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Ubud Palace

#1of 8 places to visit in UbudUbud, Bali, Indonesia

Also known as Puri Saren Agung · Puri Ubud

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Opening hours: 07:00–18:00 and 19:30–19:45. Entry is free. Allow 45 min. Best time: Morning.

Updated 18 September 2026 · Compiled by Traveliac, AI-assisted · 4 min read

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Opening hours: 07:00–19:45; 07:00 – 18:00 daily for courtyard viewing; dance performances generally begin around 19:30 – 19:45
Entry fee: Free
Time needed: 45 min
Best time of day: Morning
Best months: Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
Address: Jalan Raya Ubud No. 8, Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, Indonesia

About Ubud Palace

Ubud Palace, formally Puri Saren Agung, occupies the central crossroads of Ubud town and remains a working residence of the Ubud royal family, not a museum piece. The palace was rebuilt in the early 1900s after a 1917 earthquake damaged the original 19th-century compound founded by the Sukawati dynasty, and the carved paras sandstone gateways and split candi bentar entrance still frame the courtyard used for royal cremations and family ceremonies. Public access covers the outer and middle courtyards; the family's private inner quarters are closed to visitors.

Best time of day: Morning. 07:00 – 09:00, before tour groups arrive from the south coast and while the carved sandstone gateways are still in soft light.

Ubud Palace timings

Ubud Palace is open 07:00–18:00 and 19:30–19:45. The weekend is no different: Saturday and Sunday follow the same times.

Opening hours: 07:00–19:45; Mon–Sun 07:00–18:00 and 19:30–19:45; 07:00 – 18:00 daily for courtyard viewing; dance performances generally begin around 19:30 – 19:45
Closed on: Open every day

Mon–Sun	07:00–18:00 and 19:30–19:45

Good to know: Evening performance schedules can pause around family ceremonies or temple anniversaries at the palace; check locally on the day.

Opening hours compiled from baliprovince.go.id and public records, last updated 18 September 2026. They change without notice — confirm before you travel. How we write these guides

Ubud Palace ticket price

Entry fees for Ubud Palace
Ticket	Price
Standard ticket	Free
Concession (student / senior)	Free
Children	Free

The palace courtyards are free to enter during daytime hours, as of 2026. Evening dance performances held in the outer courtyard are ticketed separately, typically around Rp 100,000 per person paid at the gate; verify current pricing and that evening's programme at the entrance.

Prices compiled from baliprovince.go.id and public records, last updated 18 September 2026. They change without notice — confirm before you travel. How we write these guides

Best time to visit Ubud Palace

Quiet
Moderate
Busy

07:00 – 09:00
Early MorningBest time to go
Courtyard largely empty aside from staff and a handful of early walkers; best light on the carved gateway reliefs.
Quiet
10:00 – 15:00
Midday Tour Groups
Coach and van groups from south-coast hotels stop en route to or from Tegallalang; courtyard photo spots get congested.
Busy
15:00 – 18:00
Late Afternoon
Crowds thin as day-trip groups head back south; a good window for unhurried courtyard photos.
Moderate
19:30 – 21:00
Evening Performance
Ticketed dance audience fills bench seating in the outer courtyard; arrive early for a clear sightline to the stage.
Moderate

History of Ubud Palace

Puri Saren Agung traces its founding to the late 19th century under Cokorda Putu Kandel, part of the Sukawati royal line that governed the Ubud region as a minor kingdom under the wider Gianyar rajadom. Cokorda Gede Agung Sukawati, ruler through the mid-20th century, is credited with opening Ubud to resident foreign artists — including the German-Russian painter Walter Spies and Dutch artist Rudolf Bonnet — whose presence at and near the palace from the 1930s onward helped establish Ubud's identity as Bali's art centre rather than a purely agricultural town. The palace's carved gateways and courtyard pavilions were substantially rebuilt after the 1917 earthquake that damaged much of Ubud's older masonry, using the same paras volcanic sandstone quarried locally, which is soft enough to carve in fine relief but weathers visibly within a few decades, explaining the recurring restoration work visible on the outer gate reliefs today.

Rules & etiquette at Ubud Palace

Ubud Palace does not require a sarong for daytime courtyard viewing since it functions as a secular residence rather than an active temple, but modest dress (covered shoulders, no swimwear) is expected. Flash photography is discouraged during evening dance performances out of consideration for performers and other guests. The inner family quarters, marked by a further gateway past the main courtyard, are private and not open to visitors regardless of what a tour guide may suggest. During royal ceremonies — cremations in particular draw large processions — public courtyard access may be restricted for a day or more with little advance notice.

Tips for visiting Ubud Palace

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Legong and other classical Balinese dance performances staged most evenings in the palace's outer courtyard, accompanied by a live gamelan orchestra, are one of the more accessible ways to see a full traditional performance without booking a formal cultural venue. Arrive 20–30 minutes early to get unobstructed bench seating; the courtyard has no fixed seating chart. The palace sits directly opposite the Ubud Art Market and a short walk from Jalan Monkey Forest, making it a natural first or last stop on a walking loop of central Ubud. Traffic on Jalan Raya Ubud directly in front of the palace is heavy with tour vans and scooters through the middle of the day; the crossing has no signal, so cross at the marked pedestrian points near the market entrance rather than mid-block.

How to reach Ubud Palace

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Jalan Raya Ubud No. 8, Ubud, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571, IndonesiaDirections in Google Maps

From Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)
25 km · 60–90 min
Rp 250,000–400,000 (prepaid airport taxi or ride-hail)
From Ubud Art Market
0.05 km · 1 min
Free (walk)
From Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary
1.2 km · 15 min walk
Free (walk) or Rp 10,000–20,000 by scooter taxi

Nearest airport

From Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)

approximately 25 km, 60–90 minutes by road depending on traffic through Denpasar.

Nearest station

From No rail service in Bali; Ubud's central taxi and shuttle stand on Jalan Raya Ubud is a 2-minute walk.

Ubud Palace FAQs

Is Ubud Palace free to visit?

Yes, the outer and middle courtyards are free to enter during daytime hours, as of 2026. Only the evening dance performances carry a separate ticket, typically around Rp 100,000, verified at the gate.

Do you need a sarong to enter Ubud Palace?

No, a sarong is not required for daytime courtyard visits because the palace functions as a royal residence rather than an active temple. Modest dress with covered shoulders is still expected.

Can visitors see inside the royal family's living quarters?

No, the inner family quarters beyond the main courtyard are private and closed to the public. Visitor access is limited to the outer and middle courtyards.

What time do the dance performances start at Ubud Palace?

Most evenings around 19:30–19:45, in the outer courtyard, accompanied by a live gamelan orchestra. Confirm the specific evening's programme at the gate, as performing troupes rotate.

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