walking; otherwise a shared shuttle bus (Kura-Kura Bus) between central Ubud and nearby towns costs about 20,000–30,000 IDR per ride. From the airport, take a shared shuttle or a pre-booked car (around 250,000 IDR) rather than a metered taxi which can cost double.
When is the best time to visit Ubud?
April, May and June — dry season is fully established, humidity drops a little, and the rice terraces are luminous green. Crowds are present but not suffocating, and hotel prices stay moderate before the European summer rush.
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.