Jakarta/Central

The core of Central Jakarta is the Jendral Sudirman Avenue and the M.H. Thamrin Avenue, where the high rises were erected at its backbone, followed by commercial centers and hotels at its branch roads. To the north, it continues to the west side of Monas, to the south it ends at Senayan Roundabout. The area was alive primarily thanks to the founding father Soekarno. The Gelora Bung Karno stadium, the Semanggi interchange, and the Selamat Datang statue was erected to welcome travelers to the 1962 Asian Games. Its success, followed by the booming Indonesian economy, leads big construction companies to pick land and build skyscrapers, even up to this day. The people watching scene here is fabulous. You can see a white collar worker get down to the bus stop and roam the sidewalks to his office on the 20th floor, while a socialite mother was dropped by her car at the mall lobby and a handful of peaceful demonstrators walk around the roundabout to voice their aspiration. In the evening (or a short time for lunch): the crowd shifts to the cosmopolitan shopping centers for a dine and (window) shopping to wrap up their day. At Sunday morning, the road closes for you to walk on the asphalt, or even better, blend in to watch, and even join the various performances from the locals.
Pockets of commercial area to look out include the Tanah Abang wholesale market, the upscale Hotel Indonesia roundabout, the historical Monas, the artsy Cikini, the busy Senen, and the posh Senayan. The Menteng area is an upscale neighborhood, while the Jalan Jaksa is a friendly area for foreigners as a backpacker and budget party area.

By train

If you are traveling by long distance trains, you will be very likely to arrive right away here. and are the main arrival points for Jakarta, with trains to and from destinations throughout Java island. For the commuter line rail (KA Commuter Jabodetabek), key stations in Central Jakarta include Sudirman on the yellow line and Juanda on the red and blue lines. The train from the Soekarno-Hatta airport goes to Sudirman Baru station, which can be reached from Sudirman station on foot.
If you are using Jakarta MRT, you can start from Lebak Bulus MRT station in South Jakarta and take the train up to Bundaran HI MRT station.

By bus

The Transjakarta Line goes to Dukuh Atas from South Jakarta, where you can connect to Line 1 by moving to the platform upstairs. Line itself goes from Kota at the North, to Blok M at the south, passing through Jendral Sudirman, M.H. Thamrin Avenue, Hayam Wuruk and Gajah Mada.
Harmoni Central Busway is one of the hubs for many of Transjakarta's mainlines, including line 1.

By car

Central Jakarta is circled by Jakarta's inner ring toll road. To reach the centre at the National Monument, the easiest way is to take the Semanggi exit of the southern ring road, and follow the major Sudirman and Thamrin roads to the north for about 4.5 km.

The Jakarta Government provides a hop-on tour bus that will take you to attractions across the city for free. The Transjakarta bus rapid transit line traverses through the main north-south roads Jendral Sudirman, Thamrin, and along the National Monument, and also several of the other Transjakarta routes traverse Central Jakarta. See the main article on Jakarta for more information on how to get around by Transjakarta, taxi, motorcycle taxi, etc.

Landmarks

Statues and symbols that made up Jakarta can be traced roughly at the corridor between Monas and Senayan.

• Arjuna Wijaya

  address: Jl Medan Merdeka Barat
  A statue of Arjuna and Krishna riding horse chariot, the scene taken from Mahabharata epic. Created by Nyoman Nuarta.

• Farmer Statue

  address: Jl. Prapatan
  Created by Matvei Manizer and Otto Manizer (from Russia). This statue commemorated the struggle for Independence by Indonesian farmers and their family.

• Freedom of Irian Jaya

  address: Lapangan Banteng
  This statue, right at the center of the court, celebrates the annexation of Irian Jaya (West Papua) into Indonesia from the Netherlands in 1963. Has dancing musical fountain, futsal area, children playground, jogging track, and can be used at night because of good illumination.

• General Soedirman

  address: Jl. Jendral Sudirman
  The statue stands on the avenue named for his namesake. Sudirman is the leader of the Indonesian forces in the guerrilla war against the Dutch in Yogyakarta (1948-1949).

