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Ubud Palace

Palace

A central royal compound in Ubud with carved wood pavilions and courtyards; visitors attend nightly dance performances and stroll among traditional Balinese architecture.

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Ubud Palace essentials

Address: Jalan Raya Ubud No.8, Ubud, Gianyar Regency, Bali 80571, Indonesia
Website: ubudpalace.com
Hours: Daily grounds open; performance times vary (evening shows common)
Admission: Entrance to the Ubud Palace grounds is typically free; cultural shows charge approx. IDR 50,000-150,000 (varies by performance)
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About Ubud Palace

Ubud Palace (Puri Saren Agung) is the historic royal palace complex in the centre of Ubud, Bali, and serves as the ceremonial seat of the Ubud royal family. The complex dates from the 19th century and retains traditional Balinese architectural features.

Visitors come to see the carved pavilions, inner courtyards and ornamental gardens and to attend nightly Balinese dance and music performances staged at the palace. The palace buildings and courtyards are compact and arranged around open performance spaces.

Puri Saren Agung was the residence and ceremonial centre of the Ubud raja (royal family) and has remained an active cultural focal point through the 19th and 20th centuries as Ubud developed as an arts centre. The palace buildings have been maintained and adapted for public performances and visits.

The palace sits in central Ubud immediately beside the Ubud Market and Monkey Forest Road, in Gianyar Regency, Bali, roughly 30 km north of Denpasar by road.

  • Dance performances: Evening traditional dance performances are staged regularly at the palace and are one of the most reliable ways to see Balinese dance in Ubud.
  • Central location: Positioned immediately adjacent to the central market and main pedestrian streets, making it easy to combine with nearby shops and cafés.

What to See#

  • Main pavilion: Open courtyard and main audience pavilion used for public performances and royal ceremonies; carved wood and stone ornamentation is visible around the complex.
  • Royal residences: Private residential compounds and inner courtyards that historically housed members of the Ubud royal family; some areas remain in family use.
  • Gardens and grounds: Gardens and small water features around the palace complex that form part of the public-facing areas and performance settings.
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When to Go

Best Time to Visit Ubud Palace

Best in the dry season (April-October) for pleasant evenings and reliable performance schedules.

Dry Season
April-October · 24-32°C (75-90°F)
Easier travel and reliable weather for evening performances and outdoor strolls.
Shoulder Months
March, November · 24-31°C (75-88°F)
Fewer crowds with occasional rain; good for quieter exploration.

History & Culture of Ubud Palace

Ubud Palace, known locally as Puri Saren Agung, was historically the residence of the last king of Ubud and still houses his descendants. Although home to Balinese royalty, the palace displays intriguing Dutch-colonial influences, and the pavilions surrounding its main grounds are intricately designed with fascinating furnishings.

The inner courtyards form the main visitor areas and offer a glimpse of royal life; on most evenings the palace hosts traditional dance performances that draw large audiences. Puri Saren Agung was also, notably, the very first hotel in Ubud, and today part of it operates as a boutique homestay for guests who wish to stay on the grounds.

The palace sits at the corner of Jalan Raya Ubud and Jalan Suweta in Ubud Kaja, an easy walk from anywhere in town and from nearby attractions such as the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary.

Weather & Climate near Ubud Palace

Climate

Ubud Palace's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 21°C to 30°C. Heavy rainfall (2041 mm/year), wettest in January.

Air Quality: AQI 52 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
AugustJuneSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
34°
Warmest Month
19°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Good 23° - 30° 26° 319 mm overcast 86% 2.1 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.4h
February Good 23° - 30° 26° 257 mm overcast 86% 2.3 m/s 2.6 extreme 12.3h
March Good 22° - 30° 26° 225 mm partly cloudy 85% 1.8 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.0h
April Very Good 22° - 30° 26° 133 mm partly cloudy 85% 1.8 m/s 2.4 extreme 11.8h
May Excellent 22° - 30° 26° 106 mm some cloud 85% 2.1 m/s 2.0 extreme 11.6h
June Excellent 21° - 29° 25° 95 mm some cloud 85% 2.1 m/s 1.9 very high 11.5h
July Very Good 21° - 28° 24° 130 mm some cloud 83% 1.6 m/s 1.9 very high 11.6h
August Excellent 21° - 28° 24° 47 mm mostly sunny 82% 1.7 m/s 2.3 extreme 11.7h
September Excellent 22° - 29° 25° 109 mm mostly sunny 80% 2.2 m/s 2.6 extreme 11.9h
October Very Good 22° - 30° 26° 169 mm some cloud 79% 2.1 m/s 2.7 extreme 12.2h
November Very Good 23° - 30° 26° 191 mm partly cloudy 81% 2.2 m/s 2.6 extreme 12.4h
December Good 23° - 30° 26° 260 mm overcast 84% 1.8 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.5h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Ubud Palace

Ubud Palace is in central Ubud, a short walk from the Ubud Monkey Forest and the main market. From Ubud bus stops or taxi stands, it is a 5-10 minute walk along Jalan Raya Ubud.

Tips for Visiting Ubud Palace

  • Arrive before dusk to see the palace courtyard and then stay for a traditional Legong or Kecak performance in the evening.
  • Respect dress norms when entering ceremonial areas; a sarong and sash are often required for some sections during ceremonies.
  • Combine with the nearby Ubud Art Market and the Royal Water Palace (Taman Saraswati) for a full cultural circuit.