4 BEST Coliving In Bali For Digital Nomads (Honest Review)

Thinking about trying coliving in Bali?

Coliving spaces are a popular form of accommodation for digital nomads because it blends work, play and community all into one space.

We’ve seen a surge of coliving spaces in Bali, particularly in Canggu, Ubud and Kuta. These spaces offer digital nomads a comfortable private room with access to a coworking space and high-speed wifi.

This combination, along with a vibrant community filled with interesting people and good events will continue to attract digital nomads.

Matthew and I stayed in a coliving space for the first time in Bali, back in 2018. As full-time digital nomads, we have stayed in over 10 coliving spaces around the world — 2 of them were right here in Bali!

We love the idea of being able to live, work and connect with like-minded individuals. In fact, we’ve met some of our closest friends at a coliving space!

We’ve personally stayed at the majority of the coliving spaces in Bali listed below. Now, we are sharing our personal experience and giving our honest reviews for each space.

Here’s our complete guide on the best coliving in Bali including the features, amenities, costs and membership options.

Quick List: Top Coliving Spaces In Bali

Bali offers a variety of coliving spaces catering to digital nomads and remote workers.

Here’s a quick list of the top coliving spaces in Bali to choose from:

1. Bali Bustle (Kuta)
2. Outsite (Canggu)
3. Outpost (Ubud & Canggu)
4. Shashvata (Canggu)

Click each coliving space above to jump to the section.  While other articles may list more coliving spaces for the sake of it, we’re sharing spaces that we think are actually worth it.

Things To Know First About Coliving Spaces In Bali

Coliving spaces in Bali offer unique experiences for digital nomads and remote workers. Here’s key points to help you make the most of your stay.

• Events & Community: A good coliving space has events scheduled for you to join from educational to social. Here’s the thing: Not all coliving spaces offer events (even if they advertise it) — if this is important to you, make sure to double-check first!
  
  
• Coworking Included: For most coliving spaces, your rental price will include access to the coworking space. Some may charge extra for an additional person (eg. if you’re a couple).
  
  
• Maintenance Is Key: Bali’s tropical climate can be harsh on the buildings and furniture. A good space will regularly clean and take the upkeep seriously.

General Bali Travel Tips:

These are our general Bali travel tips to ensure you plan your trip well and have the best time exploring this beautiful island.

• Location Is Important: Each neighborhood has its own vibes and travel style. Canggu has a completely different vibe to Ubud. These are popular areas — Canggu, Ubud, Kuta, Seminyak and Uluwatu.
  
  
• Stay Protected: Traveling Bali is usually all good, until it isn’t. In case anything happens while you live the nomad lifestyle, it’s a wise decision to buy travel medical insurance first. Our top provider we recommend to friends and family is SafetyWing Nomad Essential which offers good coverage (eg. emergencies or lost electronics) and affordable plans.
  
  
• Getting Data Is A Must: Buy an eSIM before you arrive in Bali. It’s not the cheapest but it is the most convenient, especially if you haven’t been to Bali before. Check out Holafly, a trusted provider offering unlimited data options. Or Airalo for more affordable data plans.
  

Our Experience Coliving In Bali

Matthew and I’s first coliving experience was in Bali, particularly Bali Bustle. We ended up loving this space and making lifelong friends so much that we stayed for 11 months (on and off) over 2 years.

This was the exact nomad experience we were looking for — working in a nice, light-filled space and learning from interesting people doing interesting things.

Bali Bustle hosts community events from educational talks (Matthew led a workshop) to fun activities like a pong pong tournament amongst members.

We felt at home right away and this coliving in Bali had everything we were looking for — an outdoor pool, a private room with a private bathroom, cold AC (necessary for Bali), a ping pong table and a cafe. And the community was just that cherry on top!

The other coliving space in Bali that we stayed in is Shashvata Coliving. We stayed here for about 1.5 months and it was amazing to be in Canggu. Our room had a beautiful view of the rice fields and it’s very affordable for the area! Unfortunately, there wasn’t much of a community at Shashvata so that was a real downside.

