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Ubud Art Market (Pasar Seni Ubud): Hours, Prices and Tips

Produce at dawn, rattan bags by mid-morning, opposite Ubud Palace.

By The Bali Guideline Editorial TeamUpdated 11 November 2026

Overview

Ubud Art Market, before you go.

Ubud Art Market, or Pasar Seni Ubud, is the two-block market opposite Ubud Palace: a local produce and offerings market before about 8 AM, then a souvenir market of rattan bags, sarongs, carvings and paintings until about 5 PM. Entry is free. Come for an hour of browsing and bargaining, not for fine art.

The market opposite Ubud Palace was already central Ubud’s main market when fire struck one block in March 2016. From 2020 the regency rebuilt the whole site as the Pasar Rakyat Tematik Wisata Ubud, a “tourism-themed people’s market” with a basement, two trading floors and an east and a west block. It cost about IDR 94.6 billion, Bali’s governor opened it in April 2023, and traders were back by late September 2023. It holds close to 1,000 traders, from rice sellers to woodcarvers.

Less than a year later, on 17 August 2024, fire broke out in the basement of the east block at about 1 PM. Police suspected a short circuit. The fire burned the produce and grocery floor, reached a fabric stall upstairs and destroyed 28 parked vehicles, while the west block filled with smoke but stayed usable. The regency counted 986 traders, 419 of them grocers. Grocers moved to a courtyard beside the market temple, trading from 4 to 8 AM, and art sellers worked from tents. Repairs to the east building were paid from the 2025 regional budget, and on 16 February 2026 priests held a purification and blessing ceremony there. Officials declared the market ready to reopen and expected traders back by the end of that month (checked Nov 2026).

Today the market still works in two shifts. Before about 8 AM, the lower level and the lanes around it sell vegetables, fruit, meat, flowers and the palm-leaf trays and petals that go into daily offerings. From mid-morning the upper floors and the west block are given over to visitors: rattan bags, sarongs, batik and ikat, wood carvings, masks, paintings, silver and T-shirts. Entry is free, and opening hours are loose. Google Maps lists 10 AM to 5 PM, other 2026 guides say 8 or 9 AM, and many stalls pack up by 5 or 6 PM.

Know what you are buying. Most stock is factory-made and repeated from stall to stall, and October 2026 reviews keep returning to the same complaints: high first prices, persistent sellers and a few disputes after payment. Not all “silver” is silver. If you want hand-finished craft, the market is a place to compare prices, not a gallery. If you enjoy haggling, though, an hour here is cheap entertainment, and at dawn it is still a working Balinese market.

Opening hours
Daily; produce about 5–8 AM, crafts about 9 AM–5 PM (checked Nov 2026)
Ticket
Free entry; parking about IDR 2,000 scooter, IDR 10,000 car (checked Nov 2026)
Time needed
45 min to 1.5 hours
Best time
Before 8 AM for local life; 8–10 AM for calmer shopping
Dress code
No dress code; light clothes and comfortable shoes for stairs
Location
Jalan Raya Ubud No. 35, opposite Ubud Palace

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Jalan Raya Ubud No. 35, Ubud, Gianyar Regency, Bali 80571, Indonesia

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What to See

What to see at Ubud Art Market.

  1. 01

    The morning produce market

    Arrive before 8 AM to see the market Ubud’s residents use. Stalls sell vegetables, fruit, meat, fish, flowers and the palm-leaf trays used for daily offerings. In September 2024 the regency set produce trading from 4 to 8 AM, and stalls thin out by about 9. It is crowded and not set up for tourists, so keep to the side and buy something small.

  2. 02

    Rattan bags and baskets

    Round rattan bags are the market’s signature buy, stacked floor to ceiling alongside baskets, trays and lidded boxes. An April 2026 guide puts woven bags at IDR 50,000 to 300,000 after bargaining, depending on size and finish. Check the stitching inside the lid, the strength of the strap and the clasp before you agree on a price, and compare two or three stalls first.

  3. 03

    Sarongs, batik and clothing

    Lengths of cloth hang along every aisle: printed sarongs, batik, ikat-style weaves, scarves, loose pants and beachwear. The same 2026 guide lists sarongs and scarves at IDR 50,000 to 200,000 and clothing at IDR 50,000 to 150,000. Much of it is machine-printed, and hand-woven ikat costs far more. A sarong bought here also works for temple visits elsewhere in Bali.

