# Ubud Palace (Puri Saren Agung), Bali > Ubud Palace, or Puri Saren Agung, is the royal family's residence in the very centre of Ubud, opposite the market. By day you can walk into the outer courtyards for free: carved gates, pavilions and statues by the renowned artist Lempad. In the evening it hosts Balinese dance to gamelan music, with tickets around IDR 100,000. Thirty minutes is enough to look around. Web page: https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/ubud-palace - City: [Bali](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali), Indonesia - YesGo score: 45/100 (Yes, if nearby) - Time on site: 30 min - Entry: Free - With kids: Fine with kids - Daytime entry: Free - Hours: ≈ 8:00–18:00 - Dance shows: Evenings ≈ 19:30, ticket ≈ IDR 100,000 - Time needed: 30 minutes; about 2 hours with a show - Nearby: Ubud Market across the road, Saraswati Temple ≈ 200 m - Coordinates: -8.50680, 115.26260 - Facts checked: 10.11.2026 ## Key facts - **1800–1823** — reign of Tjokorda Putu Kandel, when the present palace was built (source: Wikipedia: Ubud Palace) - **1928** — the year the palace opened to foreign guests (source: Wikipedia: Ubud Palace) - **Lempad** — carved many of the stone decorations (source: Wikipedia: Ubud Palace) - **Pura Marajan Agung** — the royal family's private temple, north of the palace (source: Wikipedia: Ubud Palace) - **Free** — entry to the outer courtyards by day (source: travel guides) ## Ubud 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. > **Palace etiquette** This is a working royal residence: don't go past closed doors or barriers, and don't sit on statue plinths. Cover shoulders and knees. If a ceremony is under way, watch from the side and keep out of the way. ## 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 1. **On foot** from central Ubud — at the main crossroads, opposite the market. 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 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. - [Ubud Palace (Puri Saren Agung)](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/ubud-palace) — YesGo score 45/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 30 min · Free - [Saraswati Temple](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/pura-taman-saraswati) — YesGo score 45/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 30 min · free; dance ≈ IDR 100,000 - [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 - 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](https://yesgo.io/indonesia/bali/pura-taman-saraswati). ## 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. ## How we checked The palace's history, the reign dates, the carvings and the family temple come from Wikipedia (Ubud Palace). Opening hours and show times and prices come from travel guides — we found no official figures, so they're marked unconfirmed. Distances within Ubud are walking estimates from the map; the airport distance is an OSRM route of 35 km. ## Sources - 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 --- This is the Markdown version of a YesGo page for AI assistants. Quote the web page link above, not this file.