Overall, we think there’s great options for coliving in Bali depending on your purpose: community, lifestyle and affordability. We were able to be productive with our work and find people to enjoy Bali with — the perfect mix!

4 BEST Coliving In Bali For Digital Nomads

Want to stay at a coliving in Bali?

We’ve got you covered! Matthew and I have stayed at several coliving spaces around the world so we can spot a good egg from a bad egg. And trust us, it’s very small and minor things that can make all the difference.

After trying the coliving spaces in Bali ourselves, we believe that this growing island has some of the best spaces to live, work and meet interesting people for digital nomads and remote workers.

From the affordability to the opportunity to meet interesting people — coliving is a no-brainer for digital nomads and remote workers to find their community in Bali.

Here’s our comprehensive list and honest reviews of the top coliving in Bali, Indonesia.

1. Bali Bustle (Kuta): Best Overall

Bali Bustle is a coliving space that offers digital nomads and remote workers a community to call family and a place to call home.

They have expanded to 4 locations across the Kuta/Legian area with over 40+ private rooms:

• Bali Bustle Kuta
• Bali Bustle Base
• Bali Bustle Paraton
• Bali Bustle Sunset

We think Bali Bustle is the best coliving space in Bali. Why? The facilities and amenities included are next level.

Try and name a coliving across Bali that has private rooms with ensuite bathrooms, a coworking space, a shared kitchen, a cafe, a swimming pool, a vibrant community and a ping pong table all under one roof.

The thing is — you can’t name another place! Only Bali Bustle offers this high level of facilities at such an irresistible price.

Matthew and I stayed at Bali Bustle for more than 10 months total. The thing we loved the most is the people we had the chance to meet at Bali Bustle. Plus, the facilities and amenities are pretty great too!

Here’s what you can expect when staying at Bali Bustle:

What’s Included	Yes/No
Private Rooms	✅
Private Bathrooms	✅
Coworking	✅
Private Kitchen	✅
Shared Kitchen	✅
Lounge Area	✅
Cafe	✅
Electricity	❌
Gym	✅
Community Events	✅
Swimming Pool	✅

🛁 Features & Amenities

The features and amenities are what make Bali Bustle truly shine.

They offer 40+ private rooms with private bathrooms and a small kitchen space. That’s very unique for Bali accommodation! The space offers private furnished apartments in 3 styles:

• Studio rooms
• Family rooms (2-bedroom)
• Loft rooms

Aside from the rooms, these are the facilities you can expect:

• outdoor swimming pool
• gym
• rooftop lounge area
• cafe
• ping pong table
• 24/7 unlimited access coworking space
• cleaning services
• laundry services (for an additional cost)

We loved how easy and convenient our lives became at Bali Bustle. You just don’t know how amazing it is to have everything you need to work, live and socialize all under one building. It’s very very easy, FYI!

Our favorite part? Being able to play ping pong during our breaks from working in the dedicated coworking space.

All of these features are included in the price. The electricity bill is not included in the price, you have to pay for what you use.

👯‍♀️ Community

The vibrant community is something that Bali Bustle focuses on.

The staff organize events and activities for members to connect. From yoga classes or ping pong tournaments to educational workshops — there’s something for everyone at Bali Bustle to join!

Bali Bustle has a WhatsApp group chat where you can find all the events or activities. You can ask questions to staff about living in Bali. Or you can make plans with other members to get coffee or have dinner together.

We love the community at Bali Bustle! We got the chance to meet some amazing people, doing amazing things. They all run interesting businesses and love traveling — just like us. We’ve made lifelong friends at Bali Bustle, so much so that our friend Dominik became Matt’s groomsmen at our wedding.

If you want to land in Bali and have an instant community — Bali Bustle is a great place to start off.