  4. 04

    Carvings, masks and paintings

    Upstairs and in the west block, stalls sell wooden carvings, Balinese masks, bronze figures and canvases from small to large. Prices run from about IDR 50,000 for a small carving to more than IDR 1,000,000 for a big painting (2026 guide). Many pieces are copies of popular designs. For signed work by named painters, Ubud’s museums and galleries are the better guide to what is worth paying for.

  5. 05

    Pura Melanting, the market temple

    Like most Balinese markets, this one has its own temple, Pura Melanting, dedicated to the goddess of trade and prosperity. Merchants pray to her for success in business. After the 2024 fire, the courtyard on the temple’s west side became the temporary produce market. Look, but do not step onto offerings or enter the shrine area unless invited.

  6. 06

    The Sukawati statue and the rebuilt blocks

    The 2023 building gave the market a central statue of Ida Cokorda Agung Sukawati of the Ubud royal house, dedicated when the governor opened the building. The new market has a basement and two trading floors in east and west blocks. Some October 2026 reviews say the old market had more character. The east block, burned in 2024, was blessed for reopening in February 2026.

  7. 07

    The lanes behind the market

    Stalls spill out of the building into the lanes to the south and east, signposted on Google Maps as Ubud Street Market, open until about 6 PM. The goods overlap with those inside, so compare prices on both sides before buying. The lanes are also a shortcut toward the side streets where app drivers can collect you.

Seasons

Best time to visit Ubud Art Market.

Come before 8 AM to see the produce market at work, then stay as the craft stalls open. Between 8 and 10 AM the aisles are calmer and sellers are setting up. Late morning to mid-afternoon is the busiest stretch, when tour groups arrive from the south, and an April 2026 guide finds sellers less flexible then. Late afternoon is cooler, but many stalls close by 5 or 6 PM.

Weekdays are quieter than weekends. In the wet season, November to March, the covered building is a useful stop for a rainy hour, though stalls in the open lanes cover their goods when it pours.

Ceremony days change the rhythm. Around Galungan, 13 January 2027, penjor poles line the main road outside and many residents are busy with family ceremonies. On Nyepi, 8 March 2027, the island shuts down and the market is closed.

Coming between November and March? Read our Bali rainy season guide →

Getting There

How to get to Ubud Art Market.

Travel times to Ubud Art Market
Central Ubud1–20 min on footThe market sits opposite Ubud Palace at the central crossroads. From the Monkey Forest lobby it is about 1.2 km uphill, 15 to 20 minutes, or from the Campuhan bridge, 15 to 20 minutes east along the main road. Sidewalks are narrow, so walk single file.
Resorts west of central Ubud15–30 min by carAbout 4–7 km east into town. Ask your resort about a shuttle to the center, or book a driver to drop you and return later.
Bali airport (DPS)75–120 minAbout 38 km by car. Pre-book a transfer, or use Grab or Gojek from the airport pickup zone.
Seminyak, Kuta or Legian75–120 minAbout 34–36 km by car or driver. Most visitors from the coast see the market as part of a full Ubud day tour.
Canggu75–120 minAbout 31–33 km by car or scooter. Traffic around Denpasar sets the time, so leave early.
Sanur45–60 minAbout 22–25 km by car, the closest beach base.
Uluwatu or Nusa Dua1.5–3 hoursAbout 42–54 km by car. Combine the market with the palace, Saraswati Temple and the Monkey Forest rather than coming for shopping alone.

Getting around Ubud Art Market

Since 8 September 2026 the main road in front of the market has run one way eastbound from the palace crossroads, and tour buses may not enter the center. They drop passengers at Dalem Puri, about 1 km east, a 15-minute walk. Drivers coming from the east have to loop around the center, so walk in if you are staying in town.

The market has basement parking, and guides from 2026 put parking nearby at about IDR 2,000 for a scooter and IDR 10,000 for a car. Avoid stopping on the main road outside, which is what jams the crossroads in the afternoon.

