Rainy day in Bali: 20 indoor ideas for cafes, classes, spas and museums

Bali's wet season, roughly November to March, brings afternoon downpours that can last for hours, and rain can fall at other times of year too. When the weather turns, the island offers a long list of indoor options: places to work, galleries to wander, classes to join, and spas and gyms to wait it out. Here are twenty, grouped by what you want to do.

Cafes and workspaces

• Samada Work Life: A coworking space in North Canggu with private office rooms for solo or two-person sessions.
• BWork Bali: A multi-level coworking space in Canggu on Jalan Nelayan with an on-site cafe, work zones and member facilities.
• Daily Hub Cafe and Co-Work: A cafe and coworking venue on Jalan Raya Semer in Kerobokan, open daily from 8 am to 9 pm.
• Ubud.Space Coworking and Coffee: A coworking and coffee space in Ubud for remote work.

Museums and shows

• Museum Puri Lukisan: An art museum in central Ubud focused on Balinese painting and woodcarving.
• Neka Art Museum: An Ubud art museum with Balinese paintings, Indonesian art and works that document the development of modern Balinese painting.
• Blanco Renaissance Museum: An art museum in the former home and studio of artist Don Antonio Blanco, showing his paintings, drawings, prints and personal collection in a hilltop compound.
• Setia Darma House of Masks and Puppets: A museum and cultural centre in Mas with masks and puppets from Indonesia and other parts of Asia, displayed in traditional buildings and gardens.
• Museum Pasifika: An art museum in Nusa Dua with works from Asia and the Pacific, including paintings, sculptures and objects.
• Devdan Show Bali: A live cultural show at Bali Nusa Dua Theatre combining dance, music, acrobatics and stage effects.

Classes and workshops

• Casa Luna Cooking School: Hands-on Balinese and Indonesian cooking classes in Ubud, with market visits and instruction in local recipes.
• Mrs. Potter Ceramic Studio: Pottery classes in Pererenan for beginners through to advanced students.
• Wild Art Bali: Guided painting workshops in Canggu, including canvas-and-sip sessions, with materials and instructor support provided.
• Threads of Life Dye Studio: A studio in Petulu, Ubud, that teaches natural dye and textile techniques.
• MOVE PILATES CLUB: A boutique Pilates studio in Berawa with separate reformer and mat rooms and online class booking.

Spas and recovery

• Jari Menari: A massage and training centre in Seminyak with an all-male team and a signature rhythmic massage called dancing fingers.
• Karsa Spa: An eco-minded spa on the Campuhan Ridge Walk using locally sourced organic oils for Balinese and deep tissue massage.
• Spring Spa Canggu: A day spa on Jalan Pantai Batu Bolong offering massage and spa treatments.

Gyms

• Reload Sanctuary: A Canggu gym with modern equipment, rooftop training and food on site.
• Obsidian Gym Bali: A Pererenan gym with a large training space and extensive equipment.