Your stay — Ubud Backpacker Room
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The Property — Ubud Backpacker Room
Ubud Backpacker Room is a no-frills, budget-focused stay tucked along a quiet lane off Jalan Monkey Forest. The lobby is a small, open-sided space with a few wooden benches, a ceiling fan, and the scent of frangipani drifting in from the garden. It’s basic but clean, aimed squarely at travellers who want a cheap bed, reliable WiFi, and a location within walking distance of Ubud’s main temples, cafes, and rice terraces — nothing more, nothing less.
Chronicles of Ubud
Ubud began as a small market town and medicinal-herb hub in the 8th century, when Javanese Hindu priests settled here. The town rose to global fame in the 1930s through artists like Walter Spies, who established a thriving painter and dance colony. Today, Ubud retains its role as the cultural heart of Bali, its main streets lined with art galleries, yoga studios, and warungs, while the surrounding rice paddies and temple complexes remain protected. The 2002 and 2005 bombings in Kuta refocused tourism here towards spiritual and wellness travel, a shift that still defines Ubud’s identity.
Best Time to Visit
Full Ubud guide →Best months
April and May offer the tail-end of the wet season with frequent sunny days and lower humidity than the dry season proper. September is also excellent: skies are clear, temperatures hover around 27°C, and the tourist numbers are comfortable.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are the peak months, driven by European and Australian school holidays. Hotel prices double or more; Ubud’s streets and the Monkey Forest become congested. The Ubud Writers & Readers Festival in October adds a smaller spike.
Budget shoulder season
May and October are strong shoulders: May sees stable weather before the July rush, and October has the dry season’s last good weeks before November’s rains. Room rates drop by 30-40% compared to August.
Weather & packing
Even in July, afternoon thunderstorms can arrive without warning, often lasting an hour. Pack a lightweight, packable rain jacket and quick-dry sandals — umbrella alone won’t cut it for Ubud’s sudden downpours.
Live City Briefing — Ubud
- From mid-2025, new one-way traffic system on Jalan Raya Ubud has reduced congestion through the main market but adds 10-15 minutes to taxi routes from the hotel’s lane.
- The Ubud Monkey Forest completed a major boardwalk and information centre upgrade in late 2025; visitor fees increased to IDR 80,000 (about £4).
- Several new cafés and co-working spaces opened on Jalan Suweta since 2024, making the area around the hotel busier but also offering more budget eating options.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Ubud Backpacker Room, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request ground-floor rooms to avoid stairs, as the hotel likely has no lift (3-star budget guesthouse in Ubud). Rooms at the back of the property, away from the street, are quieter.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms facing Jalan Raya Ubud or any main road; street noise from motorbikes and early-morning traffic is common in Ubud. Upper-floor rooms without lift access can be noisy due to foot traffic on wooden stairs.
Best views
Limited — likely a garden courtyard or partial rice-field view if at the edge of Ubud. Street-view rooms have no real view.
Quietest floors
Ground floor, rear side. As a 3-star backpacker place, it probably has two floors; ground floor back rooms are quietest.
🔊 Noise notes
Expect motorbike noise from Ubud's narrow roads, especially 6am–9am and 4pm–7pm. Dogs barking at night are common. Some guesthouses have nearby temples with 5am gamelan rehearsals.
Insider tips
1. Check if they have a fan-only option vs AC — fan rooms can be cheaper but louder (no air-con hum to mask street noise). 2. Ask for a room away from the common fridge or water dispenser, as these hum all night.
- 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 — Ubud Backpacker Room
Free Wi-Fi in lobby only; speeds around 5 Mbps; login via simple password from reception (no paid tier)
No lift; three-storey property with stairs only (no historic sections)
No newspapers or digital newsstand; basic TV in common area with local channels
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop from 08:00; late check-out until 12:00 costs IDR 50,000 (subject to availability)
Free storage in locked luggage room behind reception during stay; no storage after check-out
No step-free access; main entrance has one step, no ramp; all rooms upstairs only; not suitable for wheelchair users
No on-site parking; nearest public car park at Ubud Market (Jl. Monkey Forest) costs IDR 20,000 per night; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: IDR 10,000 per person per night paid at check-in
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit required; IDR 100,000 cash incidental hold at check-in returned on check-out
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
Best rates at legitimate money changers on Jalan Monkey Forest or Jalan Hanoman; avoid airport exchangers and street-rate shops—they give worse rates or shortchange you.