🗺️ Location

The 4 locations of Bali Bustle are mainly located in the Kuta/Legian area. This was the most famous area in Bali back in the 2000s. Lately, Canggu and Uluwatu are more popular amongst nomads staying long-term.

If you want to be in Canggu, unfortunately there are no Bali Bustle coliving spaces there (at the moment, at least).

Kuta isn’t the best area in Bali but we still found nice cafes, brunch spots and things to do (eg. surfing, shopping). It is only a 10-minute drive to another nice area — Seminyak.

💰 Cost & Membership Options

The affordable price is what keeps Bali Bustle very competitive to other coliving in Bali. We found it very reasonable and more importantly, it’s great value for money!

Here’s the prices for a Deluxe Room at Bali Bustle Kuta:

Duration	Price
Daily	650k IDR ($41 USD)
Weekly	3.3 mill IDR ($208 USD)
Monthly (1 pax)	8.7 mill IDR ($548 USD)
Monthly (2 pax)	9.8 mill IDR ($617 USD)

The Deluxe room is the standard space. But they have other room types like loft rooms or family rooms which have different prices.

The price can increase at any time, make sure to double-check with Bali Bustle first for the latest prices.

You can easily pay by card or cash. You can use your Revolut or Wise card to pay via their card machines which makes it so easy!

📆 How To Book Bali Bustle

There are multiple ways to book a room at Bali Bustle. Here are the options:

• Website
• Airbnb
• Booking.com

During the high season, Bali Bustle gets easily booked out. If you want to secure a room, make sure to book early and in advance.

2. Outsite (Perenenan): Luxury Stay

Outsite is a top-notch coliving company with multiple locations all across the world in places like Bali, Lisbon, Medellin, Mexico City and many more.

Surrounded by palm trees and lush rice fields, Outsite offers members a spacious villa with 9 private rooms which have ensuite bathrooms and its own desk for work.

The unique thing about Outsite is that you have a community manager to guide and cultivate an engaged community.

From planning dinners to sharing local insights to the best things to do in Bali — you’ve got someone by your side!

Here’s what you can expect when staying at Outsite Perenenan:

What’s Included	Yes/No
Private Rooms	✅
Private Bathrooms	✅
Coworking	❌
Private Kitchen	❌
Shared Kitchen	✅
Lounge Area	✅
Cafe	❌
Electricity	✅
Gym	❌
Community Events	✅
Swimming Pool	✅

🛁 Features & Amenities

Outsite has a huge villa with 9 private rooms. More specifically, the rooms are split like this:

• 1 apartment with one bedroom
• 6 private rooms with private bathrooms
• 3 private rooms with shared bathrooms

All these rooms include AC, high-speed wifi, a simple work desk and ensuite bathrooms with its own desks, AC and high-speed wifi. The villa is very spacious with facilities including:

• outdoor swimming pool
• lounge area
• sunbeds
• outdoor wellness shelter

There are grassy areas where you can roll out a mat and exercise or do yoga. Outsite puts a big emphasis on wellness and so they offer sound baths and massage (possibly at an additional cost).

Outsite has the facilities for any nomads who want to balance work and relaxation!

👯‍♀️ Community

Community is at the heart of Outsite Perenenan.

The most unique part is that they have a community manager there to help you get set up in Bali, meet other members and plan activities together.

Community managers are usually born and raised in the local area — Bali in this case. So they are very knowledgeable and a great resource to help you during your stay.

Most people that join Outsite are relatively vetted. You’re less likely to have short-term travelers or backpackers on a gap year join Outsite! Instead, you get qualified people — usually fellow digital nomads or remote workers doing the same thing as you.

🗺️ Location

Outsite is located in a new, upcoming neighborhood called Perenenan. There’s lots of development happening with restaurants, cafes and bars popping up.

Perenenan is the next area above Canggu so you’re only 10 minutes away from all the hustle and bustle.

Matthew and I prefer staying in Perenenan because it’s quieter and less developed than Canggu. You can still drive through the lush rice fields around Perenenan.

