Bali Becomes World’s Top Travel Destination for 2026
The ranking is based on the volume and quality of traveller reviews collected throughout 2025, reflecting feedback from real visitors across the globe
ATT Desk Report 
Bali has been crowned as the world’s best travel destination for 2026 in TripAdvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Awards: Best of the Best, beating a list of global favourites including London, Dubai, Hanoi, Paris and Rome.
The ranking is based on the volume and quality of traveller reviews collected throughout 2025, reflecting feedback from real visitors across the globe.
Mentionable, Tripadvisor is the world's largest travel guidance platform that helps hundreds of millions of people to become better travelers, from planning to booking to taking a trip. Travelers across the globe use the Tripadvisor site and app to discover where to stay, what to do and where to eat based on guidance from those who have been there before.
Bali Governor Wayan Koster said the recognition highlights the island’s enduring appeal despite challenges such as waste management, traffic congestion and fluctuations in visitor numbers.
“Bali has secured the highest position in the world, proving that these issues cannot weaken its standing as a top global destination,” he said in Denpasar, reports Antara, the national news agency of Indonesia.
Indonesian Tourism Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana said the award shows continued confidence among international travellers.
“Being chosen as the world’s best destination by TripAdvisor proves that Bali remains a major magnet for global tourism,” he said in a statement.
TripAdvisor described Bali as a “living postcard”, known for its white sand beaches, coral reefs and historic World War II shipwrecks.
Along with the top global ranking, Bali also earned several other honours. It was ranked first among the best honeymoon destinations, placed in the top 10 for cultural destinations and solo travel, and listed among the world’s top 20 trendiest cities.
The island is popular for its diverse attractions, from the green rice terraces and art markets of Ubud to the calm beaches of Seminyak and Nusa Dua. Adventure lovers often hike Mount Batur for sunrise views, while visitors explore iconic temples such as Tanah Lot and Uluwatu.
Snorkelling and diving hotspots like Amed and Nusa Penida also draw travellers with their clear waters, coral reefs and rich marine life.
With its blend of natural beauty, culture and relaxation, Bali continues to attract travellers from every corner of the world.
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