Jakarta

Travel Guide

Jakarta featuring night scenes, a skyscraper and a city
Istiqlal Mosque which includes heritage architecture, modern architecture and interior views
Jakarta
Museum of Fine Arts and Ceramics showing heritage elements and interior views as well as a couple
Jakarta which includes food

Jakarta Travel Guide Video

The capital city of Indonesia is a bustling metropolis, famous for its colonial-era relics, beautiful mosques, plentiful shopping and family entertainment.

Jakarta is a destination of contrasts and that’s why it’s often referred to as the “Big Durian.” Like the local durian fruit, this city, located on the northwestern corner of the island of Java, has a layer of ruggedness yet is also bursting with rewarding flavour and colour. 

Start your exploration in the picturesque central district of Kota, formerly Batavia, where the cobblestoned square Taman Fatahillah still shows some Dutch influences. Trace the city’s history since the Stone Age at the Jakarta History Museum. Spot work by Indonesian artists at the Balai Seni Rupa gallery and Ceramics Museum.

Head to Jakarta’s historic port, Sunda Kelapa, and watch brightly painted fishing boats arrive from the outer islands. Learn about Indonesia’s naval history at the Maritime Museum, housed in a 17th-century spice warehouse.

Gaze up at the 450-feet (137-metre) tall National Monument (Monas Tower), in the heart of Medan Merdeka public square. Ride the elevator to the tower’s summit for impressive city views. Check out the ethnographic artifacts at the National Museum. Take a tour of the Presidential Palace or visit the sparkling white Istiqlal Mosque, which can host 120,000 devotees. Admire over 2,000 fabrics and materials at the Textile Museum.

Browse the market stalls of Jalan Surabaya for traditional Indonesian wayang puppets and sarongs. Sample the local street food, which mixes Arab, Chinese, European and Indian influences. Shop for high-end brands at Grand Indonesia or go to the out-of-town Living World, a huge retail and entertainment complex.

Ride the waterslides at Ocean Park or the roller coasters at Taman Impian Jaya Ancol (Ancol Dreamland). See replicas of traditional Indonesian houses at the Taman Mini Indonesia cultural park.

Jakarta is hot and smoggy and monsoon showers are frequent from November to March. Avoid the heat and rain by travelling between sights via low-cost taxis or the large bus network.

This fascinating city is the gateway to many of Indonesia’s natural treasures, including pristine coral reefs, volcanoes, surfing beaches and wildlife, such as orangutans and Komodo dragons.

Where to stay in Jakarta

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Central Jakarta

Central Jakarta is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Sarinah Mall and National Monument, and you can get around town on the metro at Bundaran HI MRT Station.

Central Jakarta
Menteng which includes modern architecture

Menteng

Discover Menteng, memorable for its monuments. Popular attractions in Menteng include Bundaran HI and Sarinah Mall, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Bundaran HI MRT Station.

Menteng
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Kuningan

Kuningan is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Kuningan City Mall and Lotte Shopping Avenue while in the area.

Kuningan
Jakarta which includes a city as well as a large group of people

Sudirman Central Business District

You'll enjoy the restaurants and spas in Sudirman Central Business District. You might want to make time for a stop at Kidzania or Pacific Place.

Sudirman Central Business District
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Pantai Indah Kapuk

While visiting Pantai Indah Kapuk, you might make a stop by sights like By The Sea PIK Shopping Center and Pantjoran Chinatown PIK.

Pantai Indah Kapuk
Istiqlal Mosque featuring modern architecture and a square or plaza

Gambir

Monuments, museums and shopping are some highlights of Gambir. Make a stop by Merdeka Palace or Istiqlal Mosque while you're exploring.

Gambir
Artotel Gelora Senayan Jakarta

Artotel Gelora Senayan Jakarta

4 out of 5
Jl. Pintu Satu Senayan, RT.1/RW.3,, Gelora, Kecamatan Tanah Abang,, Jakarta, Jakarta
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The price is RM248 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
RM248
RM300 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Jakarta. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Gelora Bung Karno Stadium and Blok ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (70 reviews)
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Artotel Gelora Senayan Jakarta
Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta

Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta

5 out of 5
Jalan MH Thamrin, Jakarta, Jakarta
The price is RM559 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
RM559
RM677 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Jakarta. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (507 reviews)
Football and children
"Great hotel well placed Disappointed that it was being used as a training camp for a junior football team which meant the inside gym was unusable at times Children playing on electronic devices should be banned from dining areas !"

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta
Holiday Inn Express Jakarta International Expo by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Jakarta International Expo by IHG

3.5 out of 5
Jalan Pekan Raya Jakarta Pintu 6, Kemayoran, Jakarta, Jakarta
The price is RM140 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
RM140
RM169 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Jakarta. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (273 reviews)
"Situed just minutes from the Expo the hotel is very clean and the staff are all extremely helpful and genuinely welcoming. I can’t recommend this hotel enough if you’re heading to an event at the Expo!"

Reviewed on 3 Jun 2025

Holiday Inn Express Jakarta International Expo by IHG
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Oakwood Premier Cozmo Jakarta

Oakwood Premier Cozmo Jakarta

5 out of 5
Jl. Dr. Ide Anak Agung Gde Agung, Blok E4.2 No. 1, Mega Kuningan, Jakarta, Jakarta
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Jakarta. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Kota Kasablanka Mall and Gelora Bung Karno ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (451 reviews)
"Great location and environment."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2025

Oakwood Premier Cozmo Jakarta
Citadines Sudirman Jakarta

Citadines Sudirman Jakarta

4 out of 5
Jl. Karet Sawah 219,, The Newton 1 at Ciputra World 2, Jakarta
Stay at this 4-star spa aparthotel in Jakarta. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (113 reviews)
"Close to 3 major malls( Lotte Mall, Ambassador, Kuningan City. ). Staffs are fluent in English, immediate response on any requests, Siloam hospital nearby."

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

Citadines Sudirman Jakarta
PARKROYAL Serviced Suites Jakarta

PARKROYAL Serviced Suites Jakarta

4.5 out of 5
Jl. M.H Thamrin No. 10, Thamrin Nine Luminary Tower, Jakarta
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Jakarta. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Grand Indonesia and Thamrin ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (68 reviews)
"My family and I enjoyed our stay here in the clean 2 bedroom apartment. We enjoyed the view from high floors. Checking in was quick and breeze. Breakfast spread was alright. Amenities such as pool and gym were great. Walking distance to the malls. Hoping it was a much longer stay for us. The only ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

PARKROYAL Serviced Suites Jakarta
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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