What to Do in Peliatan Ubud: Peliatan Palace, Serayu Ceramic, and more

Just east of Ubud’s bustling center lies Peliatan, a village where time slows and culture thrives. Known for its royal ancestry, sacred dances, and rich artisan traditions, Peliatan offers a more grounded, soul-nourishing alternative to the commercial sprawl of Ubud. 

This guide explores what makes Peliatan special—through firsthand experience, local knowledge, and cultural respect. Whether you're an art lover, mindful traveller, or simply curious, here’s how to connect with the village’s living heritage with the best things to do in Peliatan.

1. Ramu Kitchen: Forest-to-Table Dining at the Edge of the Canopy

One of the best things to do in Peliatan is definitely discovering hidden gems that will leave a lasting impression–like a trip to Ramu Kitchen! Gear up for a sensory experience of Pan-Asian excellence. Perched atop the design-forward Titik Dua hotel, Ramu Kitchen serves up refined, seasonal dishes that blend Indonesian ingredients with global creativity.

Everything here is intentional—from the forest-framed views to the way ingredients are sourced and stories are told on each plate. Come for the golden hour glow, stay for a menu that honors both land and lineage. 

Having difficulty choosing from all the delectable menus? Go for our Ramu Spread, a shareable feast that lets you sample the best of everything. Perfect for the indecisive (or the extra-hungry) for only IDR 230k++. This menu is available daily from 3-6 PM.

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Top tip: Stop by on Thursday and Sunday to enjoy a live music session with a side of our Beer O’Clock specials—110K++ for 2 Island Brewing Pilsner—from 6-8 PM.

• Address: Jl. Cok Rai Pudak No.48, Peliatan, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571 

• Phone: 0811-3897-976 

• Open: 3 - 11 PM daily 

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2. Peliatan Royal Palace: A Living Royal Compound

Visiting Peliatan Palace, or Puri Agung Peliatan, is definitely one of the most popular things to do in Peliatan. This ancient construct has been the cultural heart of the village since the 17th century. It remains home to one of Ubud’s oldest royal families, who continue to play an active role in preserving Balinese tradition. This palace is currently the home of the Ksatria family, the current royal family in Ubud.

The palace itself is open for visitors to step into the past. Attend an evening dance performance if you can—Legong or Barong set to live gamelan, performed under the stars in an open-air pavilion. For a more immersive experience, sign up for traditional workshops or borrow traditional attire for a classic Balinese photoshoot. It’s not just a tourist theater; it’s a ritual, a living transmission of cultural memory. 

• Address: Peliatan, Ubud, Peliatan, Kec. Gianyar, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571 

• Phone: 0852-0536-1552 

• Open: 8 AM – 6 PM daily

3. Serayu Pottery: Where Clay Meets Culture

Tucked in the heart of Peliatan, Serayu Pottery turns pottery into a meditative act. This is one of the best things to do in Peliatan (and the most Instagrammable!)

If you’ve spotted an adorably rounded dog lazing around, you’ve found the studio-gallery hybrid that invites visitors to slow down, watch master potters at work, or even try their hand at the wheel. The aesthetic is elegant and earthy. Every bowl, cup, or incense holder tells a story of function, ritual, and beauty rooted in Balinese daily life.

Book a session to learn different pottery from scratch or simply flex your drawing skills. Don’t forget to take a picture at their iconic hanging displays and stone stairs. Pottery classes start from IDR 199,000 (drawing) and IDR 305,000 (pottery class throwing) 

• Address: Jl. Gn. Sari No.3, Peliatan, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571 

• Phone: 0813-5302-2235 

• Open: 9 AM – 5 PM daily 

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4. Art Museum Tours & Workshops

Peliatan is surrounded by clusters of artisan homes and studios where traditions are passed down through generations—woodcarving, silverwork, painting, and more. For intricate woodcarving, visit Mas Village, where you’ll find wooden sculptures made by generations of artisans. Agung Rai Museum of Art is where you’ll find some of the best traditional art, just a short distance away from Ramu Kitchen. You can’t miss out on the Setia Darma House of Masks and Puppets, a museum of curated cultural masks from all over the world. 

5. Yoga and Wellness Retreats

Even a casual search reveals Ubud’s global reputation for elite wellness, from ritual yoga, breathwork, detox therapies, and age-old Balinese healing.

 If we can only recommend one yoga retreat in Ubud, we’d definitely suggest the Yoga Barn, only a 5-minute drive away from Ramu Kitchen. Drop in for a quick class or sign up for a full retreat to reset your system and rejuvenate your body and soul. With so many things to do in Peliatan, most wellness activities can be found here. Be it morning yoga, workshops, sound healing, or a signature deep tissue Balinese massage, this is where you can do it all on the same day. 

• Address: Jl. Sukma Kesuma, Peliatan, Kecamatan Ubud, Kabupaten Gianyar, Bali 80571 

• Phone: (0361) 971236 

• Open: 7 AM - 9 PM daily

6. Cooking Classes

Running out of ideas for things to do in Peliatan? You can never go wrong with a traditional cooking class experience! There, you’ll do more than just follow a recipe. Start with a walk through the traditional market, selecting ingredients with your host. Then head to the kitchen for a hands-on experience that blends flavor with philosophy. 

Paon Bali Cooking Class is a great spot to immerse yourself in Balinese culinary traditions, from market tours to hands-on cooking sessions using fresh, local ingredients, all just minutes from Ramu Kitchen. You’ll prepare dishes like satay lilit, urap, and sambal matah all by yourself! The best part? Most of the dishes you’ll be learning — and encounter throughout your stay in Bali — are naturally vegan or vegetarian friendly, making them as wholesome as they are delicious.

• Duration: 4–6 hours

• Start Time: Usually 8 or 9 AM

• Includes: Market visit, recipes, lunch

Why Peliatan Is Worth the Detour

While central Ubud pulses with constant activity, Peliatan moves to a different tempo—slower, more sincere, and deeply connected to Balinese ways of being. Here, culture isn’t performed—it’s lived. Whether you’re sipping a foraged cocktail at Ramu Kitchen or watching a child rehearse legong in a temple courtyard, each moment invites you into something real.

Stay a few hours, or a few days. Either way, you’ll leave with more than beautiful photos. You’ll leave with a felt sense of what Bali still is—and has always been.