Ubud Palace (Puri Saren Agung) Tours and Tickets

No, there aren’t any entry fees for Ubud Palace, and you are free to enter and roam around parts of the palace when it’s open to the public. However, the dance performances held at the palace are ticketed, and it’s best to buy yours in advance as space is limited.

If you’re staying in central Ubud, you can easily get to Ubud Palace on foot (it’s just across from Ubud Market). If you’re staying in a different city, you can take a taxi, rent a motorbike and drive yourself, or go on a guided tour of Ubud and its surroundings.

The best time of day to visit Ubud Palace is first thing in the morning when it opens, before the crowds of the day have arrived en masse. Alternatively, come in the evening to attend one of the nightly traditional dance performances, held in the palace’s courtyard.

Yes, there are attractions to see after visiting Ubud Palace. The Ubud Market is across the street, while the Ubud Monkey Forest is a short walk or drive south. Area tours often visit the Tegalalang Rice Terrace (Sawah Terasering Tegalalang), Batuan Temple (Pura Batuan), and Tegenungan Waterfall (Air Terjun Tegenungan).

Yes, evening dance shows are held at Ubud Palace almost every night, and attending a show is among the most popular things to do in Ubud at night. The type of dance performed here is called legong, and performances traditionally depict traditional stories, such as the Kidung Malat or Ramayana.

It depends. If you’re coming to check it out during the day, half an hour should suffice (as not all of the complex is open to visitors—it’s still an active palace). If you’re arriving in the evening, note that the performances typically last around 90 minutes.