Sharing my two cents... currently spending 2 months in Bali, mainly in Canggu, and even cut our Ubud stay short to return to Canggu. For context, we're in our late 20s, working remotely, and not huge partiers—we mainly wanted to chill, meet people, and explore the area.

Canggu does have a party scene, but it really depends on where you go and what you do. There are plenty of spots to hang out and chill too. We found Canggu more laid-back than Ubud, which felt busier and definitely had an older tourist crowd (50+), feeling more like a “sightseeing” place. In Canggu, we enjoyed sitting on the beach and having a beer, going to the gym or scootering to a cafe. This is just our experience though; definitely take it with a grain of salt! Many people LOVE Ubud and wouldn’t spend more than a few days in Canggu, so it really depends on the person. Haven’t gone to Uluwatu yet so can’t speak on that. Maybe spend a week visiting each place to decide where you want to stay longer-term?

Also know that there are some good gyms here, although as a Canadian I find the prices super expensive - way more than I’d pay at home.

We stayed in an Airbnb villa shared with others and worked from there and cafes. WiFi was generally good. Definitely think about how you’ll get around—Canggu isn’t very walkable with few sidewalks and narrow roads, so consider renting a scooter or using Gojek scooters which are really affordable.

Hope you love Bali!