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Bandung,
located in West Java, is Indonesia's 3rd largest city with a
population of over 7 million people. Bandung is 187km southeast of
Jakarta. Bandung is located at 768m above sea level within the Priangan highlands. The climate here has an average temperature of 22.5 degrees Celsius. North of Bandung is the crater of Tangkubanperahu volcano which exploded thousands of years ago. Around this area are some great waterfalls, hot springs and panoramic vantage points. The highway between Bandung and Cirebon was originally built between 1808 and 1810 with a great loss of life. The highway snakes between mountain peaks and valleys. 40km east of Bandung is the small mountain village Sumedang. Here you'll find the Prabu Geusan Ulun Museum which has items displayed from the Parahyangan Kingdom which ruled for a thousand years around this area. On display is the original gold crown and jewelry worn by the rulers dating back to 1578. There are also several keris daggers made from gold and the sheaths encrusted with diamonds. The Bandung Zoo is a typical Indonesian zoo with most of the animals in cramped conditions and the gardens of the zoo are quite run down. Located on Jl. Taman Sari it has on display a Sumatra tiger and Sumatran Elephants, as well as African animals like zebra and giraffe. It is opened everyday from 7am - 5pm with entry fee 7000Rp. Jeans Street Bandung In Bandung there are plenty of places to buy good quality fabrics and clothing though the most interesting of these is Jl. Cihampelas which is known as Jeans street because of the many shops selling cheap denim jeans. You can still pick up a pair for around 50,000Rp (US$5). Another good place to visit for clothing, fabrics as well as jewelry, souvenirs and fruit and vegetable is the Pasar Baru (New Market) which has 7 levels of shopping. Golf Courses and Resorts in Bandung
Bandung Indah Golf and Country Club has an 18 hole golf course, tennis courts and water slide park. www.bandungindahgolf.com
Bandung Giri Gahana Golf Course is an 18 hole golf course with golf resort accommodation. www.bgggolfresort.com Getting to Bandung by plane Bandung has an international airport called Hussein Sastranegara Airport with direct flights from Singapore and Malaysia. Majority of the flights to and from Bandung are domestic flights within Indonesia. Air Asia have direct flights from Bandung to and from Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. www.airasia.com
Sriwijaya Air have direct flights from Bandung to Denpasar and Surabaya.
Pelita Air have direct flights from Bandung to Yogyakarta and Surabaya. Pelita Air also have helicopters for charter flights.
Merpati Air have direct flights from Bandung to Batam, Bima on Sumba Island, Denpasar, Dili in East Timor, Ende, Kupang, Labuan Bajo, Makassar, Mataram, Maumere, Surabaya, Tambolaka and Waingapu. www.merpati.co.id
Getting to Bandung by train
There are regular trains to Bandung from Jakarta and Jogjakarta.
In Jakarta trains leave from Gambir Train Station. Cost is 40,000Rp and takes 3 hours. There are 10 scheduled trains each day to Bandung from Jakarta.
For more information check out the Bandung Tourism web page
Last updated 25th June 2009 |
Accommodation / Hotels in Bandung Following is a list of hotels in Bandung with current 2009 prices and contact details: Comfy Place Homestay is located in the Dago Atas Cigadung area, 15 minutes from Jl. Dago in the centre of Bandung. There are many cafes close by to Comfy Place including The Valley Cafe and Sierra Cafe. They have 8 rooms with free internet access starting from 100,000Rp per night (US$9). For photos, prices, contact details and hotel reviews click here Rumah Ebo Family Homestay a budget home stay with single rooms from US$9 per night. rumahebo.wordpress.com Rumah Tawa Guest House is a great budget hotel with prices from 185,000Rp (US$18) rumahtawa.wordpress.com Serena Hotel located just across from Bandung's train station. Room rates from 238,000Rp (US$24). serenabandung.multiply.com Hotel Cemeralang is a modern hotel located right next to the train station in Bandung. Room rates from 318,000Rp (US$32) including tax and buffet breakfast. www.hotelcemerlang.com Hotel Gandasair is a quality budget hotel located on Jl Sarem close to the centre of Bandung, 5 minutes walk to Riau Street. They offer free WiFi wireless internet access. Room prices from 375,000 Nett (US$37) www.gandasari.com Patra Hotel Bandung is a 2 star hotel located close to the centre of Bandung.
