Ubud · Gianyar
Ubud Palace (Puri Saren)
Culture in the Ubud area, central Ubud. One of the places that shape rental demand and villa prices around it. Photos, what to expect and what it means for a buyer.
Photos: Wikimedia Commons · 1: Jakub Hałun, CC BY-SA 4.0 · 2: JyotiPN, CC BY-SA 4.0 · 3: JyotiPN, CC BY-SA 4.0 · 4: JyotiPN, CC BY-SA 4.0 · 5: JyotiPN, CC BY-SA 4.0 · 6: Jorge Láscar, CC BY 2.0
About the place
The residence of Ubud's royal family at the town's main crossroads, built in the early 19th century. By day the inner courtyard with carved gates and pavilions is open, in the evening legong and barong dances are performed there. The palace is still the centre of public life: ceremonies and cremation processions start here.
The market stands opposite, Jalan Raya with its cafés and galleries runs alongside. It is the most touristy point in town, and the most recognisable.
In brief
For a villa buyer nearby
Cultural capital: land 4–6× cheaper than Canggu with 2,800 rental listings. Nightly rate in Ubud: $113, occupancy 36.6% (polygon), 55–65% for established villas, land $250–750/m² (IDR 0.4–1.2B/are). Full figures with sources, unit types and the 2026 rules are on the area page. Open the area page →
Bali by area: how Ubud compares with the other 18 areasCultural capital: land 4–6× cheaper than Canggu with 2,800 rental listings. Land and villa prices, nightly rates, occupancy, who it suits, the 2026 rules. Every figure has a source.
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FAQ
Where is Ubud Palace (Puri Saren)?
Ubud Palace (Puri Saren) is in the Ubud area (Gianyar regency, Bali), central Ubud.
What is Ubud Palace (Puri Saren)?
The residence of Ubud's royal family at the town's main crossroads, built in the early 19th century.
Is it worth buying a villa near Ubud Palace (Puri Saren)?
Cultural capital: land 4–6× cheaper than Canggu with 2,800 rental listings. New construction allowed by zoning. Prices, occupancy and risks with sources are on the Ubud page.
Updated 2026-09-20. Not a public offer. Photos: Wikimedia Commons, licences as stated. DOMA is an agency and does not run this place.
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