Visiting Ubud Art Market

About Ubud Art Market

Across from the palace, the Pasar Seni and the traditional Pasar Ubud behind it sell rattan bags, sarongs, carvings, kites and paintings on several floors. Early in the morning the lower levels are a working market with produce and flowers for offerings, before the souvenir stalls take over.

Tip: Come before 8am to see locals buying offerings, and bargain politely for souvenirs, starting at around half the first price.

Plan your visit

• Time needed: 1 hour.
• Cost: Free — no ticket needed for the main area.
• Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
• Where: Central Ubud, palace, market and the crossroads of Jalan Raya Ubud and Monkey Forest Road.

Best time to visit Ubud Art Market

To avoid the biggest crowds, aim for the quietest of the good months:

• May: 30°C (86°F) highs, about 8 rainy days, moderate crowds.
• October: 31°C (88°F) highs, about 9 rainy days, moderate crowds.
• April: 31°C (88°F) highs, about 11 rainy days, moderate crowds.

When to visit Ubud has the full month-by-month picture.

Fit it into your trip

Ubud Art Market is not on our short itineraries, so plan it as an extra once you have seen Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary and Tegallalang Rice Terraces.

• No. 15 of the 19 sights in our Ubud things-to-do list.
• Day 2 of the 2-day plan.
• Listed in free things to do in Ubud.

Near Ubud Art Market

Also in Central Ubud, so you can walk between them:

• Museum Puri Lukisan — 1 hour, low cost
• Kecak and Legong performances — 1.5 hours, low cost
• Subak Sok Wayah rice-field walk — 1–2 hours, free

Staying near Ubud Art Market

Stay in Central Ubud ($$) to walk here: palace, market and the crossroads of Jalan Raya Ubud and Monkey Forest Road. All areas to stay in Ubud.

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