Central Jakarta Travel Guide

Jakarta

A monument with a golden flame on top, a large flowered bush, and modern buildings in the background.
A cityscape at night with illuminated skyscrapers, a river reflecting lights, and a busy road with light trails.
A shopping mall with a store named Pomelo.
A crowded square with a large pond, surrounded by tall buildings and palm trees.
A large, modern building with two domes and a spacious courtyard.

Stay near popular Central Jakarta attractions

A multi-level shopping mall with escalators, seating areas, and a central atrium with a digital display.

Grand Indonesia

8.8/10 (698 reviews)
Shop at wide-ranging retail outlets, dine on local delicacies and enjoy family-friendly entertainment at this huge mall in downtown Jakarta.
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Things to do

Ancol Entrance Gate for Non-Indonesian

Ancol Entrance Gate

Rp28.667
per traveller
Ancol Entrance Gate
Jakarta: Volcano, Tea/Rice Fields, Hot Spring, Local Food

Jakarta: Volcano, Tea/Rice Fields, Hot Spring, Local Food

Rp2.325.000
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Jakarta: Volcano, Tea/Rice Fields, Hot Spring, Local Food
Jakarta: Full-Day Highlights Tour

Jakarta: Full-Day Highlights Tour

Rp1.270.900
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Jakarta: Full-Day Highlights Tour
Jakarta Cultural Day | Multilingual Guide

Jakarta Cultural Day | Multilingual Guide

Rp517.911
per adult
Jakarta Cultural Day | Multilingual Guide
Dunia Fantasi at Ancol for Non-Indonesian

Dunia Fantasi at Ancol

Rp322.667
per traveller
Dunia Fantasi at Ancol
Picture 3 for Activity From Jakarta : Explore Krakatau Volcano Tour

From Jakarta : Explore Krakatau Volcano Tour

Rp5.625.000
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Jakarta : Explore Krakatau Volcano Tour
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Top hotels in Central Jakarta

Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta

Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta

5 out of 5
Jalan MH Thamrin Jakarta Jakarta
The price is Rp2.160.000 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
Rp2.160.000
Rp2.613.600 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Jakarta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (665 reviews)
"No disappointment at all."

Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026

Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta
Grand Hyatt Jakarta

Grand Hyatt Jakarta

5 out of 5
Jalan M.H. Thamrin, Kav. 28-30 Jakarta Jakarta
The price is Rp2.948.833 per night from 18 Jul to 19 Jul
Rp2.948.833
Rp3.568.088 total
18 Jul - 19 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Jakarta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (489 reviews)
"Grand Hyatt is a beautiful property and is situated in a convenient, clean, and safe part of Jakarta."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

Grand Hyatt Jakarta
Ascott Jakarta

Ascott Jakarta

4.5 out of 5
Jalan Kebon Kacang Raya No 2 Jakarta Jakarta
The price is Rp1.665.000 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
Rp1.665.000
Rp2.014.650 total
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Jakarta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (589 reviews)
"The room is clean"

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

Ascott Jakarta
1O1 URBAN Jakarta Thamrin

1O1 URBAN Jakarta Thamrin

3 out of 5
Jl.Taman Kebon Sirih 1 No.3 Jakarta Indonesia
The price is Rp398.917 per night from 17 Jul to 18 Jul
Rp398.917
Rp482.690 total
17 Jul - 18 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Jakarta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Bundaran HI and Grand Indonesia ...
1O1 URBAN Jakarta Thamrin
Pan Pacific Jakarta

Pan Pacific Jakarta

5 out of 5
Thamrin Nine Luminary Tower Jakarta
The price is Rp2.241.000 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
Rp2.241.000
Rp2.711.610 total
8 Aug - 9 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Jakarta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Grand Indonesia and Bundaran HI are located ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (81 reviews)
"Wonderful staff. Great views from rooms. Very clean. Would recommend."

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

Pan Pacific Jakarta
Novotel Jakarta Cikini Hotel

Novotel Jakarta Cikini Hotel

4 out of 5
JALAN CIKINI RAYA NO 107 109 Jakarta
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp784.800 per night from 15 Aug to 16 Aug
Rp784.800
Rp949.608 total
15 Aug - 16 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Jakarta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (140 reviews)
"One of the best hotels ever stayed"

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

Novotel Jakarta Cikini Hotel
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Where to stay in Central Jakarta

Find the best Central Jakarta areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Central Jakarta
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A large, modern building with a dome and a clock tower, surrounded by a spacious courtyard with patterned walls.

Gambir

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

An airplane parked on a grassy area surrounded by buildings and palm trees.

East Jakarta

East Jakarta is well liked for its museums and parks. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Taman Mini Indonesia Indah and Jakarta International Velodrome are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Velodrome LRT Station or Ciliwung Station to get around.

A large glass greenhouse with a triangular roof, surrounded by palm trees and red flowers.
Photo by Jakarta Tourism & Culture Office
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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.

A cityscape with a river, a bridge, and modern buildings.

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.

Binong

The restaurants and shopping are just a few features travellers like about Binong. If you want to do some sightseeing nearby, Supermal Karawaci and Summarecon Mall Serpong are a few top places to visit.

Central Jakarta Travel Guide