Ubud Palace (Puri Saren Agung)
Bali, Indonesia
Ubud Art Market, Bali
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The essentials in 10 seconds
- Entry
- Free
- Hours
- ≈ 6:00–18:00, produce in the early morning
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A typical visit without queueing. In high season add 15–30 minutes. - 1 h
- With kids
- Fine with kids
- What to buy
- Sarongs, rattan bags, carvings, paintings, kites
- Haggling
- Expected — start at half the asking price
- Nearby
- Ubud Palace across the road, Saraswati Temple ≈ 200 m
Key facts
Two marketsproduce for locals at dawn, souvenirs and crafts later
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Ubud travel guidesOpposite the palaceat Ubud's main crossroads
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OpenStreetMapHagglingtourist prices start high; bargaining is normal
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Ubud travel guidesFreeentry to the market
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Ubud travel guides≈ 35 kmfrom Ngurah Rai Airport
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OSRM routeUbud Art Market opening hours
The market is effectively two markets in one. From around 6:00, it's a produce market for locals: fruit, vegetables, spices, flowers and ready-made canang offerings that Balinese place at homes and temples. By mid-morning the produce stalls pack up and the souvenir market takes over until about 18:00.
To see the local morning market, come by 6–7 am. For souvenirs, mornings are best too: vendors are keen to close their first sale of the day, which is believed to bring luck. By midday the narrow aisles get hot and crowded. Hours aren't officially published, so treat them as a guide.
What to buy
Bestsellers include sarongs and light fabrics, round rattan bags, wood carvings (masks, figures, bowls), kites shaped like birds and butterflies, Balinese-style paintings, silver jewellery, coffee and spices.
Much of what's on sale is mass-produced and repeated stall to stall. For original work, head to the craft villages around Ubud — woodcarvers, silversmiths and painters; the market is best for gifts and small things.
Bargaining tips
Haggling is part of buying here: the first price quoted to tourists is well above what sellers expect. Start at about half and meet somewhere in the middle. Keep it relaxed and friendly — it's a game, not an argument.
If the price isn't right, say goodbye politely and walk away; often the seller will call you back with a better offer. Bring cash in small notes — cards are rarely accepted.
About the market
Ubud Art Market (Pasar Seni Ubud, 'art market') is the town's central market at the main crossroads, opposite Puri Saren royal palace. It's a maze of stalls in the market building and the surrounding lanes, selling everything from fruit to paintings.
It's the busiest corner of central Ubud, and a good starting point for a walk: the palace is across the road, Saraswati Temple is 200 metres away and the Monkey Forest is about 1.5 km down Monkey Forest Road.
How to get to Ubud Market
The market is right in central Ubud, where Jalan Raya Ubud meets Monkey Forest Road, across from the palace. From hotels in the centre it's an easy walk.
From the airport it's about 35 km, 1–1.5 hours with traffic; from Seminyak or Kuta, 1–1.5 hours by taxi. Parking in the centre is difficult, so come by taxi or scooter.
How to get to Ubud Art Market
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Where are you starting from?
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On foot
- Ubud Palace (Puri Saren Agung) is about 2 min away on foot.
More tips
- On foot from central Ubud — at the main crossroads, opposite the palace.
- From the airport — about 35 km, 1–1.5 hours by transfer.
- From Seminyak or Kuta — ride-hailing taxi, 1–1.5 hours.
- Walk on to Ubud Palace and Saraswati Temple (≈ 200 m).
Is Ubud Art Market worth it?
Yes: it's the liveliest spot in central Ubud and an easy place to buy gifts — and at dawn, a window on locals buying flowers and offerings for the temples.
YesGo's take: the souvenirs are mostly mass-produced and the haggling can be tiring. Come early, set a budget and don't expect one-of-a-kind pieces — for those, visit the craft villages.
Ubud and Bali compared
Places in Ubud and across Bali rated by YesGo. Click a column header to sort.
| Saraswati Temple | 45 | 30 min | free; dance ≈ IDR 100,000 | 4 min walk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ubud Palace (Puri Saren Agung) | 45 | 30 min | Free | 3 min walk |
| Ubud Art Marketyou are here | 44 | 1 h | Free | — |
| Blanco Renaissance Museum | 38 | 1 h | ≈ IDR 50,000 | 17 min walk |
| Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave) | 35 | 1 h | ≈ IDR 50,000 | 3.1 km |
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| Taman Ayun Temple | 26 | 1 h | ≈ IDR 30,000–50,000 | 10.7 km |
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| Bajra Sandhi Monument | 24 | 1 h | ≈ IDR 30,000 | 18.6 km |
| Tirta Gangga Water Palace | 24 | 1 h | ≈ IDR 50,000 | 37.2 km |
| Penglipuran Village | 24 | 1 h | ≈ IDR 50,000 | 14.2 km |
| Uluwatu Temple | 23 | 1 h 30 min | ≈ IDR 50,000–60,000 | 40.9 km |
| Ulun Danu Beratan Temple | 23 | 1 h 15 min | IDR 100,000 | 28.3 km |
| Taman Ujung Water Palace | 23 | 1 h 15 min | ≈ IDR 50,000 | 40.8 km |
| Besakih Temple | 22 | 2 h | IDR 150,000 | 25.5 km |
| Lempuyang Temple (Gates of Heaven) | 20 | 2 h 30 min | ≈ IDR 100,000 + shuttle | 42.4 km |
| Tulamben | 19 | 3 h | Small fee | 44.3 km |
Central Ubud in a day
Campuhan Ridge Walk in the morning, Ubud Palace and the market by day, dance at the palace in the evening. Add it to your trip — YesGo will set the timings and transfers.
- Campuhan Ridge Walk1 h 15 min · free
- 16 min walk from the previous stopUbud Palace (Puri Saren Agung)30 min · Free
- 3 min walk from the previous stopUbud Art Marketyou are here1 h · Free
3 places · about 3 h 4 min with walks · 19 min on foot in total
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How to do it right
- Start bargaining at half the price.
- Bring cash in small notes.
- For the produce market, come by 6–7 am.
- For original pieces, visit the craft villages.
- Across the road: Ubud Palace.
Questions
Where is Ubud Art Market?
In central Ubud, where Jalan Raya Ubud meets Monkey Forest Road, opposite the palace.
What time does Ubud Art Market open?
Produce stalls from around 6:00; souvenir stalls until about 18:00.
What can you buy at Ubud Art Market?
Sarongs, rattan bags, wood carvings, kites, paintings, silver and spices.
Do you have to bargain at Ubud Market?
Yes — start at about half the asking price and meet in the middle.
Do stalls take cards?
Rarely — bring cash in small notes.
Is there a food market?
Yes, early in the morning: fruit, vegetables, spices and offering flowers.
How long do you need at the market?
About an hour, unless you get carried away.
What's near Ubud Art Market?
Ubud Palace across the road and Saraswati Temple 200 m away.
Have you been? Was it worth your time?
1 — no, 5 — absolutely
Your vote counts towards the YesGo score.
Sources and fact-check
- Ubud travel guides — morning produce and daytime souvenir market, goods, bargaining, hours (unofficial)
- OpenStreetMap, Wikidata Q136101591 — location; OSRM routing — distance to the airport
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