Bisma Eight

Bisma Eight is a boutique hotel on Jalan Bisma, within walking distance of central Ubud, that has built a reputation for design and service out of proportion to its size. It has 38 suites in the main hotel, decorated with warm wood, rich textiles and bespoke furniture, and a separate set of villas about a 500-metre stroll away, arranged around a courtyard with gardens and ponds, each with an open-air living space, a shaded garden and a private pool. In 2026 the Michelin Guide awarded it a Michelin Key, the guide's recognition for an exceptional stay.

The hotel has gathered a long list of other awards, including Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards in 2019, 2020 and 2023, a World Travel Award as Bali's Leading Boutique Hotel and a 9 out of 10 rating from The Telegraph. It also features on lists of the world's best luxury eco hotels, and its sustainability work includes a farm linked to its Embers restaurant and workshops on eco-enzymes.

Food and drink are an important part of a stay. Copper Kitchen, Bar and Rooftop, open to non-residents, cooks modern European dishes with Southeast Asian touches and has a rooftop bar with views over the jungle canopy. Mori serves Mediterranean and Asian cooking, and Embers, which runs its own sustainable farm, has a Mediterranean-inspired menu. All three restaurants follow zero-waste practices, and some produce comes from the hotel's organic gardens. The rooftop is also used for yoga, breakfasts and barbecue evenings. Mandala Spa provides treatments for mind and body, and the wellness programme includes yoga, a gym, garden rituals and cooking classes, while excursions range from temple visits to treks through terraced rice fields.

The suites suit couples and solo travellers who want a stylish base close to the centre, while the pool villas give more space and privacy for longer stays or small families. Bookings and enquiries can be made by phone or WhatsApp. Because the hotel is on Jalan Bisma, you can walk to the centre of Ubud, and the street itself has places to eat, including the Honeymoon Bakery and the cooking school at Honeymoon Guesthouse.

Bisma Eight is a good choice for travellers who want boutique luxury and a strong restaurant without the seclusion, or the transport needs, of the valley resorts outside town. Book ahead for peak months, when the limited number of suites fills quickly.