Seminyak will create a fantastic base for your Bali holiday. This hip and trendy beachside town is filled with everything you need – world-class cafes, restaurants and beach clubs as well as incredible spas and shopping. It’s the perfect spot for the luxurious seaside holiday that you’ve been dreaming of!
If you’re a regular here in Seminyak, you might think that you’ve seen it all – but in this post, we’ve got some exciting hidden gem recommendations for you on places that you might have missed on your previous trips. Scroll below to take a look.
Bonus Tip: Want to go on an excursion away from the hustle and bustle? Read on to find out more about Bali’s most sought-after hidden gems just 1-2 hours away by car from Seminyak!
Hidden Gems in Seminyak
1. Kim Soo Home
Right next door to The Colony Hotel is one of Seminyak’s most intriguing retail spaces. Kim Soo emanates luxurious bohemian and tribal vibes in a trendy monochrome theme. The space is filled to the brim with gorgeous knick-knacks, homewares, silks, and other home decor products. It is also a café, and a stylish one at that! It’s a beautifully decorated space with unique nooks and corners that are perfect for your Instagram feed!
2. Revolver Espresso
Tucked away in a bright alleyway between two of Seminyak’s most stylish shop fronts, Revolver Espresso may be hard to find if you’ve never visited before. The Seminyak outlet gives off a mild speakeasy vibe, but instead of cocktails, they serve some of the very best coffee on the island! It’s not your regular coffee shop; it’s cozy, intimate and a little edgy, great if you’re looking to enjoy good food and amazing coffee solo or with a friend before heading back out into Seminyak’s busy streets!
3. Sushimi
Driving along Jl. Camplung Tanduk you may happen across a long queue of hungry diners waiting to enter a brightly lit restaurant. That’s Sushimi, Seminyak’s most beloved Japanese food and sushi outlet. It’s one of the very few Japanese restaurants in Seminyak that serves fresh sushi and sashimi on a moving conveyor belt, where customers could just pick and choose the dish that they want directly off of the belt! The food here is incredibly fresh and delicious, with weekly food promos that you won’t want to miss!
4. Shooters
A great destination for families with little children, Shooters gives off a fun, carnival-like atmosphere with a brightly coloured blue, red and white theme, dazzling lights and fun games like mini golf, axe throwing, foosball, billiard, ping pong and lawn bowling. There’s even a shooting range on site! Spend a few hours here and forget the world for a little while. When you’re hungry, there’s an entire range of classic carnival snacks and treats available for purchase!
5. Santo Mikael Church
This one’s a true hidden gem – not many people have seen or even realize that there’s a real-life gothic style church in Bali’s thriving entertainment district! Surrounded by lush greenery and fragrant blooms, the St. Michael Church has been serving the local community for over 30 years. It’s a romantic space, with beautiful architecture and a calm atmosphere. Anyone can pop by and enjoy some time here, plus it provides the perfect backdrop for your Instagram feed!
Bonus Tips: Bali’s Hidden Gems outside of Seminyak
1. Gunung Kawi, Tampaksiring
Just an hour’s drive away from Seminyak is one of Bali’s oldest and most historical sites. Gunung Kawi is an 11th-century temple complex located within a lush river valley overlooking a gushing river. Visitors will find 1o giant shrines, each at 7 meters high, carved directly into the face of a rock cliff. The shrines are thought to be dedicated to King Anak Wungsu of the Udayana dynasty.
2. Wanagiri Hidden Hill, Bedugul
Head north to the Bedugul-Munduk region and enjoy central Bali’s beautifully verdant atmosphere where the views will astound you, especially as you’re driving by the majestic crater lakes from the road’s high vantage point. In addition to wonderfully cool weather, it’s where you’ll find the famous Swing and Hanging Birds Nest, all overlooking Lake Buyan. While you’re here, you can always support the local farmers by purchasing fresh fruits and vegetables from the market. Don’t forget to try Bedugul’s famously sweet strawberries!
3. Karang Boma Cliffs, Uluwatu
No one should miss an Uluwatu sunset at least once or twice while they’re in Bali! Karang Boma Cliffs, also known as Uluwatu Cliffs, is the perfect spot if you’re looking for mesmerizing 180-degree views of the Indian Ocean from a vantage point atop a cliff. It’s an easy drive from Seminyak, and once you’re done enjoying the view, you can always walk down the steps to the heavenly white-sand beach below!
Are you ready to explore Seminyak and Bali hidden gems? Let’s go ahead and start planning your itinerary! Stay at The Colony Hotel for an incredibly blissful and luxurious experience.
Located in the most thriving area of Seminyak, just 100 meters away from Seminyak Beach and just steps away from all of the hottest restaurants, shopping, cafes and nightlife, The Colony Hotel is a beautiful boutique, an adults-only hotel that is truly unlike any other.
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