Grand Pasundan Convention Hotel room prices from 400,000Rp + taxes (US$40) www.grandpasundan-hotel.com
Mutiara Hotel a modern family hotel on Jl. Kebon Kawung Bandung. Prices from 488,000Rp per night (US$49) including breakfast. www.mutiarahotel.com
d'Batou Boutique Hotel is a new trendy hotel in the heart of Bandung with free WiFi wireless internet access in public areas. Room prices from 498,000Rp per night (US$50)
Aston Bandung Hotel and Residence is a 4 star hotel with art deco rooms. Room rates start from US$55 per night.
Mitra Hotel located on Jl. Supratman in Bandung. www.mitrahotel.com
Papanpayan Hotel a modern city hotel close to Bandung airport. Room prices from www.papandayanhotel.com
Horison Bandung Hotel is a 129 room hotel which is centrally located. Room rates from 540,000Rp (US$54) including taxes and breakfast. www.horisonbandung.com
Sukajadi Hotel has room prices from 560,000Rp (US$56) www.sukajadihotel.com
Savoy Homann Bidakara Hotel newly renovated hotel with massive swimming pool. Room prices from 605,000Rp (US$60) www.savoyhomann-hotel.com
Grand Serela Hotel located in the centre of Bandung in the Riau district with WiFi Internet access. Room prices from 700,000Rp (US$70) which includes breakfast and dinner for 2 people and free shuttle bus to and from the airport. www.grand-serela.com
Hotel Panghegar is a modern family hotel on Jln Merdeka Bandung. Room rates start from 748,000Rp (US$75) per night www.hotelpanghegar.com
Arion Swiss-belhotel Bandung is a 4 star boutique hotel in the centre of Bandung a few minutes walk from the railway station or 15 minutes by taxi from the airport. Room rates start from US$75 per night.
Banana Inn and Spa is a 4 star semi-resort with WiFi wireless internet in public areas. Their spa offers massage and beauty treatments. Room prices from 792,000Rp+ (US$78) www.banana-inn.com
Jayakarta Boutique Suites Hotel set on a hilltop over looking Bandung. Room rates from 726,000Rp (US$73) per night weekdays including taxes and breakfast. www.jayakartahotelsresorts.com
Hotel Santika is a 3 star hotel with published prices from 924,000Rp (US$92) plus taxes including breakfast for 2 people and transfers to airport or train station. www.santika.com
The Majesty Hotel and Apartments has hotel style rooms and apartments available for daily or monthly rental. www.majestyapartment.com
Grand Setibudi Apartments offers hotel rooms and apartments across 3 different buildings in Bandung www.setiabudiapartment.com
Galeri Ciumbuleuit Hotel and Apartments are located in North Bandung half an hour from the airport. Room prices from 950,000Rp+ (US$94) www.galericiumbuleuit.com
Sheraton Bandung Hotel room prices from 990,000Rp+ per night (US$97)+ www.starwoodhotels.com
Hotel Grand Aquila located in the centre of Bandungs commerical district. Published room rates from 1,150,000 + taxes (US$113+) www.aquilainternational.com
Hotel Malya is a 4 star boutique hotel located on the outskirts of Bandung in Ciumbuleuit valley surrounded by beautiful scenery. Room prices start from 1,200,000Rp per night (US$118) www.padmahotelbandung.com
Hilton Hotel is located 5 minutes walk from the centre of Bandung. All rooms in the Hilton Hotel are non-smoking. Room prices from US$121. www1.hilton.com
Hotel Hyatt Regency a 5 star hotel with swimming pool and tennis court in the heart of Bandung. Room prices from US$155 per night. http://bandung.regency.hyatt.com
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