With its unique mix of culture and entertainment, Bali is a popular destination attracting millions of tourists from around the world for New Year’s Eve.
Various parties and celebrations are held mostly in the south of Bali, and every year it only gets better! If you’re planning to wait for the midnight countdown in this tropical paradise, here are the best spots to do it.
Countdown with the Locals at Denpasar
Have a different New Year’s Eve experience by spending it with the locals! Head to Denpasar and welcome the New Year at Puputan Badung Square with hundreds of locals. Come early and see their cultural parade that ends in a group prayer. Following this spiritual experience, you get to witness an impressive fireworks display, while wishing strangers a great year ahead. Celebrate New Year’s Eve by blending in with the locals and be prepared for a true Balinese celebration.
Party-hopping across Kuta, Legian & Seminyak
Bali is never a disappointing destination for party-goers, especially on New Year’s Eve. The party just gets bigger and wilder! On the last day of the year, the area from Kuta and Legian to Seminyak will transform to an extended party destination. Many options are available – Kuta and Legian will be hosting the wildest parties, while Seminyak, with its posh bars and clubs, will give you a more high-end New Year’s party vibe. From dancing in night-clubs to drinking with the locals in the streets, you can go on as long as you want until the sun rises again, welcoming the beginning of a new year.
Laidback Celebration in Jimbaran
If you’re coming to Bali as a family, then Jimbaran beach is the perfect location to celebrate New Year’s Eve. Stay away from the busy party hub of Bali and dine by the beach instead. With your feet in the sand, enjoy a delicious array of fresh seafood and finish off with a spectacular display of fireworks as you are surrounded by your loved ones, while counting down to a fresh start of New Year.
Where to Stay on New Year’s Eve in Bali?
If you ‘re planning to spend New Years in Bali, make sure to book your accommodation early as the island gets extremely packed with tourists during high season. Looking for hotel in Bali? Located in the heart of Seminyak, The Colony Hotel would be your number one choice of boutique hotel when staying in this tropical paradise.