• The National Monument

  phone: +62 21 384 0451
  address: Lapangan Merdeka (BRT Monumen Nasional), Gambir
  A towering 137m-tall obelisk of solid bronze platted with 50 kilos of gold shaped into flames up top, this is the most famous landmark in Jakarta. The monument was commissioned by Sukarno in 1961 to celebrate Indonesia's independence, it was completed in 1975 after his death and is consequently known irreverently as Sukarno's Last Erection. The 1 square kilometer Medan Merdeka (Freedom Square) plaza/park around it was created by bulldozing a squatter community. In its basement, look for the collection of dioramas depicting the struggle for Indonesian independence from a firmly revolutionary point of view, while the top has an observation deck. The musical fountain at the east side of the park dances weekends at 19:00.

• Prince Diponegoro

  address: Surapati Park, Jl Diponegoro
  This statue commemorates the rebellion against Dutch occupation (1825-1830), led by Prince Diponegoro from the Kingdom of Mataram, Yogyakarta.

• Welcome to Jakarta statue

  address: Bundaran HI
  This statue was an idea by Soekarno, designed by former Henk Ngantung. The statue waves to the north as athletes from the Asia Pacific region came to play the 1962 Asian Games.

Museums

Most museum in this region has a theme of patriotism, mainly because most of the action took place here.

• National Museum

  phone: +62 21 3868172, +62 21 381 1551
  address: Jl. Medan Merdeka Barat no.12
  Step back in time from humble prehistory to the Hindu Kingdoms, from the Dutch to the Independence. It has a fine collection of Hindu sculptures and cultural artifacts from around the country, as well as an impressive treasure room filled with gold items. Look out for the elephant statue at front, a gift from the King of Siam (Thailand) in 1871. The Gold room is closed 1 hour before the museum normal closing time.

• Presidential Palace

  address: Jl Medan Merdeka
  Along with the Negara Palace and others minor buildings, it forms the Presidential Palace complex. Built in 1796 as a mansion for a Dutch businessman,, it became the center of the Dutch administration during the 19th century, and the official residence of every single president. As of 2014, the Palace doesn’t seem to be open for public.

• Proclamation Museum

  address: Jl. Proklamasi 56
  This is where the Declaration of Independence is read on August 17, 1945, by the founding fathers Soekarno and Hatta. Complete storyline of how the Independence came to be, through dioramas, mock-ups, and propaganda posters.

• Museum Sumpah Pemuda

  address: Jl. Kramat Raya No. 106
  In 1928, a group of youth at the 2nd Youth Congress declares one motherland, one nation, one language. The museum has complete information on how the dispersed youth tied their home region gathered in unity for an idea of a country that was yet to be officially formed, and when the creator of the Indonesian national anthem, W.R. Supratman, performed this piece by violin for the first time ever.

Religious places

• Pindica
• Pindica

Art and culture

• Bentara Budaya Jakarta

  phone: +62 21 548-3008
  address: Jl Palmerah Selatan No.17
  A collection of paintings, especially from Bali, ceramic from the Chinese dynasties, Buddhist statues with hand praying gestures, and other arts and crafts from across the archipelago. Sometimes there is a thematic exhibition or a cultural performance.

• Ismail Marzuki Park

  address: Jl Cikini Raya no.73
  Home of the city's planetarium, theatres, art galleries, and Indonesia's famous non-profit theatre club, Teater Koma. Planetarium: Rp7,000 children over two years until finishing elementary school, otherwise Rp12,000. Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays shows at 09:00, 12:00 and 15:00. Shows are 50-60 minutes long.

• Aula Simfonia Jakarta

  phone: +62 21 65867808
  address: Jl. Industri Raya Blok B 14 Kavling 1, Kemayoran
  The only building in Indonesia whose sole purpose is for classical music hall. Regular performances by the Simfonia Jakarta Orchestra conducted by Stephen Tong and the gigantic 3217 pipes of the organ.

