Tambora Travel Guide
Jakarta
Popular places to visit
Jakarta History Museum
Indonesia’s rich history and one of the country’s finest examples of Dutch colonial architecture combine in this fascinating museum.
Taman Fatahillah
Spend some time in a lively city square that is bordered by old colonial buildings that house history, art and puppetry museums.
Museum Bank Indonesia
Take a fascinating tour of Indonesian history from a financial and trade viewpoint via this museum’s interactive and multimedia exhibits.
Museum of Fine Arts and Ceramics
Find works by acclaimed Indonesian artists, displays of rare ceramics and Majapahit Empire terracotta pieces housed in an elegant colonial-era palace.
Pancoran Chinatown Point
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Pancoran Chinatown Point during your stay in Jakarta. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Bank Mandiri Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Bank Mandiri Museum in Jakarta. Visit the shops and spas in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
Jakarta: Volcano, Tea/Rice Fields, Hot Spring, Local Food
Jakarta Cultural Day | Multilingual Guide
Dunia Fantasi at Ancol for Non-Indonesian
Jakarta: Full-Day Highlights Tour
Jakarta Luxury Tours, your best friend in travelling.
Top hotels in Tambora
Holiday Inn & Suites Jakarta Gajah Mada by IHG
Wonderful breakfast and clean room, staff are exceptional! We stayed for two nights, this was the best experience while in Jakarta. We love the location, walking distance to Chinatown.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Grand Hyatt Jakarta
While the Grand Hyatt staff is excellent, the location is super central and the food and beverage service at breakfast as well as in the Grand Club lounge is excellent, the fact remains that this is a very noisy hotel. On the one hand, the doors are not sound insulated and one can hear every conversation ...
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Anara Airport Hotel
staff sangat ramah, sarapan pagi sangat enak, ada asian food dan western food, kamar tidur dan kamar mandi bersih
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Mercure Jakarta Gatot Subroto
Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta
The Ritz-Carlton Jakarta, Mega Kuningan
Staff is rude. Beds were dirty with crumbs
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Tambora
Mangga Besar
Bars and shopping are notable features of Mangga Besar. You might consider stopping by Plaza Glodok while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Taman Sari
Shopping, historical sites and spas are some highlights of Taman Sari. Make a stop by Mangga Dua Square or Pasar Baru while you're exploring.
Grogol
Shopping, art galleries and spas are just a few things travellers enjoy about Grogol. Check out Mal Ciputra Mall or Central Park Mall while you're exploring the area.
Old Jakarta
Theme parks, shopping and cafes are some highlights of Old Jakarta. Make a stop by Taman Fatahillah or Jakarta History Museum while you're exploring.
Gambir
Monuments, museums and shopping are some highlights of Gambir. Make a stop by Merdeka Palace or National Monument while you're exploring.
Ancol
Unique features of Ancol include the seaside views and restaurants. Make a stop by Dunia Fantasi or Allianz Ecopark Ancol while you're exploring the area.
