Office desks are sooo last year. So if you're a digital nomad that swapped the 9-5 grind for international Zoom calls, check out these coworking spaces in Bali.
Hurrah! You’ve finally found yourself amongst Bali’s digital nomad community – the island’s ever-growing association of online entrepreneurs who scoot around the sunny streets in search of good Wi-Fi, strong coffee and a nearby power point, ready to spend the day emailing the outside world from a cool cafe or calm coworking space. Unsurprisingly so, Bali’s “island offices” are as innovative and creative as you’d expect; think sound-proof Skype rooms, poolside desktops, daily seminars and power-nap nooks. Yup, Silicon Valley ain’t got nuthin’ on us.
So grab your Macbook and have your iPhone at the ready (you’ll want to capture your #officefortheday) and head to one of these top coworking spaces in Bali. At these digital-friendly work destinations, you’ll find other barefooted laptop warriors living the nomadic dream, alongside great grub to keep your creative juices flowing. Top it all off with a productive yet laid-back vibe, and you can say hello to working remotely in Bali!
THE BEST COWORKING SPACES IN BALI
Where to co-work, network & work remotely in Bali
1. Tropical Nomad Coworking Space – Canggu
Cruise past this cool co-working space on the infamous Canggu shortcut and you’ll spot hoards of Canggu’s creative crowds working amidst a soaring white space with indoor palms and a long-black in hand. Set over two floors, a bright and open co-working office sits on the ground floor, with a quieter area upstairs complete with a breeze balcony overlooking the rice fields. There’s also plenty of office facilities throughout, including a meeting room, Skype booth, mail services and a printer and scanner. Choose from hourly, daily and unlimited coworking memberships, or nab your very own dedicated desk space to co-work, network, or simply settle in to find some inspiration.
Tropical Nomad Coworking Space, Jl Subak Canggu No. 2, Canggu, p. +62 812 4692 6929; Open Mon – Fri 8am – 9pm, Sat & Sun 8am – 8pm.
2. ZIN@Work – Canggu
A beautiful extension of the breezy ZIN Café, ZIN@Work is an open-air bamboo co-work and meeting space that’s totally free, breezy and super spacious. Sitting on one of four beautiful floors, ZIN@Work sits inside a stunning bamboo pavilion, with an adjoining air-conditioned ‘focus room’. Designed by master Balinese architects, this all-bamboo structure blends nature with sustainability and creativity. And with ZIN Cafe downstairs, you also have direct access to great coffee, fast internet and delish food too…
ZIN@Work at Zin Cafe, Jl Nelayan No. 78F, Canggu, p. +62 811 3111 6646; Open daily from 6.30am.
3. GoWork – Kuta
As Indonesia’s leading co-work provider with collaborative hubs nationwide, you can expect big things from GoWork. These guys are keeping up with Indonesia’s emerging generation of tech-savvy professionals with spaces designed to encourage a productive and collaborative environment. The Bali branch offers exactly that, with its beautiful and inspiring workspaces drenched in natural sunlight, modern interiors and state-of-the-art amenities, like dedicated Hot Desks, private offices and conference rooms. And with its meticulously researched spatial design, integrated technology and empowering content and services, it’s the ultimate hub for Southeast Asia’s evolving co-work scene.
GoWork at Park 23 Mall, 3rd Floor, Jl Kediri, Tuban, Kuta, p. +62 361 475 6825; Open Mon – Fri 9am – 6pm.
4. Finns Rec Club – Berawa
So much more than just a coworking destination, Finns Rec Club is a lifestyle hub that just so happens to have one of Canggu’s most comprehensive environments for work-life balance. In true co-work style, there’s every kind of meeting room and work space you could imagine, with high-speed Wi-Fi, a library, regular seminars and a fancy business centre where a collared shirt or Montblanc pen wouldn’t be out of place. But that’s just the start of it. Sprawling across hectares of space, Finns members can break up the working day with a session in the gym, a hit of tennis, a splash at the waterpark or even a round of boxing. There’s fabulous food, great coffee, and even a kids club to keep the little ones occupied while you bring home the bacon.
Finns Rec Club, Jl Pantai Berawa, Canggu, e. [email protected]; Open daily 6am – 9pm.
