Sight guide · Ubud · Indonesia
Visiting Ubud Palace (Puri Saren Agung)
The palace of Ubud's royal family stands at the main crossroads, with carved stone gates and pavilions in its outer courtyards that visitors can walk into by day.
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Quick answer
Ubud Palace (Puri Saren Agung) is a palace in Central Ubud, Ubud. Allow 30 minutes; 1.5 hours with a show; it is free. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Palace
- Area
- Central Ubud
- Time needed
- 30 minutes; 1.5 hours with a show
- Cost
- Free
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- free, history, after dark and architecture
- Best months
- December–February
About Ubud Palace (Puri Saren Agung)
The palace of Ubud's royal family stands at the main crossroads, with carved stone gates and pavilions in its outer courtyards that visitors can walk into by day. After dark the courtyard becomes a stage for Legong and Barong performances with live gamelan, one of the most atmospheric settings for dance on the island.
Tip: Buy a dance ticket from the sellers outside earlier in the day and arrive 20 minutes early for a seat with a clear view of the gate.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 30 minutes; 1.5 hours with a show.
- 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 Palace (Puri Saren Agung)
Ubud Palace (Puri Saren Agung) is indoors, which makes it a good plan for the wettest months:
- January: 30°C (86°F) highs, about 20 rainy days, moderate crowds.
- December: 30°C (86°F) highs, about 19 rainy days, busy crowds.
- February: 30°C (86°F) highs, about 18 rainy days, quiet crowds.
When to visit Ubud has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Our 3-day Ubud itinerary visits Ubud Palace (Puri Saren Agung) on day 1, together with Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary, Tegallalang Rice Terraces and Kecak and Legong performances.
- No. 3 of the 19 sights in our Ubud things-to-do list.
- Day 1 of the 1-day plan.
- Day 1 of the 2-day plan.
- Day 1 of the 5-day plan.
- Listed in free things to do in Ubud.
- One of the picks in historic sites in Ubud.
Near Ubud Palace (Puri Saren Agung)
Also in Central Ubud, so you can walk between them:
- Pura Taman Saraswati — 30 minutes, free
- Subak Sok Wayah rice-field walk — 1–2 hours, free
- Museum Puri Lukisan — 1 hour, low cost
Staying near Ubud Palace (Puri Saren Agung)
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.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Ubud Palace (Puri Saren Agung)?
Plan 30 minutes; 1.5 hours with a show. With Pura Taman Saraswati nearby, it fits a half-day in Central Ubud.
+Is Ubud Palace (Puri Saren Agung) free?
Yes, it is free to visit.
+When is the best time to visit Ubud Palace (Puri Saren Agung)?
December–February, the wettest months, when an indoor sight is most welcome. Buy a dance ticket from the sellers outside earlier in the day and arrive 20 minutes early for a seat with a clear view of the gate.
+Do I need to book Ubud Palace (Puri Saren Agung) in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.