Indonesia, Bali · Indonesia travel guide
Royal cultural palace

Ubud Palace is a historic royal residence admired for traditional Balinese architecture, intricate carvings, cultural dance performances, and central location, making it an important cultural landmark that reflects Bali’s artistic heritage and royal history.
| Time to spend | About 1 h (30 min–1.5 h) |
|---|---|
| Best time of day | 8–10 AM — quiet courtyards before tour groups; 7:30–9 PM — evening Legong dance performance in the palace |
| Avoid | 11 AM–3 PM — tour crowds and heat |
| Best months | Apr–Oct |
| Months to avoid | Dec–Feb |
| Entry fee | Free entry |
| Opening hours | Mon–Sun: 7 AM–5 PM |
| Setting | Indoor & outdoor |
| Effort | Easy |
| Good for | Families, Kids, Elderly, Couples, Solo, Groups |
| Rating | 4.3 / 5 on Google (19,071 reviews) |
Dry season (Apr-Oct) is best; evening dance shows are ticketed and may move indoors in rain.



Most visitors spend about 1 h; 30 min–1.5 h depending on pace.
8–10 AM, for quiet courtyards before tour groups. The best months are Apr–Oct.
Entry is free.
Mon–Sun: 7 AM–5 PM.
Cover shoulders and knees; sarong needed in temple areas