5. Outpost – Ubud
This coworking space in Ubud describes itself as “the coworking space Google would create if they opened in Bali”. That’s quite a claim, but luckily for all laptop warriors on the island, they live up to their self-proclaimed awesomeness. With amazing amenities and a vibrant, productive and engaged community of doers that supercharge your productivity, Outpost is the coolest spot to get your geek on. Here, you’ll find indoor hubs, outdoor gardens and deck spaces with offices, standing desks, meeting rooms, robust internet and even an onsite masseuse to ease any keyboarders’ elbow aches. And if you can’t bear to switch off, there’s even Co-Living accommodation so you can shack up with other CEOs and night owls who work around the clock. Or just close your laptop and enjoy the pool.
Outpost, Jl Raya Nyuh Kuning & Jl Raya Penestanan Kelod, Ubud, e. [email protected]
6. Biliq Bali – Seminyak
We’ve all seen those toes-in-the-pool pictures of digital nomads on their laptops in Bali, but is that even real life? Well, at Biliq Bali, it really is, because centring this cool co-sharing space is a glittering dipping pool with installed laptop support. Office envy incoming! With two locations (in Seminyak and on Sunset Road) Biliq Bali is the first pay-per-minute coworking space on the island, making it one of the most affordable and flexible options around. The Wi-Fi is super speed, the team is always smiling and the work spots at both locations are endless. Go al fresco in Seminyak on the multi-level “park bench”, gather in the air-conditioned meeting rooms on Sunset Road, go international in the sound-proof Skype rooms, or take a siesta at the indoor napping rooms. Top it all off with Biliq Bali’s delish tropical smoothie bowls.
Biliq Bali Cosharing Space, Jl Yudistira No. 3A, Seminyak & Jl Sunset Road No. 819, p. +62 819 3738 7372, e. [email protected]
7. Tribal Bali – Pererenan
As Bali’s first purpose-built coworking hostel, Tribal is a one-stop community hub to work, play and stay in Canggu. It’s a wholly inclusive coworking environment with no membership fees, meaning creatives, entrepreneurs and explorers from all walks of life can come together in a beautiful, breezy, open-plan space. And with booths, whiteboards and plenty of seated and standing desks, you can match your work space to your mood, too. There’s even a huge infinity pool for a post-meeting recharge, a pink pool table for a lunchtime mingle, and of course, an all day menu of brunch and lunch faves to graze the work day away.
Tribal Bali, Jl Pantai Pererenan, Gg. Tribal, Pererenan, p. +62 821 4791 4973, e. [email protected]; Open daily 8am – 10pm.
8. Hub Bali – Legian & Nusa Dua
Supply really does meet demand at Hub Bali, because this coworking community was born from a digital nomad who needed a place to work, relax, and while away the working hours with an espresso in hand, a printer to one side and a fellow nomad or two to talk business with. Alas, Hub Bali was born, and now, this interactive and innovative workspace comes with all the bells and whistles, with affordable membership plans that includes complimentary daily coffees, water and snacks, as well as printing, scanning and conference facilities. There’s even online dating meet-ups for some post-blogging romance.
Hub Bali, Jl Nakula No. 9, Legian & Jl By Pass Ngurah Rai Komplek Ruko Puri Bendesa No. 5 – 6, Benoa, Nusa Dua, p. +62 822 1013 1702, e. [email protected]
9. KE{M}BALI Innovation Hub – Seminyak
Encouraging a culture of openness and sharing, KE{M}BALI is a community-driven coworking space on Sunset Road that’s dedicated to developing local talent through collaboration. Its mission is to empower the local community by providing small businesses with the resources they need to thrive. You’ll find collaborative work desks, an event space, meeting rooms, printers, fresh coffee, daily cleaning services and high-speed internet, as well as an environment that fits somewhere in between a traditional office and home. Not only a space for professionals and creatives, it’s a space to make friends who’ll soak up the joys of island-working with you.
KE{M}BALI Innovation Hub, Jl Sunset Road No. 28, Seminyak, p. +62 812 3939 3595; Open Mon – Sat from 9am.
