Bali’s not all beach bars and scooter-clogged streets. Beyond the popular hubs of Kuta and Ubud, there are still spots where you can properly unwind, relax and take a deep breath.

From the narrow valleys in Sidemen to reef-fringed bays in Amed, these are the spots to pause, not party. 

Whether you’re after low-key surroundings, fewer crowds, or just somewhere to sun yourself solo by the pool, there’s a quiet patch that fits your style and spend.

Best for: Solo wanderers and nature-first travellers

East Bali’s Sidemen trades beach buzz for rural rhythm. Mornings might start with market calls and end with a pour of local arak. In between: narrow paths past home shrines, the steady clack of weaving looms, and jackfruit curry from a warung with a view. No honking scooters. No chatter from big groups. Just time and a hearty helping of calm.

Best for: Waterfall chasers and nature-based families

Sitting 700 metres above sea level, Munduk delivers mountain chill over beach heat. Mornings start cold and quiet in this part of North Bali. It’s a place of spice plantations, crater lakes, and hiking trails cut through the treeline. You’ll hear birds more than bikes. It suits families or anyone up for forest walks, views across twin lakes, and short drives (and walks) to some of Bali’s best waterfalls.

Best for: Laid-back snorkellers and low-key couples

Amed’s east-coast rhythm is slower and saltier. Sunrise lights up rows of traditional jukung outrigger canoes. Black sand lines the coast. Coral gardens start just offshore. This string of fishing villages feels a world away from the south Bali’s scene. People come here to float and dive, swapping pumping beats for the hush of an underwater world.

Best for: Laid-back adventurers and beach-loving families

It’s only a 30-minute boat ride from Bali to find yourself in Nusa Lembongan. It’s less big resorts and noisy beach clubs, more secluded coves, slow-going seaweed farms, and cliffside cafés. It’s pretty compact. You can shift easily from snorkelling with manta rays and catching some waves (Lembogan has a world-class surf scene), exploring on your bike, and crossing the little yellow bridge to Nusa Ceningan.  And in the evenings? Time for steamed, spicy and coconut-infused fish at a beachfront grill.

Best for: Dolphin spotters, slow-food seekers and relaxed families

Set on Bali’s north coast, Lovina feels far from the south’s speed. It’s a string of villages, known for calm waters, black-sand beaches, and - most famously - those early-morning dolphin sightings. Between sunrise boat rides to find spinner dolphins and seafood grills at night, there’s still time for hot springs, hillside temples, and waterfalls without a crowd.

Whether by the beach or amongst the jungle, a luxury boutique or a secluded villa, there are endless options if you’re looking for quiet places to stay in Bali.

At Traveloka, we’ve got accommodation options and activities on all corners of the island, and are sure you can find the perfect, peaceful stay for you.