What is Tambora like?

Tambora is a neighbourhood that travellers like for its coffee shops, museums and monuments. Make sure that you visit Pancoran Chinatown Point and Jakarta History Museum as part of your Tambora travel plans.

What's a favourite hotel to stay in Tambora?

Based on our traveller data, Holiday Inn & Suites Jakarta Gajah Mada by IHG is one of the top choices for your stay in Tambora. This hotel offers a restaurant and an outdoor pool.

How many hotels are there in the Tambora area?

Expedia has 28 hotels and other accommodation options in Tambora to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Jakarta area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Tambora, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer in Tambora.

What are the top things to see and do in Tambora?

Tambora's sights and attractions like Bank Mandiri Museum, Museum Bank Indonesia and Wayang Museum offer insight into the local culture. As you're discovering the neighbourhood, Pancoran Chinatown Point and Jakarta History Museum are some other places worth a visit. Mesjid Jami Annawir, Petak Sembilan Street Market and Candra Naya are just a few of the places to visit in and around Tambora. Plaza Glodok and National Archives Museum are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Jakarta.

How can I get around Tambora and the greater Jakarta area?

If you want to see some sights out of town, hop on a train. Jakarta Angke Station is the closest train station, but Jakarta Duri Station and Jakarta Kota Station are also close by.

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Our top choices for Tambora hotels

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1. Holiday Inn & Suites Jakarta Gajah Mada by IHG

Tambora

RM256 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a balcony with a city view.

2. Serene And Spacious 3Br At Apartment Lucky Tower Residence

Tambora

RM486 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A modern outdoor dining area with a glass railing, potted plants, and a view of a building with large windows.

3. The Packer Lodge - Hostel

Tambora

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RM51 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

A living room with a brick wall, a television, a pool table, and a sofa.

4. Wonderloft Hostel Kota Tua

Tambora

Erik

RM67 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

A modern building with a geometric facade, featuring a prominent vertical section with a unique pattern.

5. 1O1 URBAN Jakarta Glodok - Kota Tua

Tambora

HASAN

RM86 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

6. Modern Look 2Br At Lucky Tower Residence Apartment

Tambora

RM404 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

A swimming pool with a fountain, surrounded by greenery and a pergola.

7. Fabulous 2BR Lucky Tower Apartment

Tambora

RM310 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a bridge.

8. Boho Touch 2Br Apartment With Extra Room At Lucky Tower Residence

Tambora

RM373 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

A modern hotel with a curved facade, multiple floors, and a prominent 'fave hotel by aston' sign.

9. favehotel LTC Glodok Jakarta

1.1 km from Tambora

Kay Swee

RM122 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Oct - 8 Oct

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, modern furniture, and a geometric patterned floor.

10. Mövenpick Hotel Jakarta City Centre

Gambir, 2.9 km from Tambora

Nadim

RM326 total

includes taxes & fees

17 Oct - 18 Oct

A modern lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large decorative column.

11. Holiday Inn Express Jakarta Pluit Citygate by IHG

Jakarta Utara, 2.9 km from Tambora

Tooma

RM217 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

An aerial view of a hotel with a central swimming pool surrounded by lounge areas and greenery.

12. Hotel Ciputra Jakarta

3.1 km from Tambora

KHALED

RM204 total

includes taxes & fees

26 Sept - 27 Sept

A modern hotel with a curved facade, a prominent 'Pullman' sign, and a view of surrounding high-rise buildings.

13. Pullman Jakarta Central Park

Grogol, 3.9 km from Tambora

Renny

RM519 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

An aerial view of a resort with a large central swimming pool, surrounded by palm trees and outdoor seating areas.

14. Shangri-La Jakarta

6.2 km from Tambora

Robert

RM480 total

includes taxes & fees

16 Oct - 17 Oct

A buffet area with various food options and a drinks menu.

15. YELLO Hotel Harmoni Jakarta

Gambir, 2.4 km from Tambora

Jan

RM123 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern lobby with a reflective black floor, seating areas with sofas and armchairs, a reception desk, and a colorful abstract mural on the right wall.

16. Grand Mercure Jakarta Kemayoran

Central Jakarta, 4.8 km from Tambora

Ki Back

RM292 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

A dining table with a plate of food, a glass of red wine, and a newspaper. A window reveals a cityscape with buildings and a highway at dusk.

17. Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta

Menteng, 5.7 km from Tambora

Anissa

RM593 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

A cityscape at dusk with a prominent hotel featuring a rooftop pool and a large sign.

18. Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta

Central Jakarta, 5.6 km from Tambora

Chloe

RM618 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A spacious lobby with a marble floor, seating areas, and large windows offering a view of the outside.

19. Ashley Tang Menteng Jakarta

Kebon Sirih, 4.7 km from Tambora

Gil

RM264 total

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A multi-story hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent "MILLENNIUM" sign at the top.

20. Millennium Hotel Sirih Jakarta

Gambir, 3.8 km from Tambora

Umair

RM172 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Oct - 25 Oct

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Compare popular hotels in Tambora

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Holiday Inn & Suites Jakarta Gajah Mada by IHG	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 526 reviews	View
Wonderloft Hostel Kota Tua	2.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 36 reviews	View
The Packer Lodge - Hostel	2.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 119 reviews	View
1O1 URBAN Jakarta Glodok - Kota Tua	3.0 star property	7.2 Good 30 reviews	View
1O1 URBAN Jakarta Glodok - Kota Tua	2.0 star property	10.0 Exceptional 1 review	View

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