Puji Bungalow & Hostel

I left as soon as I could. During my stay at Puji Bungalows, the Wi-Fi failed on most floors, the pillows were moldy, and the doors wouldn’t close properly. I also found bedbugs. Other reviews described the same problems and said staff often ignored reports about cleanliness and bedbugs. The staff I met were kind, but those conditions were unacceptable.

The pool looks nice, and the hostel is down a charming Ubud alley. Service was great, but the facilities need more upkeep: some curtains were broken, a few mattresses sagged, and the water pressure was really low. Dog lovers get a bonus, there are two dogs, a Pomeranian and a husky!

I liked the feel of this place, including the Ganesh statue at the entrance and the regular cultural flower offerings by the staff. I stayed in a shared dorm set up like a mini bungalow with a pleasant front porch, facing a landscaped common area and decent pool. It was social enough, without being a party hostel, which suits Ubud. The dorm wasn’t the best, but it was good value at under $10 a night in Bali.

I can’t speak to the dorms, since I had a private room. The location is very central, but the room was poor and unpleasant to stay in. I also left some things behind at checkout, medical toothpaste and a toothbrush, and when I returned the next day they were gone. I wouldn’t recommend it if comfort and attentiveness matter to you.