• Jakarta Arts Building

  phone: +62 21 3441892
  address: Jl. Gedung Kesenian no. 1
  One of the most well-known places for performing arts in Jakarta. Indie and contemporary music and dance, and orchestra performances.

• Institut français d'Indonésie

  phone: +6221 23 55 79 00
  address: Jalan M.H. Thamrin No. 20 Jakarta Pusat 10350
  French cultural center. Host each month several concerts of French and Indonesian musicians, film screenings & conferences about Indonesia culture.

Spa

• Taman Sari Royal Heritage Spa

  phone: +62 21 314 3585
  address: Jl. KH Wahid Hasyim 133, Central Jakarta
  Pamper yourself after a day at the hectic city with Indonesian style massages. For your well-being, the spa also offers swimming pool, sauna, gym, whirlpool, and manicure & pedicure.

Park

A common stereotype is that Jakartans are all work and no play, mainly because of the rarity of parks. However, empty lands and former shanty homes have increasingly been redeveloped into public parks, oases beneath the concrete jungle. In the parks, some hawkers set up stalls for a cold drink on a hot day, and most of the visitors come here for a date! The Menteng area is well-known for such a spot behind the skyscrapers.

• Menteng Park

  address: Jl. HOS Cokroaminoto, Central Jakarta
  The newest addition to Central Jakarta, 40 hectares of land made use into an excellent park. Wide pathways, fountains, collection of plants, are a remedy for the eyes and the body. At night and on the weekends, there are numerous community performances or doing lessons. There is a greenhouse that, unfortunately, has no plants.

• Suropati Park

  address: Jl. Untung Suropati, Central Jakarta
  A smaller park that but has more high trees that can function as shade. Regular community performances, especially classical music under the trees every weekend!

• Situ Lembang Park

  address: Jl. Lembang, Central Jakarta
  A giant lake with a fountain at its center, jogging track and seating area on its rim.

Expo

• Jakarta International Expo

  address: Jalan Benyamin Suaeb No. 1, Pademangan Timur
  Typically the largest events held in Jakarta are held here. The most crowded being the Jakarta Fair held in June and July where impressive deals in food, shopping, and amusement can be found.

You might assume upon arriving that only upscale shopping options exist here, because what you see is nothing but skyscrapers. But in truth, Central Jakarta is a shopper's mecca, anything you can think of can be bought here! From arts and crafts to fashion, both cheap and expensive, you will never run out of choice. If there is something that you do not like, the next mall is just a short distance away!

Shopping malls

• Pindica
• Pindica
• Pindica
• Pindica
• Pindica
• Pindica
• Pindica
• Pindica
• Pindica
• Pindica

Markets

• Pindica
• Pindica
• Pindica

Being at the center of the city where the commuters work and business travelers & tourists stay, expect a cornucopia of restaurants at all price ranges! A mouthwatering Indonesian soto at a street vendor can be just 100 meters away from the most opulent table for two on the 35th floor with food courts peppered around it.

Budget

While typically any restaurant at the food court belong to this category, those that wish to explore the better taste of Jakarta's multicultural foods should venture away from the air-con buildings to standalone or street side restaurants. They are pretty easy to find at the side streets of Soedirman and Thamrin.

• Bakmi Gang Kelinci

  phone: +62 21 3522288
  address: Jl. Gang Kelinci Raya No. 1-3, Pasar Baru
  By default, go with the mie ayam that features yellow noodles with braised chicken and mushrooms. Other dishes include vermicelli, kway teow, and Chinese style snacks and entrees. And they are halal which factors in the frequent crowds.

• Gado-Gado Bonbin

  phone: +62 21 3141539
  address: Jalan Cikini IV No.5
  A very popular place for the Indonesian salad gado-gado and the so-called lontong cap gomeh.

