Aru House Ubud

Breakfast comes with the hostel booking, and drinking water is available. The location is great, and the staff are really friendly. I often saw them cleaning. Highly recommend.

Great spot, and the dorm was cleaned every day. The hostel has everything you need, including a hot shower, and breakfast at the restaurant next door is included. The owner was friendly and kind. They can arrange airport pickup too, and our driver was lovely. We rented a scooter from the owner’s friend and would recommend him, he was friendly and the bike was good. Thank you so much ☺️

This hostel is in a very central spot, but it’s a bit odd and takes some finding. It sits inside a complex of homes and local shops, with no reception signs when you arrive. There’s a 3% charge for card payments, which I don’t think is mentioned anywhere, though it seems common in Asian countries. The building is old and could use maintenance and a deep clean. It can also get noisy at night and in the morning from neighbors nearby. The basics are there. Each bed has a curtain, blanket, power socket, light, and small tray table. The bed is soft, though that’s a matter of taste. There’s a locker for your things, but bring a padlock. Soap for handwashing and showers is provided, although it’s often empty, so ask the host to refill it. Towels aren’t provided, but I believe you can rent one. The best part is breakfast, included in the price at a nearby bar. Each day you can choose three items, including coffee, tea, or water. WiFi is good in the room, though it can be weak in the common area. Air conditioning only runs during certain hours, from 2pm to 10am. There’s a bathroom and shower in the room, but only one toilet for 10 people, and no other toilet on that floor. You have to go out to a nearby bar. The common area has seating and free water, tea, and coffee. The host is friendly and can organize tours.

The hostel was very clean, with a hot shower, and it’s easy to get around from this convenient location. It’s a quiet place overall and good value for the money. The reception isn’t open 24 hours, though, so getting help when you need it can be difficult. Thanks for the stay.