Grab and Gojek will drop you at the market, but local transport groups discourage app pickups around the palace, so walk a few hundred meters to a side street or arrange a local driver. Inside, stairs link the basement and the two trading floors. The produce floor is at its most crowded before 8 AM.

Know Before You Go

Ubud Art Market tips that save time and trouble.

  1. 01Bring cash in small bills. Some stalls take cards, but an October 2026 review reports a card charged three times after a terminal error.
  2. 02Agree on the full price, including any bag or box, before you pay, and count your change at the stall.
  3. 03Ask the price, offer about half and expect to settle at roughly 50 to 70 percent of the first quote, as one 2026 guide suggests.
  4. 04Compare the same item at three stalls before buying anything costly, since most stock repeats across the market.
  5. 05Treat “silver” with caution. Buy jewelry you would be happy with even if it is plated.
  6. 06Ask for one price for several items from the same seller. It is usually lower than buying them one by one.
  7. 07Walk away politely if you cannot agree. Sellers often call you back, and a smile keeps it friendly.
  8. 08Keep your phone and wallet zipped in the crowded aisles at midday.
  9. 09Pair the market with Ubud Palace across the road and Saraswati Temple 150 meters west. All three fit in a morning on foot.

FAQ

Ubud Art Market questions, answered.

What are the Ubud Art Market opening hours?

Daily, but hours are loose (checked Nov 2026). Produce trading runs from about 4 or 5 AM to 8 or 9 AM. Craft stalls open from about 8 or 9 AM, and most close between 5 and 6 PM. Google Maps lists 10 AM to 5 PM. Come by mid-afternoon to see the full market.

Is there an entrance fee for Ubud Art Market?

No. Entry is free (checked Nov 2026). You pay only for parking if you drive, about IDR 2,000 for a scooter and IDR 10,000 for a car according to 2026 guides, and for anything you buy.

Is Ubud Art Market open after the fire?

Yes. A fire on 17 August 2024 burned the east block, but the west block kept trading and stalls moved to tents and the temple courtyard. After repairs, the east block was blessed on 16 February 2026, and officials expected traders back by the end of that month. It is not confirmed that every stall has returned.

How much should I pay at Ubud Art Market?

Expect to settle at about 50 to 70 percent of the first price. An April 2026 guide lists rattan bags at IDR 50,000–300,000, sarongs and scarves at IDR 50,000–200,000 and clothing at IDR 50,000–150,000. Larger paintings and carvings can pass IDR 1,000,000.

Is Ubud Art Market worth visiting?

Yes, for an hour if you are already in central Ubud and enjoy bargaining, or at dawn for the produce market. Skip it if you want original art: most stock is mass-made and repeated between stalls, and October 2026 reviews often mention pushy sellers.

What is the best time to visit Ubud Art Market?

Before 8 AM for the local produce and offerings market, or 8 to 10 AM for calmer shopping as the craft stalls open. Late morning to mid-afternoon brings tour groups and the biggest crowds. Weekdays are quieter than weekends.

Is Ubud Art Market cheaper than Sukawati?

Usually not. Sukawati Art Market, about 11 km south, is larger and sells much of the same stock, and it is often described as cheaper once you bargain. Ubud is more convenient if you are staying in town and do not want a separate trip.

Can I pay by card at Ubud Art Market?

Some stalls take cards, but cash is preferred and makes bargaining easier. Withdraw rupiah before you arrive and carry small bills, and check the amount on any card terminal carefully before you confirm.

What should I buy at Ubud Art Market?

Rattan bags and baskets are the classic buy, along with sarongs, batik, wooden bowls, masks and small carvings. They pack easily and are fairly priced once bargained. Be cautious with silver and with paintings sold as originals.

Where do I park at Ubud Art Market?

The market has basement parking, and other lots sit nearby. Guides from 2026 put the cost at about IDR 2,000 for a scooter and IDR 10,000 for a car. Since September 2026 the road in front runs one way and tour buses stop about 1 km east, so walking in is easier.

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How we researched this

Sources and fact checks.

Prices, opening hours, show times and travel times in this Ubud Art Market guide were checked against official sites, government tourism pages and recent reporting on 11 November 2026. Where sources disagreed, we give the official figure and say so. Rankings are our editorial judgment, set out in our editorial policy.

We re-check the guide at least every three months and whenever we hear about a change. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.

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