Apart from the Bali location, Outsite is part of a global network. Staying here can open doors to other locations worldwide — you can check their website to see if they have homes wherever you’re going next.

💰 Cost & Membership Options

Outsite is seen as a more upscale, luxury nomad stay. Typically, the villa is modern, beautifully decorated and has high-quality furniture and amenities.

Since Outsite is a global network, they offer a yearly membership ($149 per year) to have access to exclusive locations and lower prices.

Here’s the prices for rooms at Outsite for a monthly stay:

Duration	Guest Price	Member Price (USD)
Small Private King + Private Bathroom	$2,212	$1,475
Large Private King + Private Bathroom	$3,098	$2,066
One Bedroom Apartment	$3,650	$2,433

There’s a couple more different room types but they are approximately around the same costs as above.

I’ll be honest: it’s very very expensive. Especially if you’re not an Outsite Member and especially for Bali.

The prices can increase at any time, it’s best to double check with Outsite first.

You can easily pay by card on their website. We’re unsure if you can pay in cash, in person. I believe it all has to be paid in advance.

📆 How To Book Outsite Perenenan

The best way to book a room at Outsite Perenenan is through their website. Their website is easy to use and secure!

Again, the best way to stay with Outsite is to become a member first. You get exclusive access to some locations and the lowest prices.

You can use your Revolut or Wise card to pay on their website which makes it very convenient!

3. Outpost (Ubud & Canggu): Community-Focused

Outpost is a staple in Bali for digital nomads and remote workers. They are most famous for their coliving and coworking space in Ubud. In recent years, they opened a coliving space in Canggu — specifically the Berawa area.

Canggu and Ubud are two popular areas in Bali for digital nomads to stay. Personally, we prefer staying in Canggu but Ubud is also a great option if you are looking to mix work and life with wellness activities up there.

Matthew and I have toured their space in Ubud before and only driven past their Canggu space. We found they had an active community with work lunches and events set up.

Here’s what you can expect when staying at Outpost Bali:

What’s Included	Yes/No
Private Rooms	✅
Private Bathrooms	✅
Coworking	❌
Private Kitchen	❌
Shared Kitchen	✅
Lounge Area	✅
Cafe	❌
Electricity	✅
Gym	❌
Community Events	✅
Swimming Pool	✅

🛁 Features & Amenities

Outpost has different room types depending on what you prefer. The rooms are a mix of modern and traditional Balinese style.

At Outpost Ubud they have these rooms available:

• Bungalow
• Standard Room
• Superior Room
• Deluxe Room
• Private Residence

As for Outpost Canggu, they have a guesthouse style set up. These are the types of rooms you can book:

• Standard Room
• Superior Room
• Deluxe Room With Balcony

All of the rooms at Outpost include private bathrooms, high-speed wifi and air-conditioning. Each room also has cleaning services included in the price. The shared facilities include:

• outdoor swimming pool
• lounge area
• sunbeds
• shared kitchen

There are grass areas to chill out, relax or do some exercises. Overall, they have worked hard to make this a comfortable stay where you stay only for a few days, weeks or months!

👯‍♀️ Community

Looking for a community in Bali?

Outpost makes it easy to make new friends and find your people in Bali. Whether it’s your first time in Bali or you’re returning — Outpost helps get you set up with fellow digital nomads and remote workers.

🗺️ Location

Outpost has 3 locations across 2 areas in Bali: Ubud and Canggu.

In Ubud, Outpost provides Bali-style suites with cozy terraces. It’s perfect for those who want a more laid-back vibe surrounded by lush rice paddies and green forests. Ubud is known as Bali’s cultural and wellness hub, making it ideal for creatives and health-conscious nomads.

Note: The Outpost Ubud location does have a coworking space and you can buy the Live + Work Package here.

Canggu, on the other hand, offers a livelier atmosphere. There are plenty of cool restaurants, cafes, bars and beach clubs to discover. Unfortunately, the Canggu location does NOT have a coworking space anymore.

