Green Paddy Hostel Villa

I stayed at Green Paddy last June while I was visiting Bali on a solo trip. I cannot speak more highly of this hostel, the experience, and the locals who work here. From their banana pancake breakfasts, affordable full day excursions, and the kindness of the locals, I definitely recommend this hostel for your trip. They really cared about my experience and ensured that I was getting the most out of my trip. With Green Paddy, I was able to see the main attractions, book tickets to other places in Bali, and make new friends. Staying here was one of the highlights of my Bali trip!

If you're thinking about going to Ubud, looking for the best hostel possible and you are reading this now. Don't look further, you found it! I spent almost 2 weeks in total at the Green Paddy and I felt at home every second (I actually left and came back because it was that good). The team is so welcoming, friendly and helpful that you can be sure you will be feeling the same. The place is fabulous, cute little plants and flowers, the swimming pool is clean and fresh, the beds are comfy (I was in the women's dorm), mosquito nets, working a/c, there even was a mosquito repellent for nights. You get a free breakfast (pancake or omelette are really good) that should get you to start your day perfectly. It is also a social place (but not noisy at night), I met some very interesting and inspiring people during my stays. The only thing that might give doubts at first is the fact that it is outside of town. Yes, but they offer a free shuttle to town, and you can stay in this quiet place right alongside the rice fields and not far from the main road where you can walk to find some good restaurants close by (try the Warung Hana) and a supermarket less than 5min walk. They also organise tours around Ubud, and to a lot of different places, so for the people spending a short time here, you get to see most of Ubud's principal spots in 1 day but also organise your next trip to other places for a reasonable price (transport to Gili's, Nusa's, or anywhere really.). What else? You will get to know two wonderful and cute little cats that are also making sure that you have a wonderful stay. I know I will come back to Ubud, and I already know I will stay again at the Green Paddy. Big thanks to all of you there!

We had an amazing stay at Green Paddy. Owner was a really cool guy and all the staff were very friendly and helpful. Rooms are basic but clean and comfortable with AC and I liked the indoor/outdoor bathrooms. Pool was awesome and very much needed in 37°c weather! It's a 10 minute drive outside of town but they rent scooters for 60k per day and have free shuttles which make it easy to get around. We did the shared tour around Ubud which was great and the sunrise hike up Mt Batar which was ok (after doing it I didn't think you need a guide).