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Jakarta - Indonesia Highlights * Upcoming events * Massage therapy * Restaurants * Shopping * Nightclubs * Movie Cinemas * Hotels * Golf
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Places of Interest in Java Other Indonesian locations
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Jakarta is Indonesia's capital city and one of the largest cities in the world with a population of 8,500,000 people. Jakarta is actually made up of 5 cities that all merge into one Jakarta - Central Jakarta, South Jakarta, West Jakarta, East Jakarta and North Jakarta.
Monumen Nasional Jakarta
The National Momument (Monumen Nasional) is also referred to as Monas. The National Monument was built by President Sukarno in the 1960s with the top plated with solid gold. The monument is surrounded by Merderka Square (Freedom park). There is an obversavation deck at the top of the monument with fantastic views over Jakarta.
Old Batavia (know known as Kota) is the old town in the centre of Jakarta. Old Batavia is lined with old Dutch Colonial buildings. At Old Batavia is the Wayang Museum which has on display examples of Javanese Wayang puppetry. Also at Old Batavia is one of the coolest restaurants to eat at - Cafe Batavia which serves a range of Indonesian and Western Cuisine. Check out more photos of Cafe Batavia.
Jalan Surabaya is located in Gemteng area close to the centre of Jakarta. This is a must visit place in Jakarta. The street is lined with small shops selling antiques, replica antiques, leather shoes and handbags, travel luggage as well as some really old vinyl records. There is also a huge selection of traditional Indonesian wooden carvings. Read more information and see more photos of Jalan Surabaya Jakarta.
Jalan Surabaya Jakarta
One of the nicer areas of Jakarta to visit is Ancol in North Jakarta. So called Jakarta beach there is a fee for cars to enter so relatively quiet area. Many people from Jakarta and Java visit here on weekends so can get busy. This is a great place to take the children as have amusement parks, Sea World, waterslide park, a small 9 hole golf course, sailing boats and some great seafood restaurants. Although the locals have their children swim in the sea it is very polluted as Ancol is surrounded by industrial areas including the largest seaport in Indonesia. Check out the Mecure Hotel in Ancol a nice hotel to stay right in the heart of Ancol.
Jakarta Beach - Ancol North Jakarta
There are plenty of good restaurants in Jakarta not only serving great Indonesian dishes but a variety of Asian and Western food as well. Some restaurants insist that men are wearing long pants and shoes (no thongs or sandals):
Check out our full Jakarta Restaurant Guide
Queen's Tandoor has 3 restaurants within Jakarta service quality Indian dishes from various regions of India. Located at Permata Plaza, Sunlake Hotel and Ambhara Hotel. They also have a restaurant in Seminyak in Bali. www.queenstandoor.com
Sushi Tei, the Sushi franchise from Singapore have 5 locations in Jakarta including in Plaza Indonesia, Plaza Senayan and Pondok Indah Mall. For all locations see www.sushitei.com.sg
Bandar Djakarta Seafood Restaurant is located at Ancol in North Jakarta. Bandar Djakarta is a very busy restaurant serving a variety of fresh seafood. When you first walk into the restaurant you find a large number of fish tanks and buckets full of ice with a selection of seafood. You choose your food first then take your seat and wait for them to bring you your cooked meal. On busy nights you may have to wait in the reception area before being taken to your seat. From the Mercure Hotel in Ancol the restaurant is a few minutes by taxi or around a 15 minute walk.
Jimbaran Resto also located in Ancol has a great selection of seafood including huge tiger prawns, red snapper and lobster. Cooked just like the restaurants in Jimbaran Bay in Bali grilled with spices and served with rice and vegetables.
Shi Sai Japanese Restaurant is located within the Mercure Hotel Ancol in North Jakarta. Service great traditional Japanese cuisine with the restaurant overlooking a beautiful Japanese Garden. www.mercure.com
For great Chinese food including Peking duck you have to visit one of the Duck King Group's restaurants in Jakarta. 7 restaurants including The Grand Duck King and The Duck King are all over Jakarta. For locations check out their face book site: www.facebook.com
If you want Western food then there is a great selection of ribs, steaks and seafood at Tony Roma's with 2 restaurants in Jakarta and 1 in Bandung. www.tonyromas.com.
