During your stay at Nata Ubud, you’ll have the chance to explore one of the amazing nearby attractions: Ubud Art Market or Pasar Seni Ubud. Located only 10 minutes from Nata Ubud. This market is a paradise for art lovers and souvenir seekers.

This market is located in front of Ubud Royal Palace and is the perfect place to find a variety of accessories, art crafts, and other items that can be used as typical Balinese souvenirs. From exquisite wood carvings to gorgeous textiles, you’ll find Bali’s detailed beauty here. The prices offered are very diverse and relatively affordable.

Operating Hours

Ubud Art Market is open daily, from Monday to Sunday, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Central Indonesia Time.

Authentic Balinese Atmosphere

As you stroll around this market, you will feel the distinctive Balinese atmosphere, with fine art, colorful fabrics, and crowds. It is an unmissable experience to experience the deep Balinese culture.

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Puri Saren Agung is also known as the Ubud Royal Palace and is close to the Ubud Art Market so you can easily take in both places at the same time.

It is located in the center of the city and dates from the 1800s when it was built during the reign of Ida Tjokorda Putu Kandel.

The Royal Family still lives in sections of the palace which is also used for ceremonial reasons but you can still walk around the gardens here and enjoy the Balinese ornate architecture.

It is also known as the best place to come in the evenings if you want to take in a traditional Balinese dance performance.

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If you want to get out and about in Ubud and take in the best of the local scenery then head to the Campuhan Ridge Walk which is located slightly out of town.

The walk will take you through a lush area of gorgeous hills which overlook an exquisite valley and you can meander along the ridge from the pretty starting point of Gunung Lebah Temple.

There is a dedicated path here that you can follow and this is one of the nicest ways to take in some of the less developed areas around Ubud.

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If you choose to drive without a license and the police stop you, you should expect to pay a small penalty. If the police do not ask for money right away, or if they tell you that you must accompany them to the police office, you should ask them if you can pay the fine right there on the spot. The standard fine is generally from IDR. 40.000 – 50.000. Payment of this fine is a preferable alternative to a trip to the local police station to process paperwork. No matter what the circumstances, be polite, be patient.

Also, please consider that driving in Bali requires a certain disregard for all forms of normal traffic rules and road etiquette. Accidents are common, and regardless of the circumstances, more often than not, if one of the parties involved is a tourist, it will be the tourist’s fault. Keep this in mind : even if the police come and say that you are not at fault for the accident, you will most likely still be required to pay for all damages.

Here are some basic guidelines to follow :

• The right of way in Bali typically belongs to the biggest vehicle in the road, not to whoever gets there first. Pedestrians are merely considered road hazards. Drivers often enter traffic at will and do not look back to see if their path is clear. People generally expect that other drivers will make way for them, but they are also very patient of others who enter in front of them, and in this way there is a sort of mutual tolerance amongst all drivers. So take extra care to take note of what is going on in front of you, and do not worry too much about what is happening behind you.
• The predominant vehicle on the roads in Bali is the ubiquitous moped: its relatively small size enables the driver to slip in and out of lanes and in between other vehicles quite easily, the rule being that there is always enough room for one more to enter the fray. It is best to understand the fluidity of the situation on the road and to expect that anything might happen at any time. Driving with a spirit of accommodation will make traveling more enjoyable and easier to understand.
• The smaller mountain roads often have very steep grades and an uncertain quality of service: they are perhaps best traveled by mountain bike
• Please also keep in mind that Indonesian roads are dynamic and are constantly changing. This means that a section of the road which you passed by only hours before may be completely different when you pass by again later.

For example, piles of dirt and stones are often dumped into the road for building purposes but no warning signs are posted whatsoever to warn you. The general rule of thumb is to NEVER TAKE YOUR EYES OFF THE ROAD when driving in Bali.

• Petrol can be purchased at Government operated stations (pompa bensin or pertamina) which are located at the main roads running in and out of larger towns, or at village kiosks which bear the sign “Premium or Bensin ”. Please keep in mind that when purchasing petrol at these kiosks, the prices typically run around 20% higher than at the large petrol stations, and the petrol is often mixed with water which can damage the engines of cars and motorbikes. Signs which read “Solar” mean diesel.
• If your rented vehicle is in need of servicing, please note that service stations and repair shops are called “Bengkel” , although it will be the responsibility of the hiring agent to carry out any necessary repairs.
• In the unfortunate event that you should be involved in an accident, we encourage you to remain calm and be polite, even try to smile about it, as this will ease the mood of those involved and will be more conducive to avoiding unnecessary hostile confrontations. Please remember you are in foreign country, and that situations such as these are handled very differently here.  Bystanders might get involved and may take a partisan stance, whatever the circumstances may be. Do please try and avoid getting into situations that might endanger your well-being at all costs.

Our advice to you is to hire a car and driver, as we believe this is a much less stressful means of transportation, and by western standards, is very inexpensive.

ART MUSEUMS

Puri Lukisan Museum

Jl. Raya Ubud

Open daily, 8am-4pm

Agung Rai Museum of Art

Jl. Pengosekan

Open daily, 9am-6pm

The Blanco Renaissance Museum

Campuhan, Ubud

Open daily, 9am-5pm

Neka Art Museum

Campuhan, Ubud

Open daily, 8am-5pm

Museum Rudana

Jl Cok Rai Pudak, Peliatan

Open daily, 9am-5pm

PRIVATE TRANSFER

The Hotel’s vehicle is available for following transfer service :

Call our reception for your transfer arrangement.

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Nata Ubud
Jalan Suweta, Banjar Sakti, Desa Bentuyung, Ubud, Gianyar – Bali 80571
Phone : + 62361 908 5980
Info@nataubud.com
Should you expect Visitors or Mails, Please give this address. In some parts of the town, it is almost impossible to give directions to a taxi driver. It is also very difficult to call taxis from many villas, especially if they are located in rural areas because they are not easy to find.

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