• Nasi Goreng Kambing Kebon Sirih

  phone: +62 811 190 775
  address: Jalan Kebon Sirih Barat Dalam I
  A street stall which has been a longtime favorite for Middle Eastern lamb (or mutton) fried rice, in which it has a complex scent made from various spices. Expect to be very packed!

• Ragusa Es Italia

  phone: +62 21 384 9123
  address: Jl. Veteran I No. 10, Gambir
  Established by the Italian Ragusa brothers in 1932, this hole-in-the-wall gelato parlor provides your imaginable ice cream menu, but has an antique charm that entices you to come back for more.

• Happy Day

  phone: +62 21 385 8245
  address: Jl. Ir. H. Juanda No 19
  This restaurant can satisfy those that are on the budget while missing food especially from European or the US, or if you feel peckish for anything else. And where else can you find pizza for just Rp35,000?

• Nasi Uduk Kebon Kacang

  phone: +62 21 31903863
  address: Jalan Kebon Kacang 8 No. 5
  Come in to treat yourself with nasi uduk, Jakarta's style of rice cooked in coconut milk and your choice of chicken or beef anyhow you want to have it on the side.

Mid-range

• Beirut Lebanon Restaurant

  phone: +62 21 3193 8147
  address: Jl. H Agus Salim 57, Menteng, Central Jakarta
  Reasonably authentic and affordably priced Lebanese eats, with bonus points for the bizarre decor of Arabic weaponry and plastic scenes of green rural idyll.

• Dope Burger & Co.

  phone: +62 813-8886-7225
  address: Jalan Teuku Cik Ditiro No.25, RT.7/RW.5, Menteng, 10310

• Ganesha Ek Sanskriti

  phone: +62 21 571 9415
  address: BRI II Building 9th Floor, Jl. Jendral Sudirman Kav. 44-46, Jakarta 10210
  While Indian restaurants are few and far between, this establishment nails it by serving both the northern and southern Indian delicacies.

• Kafe Pisa

  phone: +62 21 3928568
  address: Jl. Gereja Theresia 1, Menteng, Jakarta Pusat
  A longtime favorite for Italian cuisine and some gelato. Live music every night.

• Lara Djonggrang

  phone: +62 21 315 3252
  address: Jl. Teuku Cik Di Tiro 4, Menteng, Central Jakarta
  Old house named after a legend from Prambanan and retrofitted with the contents (and roof!) of a 300-year-old temple that was in Semarang, serving up pompously self-styled "imperial Indonesian cuisine". The staff will be happy to show you around if it's quiet; be sure to check out the gorgeous Lara Djonggrang room. If you are eating with a big group (more than 20 people), book ahead and you will be assigned a room just for your group, with unique interiors.

• Maple & Oak

  phone: +62 21 3906757
  address: Jl. HOS. Cokroaminoto No.91
  Bistro featuring all-day brunch with diner style menus and a modest selection of desserts. Or drop by to drink coffee and mocktails (soda cocktails).

• Martabak Pecenongan 65A

  phone: +62 21 3504081
  address: Jl. Pecenongan no. 65A
  Mouthwatering sweet martabak with a few classic flavors like bananas, cheese and chocolate, in addition to more expensive ingredients like the Ovomaltine, Toblerone and Green Tea Kit Kat. 10 pieces in a medium would already get you through 2 to 3 meals, and even more for the regular 16-piece. The savory egg martabak is also worth to try.

• Pondok Laguna

  phone: +62 21 345 9991
  address: Jl. Batu Tulis Raya No. 45-47, Central Jakarta
  Seafood restaurant. Simultaneously big and noisy yet outdoors and peaceful, this popular seafood joint is packed every mealtime with punters queuing up for their famous grilled fish (gurame goreng) and fried tofu with shrimp (tahu kipas). Wash it down with an improbably tasty glass of cucumber juice (es timun).

• Putu Made

  phone: +62 21 21889061 (ext. 501)
  address: Senayan City, Lantai 5, Jl. Asia Afrika, Senayan
  An authentic Balinese restaurant by Bali's most renowned chef, Mandif Warokka. Serves mostly Balinese dishes with their own traditional spices.

