Place · Ubud centre: palace, market, Saraswati
Ubud Palace (Puri Saren Agung)Puri Saren Agung
Walk in before 10:00 for the courtyards, then return at 19:00 for the nightly dance: 20–30 minutes by day, free to enter, and it is still a family home, so stay in the public areas.Walk in before 10:00 AM for the courtyards, then return at 7:00 PM for the nightly dance: 20–30 minutes by day, free to enter, and it is still a family home, so stay in the public areas.
Key facts
- Time on site
- 15–20 min
- p95 30 min
- Price
- about Rp 100,000–150,000 (≈ US$7–10)
- adult, 2026 estimate
- Hours
- unknown
- see note below
- Best time
- 08:00–10:00
- quietest window
- 28″ bags
- No
- Ubud centre: palace, market, Saraswati: forbidden
- Getting there
- Walk to the corner of Jalan Raya Ubud and Jalan Suweta; the palace gate is on the main road
- Free by day
- Dance at 19:30 (check)
- A family home: stay in the public areas
- Go 08:00–10:00
- Free entry
- Queue: switch at 15 min
- Works with kids
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Rules in force · 9Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore…Ubud lanes have broken pavement, steps and open drains
- Southeast Asia ↗Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar; never carry a bag or parcel for anyone.
- Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
- Indonesia ↗Buy the visa on arrival or e-visa only on the official Immigration portal; lookalike sites charge extra.
- Indonesia ↗Complete the All Indonesia digital arrival and customs form before landing; it is free.
- Indonesia ↗Foreign visitors to Bali pay a one-off tourist levy; keep the payment proof on your phone.
- Indonesia ↗Riding a motorbike needs a valid licence that covers motorbikes (an international permit alongside your own) and a helmet; check your insurance covers it.
- Bali ↗A hired driver by the day is the normal way to visit rice terraces and temples outside Ubud; agree the route and price before you set off.
- Ubud ↗Ubud lanes have broken pavement, steps and open drains: large suitcases go from the car to the door, never on a walk.
- Ubud ↗Monkeys in and around the Monkey Forest take phones, glasses and food: keep them zipped away.
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Plan
Open now, what it costs, what to know, how long it takes
Go now?
hours and prices: check on the day- Open
- Hours unknown
- Crowds
Quietest around 08:00 · go 08:00–10:00
MonTueWedThuFriSatSunQuietest Mon–Thu · busiest Sat, Sun · desk estimate
- Tickets
- Adult: about Rp 100,000–150,000 (≈ US$7–10) (2026 estimate, check)
- Child: check
- Time to spend
- 15–20 min · up to 30 min if you linger
Know before you go
- The daytime courtyards are free to enter; the nightly dance is a paid ticket, roughly Rp 100,000–150,000 (≈ US$7–10) (2026 estimate).
- The palace is the home of the royal family of Ubud: dress covered and keep voices low.
- You do not need more than 20 minutes by day, so pair it with the market and Saraswati.
- The road in front has no crossing: cross at the market end and watch for scooters from both sides.
- Dance nights start about 19:30; seats fill from 18:45.Dance nights start about 7:30 PM; seats fill from 6:45 PM.
- Bags and phones: pickpocketing is rare but the dance crowd is tight.
Best time of day
Go 08:00–10:00. Plan 15–20 min inside.
quietlightbusyheavypacked· desk estimate for an ordinary weekday; the evening peak is the dance audience, not the courtyards
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Time on site
Minimum
10min
Worthwhile
15min
Typical
20min
p95
30min
The public courtyards are usually open in daylight; closing and dance start times change with events, so check on the day.
Tickets & entry
- Where to buy
- No ticket needed.
- Courtyards by day: Open gate, no counter
- Legong or other dance, adult: Palace gate or the ticket sellers on Jalan Raya Ubud
- Child ticket for dance: Same counter
- Reseller ticket: Street sellers and online marketplaces
- Entering the public courtyards is free. Donations are welcome at the offering boxes, but nobody asks for a fee.
- Dress code
- Shoes: On in the courtyards.
- Bags & lockers
- No bag check; keep them in front in the evening crowd.
- Lockers or cloakroom (no) Ask your hotel to hold bags.
- Photos
- Allowed in the courtyards; ask before photographing family members or anyone in ceremonial dress.