For pizza and Italian food in a casual dining environment than Izzi Pizza is for you. There are 11 Izzi Pizza restaurants in Jakarta including in Pondok Indah, Kemang and Jln Sudirman. For full locations check out their website: www.izzipizza.com
Jakarta has some great shopping with various markets and modern shopping plazas selling a range of products from custom tailored suits and clothing, shoes, silk batik, home wares and arts and crafts.
For tailor made clothing check out Pasar Baru, meaning New Market, located in Central Jakarta which has a huge number of textile stalls and tailors who can measure you and produce tailored clothing within 24 hours. There is also a good selection of shoe shops in Pasar Baru selling known brands like Pierre Cardin, Salvatore Ferragamo and Cesare Pachotti.
Jakarta also has some massive, modern Shopping Malls with designer and brand name stores selling products much cheaper than in Europe or the US. Plaza Indonesia and Grand Indonesia are located in Central Jakarta Tanah Abang next to the Grand Hyatt Hotel. Also check out Plaza Senayan for tailors, textile stalls and shoe stores.
One of the best shopping districts is Tanah Abang, close to Jalan Jaksa in Central Jakarta. There is a good selection of textiles, local made clothing and handbags. The markets here are open from 9am till 4pm everyday.
There are a number of golf courses in Jakarta.
In North Jakarta you'll find Damai Indah Golf Course, with views over Jakarta Bay - www.damaiindahgolf.com.
There is also the Pondok Indah Golf www.golfpondokindah.com
Nightclubs and Bars in Jakarta
Jakarta has a very busy nightlife with many quality nightclubs and bars playing modern international and Indonesian music. Most of the top end nightclubs and bars in Jakarta do not men wear shorts or sandals so make sure you are dressed appropriately before you go out for a night out. Here's a list of the best clubs in Jakarta:
Check out our Jakarta Nightlife Guide
Tanamur, located in Central Jakarta on Jln Tanah Abang Timur No 14, is still one of the busiest night clubs in Jakarta. It's been running sine the 70's and still attracts locals and expats with a mixed crowd of straight and gay.
Stadium is the largest nightclub in Jakarta with 4 floors, located in the heart of Jakarta. www.stadiumjakarta.com
BATS located with the Shangri-la hotel in South Jakarta playing popular music and serving food. Entrance costs 50,000Rp with beers costing around 30,000Rp.
CJ's is a very popular nightclub located in the Hotel Mulia in the Senayan area of Jakarta, close to the business district.
The Oasis Lounge is a popular late night venue for it's music and good food. Set in an old colonial building located on Jln Gunung Sahari Raya.
JJ's is located right next door to Tanamur with great music and food.
Tiga Puluh Night Club is located within the Le Meridien Hotel is south Jakarta. With live music every night and serves really good food.
There are many bars popular with expats and budget travelers along Jalan Jaksa in Central Jakarta. Many of these are open 24 hours. www.jalanjaksa.com
Jakarta also has a fairly active gay scene. For some gay bars check out Apollo Bar and Lounge in the Bellagio Boutique Mall and also Heaven (on Fri and Sat night) located in the City Walk Square on Jl. Darmawangsa IX in South Jakarta.
If you are looking to get out of the heat, into some air-conditioned comfort to watch one of the latest release movies then you cannot go past Blitzmegaplaza located on the 6th floor of the Pacific Place Mall in the Sudirman Central Business district. For 250,000Rp (US$22) you and your partner can share a synthetic rattan lazy beach bed with freshly laundered blankets and lay back and enjoy the movie.
Java International Java Jazz Festival 2nd -4th March 2012. Planned for one of the largest jazz festivals in the world. Set in the Indonesian captial, Jakarta. The Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival 2012 will bring together some of the industry's finest names, including Herbie Hancock, David Sanborn, Ron Carter, Frank McComb and many others.