• Kikugawa

  phone: +62 21 315 0668
  address: Jl. Cikini Raya IV No. 13, Central Jakarta
  Established in 1969, Kikugawa is the oldest Japanese restaurant in Jakarta since the Second World War. Serving authentic Japanese cuisine in simple Japanese house atmosphere. The owner is Japanese-Indonesian couple who had also established "Bengawan Solo" Indonesian restaurant in Tokyo.

• Tamnak Thai

  phone: +62 21 392 3000
  address: HOS Cokroaminoto (Menteng), Jakarta Pusat
  While their seafood and tom yam are expensive, they are worth the price for using fresh catches. Their pineapple fried rice is a hit.

• Ya-Udah Bistro

  phone: +62 21 390 9010
  address: Jl. Johar No.15
  A budget to mid-range option for European specialties, with an emphasis on German breads and pork. Don't let the old interior throw you away!

Splurge

A typical all you can eat buffet in a hotel would cost Rp300,000; in most cases you can just jump in to any hotel to ask for it. While they are frequented by families on weekends or possibly dinner, you can usually get a better deal on weekday for lunch where occupancy is the lowest.
The list below are standalone restaurants that are worth to tantalize your taste buds:

• Al Jazeerah Signature

  phone: +62 21 2188 9061
  address: Jl. Johar No. 8
  A splurge Arabian fix frequented especially at dinnertime. The hummus and pita bread are desirable while the rice has a variety of fragrant you can choose from. Top it with a huff of shisha.

• Bistro Baron

  phone: +62 21 29923505
  address: Jl. M.H. Thamrin No.28-30
  Upscale bistro that serves French haute cuisine with a selection of premium tea and desserts to accompany.

• Kintan Buffet

  phone: +62 21 72781410
  address: Senayan City, Jl. Asia Afrika No.19
  All you can eat Japanese BBQ where you can also upsize to savor the top quality wagyu beef.

• Mother Monster

  phone: +62 21 29921939
  address: Jalan MH. Thamrin, Thamrin
  A fancy restaurant from two established dining and coffee spots in Jakarta, Common Grounds in Thamrin Citywalk and Biko Group.

• Momozen

  phone: +62 21 29922246
  address: The Plaza Level 46, Jl. M.H. Thamrin No 1
  A fusion of Japanese and French cuisine that is mainly frequented for tapas. Premium meat and seafood entrees. Reservation required.

• Pardon My French

  phone: +62 21 21889061
  address: Jl. K.H Wahid Hasyim No. 154, Tanah Abang 10250
  Serves Japanese-European fusion food. Famous for their signature dish Ube Bomb.

• Skye

  phone: +62 21 23586996
  address: BCA Tower 56th floor, Jl. M.H. Thamrin No. 1
  Take your dining experience up, way up on the rooftop of a 56-floor building overlooking the forest of Jakarta's skyscrapers. European and American cuisine, some with an Asian twist, and an extensive collection of booze.

• Tugu Kunstkring Paleis

  phone: +62 21 3900899
  address: Jalan Teuku Umar No.1, RT.1/RW.1, Gondangdia, Menteng, 10350
  A Rijstafel-styled fine-dining restaurant in an old-fashioned Dutch house, serving mostly Betawi and Indonesian cuisine.

If you are in for a drink, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, you're in for a treat! The numerous coffee shops and cafes at malls are often where work colleagues meet and small meetings are sometimes held, while the bar is where they relax after a week's hard work. All of them are quite close to each other and are aplenty.
Due to the conservative nature of Indonesians, you may not see a whole lot of them in the bar with alcohols, save for businessmen and adolescents who just entered the legal age of drinking.

Non-alcoholic

• Lewis & Carroll Flower Market

  phone: +62 21 21889061
  address: Grand Indonesia Mall, UG Floor, Central Dept. Store, Jl. MH Thamrin No. 1
  Inspired by the namesake author, it serves a humongous line of tea that for a while makes you imagine the teatime in Alice in Wonderland. If you are hungry for something substantial, they also provide a few items.

