Kuta or Ubud: where to stay in Bali?
Both are popular bases in Bali. This is how their hotels compare, using guest ratings for 164 hotels in Kuta and 396 in Ubud.
| In short | Kuta | Ubud |
|---|---|---|
| Ranked hotels | 164 | 396 |
| Average guest rating | 8.0 | 8.6 |
| Rated 9 or higher | 10% | 28% |
| 5-star hotels | 8 | 37 |
| 3 stars or fewer | 112 | 269 |
| Average location score | 8.0 | 4.5 |
In short
- Hotels in Ubud rate higher: 8.6 on average against 8.0 in Kuta.
- Ubud has the larger share of hotels rated 9 or higher (28% vs 10%).
- Ubud has more hotels to choose from (396 vs 164).
- For a 5-star stay, Ubud has 37 hotels against 8 in Kuta.
- For a tighter budget (3 stars or fewer), Ubud has more options: 269 vs 112.
- The two areas are about 26 km apart.
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FAQ: Kuta vs Ubud
Which has better-rated hotels, Kuta or Ubud?
Ubud: its 396 hotels average 8.6 out of 10, against 8.0 for the 164 hotels in Kuta.
Where are there more budget hotels, Kuta or Ubud?
For a tighter budget (3 stars or fewer), Ubud has more options: 269 vs 112.