- Drones are not appropriate in the centre; a tripod blocks the gate on dance nights.
- What's closed
- Ceremony dayscheckTemple festivals and family rites close some courtyards for hours; a sign or a guard will say.
- Nyepi (day of silence)checkEverything on Bali stops for 24 hours; expect it to be shut.
- Dance nightscheckPerformance days and times change; the palace posts the week's programme at the gate.
“Check” dates move year to year: confirm on the official page for your date.
| Ticket | Price | Where to buy | Skip-the-line reality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Courtyards by day | free (2026 estimate) | Open gate, no counter | No line. |
| Legong or other dance, adult | about Rp 100,000–150,000 (≈ US$7–10) (2026 estimate, check) | Palace gate or the ticket sellers on Jalan Raya Ubud | No fast lane; buy before 18:30 for a good seat.No fast lane; buy before 6:30 PM for a good seat. |
| Child ticket for dance | check | Same counter | — |
| Reseller ticket | adds a commission (check) | Street sellers and online marketplaces | No benefit; buy at the gate. |
Inside, in order
Front courtyard and gate
5 minCarved stone gate and the open forecourt facing the main road.
Inner courtyards
10 minCarved stone and wood pavilions; some areas are roped off.
Dance pavilion
5 minThe stage for evening performances; the day visit is just to look.
extra ticket
Plan this visit
- Crowd on arrival
- quiet
- Worst while inside
- quiet
- Leave by
- 08:208:20 AM
- Closing buffer
- 580′
Good window: go.
- Closing buffer is measured against a planning close of 18:00. Daytime courtyards usually stay open until evening; dance nights run to about 21:00 (check the gate board).
- Crowd levels are a desk estimate by hour, not live data.
How to do it well
- 1Walk in from the main road at the crossroads by the market and the Jalan Suweta corner; there is no ticket booth for the daytime courtyards.
- 2Keep to the open courtyards and carved gates; the residential pavilions are closed to visitors.
- 3Come back at dusk for the dance: buy the ticket at the palace gate, usually a little before the 19:30 start, and sit early for a front row.
- 4Walk on to Saraswati Temple along Jalan Raya Ubud: about 300 metres of pavement, then a lotus-pond garden.
On the ground
Getting in, crowds, and where to go if it does not work
Getting in
- Stop
- Walk to the corner of Jalan Raya Ubud and Jalan Suweta; the palace gate is on the main road
- Exit
- —
- Ticket
- free · official site
- Stairs
- unknown
- Shoes
- Shoes on; sandals are fine.
Crowds and switching
- Crowd clock
- Quiet before 09:30; photo groups 10:00–16:00; dance audience gathers from 18:30.Quiet before 9:30 AM; photo groups 10:00 AM–4:00 PM; dance audience gathers from 6:30 PM.
- Sensory load
- 2/5
- Exposure
- medium
- Queue rule
- Switch if the queue passes 15 min; come back when under 5.
Bailouts
heat
Café on Jalan Raya Ubud (AC)
rain
Dance evening under the covered pavilion; by day, Puri Lukisan Museum
crowd
Come at 08:00 or after 17:00
Nearest rescue anchor: A — Ubud Palace forecourt (shade, field-verify)
Step-free check
- Step-free entrance: partly · partlyA few steps at each carved gate.
- Lifts: no · no
- Accessible toilet: check · checkNot confirmed.
- Wheelchair: partly · partlyThe front courtyard can be seen from a wheelchair; the inner gates have steps. Pavements outside are narrow and broken in places.
- Stroller: partly · partlyWorks on the forecourt; lift it over the thresholds.
- Places to sit: yes · yesBenches in the courtyard and cafés along the road.
The forecourt is level; the inner courtyards have low steps and stone thresholds.
Step-free route
- 1Come by car to the corner of Jalan Raya Ubud and Jalan Suweta and get out at the market end.
- 2The forecourt is a level surface; the inner gates have a low step.
- 3Cross at the quieter side of the market, not mid-block.
- 4Return by car from the same corner; Jalan Raya Ubud is one-way for parts of the day, so ask the driver where to wait.
Combine with
- 1 minUbud Art Market (Pasar Seni) — Across the road; stalls open from about 08:00.Across the road; stalls open from about 8:00 AM.
- 2 minUbud morning market stalls · eat — Local breakfast before 08:00.Local breakfast before 8:00 AM.
