Ubud Art Market
Bali, Indonesia
Ubud Palace (Puri Saren Agung), Bali
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The essentials in 10 seconds
- Entry
- Free
- Hours
- ≈ 8:00–18:00
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From reliable travel sources; we are still checking it against an official one. Double-check before you go. - Time on site
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A typical visit without queueing. In high season add 15–30 minutes. - 30 min
- With kids
- Fine with kids
- Daytime entry
- Free
- Dance shows
- Evenings ≈ 19:30, ticket ≈ IDR 100,000
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From reliable travel sources; we are still checking it against an official one. Double-check before you go. - Time needed
- 30 minutes; about 2 hours with a show
- Nearby
- Ubud Market across the road, Saraswati Temple ≈ 200 m
Key facts
1800–1823reign of Tjokorda Putu Kandel, when the present palace was built
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Wikipedia: Ubud Palace1928the year the palace opened to foreign guests
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Wikipedia: Ubud PalaceLempadcarved many of the stone decorations
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Wikipedia: Ubud PalacePura Marajan Agungthe royal family's private temple, north of the palace
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Wikipedia: Ubud PalaceFreeentry to the outer courtyards by day
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travel guidesUbud Palace opening hours and entrance fee
Entry to the outer courtyards is free, usually from around 8:00 to 18:00. Only part of the palace is open — the royal family still lives here — so 30 minutes is enough for a look around.
The evening dance show is separate: it usually starts around 19:30, lasts about 1.5 hours and costs about IDR 100,000, with tickets sold at the gate and by agencies. Arrive 15–20 minutes early for seats near the stage. These details aren't officially published, so check locally.
Dance performances at the palace
The palace is best known for its evening Balinese dance. The stage is the courtyard in front of carved gates, accompanied by a gamelan percussion orchestra. The programme varies by night: Legong, Barong, and dances drawn from the Ramayana.
The setting makes it one of the most atmospheric places in Bali to see traditional dance — far more so than a hotel stage.
What to see
The highlight is the stone carving: tall gates, guardian and demon statues, and reliefs, many by the famous Balinese artist I Gusti Nyoman Lempad, who lived to over a hundred. Look out for the angkul-angkul gates and the open bale pavilions with red tiled roofs.
North of the palace is Pura Marajan Agung, the royal family's private temple, and a huge banyan-like fig grows in front. During ceremonies the courtyards are decked with flowers and cloth.
History of Puri Saren Agung
Puri Saren Agung sits at Ubud's main crossroads on Jalan Raya Ubud. It took its present form under Tjokorda Putu Kandel (1800–1823), in traditional Balinese style. In 1928 it opened to foreign guests — a big part of how Ubud became known as Bali's arts centre.
The palace still belongs to the royal family, which is why only the outer courtyards are open. Even so, it's one of the best places to see classic Balinese palace architecture in the middle of town.
How to get to Ubud Palace
The palace is right in central Ubud, where Jalan Raya Ubud meets Monkey Forest Road. From most Ubud hotels it's walkable, and Ubud Market is just across the road.
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 central Ubud is hard, so come by taxi or scooter.
How to get to Puri Saren Agung
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Where are you starting from?
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On foot
- Ubud Art Market is about 2 min away on foot.
More tips
- On foot from central Ubud — at the main crossroads, opposite the market.
- 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 Saraswati Temple (≈ 200 m) or the Monkey Forest (≈ 1.5 km).
Is Ubud Palace worth visiting?
Yes: it's free, central and the best showcase of Balinese palace carving in town. The evening dance here is one of the most atmospheric ways to see Balinese dance.
YesGo's take: only a small part is open and 30 minutes is plenty; it's busy by day. Come back in the evening for the dance, and pop in by day on your way to the market and Saraswati Temple.
Bali temples and palaces compared
Temples, palaces and historic sites on Bali rated by YesGo. Click a column header to sort.
| Ubud Palace (Puri Saren Agung)you are here | 45 | 30 min | Free | — |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saraswati Temple | 45 | 30 min | free; dance ≈ IDR 100,000 | 3 min walk |
| Blanco Renaissance Museum | 38 | 1 h | ≈ IDR 50,000 | 16 min walk |
| Goa Gajah (Elephant Cave) | 35 | 1 h | ≈ IDR 50,000 | 3.2 km |
| Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park | 32 | 2 h 30 min | ≈ IDR 125,000–150,000 | 35.3 km |
| Batuan Temple | 29 | 45 min | donation or ≈ IDR 30,000–50,000 | 8.5 km |
| Tanah Lot Temple | 26 | 1 h 30 min | IDR 75,000 | 23.1 km |
| Taman Ayun Temple | 26 | 1 h | ≈ IDR 30,000–50,000 | 10.6 km |
| Gunung Kawi | 25 | 1 h 15 min | ≈ IDR 50,000 | 10.8 km |
| Tirta Empul Temple | 24 | 1 h 15 min | ≈ IDR 50,000–75,000 | 11.6 km |
| Ulun Danu Batur Temple | 24 | 1 h | ≈ IDR 35,000 | 29.2 km |
| Goa Lawah Temple | 24 | 45 min | ≈ IDR 30,000 | 23.2 km |
| 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 | 42.5 km |
| Tulamben | 19 | 3 h | Small fee | 44.4 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)you are here30 min · Free
- 3 min walk from the previous stopUbud Art Market1 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
- Come back in the evening for the dance.
- Daytime entry is free; 30 minutes is enough.
- Cover shoulders and knees.
- Arrive 15–20 minutes before the show.
- Nearby: Saraswati Temple.
Questions
Where is Ubud Palace?
In central Ubud, where Jalan Raya Ubud meets Monkey Forest Road, opposite the market.
Is there an entrance fee for Ubud Palace?
No, the outer courtyards are free to visit by day.
What are Ubud Palace's opening hours?
Usually daytime, from around 8:00 to 18:00, with shows in the evening.
When is the Ubud Palace dance show?
Usually evenings around 19:30; tickets about IDR 100,000.
Does the royal family still live there?
Yes, so only the outer courtyards are open.
What is the 'Ubud water palace'?
A name often used for Saraswati Temple and its lotus pond, 200 m away.
How long do you need at Ubud Palace?
About 30 minutes; around two hours with an evening show.
Who carved the palace decorations?
Many of the stone carvings are by the artist I Gusti Nyoman Lempad.
Have you been? Was it worth your time?
1 — no, 5 — absolutely
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Sources and fact-check
- Wikipedia: Ubud Palace — history, Tjokorda Putu Kandel's reign, opening to guests, Lempad's carvings, family temple, dance
- Ubud travel guides — free entry, hours, evening show times and prices (unofficial)
- Wikidata Q19646466 — coordinates; walking distances are our map-based estimate
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