Thankfully, there’s great coworking spaces only 10 minutes away from the Outpost coliving in Bali.

💰 Cost & Membership Options

Outpost is pretty reasonably priced compared to Outsite. The price depends on the location you choose, type of room you decide to book and duration.

Here’s the prices for the most basic room at Outpost Coliving for a monthly stay:

Location	Price (Live Only)
Outpost Canggu	$2,212
Outpost Ubud	$3,098
Outpost Ubud Penestanan	$3,650

These prices do differ so it’s best to check with them first. It’s important to know — these prices are for “Live” packages only and not Live + Cowork” which is usually an additional cost.

📆 How To Book Outpost

The best way to book a room at Outpost is through their website. You’ll get the best price there.

You can also book a room through Booking.com which is easy to use and great if you’ve got Genius status.

4. Shashvata (Canggu): Budget-Friendly

Shashvata is a coliving in Bali located in a peaceful pocket of Canggu. With 22 private rooms, you can wake up to stunning views of rice fields and beautiful sunrises.

Matthew and I stayed in Shashvata Coliving for 1.5 months. We lived in a Deluxe room on the 5th floor with a balcony overlooking the swimming pool below and lush green rice fields.

Here’s what you can expect when staying at Shashvata Coliving:

What’s Included	Yes/No
Private Rooms	✅
Private Bathrooms	✅
Coworking	✅
Private Kitchen	❌
Shared Kitchen	✅
Lounge Area	✅
Cafe	✅
Electricity	✅
Gym	✅
Community Events	✅
Swimming Pool	✅

🛁 Features & Amenities

Shashvata Coliving is a similar building style to Bali Bustle where you have everything you need under one roof. You’ve got the swimming pool on the bottom floor with a cafe and some tables attached.

On the floors above are all the bedrooms. Each room has private ensuite bathrooms and some have balconies. It’s a great place to relax and recharge. Matthew and I loved having our coffee on the balcony before we went to the coworking space.

You’ve got the rooftop where you can chill out and watch the sunrise. It’s not very well fenced off but it looked like they used to have movie nights which is pretty cool.

Coworking is included in the monthly price. There are desks and chairs downstairs by the pool and upstairs on the rooftop. However, the chairs aren’t well-maintained so it’s not very comfortable to work from.

Shashvata has recently added a gym on the 5th floor. It’s only a few machines but they’ve got the basic equipment if you want to use it!

👯‍♀️ Community

Community at Shashvata seems like something they tried to cultivate when they first opened the space. Unfortunately, it seems like they have stopped planning events, workshops or get-togethers while we were staying there.

If community is at the top of your priority when choosing a coliving in Bali, Shashvata doesn’t quite cut it. People around the space were very friendly but personally, we didn’t make any friends while we stayed there.

However, from their recent Instagram posts — they have started to make the effort and create events for people to join. This seems like the right direction for building a community and you may be able to meet people at Shashvata now.

🗺️ Location

Shashvata is located in Canggu, particularly in the Berawa area. More importantly — a quiet area in Berawa without much construction which is very rare to find in Bali.

We loved the location because we were close to our coworking space, Bwork. You’ve also got the popular beach clubs like FINNs, Atlas or The Lawn within a 15-minute scooter drive.

Something to be aware of — Just a few blocks from Shashvata is a SUPER busy street known as Pantai Berawa. It was usually traffic up and down that road during peak rush hour times. But Shashvata is tucked away into the fields, a few streets away from Pantai Berawa.

💰 Cost & Membership Options

Price is where Shashvata wins for coliving options in Bali. This is competitively priced for the location — villas and guesthouses in Canggu have gone up in price like crazy.

Shashvata is still a great deal because you get to be in the heart of Canggu, where the rental prices have gone up dramatically.

Here’s the prices for a room at Outpost Coliving for a monthly stay:

Room Type	Price (1 Month includes 20% off)
South Room	$600
East Room	$700

📆 How To Book Shashvata Coliving

The best way to book a room at Shashvata coliving in Bali is through WhatsApp.

