Central Ubud
Saraswati Temple Ubud
A bilingual guide to Saraswati Temple Ubud with Google Maps details, opening hours, admission, lotus ponds, etiquette, performances, FAQs, and sources.
Quick Facts
- Location
- Jalan Kajeng, central Ubud, Gianyar, Bali
- Suggested duration
- 30–60 minutes
- Best time
- Morning for quieter photography; evening for performances
- Opening hours
- Official visitor page currently lists 08:00–18:00; verify live
- Admission
- Recent visitor reports indicate paid admission; verify current tariff
- Main feature
- Lotus ponds and Balinese temple architecture
Location on Google Maps
Gianyar, Bali
Best For
- ✓ Cultural travel
- ✓ Architecture and lotus photography
- ✓ Central Ubud walking routes
- ✓ First-time Ubud visitors
Reconsider If
- You expect full access to sacred areas
- You are unwilling to follow dress rules
- You want a half-day standalone attraction
Overview — English
Pura Taman Saraswati, also known as the Ubud Water Palace, is a central Ubud temple dedicated to Dewi Saraswati, the Hindu goddess of knowledge, literature, and the arts. Its defining visual feature is the approach to the temple between two lotus ponds.
The location is highly convenient. The temple is close to Ubud Palace, Ubud Art Market, Museum Puri Lukisan, and the restaurants along Jalan Raya Ubud. A short visit fits naturally into a central-town walking route.
The temple remains a sacred place. Visitors must follow dress rules, respect restricted areas, and avoid disturbing worship. Not every section of the complex is open for tourism.
Best Time
Morning provides softer light, lower heat, and fewer visitors. Late afternoon works well when combining the temple with dinner or an evening performance. Lotus flowering changes with season and plant condition.
Accessibility
Easy to reach from nearby Ubud attractions.
The lotus-pond approach is comparatively manageable.
Confirm thresholds, sacred boundaries, and seating access.
Confirm locally.
Ticket Information
| Category | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| General admission | IDR 60,000 | Recent visitor reports mention approximately IDR 60,000, but official confirmation is required. |
| Evening performance | IDR 100,000 | Separate program and ticket may apply. |
Last verified: 2026-07-17
Opening Hours
08:00–18:00
Verify on the official visitor page before travel.
Last verified: 2026-07-17
Nearby Destinations
Sources
- Ubud Water Palace official website
Ubud Water Palace · 2026-07-17
- Official visitor information
Ubud Water Palace · 2026-07-17
- Ubud Center — Saraswati Temple guide
Ubud Center · 2026-07-17
- Google Maps — Pura Taman Saraswati Temple
Google Maps · 2026-07-17
- Pura Taman Saraswati (Wikimedia Commons)
Wikimedia Commons · 2026-07-17