What are the best things to do in Canggu?
Explore local landmarks, neighbourhoods and day trips around Canggu, Indonesia. This guide covers attractions, food and where to stay.
Photo: Schweigeblick · CC BY-SA 4.0
Why visit Canggu
Travel guide for Canggu, Indonesia — practical tips, places to visit, and planning help.
Canggu is a stop in Indonesia, not a country-in-a-weekend. Most people stay 2–4 days. Mid-range ground costs are about 30–95 USD per person per day, excluding international flights. Best time: November–March for cooler, drier conditions. Rankings, stay length and cost bands on this page come from Global Itinerary’s trip-planning models.
Best time
November–March for cooler, drier conditions
Weather
Varies from tropical to temperate depending on the season
Budget
Canggu trip cost
Budget
USD 15–35
per person / day
Mid-range
USD 30–95
per person / day
Luxury
USD 110–180+
per person / day
Typical on-the-ground spend in Canggu, Indonesia. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury. Figures exclude international flights.
Trip budget estimator
Typical mid-range for Canggu
Estimated total (USD)
$1,900
≈ $950 per person · $271 per day group total
Ground costs ≈ $65/person/day (lodging + food + transport + activities)
Defaults match Canggu mid-range ground costs (budget 15–35 · mid 30–95 · luxury 110–180+ USD/day). Edit freely — flights vary by origin.
Where to eat
Local favourites
OM Beach Lounge Restaurant
Moana Fish Eatery
CRATE Cafe
Gypsy Kitchen+Bar
Te’Amo Gastro-Bistro
Dukuh
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
The Raja Ombak Surfers Resort
Creative Boutique Hotel
Legong keraton Beach Hotel
Sense Canggu Beach
e-homestay Canggu
Nightlife
- Finns Beach Club
- The Lawn
- Sand Bar
In pictures
Canggu gallery
Photos: Schweigeblick, Mx. Granger — via Wikimedia Commons
Good to know
Canggu travel FAQs
When is the best time to visit Canggu?
November–March for cooler, drier conditions.
How many days do I need in Canggu?
Most travellers spend 2–4 days in Canggu, depending on how many day trips you want in Indonesia.
Where should I stay in Canggu?
Popular stays in Canggu include The Raja Ombak Surfers Resort, Creative Boutique Hotel, Legong keraton Beach Hotel. Book central areas if you want to walk to major sights.
How much does a trip to Canggu cost?
On the ground in Canggu (excluding international flights), budget travellers often spend about 15–35 per person per day, mid-range about 30–95, and luxury about 110–180+ (USD). Typical on-the-ground spend in Canggu, Indonesia. Hostel/guesthouse + local meals ≈ budget; comfortable hotels + mix of dining ≈ mid-range; luxury hotels and fine dining ≈ luxury.
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