We contacted them, they replied within 24 hours and gave us a price list of their rooms. They were very friendly and accommodating!

When you text them on WhatsApp, make sure to state your dates so they can check their availability. We suggest requesting the specific room you want. For example, we opted for a Deluxe Room on the 5th floor, facing the rice fields.

This is Shashvata’s WhatsApp number: +62 817 206 633. This coliving in Bali is owned by a lovely local couple who will make you feel very welcome!

More Options For Coliving Spaces In Bali

There are more options for coliving in Bali. We believe the 4 stated above are the best options but these are also great in case you have a different budget or don’t mind staying at a hostel/shared room space.

Tribal (Hostel)

Tribal is a hostel with dorm rooms and private rooms available for digital nomads to live, work and socialize. The facilities are amazing with a cafe, pool and games for the common spaces.

Matthew and I visited Tribal to work from their coworking and cafe. It was awesome! The atmosphere was buzzing, people were working or swimming in the pool. If you stay at Tribal, it’s very easy to meet people because it’s just so social and a younger crowd.

Coming Soon: Bwork Coliving

Bwork, our beloved coworking space in Bali is supposedly opening up a coliving space. We have heard that they were working on this for a while and it’s going to be a few blocks away from Bwork itself.

Keep an eye out for it in the future because if it’s anything like Bwork — it’s going to be an EPIC space of the highest standard!

Other coliving spaces in Bali:

• Biliq Bali
• Matra Coliving
• Camp 308
• Roam
• The Hub Bali
• Cornerstone Coliving

Coliving Spaces In Bali That Don’t Exist Anymore

There are a lot of outdated articles and blogs about coliving spaces in Bali. A lot of these spaces have closed down permanently and basically don’t even exist anymore. These are some famous coliving spaces in that are permanently closed in Bali:

• Dojo Bali
• Hubud Bali

Why Try Coliving In Bali?

Coliving spaces are very unique and different from other accommodation options. In most cases, you have everything you need to work, live and socialize all under one roof.

There are so many reasons to stay at a coliving space in Bali including:

• Private rooms with private bathroom
• Coworking space included
• Shared common spaces (kitchen, lounge area)
• Instant community of like-minded individuals
• Affordable price for housing
• Outdoor pool (unique to Bali coliving spaces)

Personally, we love staying at coliving spaces mainly because we meet so many great people that eventually become lifelong friends. Not to mention, it’s also very convenient to live upstairs, work downstairs and make friends all in one building.

Rent A Villa vs Coliving In Bali — Which Is Better?

This is a common question to have when looking at housing options for Bali. Here’s some types of accommodation to choose from:

• Villa
• Guesthouse
• Coliving
• Hostel

A villa is a house with a room, bathroom and sometimes a garden or outdoor pool. Whereas a coliving is a private room with shared facilities like a lounge area, kitchen and coworking space.

The biggest point of difference is having an instant community. If you stay in a villa, it’s harder to make friends since you’re somewhat isolated.

Staying at a coliving space means when you arrive, you become part of a community from joining group chats to planning social events to do together.

If it’s your first time in Bali, we highly recommend joining a coliving for the first month to help you adjust and find your friends. Once you’re comfortable, you can move into a villa later on and find better deals in person.

Conclusion: The Best Coliving Spaces In Bali, Indonesia

There you go!

The best coliving spaces in Bali are Bali Bustle, Outsite, Outpost and Shashvata. Our personal favorite is Bali Bustle!

Our best advice is to always enquire first before booking. These coliving spaces will give you the latest prices and information on the space that you need. Choose the right space for you and consider the following criteria:

• budget
• amenities
• community events
• coworking included
• common spaces

After living in and experiencing these coliving spaces ourselves, we believe they are the best options for digital nomads and remote workers looking for a comfortable place to land in Bali. They offer private rooms, coworking spaces and a community to welcome you to your new nomad home.