Search Historic Hotels in Old Jakarta

You’re likely already making plans to see the historical sites while you’re staying in Old Jakarta. Visit the theme park and shops while you’re in town. You can also relish a trip to the cafes during your stay.

Based on our travel expertise, Holiday Inn & Suites Jakarta Gajah Mada, an IHG Hotel is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features free Wi-Fi and free valet parking. Pasar Baru is a short 3-minute drive away. A couple of other options near historic sites include Mercure Jakarta Batavia and Mercure Jakarta Kota.

In Old Jakarta, there are 434 hotels and other accommodation options bookable on Expedia though not many historic hotels to choose from.

Old Jakarta is notable for landmarks like Watchtower, Chicken Market Bridge and Museum of Fine Arts and Ceramics. Cultural venues include Jakarta History Museum, Balai Seni Rupa and Museum Sejarah Jakarta. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Mangga Dua Square and Dunia Fantasi.

By choosing a historic hotel, you can spend a night or two someplace that has an officially recognised national historic designation. A castle, stately home, palace or even a pub, lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be turned into a historic hotel as long as it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often found in the guestrooms or communal spaces of such hotels in Old Jakarta, giving a historical feel.

“Heritage hotel” is a term often used in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is a term often used in the U.S. though overall the terms are quite similar. The building and architecture of a historic hotel tends to be the most important aspect. For a heritage hotel, it’s often the cultural value as well as how it inspired the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you’ve come to expect, though efforts have been made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Smart TVs, WiFi, updated bathroom facilities and the normal amenities found at a contemporary hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you select a historic hotel in Old Jakarta, you won’t find a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.