# Ubud Art Market, Bali

> Ubud Art Market (Pasar Seni Ubud) is the town's central market, opposite the royal palace. At dawn it sells fruit, flowers and offerings to locals; later it turns into a souvenir market for sarongs, rattan bags, carvings, kites and paintings. Entry is free and haggling is expected. An hour is enough for a wander.

Web page: https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/ubud-art-market

- City: [Bali](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali), Indonesia
- YesGo score: 44/100 (Yes, if nearby)
- Time on site: 1 h
- With kids: Fine with kids
- Entry: Free
- Hours: ≈ 6:00–18:00, produce in the early morning
- 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
- Coordinates: -8.50694, 115.26307
- Facts checked: 10.11.2026

## Key facts

- **Two markets** — produce for locals at dawn, souvenirs and crafts later (source: Ubud travel guides)
- **Opposite the palace** — at Ubud's main crossroads (source: OpenStreetMap)
- **Haggling** — tourist prices start high; bargaining is normal (source: Ubud travel guides)
- **Free** — entry to the market (source: Ubud travel guides)
- **≈ 35 km** — from Ngurah Rai Airport (source: OSRM route)

## Ubud 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.

> **Shopping smart** Check a few stalls before buying, inspect seams, cracks and clasps, and let the seller name a price first. Carry your bag in front in the crowded lanes, and think twice about heavy carvings you'll have to fly home with.

## 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

1. **On foot** from central Ubud — at the main crossroads, opposite the palace.
2. **From the airport** — about 35 km, 1–1.5 hours by transfer.
3. **From Seminyak or Kuta** — ride-hailing taxi, 1–1.5 hours.
4. 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.

- [Saraswati Temple](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/pura-taman-saraswati) — YesGo score 45/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 30 min · free; dance ≈ IDR 100,000
- [Ubud Palace (Puri Saren Agung)](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/ubud-palace) — YesGo score 45/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 30 min · Free
- [Blanco Renaissance Museum](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/blanco-museum) — YesGo score 38/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · ≈ IDR 50,000
- [Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave)](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/goa-gajah) — YesGo score 35/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · ≈ IDR 50,000
- [Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/garuda-wisnu-kencana) — YesGo score 32/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h 30 min · ≈ IDR 125,000–150,000
- [Batuan Temple](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/batuan-temple) — YesGo score 29/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 45 min · donation or ≈ IDR 30,000–50,000
- [Tanah Lot Temple](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/tanah-lot) — YesGo score 26/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · IDR 75,000
- [Taman Ayun Temple](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/taman-ayun) — YesGo score 26/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · ≈ IDR 30,000–50,000
- [Gunung Kawi](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/gunung-kawi) — YesGo score 25/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 15 min · ≈ IDR 50,000
- [Tirta Empul Temple](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/tirta-empul) — YesGo score 24/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 15 min · ≈ IDR 50,000–75,000
- [Ulun Danu Batur Temple](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/ulun-danu-batur) — YesGo score 24/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · ≈ IDR 35,000
- [Goa Lawah Temple](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/goa-lawah) — YesGo score 24/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 45 min · ≈ IDR 30,000
- [Bajra Sandhi Monument](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/bajra-sandhi) — YesGo score 24/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · ≈ IDR 30,000
- [Tirta Gangga Water Palace](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/tirta-gangga) — YesGo score 24/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · ≈ IDR 50,000
- [Penglipuran Village](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/penglipuran) — YesGo score 24/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · ≈ IDR 50,000
- [Uluwatu Temple](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/uluwatu-temple) — YesGo score 23/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · ≈ IDR 50,000–60,000
- [Ulun Danu Beratan Temple](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/ulun-danu-bratan) — YesGo score 23/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 15 min · IDR 100,000
- [Taman Ujung Water Palace](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/taman-ujung) — YesGo score 23/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 15 min · ≈ IDR 50,000
- [Besakih Temple](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/besakih) — YesGo score 22/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h · IDR 150,000
- [Lempuyang Temple (Gates of Heaven)](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/lempuyang) — YesGo score 20/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h 30 min · ≈ IDR 100,000 + shuttle
- [Tulamben](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/tulamben) — YesGo score 19/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 3 h · Small fee

## 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.

1. [Campuhan Ridge Walk](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/campuhan-ridge) — YesGo score 42/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 15 min · free
2. [Ubud Palace (Puri Saren Agung)](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/ubud-palace) — YesGo score 45/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 30 min · Free
3. [Ubud Art Market](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/ubud-art-market) — YesGo score 44/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · Free

## Tips

- 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](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/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.

## How we checked

The market, its goods and bargaining customs are described from Ubud travel guides. Hours aren't officially published, so they're marked unconfirmed. Distances in central Ubud are walking estimates from the map; the airport distance is an OSRM route of 35 km.

## Sources

- 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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