Java International Soulnation Festival to be confirmed in September 2012. With international music artists. For more information check out the official website: www.javasoulnationfestival.com
New Years Eve in Jakarta The best place to celebrate New Years Eve in Jakarta is at the Grand Hyatt Jakarta which has one of the best views over the city, a great place to view the fireworks. The Burgundy Bar at the Grand Hyatt looks over the Selemat Datang Monument where hundreds of thousands of people come to watch the fireworks. Check out our video for the fireworks on New Years Eve 2011 out the front of the Grand Hyatt Hotel.
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Selamat Datang Monument
The Selamat Datang Monument is located in Central Jakarta Tanah Abang area in from of the Grand Hyatt Hotel and Mandarin Orient Hotel. The round about has millions of people travel through it everyday. The monument was built by President Sukarno in 1962 as part of Jakarta's beautification project. See our time-lapse video of the Selamat Datang Monument Getting there and away Jakarta's International and domestic airport is called Soekarno-Hatta International airport. A departure fee is payable at the airport for domestic flights of 35,000Rp and for international flights 150,000Rp. Starbucks at International Terminal 2 has a WiFi wireless internet hotspot. The new Terminal 3 where Mandala airline depart and arrive from currently have 2 executive lounges which cost 50,000Rp to enter which includes a free Starbucks coffee and free WiFi internet hotspot though they are unreliable often disconnecting. There is a city shuttle bus running from Soekarno-Hatta airport Terminal 1 and 2 to the centre of Jakarta run by Damri buses. This bus also goes to Gambir train station. Price is 20,000Rp and takes around 1 hour. A taxi from Soekarno-Hatta airport to the cnetre of Jakarta will cost around 90,000Rp - 120,000Rp depending on the time of day and traffic conditions. There are taxi ranks out the front with Blue Bird Taxis or Borobudur Taxis (also blue in colour). These are the cheapest taxi though you'll have to queue. There are other taxi counters inside the terminal through they will charge more. They will quote up to 250,000Rp for the transfer though you can bargain them down to 150,000Rp. This is worth it as they will take you straight to a taxi to save you the wait in the taxi queue. If you would like to prearrange a car transfer from the airport to your hotel you can contact Jakarta Airport Transfer. They charge US$35 and greet you at the airport terminal and take you to the car waiting. Larger vehicles can be arranged. The following airlines have internal flights from Jakarta to other destinations in Indonesia: Air Asia have direct flights from Jakarta to and from Malaysia (Johor Baru, Kota Kinabalu, Kuala Lumpur, Kuching and Penang), Singapore, Bangkok in Thailand, as well as internal flights in Indonesia to Denpasar, Balikpapan, Batam, Makassar, Medan, Padang, Pekanbaru, Solo, Surabaya and Yogyakarta. www.airasia.com Mandala Air has flights to over 16 cities within Indonesia. With all new aircraft Mandala is one of the best budget airlines in Indonesia. www.mandalaair.com Tiger Airways is a budget airline that has direct flights between Jakarta and Singapore www.tigerairways.com Batavia Air has direct flights to 30 destinations with Indonesia as well as to Guangzhou in China. www.batavia-air.co.id Kartika Airlines have direct flights from Jakarta to Medan, Batam, Palembang and Jambi www.kartika-airlines.com
Sriwijaya Air has direct flights from Jakarta to 23 destinations in Indonesia and also fly to Singapore. www.sriwijayaair-online.com
Jetstar is a low cost airline that has direct flights between Jakarta and Perth Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong and Bangkok in Thailand. www.jetstar.com
Pelita Air have regular direct flights between Jakarta and Surabaya and also to Makassar. They also charter flights between Jakarta and Yogyakarta, Balikpapan, Pekanbaru, Palanbang Dumai and Medan. Pelita Air also have helicopters for charter.
