Jakarta is the capital city of Indonesia. The Jakarta Special Capital Region is the biggest province in Indonesia with population more than 10 million people. As a capital, Jakarta provide great facilities including hotels to all people.
First question before you start to go to Jakarta is usually: Is Jakarta have good accommodation for tourists? Jakarta is known to be the business city and the administrative city for Indonesia. There are many hotels in the city with various rate and stars. There is no universal “best” hotel to stay in. They are better for your own individual needs, preferences, and budget.
If you come with family, you can also stay at serviced apartments and condos in Jakarta. They provide good services with spacious rooms for guests to enjoy the living just like at home.
If you are a shopper, you can stay at a hotel or apartment near the shopping places. If you are on your business trip, you can stay at hotel on CBD area. If you are an experienced traveller, you can stay at different places to feel the different atmosphere. The best neighborhoods to stay in Jakarta are as follows.
Thamrin
It is located in the Central Jakarta near Grand Indonesia Shopping Town, Thamrin street (CBD area), Thamrin City, and Sarinah Dept Store. Beware that there is Car Free Day every Sunday morning, at 6am until 11am. Choose one that is not located on Thamrin street or has backstreet if the hotel located on Thamrin street if you have to get out and get in to the hotel on Monday morning. Other weakness is, there is odd-even car plat number policy on weekday every rush hour at 7am-10am and 4pm-8pm.
Recommended places to stay: Hotel Indonesia Kempinski (adjacent to Grand Indonesia Shopping Town), Ascott Jakarta, Grand Hyatt (adjacent to Plaza Indonesia), Pullman Jakarta Thamrin, Artotel (next to Sarinah Dept Store), Kosenda.
Kelapa Gading
It is outside of the city center but close to some big shopping areas and near ringroad toll road. It is easy if you want to go to North Jakarta (Ancol beach), East Jakarta (Indonesia Miniature Park), and private/domestic airport (Halim Perdana Kusumah).
Recommended places to stay: Harris Kelapa Gading and Pop hotel. Both hotels are located at the same complex with Mall Kelapa Gading, one of the biggest mall in Jakarta with hundreds stores an many restaurants inside.
Mangga Dua
It is located on North Jakarta. Mangga Dua is a district known for cheap shopping market: ITC Mangga Dua, Pasar Pagi Mangga Dua, Mangga Dua Mall electronic center, Mangga Dua Square. The district is also close to Old Town (Fatahilah Square), China Town, and Ancol Bay. Another advantage of this area: it is near highway to go to the International airport.
Recommended places to stay: Novotel Mangga Dua (at Mangga Dua Square), Le Grandeur (adjacent to Mangga Dua mall), Best Western, d’Prima, Ibis Styles.
Casablanca
Casablanca is a rapid developing street in South Jakarta. It is near big shopping malls, Embassy from other countries, and Mega Kuningan business district.
Recommended places to stay: Raffles Jakarta (adjacent to Lotte Shopping Avenue), Puri Casablanca (serviced apartment), Ascott Kuningan, Park Lane (near mall Kota Kasablanka), Manhattan.
Cikini
If you have low budget, there are few budget hotels and hostel in Cikini area. The area is located in Central Jakarta. It is very easy to go to a train station, restaurants, and city center.
Recommended hostel: Capsule Hotel Old Batavia, Six Degrees Backpackers
Grogol
If you have busy activities between city and international airport, you can opt for a hotel in Grogol area. It is located on West Jakarta, near highway, universities, and few shopping places.
Recommended places to stay: Pullman Central Park (adjacent to Mall Central Park), Ciputra (in front of Mall Ciputra), Grand Tropic Suites, Mediterania Garden (apartment near Mall Soho), Grand Tjokro.
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If you want to sightsee in Jakarta, we have wrote this page to guide you to sighseeing in Jakarta including list of recommended places to visit, restaurants to dine in, and markets or malls to shop at.