If you drive for about an hour and a half north-east of Kuta you will find the bohemian cultural centre of Bali, Ubud. Famed for its arts, Ubud is a cool area of Bali and home to many expats. Located in the district of Gianyar, the town of Ubud is central and surrounded by a group of villages: Padang Tegal and Nyuhkuning are to the south, Peliatan and Kutuh are to the east, Campuhan, Penestenan and Sayan are to the west and Sanggingan and Kedewatan are to the north-west.
Ubud is peaceful. It is a place where you could spend your entire holiday in Bali and it is also a great place to base yourself for exploring the rest of the island. There are many levels of accommodation in Ubud ranging from losmens to upmarket luxury resorts and villas, in fact, too many to list here and so here is a selection:
Kupu Kupu Barong Villas
Komaneka at Bisma
Pita Maha Resort & Spa
Uma Ubud
Maya Ubud Resort & Spa
Kamandalu Resort
Alila Ubud
Komaneka at Monkey Forest Road
Bali Spirit Hotel & Spa
Champlung Sari Hotel
Hotel Tjampuhan & Spa
Ubud Village Hotel
Villa Chempaka Ubud
Pertiwi Resort & Spa
Ananda Cottages
Sri Ratih Cottages
Ubud Hanging Gardens Resort
Alam Indah
