About Living in Ubud
Ubud is Bali’s best-known inland hub for long-term living, and it feels very different from the island’s beach towns. Instead of surf breaks and beach clubs, daily life here revolves around rice fields, temple ceremonies, wellness studios, and a busy café scene stretching from Jalan Raya Ubud to Penestanan, Sayan, and the quieter lanes toward Nyuh Kuning. You’ll find everything from compact apartments near central Ubud to private villas tucked behind banana trees and river valleys, often with easy access to places like the Ubud Palace, Saraswati Temple, and the Campuhan Ridge Walk. For long-term renters, Ubud works well if you value routine, walkable pockets, and a strong community of expats, remote workers, yoga practitioners, and creatives. Mornings often start with coffee at places like Seniman Coffee Studio or Clear Café, then a scooter ride to a coworking space, gym, or market run at Ubud Traditional Market. The area has a lot of everyday conveniences for a non-beach location too, with international restaurants, local warungs, clinics, and wellness services spread across the main roads and side streets. The trade-off is that traffic around central Ubud can be busy, especially near the main intersection and along Jalan Raya Ubud, so many long-term tenants prefer neighborhoods just outside the center for a quieter home base. If you want a place that supports a slower, more intentional lifestyle, Ubud remains one of Bali’s most established long-stay choices.
