Canggu’s best neighborhoods - summary
Canggu is not big, but it has been segmented into many different areas which all have their own essence. This little guide will help you understand and choose with more ease which part is best suited to your preferences.
👉🏼 Keep in mind that anywhere you go from the places listed below, you’ll never be very far away from the others mentioned.
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👉🏼 NOTICE: Canggu is saturated with places to stay at, coffee places, restaurants of all sorts, accommodation of all sorts, all kinds of gyms, rentals, etc. I have tried to resume the best places I’VE BEEN to, but there are probably even better places and a lot more to discover depending on the budget you have and your specific preferences!
Best neighborhoods in Canggu
🌸 From my favorite neighborhood to my least favorite 🌸
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#1 Pererenan
Pererenan neighborhood is higher class than the rest of the surrounding neighborhoods. It (still) has this laid-back, less crowded vibe which is very pleasant. The kind of people that you will see there will be in their late twenties/mid thirties/late thirties. It is a good place to stay if you want to experience a calmer Canggu, away from travel novices and all that goes with it.
Access to the beach: yes (Pererenan statue)
Gojek: yes
Restaurants/coffee: Upper quality/more refined atmosphere, but price remain in the same range as everywhere else. Recommended restaurants: Arte, Mostly, Rize, TMO coffee (Tiying Tutul)
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Accommodation: You’ll find more villas to rent than hostels to book. Guesthouses are common.
Shops: More luxury and refined clothes/jewelry shops
Gym: Victory Fitness Club, Surya Bali, Wrong gym, Obsidian
N.B. Seseh is right after Pererenan and is suppose to have the same type of vibe!
#2 Tiying Tutul
Tying Tutul neighborhood feels like you are living in a little village, which is in fact the case. It is located on the other side of the main street (JL. Raya Canggu) and has therefore no direct access to the sea (but it is only 10 minutes driving). In tying Tutul you can breath. The population is a mix of locals and more mature tourists searching for a quieter place. You won’t find noisy bars here, and most food places will close between 4 and 6pm. That said, Pererenan is just across the main street so super easy to get food 😋
Access to the beach: No - beach access time by scooter: between 7 and 10 minutes
Gojek: yes
Restaurants/coffee: Coffee like places: TMO coffee (HIGHLY recommended), Copenhagen bakery, Neighbor’s table (supposed to be good), Long Play (supposed to be good), Neighbor’s table ( I have not been but only 100% 5 stars for this coffee place. Apparently worth going for their sandwiches, matcha and patries/cakes)
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Accommodation: Mostly Villas and guesthouses
Gym: Obsidian, Surya Gym
#3 Pondok/Bantan
Pondok neighborhood has the same vibe as Tying Tutul, and it comes third simply because it is further away from Pererenan area than Tiying Tutul is. Pondok/Bantan is also located on the other side of the main JL. Raya Canggu street, giving to the area no direct access to the sea, but then again Batu Bolong is just on the opposite side of the main street.
Access to the beach: No - beach access time by scooter: between 7 and 15 minutes
Gojek: yes
Restaurants/coffee: Local restaurants and coffee places: Kedai Bantan, Gidyion home cooking (10 minutes drive towards the north of Canggu)
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Accommodation: Not many hostels (recommended The best hostel Canggu), but more guesthouses and villas.
Gym: Bali Brothers (best gym in Canggu)
#4 Echo Beach
Echo Beach neighborhood is right next to Pererenan on the left side. It is famous for surfers as the waves are known to be good. There, you will find a mix of people ranging from their early twenties to their mid forties. The vibe is a mix of chill and upper-class.
Access to the beach: yes
Gojek: yes
Restaurants/coffe: Mix of beach restaurants and upper quality restaurants. Recommended restaurants: Copenhagen (Canggu), BGS, Eggstra, TMO coffee (Canggu), Shady Shack, Yuki Japanese (Nice drinks, have not tried the food)
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Accommodation: You will find many hostels, namely Nyaman and guesthouses
Gym: Obsidian, brothers gym
Beach club: La Brisa (hosting an artisanal market every Sunday)
#5 Nelayan Beach
Nelayan neighborhood has mix of Yoga, co-working, hostels, healthy coffee places and nice bakery. Nelayan beach is close to Batu Bolong but manages to keep itself a quieter place.
Access to the beach: Yes
Gojek: yes
Restaurants/coffee: Mix of coffee and co-working like places that are not open very late (usually maximum 6pm). Recommended places: The Daun coffee, Fold (very good French Bakery), Zin (recommended for the co-working atmosphere, not so much for the food)
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Accommodation: Mix of guesthouse and hostel
Gym: Body factory Bali, Zin Fit, Serenity (Yoga)
#6 Berawa
Berawa neighborhood has a heavier party vibe having renowned party establishments such as Finns beach club, Atlas and the Vault. But, you can still find some quieter places too. The beach is famous for surfing due to its more intense waves.
Access to the beach: yes
Gojek: yes
Restaurants/coffee: A Mix of everything really. Recommended restaurants: Copenhagen Berawa, Pho Mo, Milk & Madu Berawa, Ons Warung, hungry bird
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Accommodation: hostels, guesthouses, villas. Recommended: Matra co-living
Gym: Raw Gym Bali, Crossfit Canggu
Beach club: Finns, Atlas
#7 Batu Bolong
If you want to party and meet a lot of people with an average age of 22, then this is your place! Although Batu Bolong offers nice Spas and restaurants that are a bit out of reach for a younger target, you will also find many hostels, bars/nightclubs and bigger complexes open till late. Most hostels activities, even from the ones not directly located in the area, will involve going to Batu Bolong
Access to the beach: yes
Gojek: yes
Restaurants/coffee: Mix of refined, good quality and more simple restaurants. Recommended restaurants: Sunday Kitchen, Ji, Warung Bu mi, Warung Local, Nalu (Ice cream)
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Accommodation: You will find many hostels such as the Farm hostel, Sepeda, Kosone
Gym: Pucuk Gym
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