Bali has some of the best places in Asia to work from a laptop, but they are spread across very different areas. We list over 180 places on the island, including around 35 coworking spaces, and check each one for WiFi, plug sockets, aircon and whether it works for calls.
Canggu, Berawa and Pererenan. The busiest nomad area, and where most of our listings are. SOKKOOL in Berawa has height-adjustable desks, free monitors, a pool and 24/7 access for members, plus a discount when you book through Nomadwise. DEOS in Canggu is a small, quiet self-service space that is open around the clock. For a cafe day, bright cafe in Canggu and Baguccino in Pererenan both had fast WiFi when we tested them.
Ubud. Greener and calmer. Outpost Ubud is the main coworking space, with a pool, call rooms and 24/7 member access. HOME Cafe and Anomali Coffee are good cafe options.
Seminyak. More stylish and busier in the evenings, with fewer dedicated coworking spaces. Moonface had fast WiFi when we tested it and is popular with people working on laptops.
Sanur and Kuta. Quieter and closer to the airport. FLOW Workspace in Sanur has a social zone, a silent zone and phone booths. NODE Bali in Kuta combines coworking with coliving.
Uluwatu and the west coast. Fewer coworking spaces and more beach cafes, suited to a slower pace. Oku Cafe in Ungasan and Tarisa Cafe in Seseh are good places to start.
Tip: if you take calls every day, look for places marked "Good for calls". Many Bali cafes are lovely but loud.
