Since the COVID-19 pandemic, remote working culture has spread worldwide, allowing workers to work from anywhere. With many freelance websites enabling workers to find jobs and handle their projects anywhere, self-employed digital nomads can finally make a stable living.
And then there is Bali. This enchanting island offers just the perfect package: affordable cost of living, scenic landscape, vibrant community, and a million other things to do and explore. If you’re considering packing your bag and settling on this island, here are some of the best places to keep you busy while immersing in the beauty of Bali!
1. Revolver Espresso, Seminyak
Gregory Joey via Google Maps
Revolver Espresso is a fashionable boutique cafe and bar chain that offers comfort food, specialty coffees, and cocktails. Many have said that this cafe serves the best coffee. Sourcing some of the best beans from the best farmers in the world, they roast and blend locally in Bali.
Brewing from 7AM to 11PM, their signature coffee is a must-try–from black coffee to cold brew–each offering different characteristics of beans and brewing techniques. If you’re up for food tasting, order one of Revolver’s specialties menu, ranging from Korean, Indian, Italian, and Western to Oriental cuisine. Working quietly from this hidden gem will cost you only Rp30,000-150,000/person!
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2. FINNS Recreation Club, Canggu
Finns Coworking Hub via Finnsrecclub.com
FINNS Recreation Club is Bali’s premier entertainment and sporting venue where everyone is welcome. Sit on a sprawling 4-hectare estate amongst the rice fields of Canggu, the recreation center features one-stop entertainment facilities from a fitness center, a sports bar, to multiple restaurants. No wonder FINNS has something to do for everyone!
Open daily from 6AM to 9PM, the place also offers a co-working hub tailored to the needs of the modern digital nomad. With working spaces ranging from co-working areas to quiet zones with individual desks, the hub provides a warm and inviting ambiance for conversations and focused work. You can rent for the hours or get a daily pass, whichever suits you best!
3. Zin Cafe, Canggu
ZIN Cafe via Google Maps
Brewing every day from 7AM to 10PM, Zin Cafe is a beautiful open-air place spread over 4 floors, with a mix of modern natural comforts and a genuine Bali vibe. Home to one of the best roasteries in Bali, Z Roasters Coffee, Zin offers a bright and breezy place to chill out, kick back, and enjoy an eclectic world-class home-roasted coffee.
Zin@WORK has been established as one of the main co-working hubs in Canggu. Settled on a spacious bamboo floor with indoor focus rooms, you can enjoy their fast wifi, great selections of food, and top-notch specialty coffee only for Rp30,000-190,000/person. With proximity to the stunning Canggu beach, Zin Cafe caters your need to be productive in a relaxing ambiance!
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4. Tropical Nomad Co-working Space, Canggu
Tropical Nomad Canggu via Instagram
Tropical Nomad is your home away from home. Open 24 hours every day, this dedicated co-working space fosters a community of professionals, creatives, and artists. Everything is available here: fast internet, spacious garden, cafe, webcast/podcast studio, exercise area, print center, and even shower area with towel included!
With open and light areas mixed with private areas to serve everyone’s needs, the building is designed to stimulate productivity, creativity, and the creation of a professional community. Their outdoor areas will allow you to get fresh air, relax, or enjoy exercise. This will get you sufficient sunlight every day to stay healthy and keep your mind clear.
Tropical Nomad offers a set of plans for everyone at reasonable prices, from a one-timer to an all-access package ranging from Rp180,000 to Rp3,000,000. This can be your next desirable space to live your nomad life to the fullest!
5. Kinship Studio, Kuta
Rama Adi via Google Maps
Kinship Studio is another ideal place to create, gather, and collaborate for a day of productivity. Open daily from 8AM to 8PM, operates in a spacious working area under a high ceiling, Kinship Studio provides individual and shared desks, a sofa corner for relaxing conversations, private Skype/calling booths, and round tables for your meeting needs. In need of caffeine intake? Kinship also offers a cafe corner for your coffee break with a complement of an hour of high-speed internet access.
Our tip: get your full-day access for reasonable prices ranging from Rp250,000-Rp11,000,000 worth of plan – all include access to unique Kinship events for a chance to connect with the others!
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6. Watercress Cafe, Ubud
Watercress Cafe via Google Maps
Watercress Cafe is your go-to place for great coffee, an all-day rustic breakfast, abundant organic salads, and rockin’ burgers. As one of the leaders in the wholesome cafe culture in Bali, Watercress is known for its selection of Western cuisine. They are proud to collaborate with homegrown products and participate largely in the progression of the local cafe scene and conscious attitude toward food,
Enjoy their Benny Brunch; your choice of egg with a side of chia pudding, coffee, and juice for only Rp160,000, available daily from 7AM to 3PM. You might also want to try their Happy Hour, serving cocktails from Rp75,000, open to order daily from 5PM to 7PM at Ubud. Such a wholesome experience to look for!
7. WYAH Art & Creative Space, Ubud
WYAH Art & Creative Space via Google Maps
The picture says it all. WYAH Art and Creative Space is located in a remote area in Ubud, Bali, surrounded by forest and contoured land. By maintaining the existing elements, WYAH Art and Creative Space architecture encourages people to connect more with nature.
Do not be fooled by the astonishing design of the building only because they serve the best coffee as well! Try their assorted signature beverages from Affogato to Matchagato, ranging from Rp50,000 to approximately Rp68,000. Feel free to fill your empty belly during lunch hour with their menu from Western to Oriental cuisine, with the price range of Rp40,000 – Rp110,000.
If you need to take a short break from work, try to stroll around the cafe because they also have an art gallery!
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8. Littletalks, Ubud
Arya Adiguna via Google Maps
Littletalks nestles on the ground floor of Ani’s Villas with a prime view of Lebah Temple, right across Blanco Renaissance Museum. Absolutely a gem in the heart of Ubud! Littletalks brings unique vibes of inspiration. Get a chance to meet local writers and mingle with other creative people, or you can simply go under with their limited yet fantastic book collection.
Open every day from 8AM to 8PM, this comfy library and café offers Indonesian food as the star and continental delicious foods for lunch and dinner. Try their local Kintamani coffee and various tea drinks, or if you’re up for a local beverage tasting, order their Jamu–Indonesian traditional herbal medicine. For your sweet tooth, get your special red velvet and cheesecake at an affordable price!
After a day full of productivity, you deserve a peaceful atmosphere surrounded by nature for your next best performance. Bobocabin Ubud is the perfect place for you, remote workers and digital nomads!
Rest comfortably after work in our cabin, equipped with the best service and technology. Enjoy your own smart yet effortless cabin with our B-Pad to set the mood for your relaxing hour. Now comes with a breakfast, Bobocabin Ubud serves as your second home, surrounded by the tranquility of Ubud rice fields!
Writer: Ratna Asih