Silk Air have direct flights from Jakarta to Singapore. www.silkair.com
Cebu Pacific Air have direct flights from Jakarta to Manila with connecting flights to 17 cities in the Philippines as well as to Taipei Taiwan and Hong Kong. www.cebupacificair.com
Brunei Air have direct flights from Jakarta to Brunei Darussalam. Flight time is around 2 hours 15 minutes. www.bruneiair.com
Garuda Air has direct flights to over 30 destinations within Indonesia from Jakarta and flights to international destinations all over the world.. www.garuda-indonesia.com If you are looking for a good massage while at the airport in Jakarta there is a Taman Sari Royal Heritage Spa within Soekarno-Hatta airport. www.tamansarispa.com Taman Sari Royal Heritage Spa are also located at Jln KH Wahid Hasyim #133 Ph: (0)21 314 3585. They specialise in a Stress Reduction Treatment which fits fatigue and colds and restores energy levels. A half-hour traditional Javanese massage followed by a half-hour body wrap. Price is 350,000Rp (US$33). Bimasena Spa located at the Dharmawangsa Hotel Jln Brawijaya Raya #26, Kebayoran Baru Ph: (0)21 725 8181 specialise in an Aromatherapy Massage which detoxifies the body. A deep tissue Swedish massage targets the lymphatic system which controls the body's drainage and immune system. Price is 475,000Rp (US$44) for 90 minutes.
At the Four Seasons Hotel they offer a Recovery Massage which focuses on tired or stressed muscles. Great after long flights. Price is 396,000Rp+ (US$40+) for 75 minutes.
Accommodation/Hotels in Jakarta Following is a list of hotels in Jakarta with current 2012 rates and contact details. The cheapest hotels in Jakarta are along Jalan Jaksa which for years has been popular with budget travelers for the large number of backpacker style accommodation found there with prices from 65,000Rp per night (US$6.50). Some of these including Wisma Delima Youth Hostel, Djogy Hostel and Nick's Hostel.
Djody Hostel and Hotel is located at Jl Jaksa No 27 - 35 with room prices start from 65,000Rp (US$6.50) per night. For pictures, contact details and hotel reviews click here. Wisma Delima Youth Hostel is locatea t Jl Jaksa No 5. Basic backpacker style accommodations with prices from 65,000Rp (US$6.50) per night. For pictures, contact details and hotel reviews click here. Hostel 35 (4 reviews) is located right next door to Borneo Hostel, just down a lane way off Jalan Jaksa. Room prices start from 150,000Rp (US$150) per night. For pictures, contact details and hotel reviews click here. Borneo Hostel is located just off Jalan Jaksa on Jl Kebon Sirih Barat I No 37. With room prices from 70,000Rp (US$7) per night. There is a choice of rooms with fan or air-conditioning. For pictures, contact details and hotel reviews click here. Hotel Tator is located at Jl Jaksa No 37 Jakarta. With room prices from 100,000Rp (US$10) per night. They have a choice of rooms with fan and A/C. For pictures, contact details and hotel review click here. For more information on Jalan Jaksa check out www.jalanjaksa.com Other hotels around Jakarta include: Take's Mansion is a budget hotel located in Central Jakarta with swimming pool on the roof and WiFi internet access. Prices start from 200,000Rp (US$20) per night. www.takesmansion.com Le Margot Hotel is a budget hotel located on Jalan Jaksa in Central Jakarta. With clean rooms and a really good cafe/restaurant. Room rates start from 220,000Rp (US$22) per night. All rooms have air-conditioning and hot and cold water. For pictures, contact details and hotel reviews click here. Jakarta Bed and Breakfast is located in South Jakarta with 5 guest rooms and swimming pool. Coming soon WiFi internet access. They also offer cooking classes. Room rates from US$22 per night including breakfast. www.jakartabedandbreakfast.com Istana Ratu Hotel (5 reviews) is located on Jalan Jaksa in Centra Jakarta. Room prices start from 300,000Rp (US$30) per night including tax and breakfast. For pictures, contact details and hotel reviews click here. Losari Blok M Hotel is a budget hotel located in central Jakarta close to the