10. G88 Coworking – Kerobokan
Is it an airport? Is it a an executive lounge? Nope, this is the Gate 88 coworking space, home to one of Bali’s abandoned aircrafts and an industrial yet spacious and sleek coworking area. Not only decked out with long desks and leather chairs, you’ll also find conference rooms surrounded by floor-to-ceiling glass windows, brainstorming areas, a breezy balcony and, for when you need a pick-me-up, there’s even an Expat. Roasters coffee cart to get your daily fix. And psst – for fitness enthusiasts, G88 also offers a bundling membership that gives you access to the coworking space and the fully-equipped gym upstairs!
G88 Coworking Space, Jl Raya Kerobokan No. 88, Kerobokan; Open daily from 7am.
11. Colabo Cafe — Jimbaran
Colabo is part of the biggest and most impressive creative hub in Jimbaran, with indoor and semi-outdoor café surrounded by the ‘hood’s lush green forest. Its aim is to provide a welcoming and productive environment for entrepreneurs, freelancers, remote workers and start-ups to help connect a community of collaborators go-getters. You’ll want to keep an eye on the hub’s schedule too, as you can also catch weekly yoga sessions, outdoor movie nights and community debates on current hot topics like single-use plastic.
Colabo Cafe at Jimbaran Hub, Jl Karang Mas, Jimbaran; Open daily from 8am.
12. Livit Hub Bali – Sanur
With over 10 years of experience supporting digital entrepreneurs and startups, Livit welcomes digital nomads and remote workers to the quiet ‘hood of Sanur. It’s a community of progressive thinkers, merged together in a coworking space with an air conditioned indoor and outdoor rooftop area. You’ll find video conference rooms, ergonomic chairs, big bean bags, hammocks, standing tables and even a slide (yes, you read that right)! The rooftop space is where you can soak up the sun and exchange ideas with other digital workers., or simply take a break and head to Sanur beach – just 250 metres away for a quick lunch by the sea or post-meeting stroll.
Livit Hub Bali, Jl Bumi Ayu, Gang Pungut Sari, Sanur, p. +62 811 3971 628, e. [email protected].
13. Monday Coworking & Coffee Shop – Ungasan
If you love the community vibe of a coworking space and the comfort of remote working from home, then Monday might just be the coworking space for you! There’s no Monday blues around here, as the cosy space offers an environment where connection and collaboration are encouraged, topped with the naturally-lit living room-style interior, as well as the private meeting room, photo and podcast studio. Settle down for the day on the couch or the booth, as you sip on a cappuccino and graze on fresh-of-the-oven croissants and fuss-free sandwiches. You’ll want to keep an eye on their calendar too, as Monday runs fun community events from time to time, so you can meet and greet your Monday coworking crew.
Monday Coworking & Coffee Shop, Jl Toya Ning II, Ungasan, Uluwatu, p. +62 859 7924 4883, e. [email protected]; Open Mon – Sat 8am – 11pm.
14. Puco Rooftop – Canggu
Puco Rooftop in Canggu is the perfect coworking space for remote workers and digital nomads in Bali. With a fully equipped coworking space offering high-speed Wi-Fi and ergonomic workstations, you can stay productive while soaking in Bali’s vibrant atmo. The co-living facilities add a community feel, making it easy to connect with like-minded travellers. After work, unwind at the rooftop cafe, where you can enjoy gourmet coffee and panoramic views of the surrounding rice paddies. It’s a seamless blend of work, play, and relaxation, tailored for the modern remote workers in Bali.
Puco Rooftop, Gg. Pratama No. 1A, Tibubeneng, p. +62 851 7108 8861, e. [email protected]
15. Karya CoWorking – Canggu
Offering a premium coworking space in Canggu, Karya CoWorking caters to travelling professionals, expat and local remote workers alike, who crave both efficiency and comfort. For just IDR 225,000 per day, you’ll get high-speed Wi-Fi, a cup of tea and 1L water to keep you hydrated for the day – no registration required, simply pay and you’ll receive the 10-digit Wi-Fi code! The space features two common areas where you’ll often find travellers mingling with resident expats and local workers. And while we love the buzzing vibes, Karya CoWorking also offers seven private offices for those in need of a quieter office time, as well as private desks for rent on a weekly or a monthly basis. It’s an ideal setting for those who value a productive workday in a community-driven atmosphere.
Karya CoWorking, Jl Pantai Berawa No. 88, Canggu, p. +62 819 9955 5558, e. [email protected]
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