Canggu, Bali · Indonesia

More than just a bed.

We started Southern Oasis because we couldn't find the hostel we actually wanted. So we built it.

Our Story

Why we started Southern Oasis.

In 2019, two burnt-out travellers — Mia from Sweden and Rafi, a Balinese surfer from Canggu — had the same conversation that travellers always have: "why can't a hostel be like this?"

They meant a place where you actually talked to people. Where the garden wasn't an afterthought. Where the staff remembered your name. Where something interesting was always about to happen.

They found a crumbling villa on a quiet lane in Canggu, spent six months fixing it up with friends, and opened the doors in January 2020 with 14 beds and a very optimistic pool.

A pandemic, a renovation, and 600+ guests later — the idea holds. Southern Oasis is exactly the hostel we wished existed.

Founding team gathered around a table in the tropical garden The hostel pool at sunrise Digital nomad working on a laptop in the co-working area

Our Community

Every guest becomes part of the story.

50+ nationalities. Countless sunsets shared. Friendships that outlast the trip.

600+

Guests hosted

and counting

9.4

Average review score

out of 10

50+

Nationalities welcomed

every month

What We Believe

The values we live by.

  • Community First

    We believe travel is better with people. Every decision we make is about creating genuine connections between guests — and between guests and Bali.

  • Honest & Authentic

    No hidden fees. No upselling. Just real advice from people who actually know Bali and want you to have the best time possible.

  • Sustainable Travel

    We use solar energy, compost our kitchen waste, and partner exclusively with local guides and businesses. Good for Bali, good for everyone.

  • Welcome Everybody

    Solo travellers, couples, groups, digital nomads — all ages 18 and up. If you're open to the world, you'll feel at home here.

What We Offer

Everything you need. Nothing you don't.

We've thought about what makes a hostel stay genuinely good — and built it from scratch.

  • Shared Dorms

    4, 6 & 8-bed dorms with privacy curtains, personal lockers and reading lights.

  • Private Rooms

    Cosy en-suite doubles and twins — your own slice of tropical paradise.

  • Swimming Pool

    Hang out all day in our lush poolside oasis. Towels included.

  • Tropical Garden

    Hammocks, banana palms, and a garden so green you'll forget you're on a planet.

  • Coworking Area

    Dedicated desk space, fast fibre internet, and coffee on tap.

  • Fast WiFi

    100 Mbps fibre throughout the property — stream, upload, video call without a hitch.

  • Scooter Rental

    The best way to explore Bali. We sort the bike, helmet, and basic insurance.

  • Surf Lessons

    Beginner to intermediate lessons with local instructors at Echo Beach, 5 min away.

  • Tour Booking

    Rice terraces, volcano sunrises, waterfalls — our desk arranges it all.

  • Shared Kitchen

    A fully stocked kitchen for budget cooking nights and late-night noodle runs.

  • Daily Social Events

    Sunset drinks, beach bonfires, cooking classes, movie nights. The calendar never sleeps.

Start Here

Come see what the fuss is about.

Enough reading. Book a bed, pack light, and find us on the lane behind Echo Beach.