Sudirman district and shopping centres. www.losarihotels.co.id Hotel Formule 1 Cikini located in Jakarta's city centre has internet prices for rooms from 310,000Rp (US$31) www.accorhotels.com Hotel Formule 1 Menteng has internet prices for rooms from 325000Rp (US$32) www.accorhotels.com Cipta Hotel is located in Central Jakarta on Jln KH Wahid Hasyim 53 just opposite Jalan Jaksa. Room prices start from 330,000Rp per night. Cipta Hotel has WiFi Internet hotspot in the public areas. For pictures, contact details and hotel reviews click here. Hotel Mega Anggrek is a 3 star hotel located in west Jakarta just 30 minutes from the airport with WiFi wireless internet access in public areas. Room rates start from 380,000Rp Nett (US$38) per night. www.megaanggrekhotel.com Amaris Hotel Panglima Polim have an internet special until 31st March 2009 for 410,000Rp (US$41) including breakfast and taxes. www.amarishotel.com Orchardz Hotel is a 3 star hotel located in the heart of Jakarta's commercial, shopping, dining and entertainment districts. Room prices from US$39 per night. Hotel Paragon Gallery is a 3 star hotel located in the heart of Jakarta with room prices from US$45++ per night Ibis Tamarin with Internet prices for rooms from 508200Rp (US$50) www.accorhotels.com Luxe Hotel located close to the business, shopping and entertainment districts. Room prices from US$49. Sanno Hotel a 3 star hotel with prices starting from 535,000Rp (US$59) per night including breakfast. Mecure Hotel Ancol (1 review) is located in North Jakarta in the area called Ancol along the coast at Jakarta beach. The hotel has a swimming pool and a waterslide for the kids. Room prices from US$55 per night A taxi ride from the airport will take around 45 minutes and cost around 100,000Rp - 120,000Rp For pictures, contact details and hotel reviews click here.
The Mecure Hotel Ancol North Jakarta The Jayakarta prices from US$82 per night. www.jayakartahotelsresorts.com Sahid Jaya Hotel is a 5 star hotel located in the principal business district of Jakarta, Jln Jend Sudirman. Room prices from 650,000Rp+ (US$65) www.hotelsahidjaya.com The Acaci Hotel a luxury 4 star hotel located just 15 minutes from the heart of Jakarta with free internet connections in all rooms. Room rates from 879,000Rp+ per night (US$88) www.acacia-hotel.com Le Meridien Hotel (1 review) is located in south Jakarta. Room prices start from US$100 per night. There are several shopping centres 5 minutes by taxi including Pasar Raya and Plaza Indonesia. Le Meridien Hotel has a swimming pool (pictured below). A taxi from the airport will take around 30 minutes and cost 80,000Rp plus 11,000Rp for the road tolls. For pictures, contact details and hotel reviews click here.
Alila Jakarta is a trendy hotel located in central Jakarta in the heart of old Batavia or Kota area. Room rates from US$100 per night www.alilahotels.com/jakarta Hotel Santika Premiere is a 4 star hotel with published rates from 1,512,500Rp (US$150) plus taxes, including breakfast for 2 people. www.santika.com Grand Hyatt Hotel Jakarta (1 review) 5 star hotel with prices starting from US$260 per night. The Grand Hyatt Hotel over looks the Selamat Datang Monument. Right next door to the Grand Hyatt Hotel are the Plaza Indonesia and Grand Indonesia shopping malls. For hotel reviews for Grand Hyatt Hotel Jakarta click here.
Kemang Icon is trendy accommodation located in South Jakarta. Room rates from US$160. www.alilahotels.com/kemangicon Four Seasons Hotel with great views across Jakarta. Room prices from US$160 per night www.fourseasons.com/jakarta/ Shangri-la Hotel prices from US$179 per night. www.shangri-la.com
Hotel Mulia located in the Senayan area of Jakarta, close to the business district. Home to the popular CJ's nightclub. Room prices from US$243+ www.hotelmulia.com The Dharmawangsa Hotel, 5 star hotel, is located in Central Jakarta's Kebayoran Baru, just a few minutes from the business district of Jakarta. Published rates are from US$320 (ask for a discount). www.the-dharmawangsa.com
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