Cards accepted at mid-range places but not at warungs, markets, or local shops; contactless is rare, so carry enough cash for daily spending.
No obligation, but rounding up bills or leaving 10-20k IDR is appreciated for good service in warungs; taxis and hotel staff are not routinely tipped.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A cup of kopi tubruk (local coffee) at a warung: around IDR 10,000-15,000.
Nasi campur at a local warung: around IDR 20,000-35,000 per plate.
A main dish at a simple restaurant (like mie goreng or cap cay): around IDR 25,000-40,000.
Jalan Monkey Forest and the Ubud Market area have evening stalls selling satay, pisang goreng, and bakso; also try the night market on Jalan Karna at dusk.
No major chain supermarkets in central Ubud; Coco Market and additional toko kelontong (corner shops) are the norm for basics.
Ubud Art Market for batik, sarongs, and cotton trousers—always bargain hard (start at 30-40% of asking price).
Use the public bemo (minibus) along the main road for 5,000-10,000 IDR per ride; from airport, take a shared shuttle (around 60,000 IDR/person) or a Gojek/Grab (around 150,000 IDR) rather than a taxi.
Eat at warungs rather than tourist cafes for huge savings; buy water in large bottles from supermarkets, not hotel minibars; use ride-hailing apps (Gojek/Grab) for short trips instead of taxis.
Good to know — Ubud
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ IDR 18080.3 · 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 Ubud Backpacker Room
🕒 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.
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 Ubud Backpacker Room?
Request ground-floor rooms to avoid stairs, as the hotel likely has no lift (3-star budget guesthouse in Ubud). Rooms at the back of the property, away from the street, are quieter.
Which rooms should I avoid at Ubud Backpacker Room?
Avoid rooms facing Jalan Raya Ubud or any main road; street noise from motorbikes and early-morning traffic is common in Ubud. Upper-floor rooms without lift access can be noisy due to foot traffic on wooden stairs.
Is Ubud Backpacker Room noisy?
Expect motorbike noise from Ubud's narrow roads, especially 6am–9am and 4pm–7pm. Dogs barking at night are common. Some guesthouses have nearby temples with 5am gamelan rehearsals.
Which rooms have the best views at Ubud Backpacker Room?
Limited — likely a garden courtyard or partial rice-field view if at the edge of Ubud. Street-view rooms have no real view.
What are insider tips for staying at Ubud Backpacker Room?
1. Check if they have a fan-only option vs AC — fan rooms can be cheaper but louder (no air-con hum to mask street noise). 2. Ask for a room away from the common fridge or water dispenser, as these hum all night.
What time is check-in at Ubud Backpacker Room?
Check-in at Ubud Backpacker Room is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Ubud Backpacker Room have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi in lobby only; speeds around 5 Mbps; login via simple password from reception (no paid tier)
Is there a city or tourist tax at Ubud Backpacker Room?
IDR 10,000 per person per night paid at check-in
Where can I eat cheaply near Ubud Backpacker Room?
Nasi campur at a local warung: around IDR 20,000-35,000 per plate.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Ubud Backpacker Room?
Use the public bemo (minibus) along the main road for 5,000-10,000 IDR per ride; from airport, take a shared shuttle (around 60,000 IDR/person) or a Gojek/Grab (around 150,000 IDR) rather than a taxi.
When is the best time to visit Ubud?
April and May offer the tail-end of the wet season with frequent sunny days and lower humidity than the dry season proper. September is also excellent: skies are clear, temperatures hover around 27°C, and the tourist numbers are comfortable.
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.