# Coliving in Ubud, Indonesia > Source: https://colivingscout.com/destinations/ubud/ (updated 25 September 2026). Published by ColivingScout. Cite the page URL and its update date. An inland Bali base shaped by greenery, arts, wellness and a more measured pace. ## Quick answer Ubud can be a good coliving fit when you value green surroundings and a calmer routine. Homes can feel very different depending on their distance from the centre, so plan how you will reach groceries, workspaces and your favourite activities. ## Key facts | Fact | Detail | | --- | --- | | Country | Indonesia (Asia) | | Best for | Creative culture, Remote work | | Areas to compare | Ubud centre, Penestanan | | Named coliving spaces | 2 | | Currency | Indonesian rupiah (IDR) | | Time zone | Central Indonesia Time (WITA), UTC+8 | | Main airport | I Gusti Ngurah Rai International, Denpasar (DPS) | ## Is it right for you? - Best for: People who want an inland Bali routine around arts, greenery and focused work. - Watch out for: A picturesque address that is inconvenient without daily transport. - Work setup: Check the actual work area, call noise and internet performance rather than relying on a generic “remote-work ready” label. - Before you decide: Confirm the address, access route, utilities and whether the surrounding environment matches the photos. ## Where to stay in Ubud for coliving ### Ubud centre Useful to compare if walkable services and social activities matter to you. ### Penestanan Compare for a quieter residential setting and your preferred route into town. ## Coliving spaces in Ubud to compare Source-linked research options, not live ColivingScout inventory. Confirm the room, price and availability on each source. | Space | Area | Format | Advertised price | Check before booking | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Outpost Ubud Nyuh Kuning Live](https://colivingscout.com/properties/outpost-ubud/) | Nyuh Kuning, Ubud | Coliving home | Not recorded | Confirm whether coworking access is included in your stay. | | [Semana Residences by Cove](https://colivingscout.com/properties/cove-semana-ubud/) | Singakerta, Ubud | Social residence | From IDR 13,000,000 per month (checked 2026-09-25) | Check whether the social experience and kitchen access suit you. | ## Living in Ubud, beyond the listing ### Who does Ubud suit? Ubud is an inland base with a different working week from coastal Bali. It can be a better fit when greenery, arts and a slower routine matter more than frequent beach access. Decide which part of Ubud you want to live in rather than relying on a broad location label. Coliving here can make it easier to meet people and establish a routine, but houses differ in how social they are. Ask whether meals and activities are regular, optional, extra-cost or simply marketing language. ### How should you compare areas? Ubud centre can be convenient for services, cafés and activities. A central home still needs a room-level noise check, especially if your work requires calls or early sleep. Penestanan may offer a more residential and green setting. Check the route to groceries, your work location and the centre. A short map distance can feel quite different when access involves narrow roads or a long walk. ### What does an ordinary working week look like? Plan an ordinary workday and an evening return before booking. Test how you will move with luggage on arrival and whether you can reach routine services without depending on an arrangement you do not want to use daily. Ask for recent internet evidence from the room or actual work area. Look at the desk, chair, light and sound, and ask how the property handles outages. Check ventilation, insects, water and the condition of the exact room rather than relying on garden photographs. ### What should you confirm before paying? Request a quote for your exact stay and clarify utilities, cleaning, laundry, deposit, cancellation and the price of any community activities. Ask whether the room can be locked and how many people share the kitchen and bathrooms. If an operator proposes a longer commitment, consider seeing the home at both working and evening hours first. Confirm the exact room and access route in a current video and written agreement. ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Ubud a good place for coliving? Ubud can be a good coliving fit when you value green surroundings and a calmer routine. Homes can feel very different depending on their distance from the centre, so plan how you will reach groceries, workspaces and your favourite activities. ### Which areas of Ubud are best for coliving? Start by comparing Ubud centre and Penestanan. Ubud centre: useful to compare if walkable services and social activities matter to you. Penestanan: compare for a quieter residential setting and your preferred route into town. Choose the area around the places you will visit every week, then compare exact homes. ### What should remote workers check in Ubud? Check the actual work area, call noise and internet performance rather than relying on a generic “remote-work ready” label. ### How many coliving spaces are listed in Ubud? ColivingScout lists 2 named options in Ubud, including Outpost Ubud Nyuh Kuning Live and Semana Residences by Cove. Each links to its original source; confirm the current room, price and availability there. ### How much does coliving cost in Ubud? Advertised starting prices for named Ubud spaces were IDR 13,000,000 per month when we checked their own pages on 25 September 2026 (1 space publishes a monthly price). The rate depends on the room, dates and length of stay, and deposits, utilities and fees can add to it, so ask each operator for an itemised quote. ### What should I check before booking coliving in Ubud? Confirm the address, access route, utilities and whether the surrounding environment matches the photos. Ask for an itemised quote covering rent, deposit, utilities, cleaning and any platform fees, and get the minimum stay, notice period and cancellation terms in writing before paying. ### What currency and time zone does Ubud use? Ubud uses the Indonesian rupiah (IDR). Local time is Central Indonesia Time (WITA), UTC+8. The main arrival airport is I Gusti Ngurah Rai International, Denpasar (DPS). ### Do I need a visa to stay in Ubud for a month or more? It depends on your nationality, passport and length of stay, and the rules change. Check the official immigration or embassy website for Indonesia before you book a long stay, and make sure the coliving agreement fits the visa you will hold. TravelShifu summarises the main entry routes in “Indonesia visa on arrival and e-VOA”. ### Is Ubud or Canggu better for a longer stay? Ubud suits an inland, arts and greenery routine; Canggu suits a more coastal and often busier social routine. Choose around the week you will actually live. ### What matters most in an Ubud coliving room? Check access to daily services, room ventilation and noise, internet in the exact work area, and whether utilities and activities are included. ## Sources - [TravelShifu Bali area guide](https://travelshifu.com/guides/where-to-stay-in-bali/)