- 4 minPura Taman Saraswati — Lotus-pond temple with a café at its gate.
- 6 minMuseum Puri Lukisan — Balinese painting in a garden; shaded and quiet.
- 6 minWarung Babi Guling Ibu Oka · eat — Roast-pork lunch on Jalan Suweta.
Walk the Ubud centre: palace, market, Saraswati area · the cluster page has the walking order, rescue stops and after-dark notes
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| Spot | When | Rule on the spot |
|---|---|---|
| Carved gate from the road | Early morning, low sun | Do not block the entrance; offerings on the ground. |
| Inner courtyard pavilions | Any time in daylight | Ask before photographing family members. |
| Dance stage | During the evening show | Keep phones down; no flash. |
Red lines
- Stay in the public courtyards; the family quarters are private.
- Do not step on offerings placed on the ground or in doorways.
- Sarong and sash if you go into the temple areas.
More on the groundFacilities · Seasons · Who it suits · Skip it if · Rules on site · With kids
Rules on site
- food
- Not inside the courtyards; cafés and warungs are across the road.
With kids
- with kids
- A short, low-effort stop; the evening dance is loud and long for small children (about 90 minutes).
- child price
- free by day; dance price check
Facilities on site
| What | Status | Where / note |
|---|---|---|
| Toilets | limited | Paid or café toilets nearby; carry small change. |
| Accessible toilet | check | Not confirmed. |
| Lockers or cloakroom | no | Ask your hotel to hold bags. |
| Café or food | yes | Cafés and warungs on the same street. |
| Drinking water | limited | Buy sealed bottled water at the shops along the road. |
| Seating | yes | Benches in the courtyard; cafés across the road. |
| Wi-Fi | check | Cafés nearby offer Wi-Fi; none inside. |
| Card payment | check | Cash for tickets; cafés take cards. |
Seasons, festivals and night openings
| When | What happens | Effect on your visit | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nyepi (March or early April) | Day of silence | Everything is closed for 24 hours; the eve has a noisy procession of giant figures (ogoh-ogoh). | check |
| Galungan and Kuningan (about every 210 days) | Major festival | Penjor bamboo poles line the road and families dress in temple clothes. | check |
| Jul–Aug and Dec | Peak season | The road is jammed and the forecourt fills by 10:00.The road is jammed and the forecourt fills by 10:00 AM. | |
| Nov–Mar | Wet season | Short heavy showers; the courtyards get slippery. |
“Check” rows move every year; confirm dates on the official calendar before you plan around them.
Who it suits
| Traveler | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| First visit to Ubud | good | A 20-minute stop on the way to lunch that shows how the town is built around a royal house. |
| Dance lovers | good | The nightly Legong is the easiest performance to reach on foot. |
| Families with small kids | caution | Fine by day; the evening dance is long. |
| Wheelchair users | caution | The forecourt works; the inner courtyards do not. |
| Travellers short of time | ok | Skip it if you have only one morning; Campuhan and the Monkey Forest give more. |
Skip it if
- You only have one morning: choose the ridge walk.
- You expect a museum: it is a working residence, not a set of galleries.
Deep dive
Questions, what is nearby, photos and sources
Questions and answers
Is the palace worth it without the dance?
As a 20-minute stop between the market and Saraswati, yes. Do not plan a long visit.
Checked 2026-09-28 · Voykit desk
Is Ubud Palace free?
Yes for the public courtyards by day. The evening dance needs a ticket, roughly Rp 100,000–150,000 (≈ US$7–10) (2026 estimate, check at the gate).
How long do I need?
20 minutes for the courtyards. Add 90 minutes if you stay for the dance.
What time is the dance?
Usually about 19:30 on performance nights, but programmes change: read the board at the gate on the day.Usually about 7:30 PM on performance nights, but programmes change: read the board at the gate on the day.
Do I need a sarong?
Not for the forecourt, but bring one if you step into a temple area. Cover shoulders and knees.
Can I take photos?
Yes in the courtyards. Ask before photographing people in ceremonial dress or family members.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
The forecourt is level; the inner courtyards have steps. Plan a short visit from a car drop-off.
Nearby
Straight-line distance; walk time adds 30% for streets.
Sources
- officialBali Province tourism (official)
- secondaryWikivoyage — Ubud