Cafés and coffee houses

Coffeehouses are abundant in Jakarta, especially in the heart of the capital city, where you can almost find many newer coffee shops around besides the big-franchises such as Starbucks and The Coffee Bean. The numbers are increasing and surely you'll almost find a new one every month or two.

• Bakoel Koffie

  phone: +62 21 31936608
  address: Jalan Cikini Raya No.25, RT.16/RW.1, Cikini, Jakarta 10330
  The oldest coffee roaster in Jakarta since 1878.

• Bear and Co

  phone: +62 812 8513466
  address: Jl. Veteran 1 No. 1, Gambir, 10110
  Known for their nitro brew coffee that provides similar texture to a beer.

• Giyanti Coffee Roastery

  phone: +62 21 31923698
  address: Jalan Surabaya No.20, Menteng, Jakarta 10310
  Mainly serves coffee and has indoor and outdoor spaces for drinking. No smoking allowed.

• Goedkoop Warung Kopi Belanda

  phone: +62 21 5734430
  address: Jl. Bendungan Hilir No.62, RT.5/RW.1, Bendungan Hilir, Jakarta 10210

• Saudagar Kopi

  phone: +62 21 3143270
  address: Jalan Haji Agus Salim No.26F, RT.2/RW.1, Menteng, Jakarta 10340

• Tanamera Coffee

  phone: +62 21 29625599
  address: Jalan Kebon Kacang Raya, Tanah Abang, RT.8/RW.9, Jakarta 10230
  A wide selection of many Indonesian coffee beans. Offers training classes as well such as barista class, latte art basic class, roasting class etc.

• Watt Coffee

  phone: +62 21 3908608
  address: Jalan Kramat Kwitang No.14, RT.1/RW.7, Kwitang, Jakarta 10420
  Has an open roasting site and comfortable seats for hanging out or just working.

• Workroom Coffee

  phone: +62 881-1641-514
  address: Jalan Cikini Raya No.9, RT.16/RW.1, Cikini, Jakarta 10330
  A coffee shop designed for a suitable working environment.

Alcoholic

• After Hour

  phone: +62 21 39832047
  address: Sarinah BuildingLt. 2, Jl.MH Thamrin No. 11 - Jakarta Pusat
  Have a shot or snacks as you play pool.

• Bacchus

  phone: +62 212510888
  address: Midplaza Ayana Hotel, LG Jalan Jend Sudirman Kav 10-11, Jakarta 10220
  Fine wine bars and bistro.

• Burgundy Bar

  phone: +62 21 390 1234
  address: Jl MH Thamrin Kav 28-30 Grand Hyatt, Jakarta Lt 4, Jakarta 10230
  Bar with burgundy (dark shade of red) decoration. The special drink from this bar is called "burgundy crush". Facility: live jazz performance, cigar smoking room. Drinks: fine wine, frozen vodkas, spirit, martini, Caipirinha, Caipiroska etc. It also acts as a bistro that serves snacks to full fledged meals.

• Churchill

  phone: +62 21 380 5555
  address: Jl Lap Banteng Slt 1 Hotel Borobudur, Jakarta 3rd Fl, Jakarta 10710
  An old-school wine bar that also provides an assortment of cigars to puff.

• CJs Bar

  phone: +62 21 574 7777
  address: Jl Asia Afrika Hotel Mulia Senayan Lt Mezzanine, Jakarta 10270
  Attracts a younger crowd or the youth in spirit because of live music. Cover charge for non-hotel guests: Rp250,000.

• Cuba Libre

  phone: +62 21 3446703
  address: Jalan Veteran Satu, No. 32, Jakarta Pusat
  Latin cigar bar next to Domus Italian restaurant. Facility: extensive selection of the best Cuban cigars, 2 private rooms, dance floor, latin music.

• Grand Manhattan

  phone: +62 21 384 2223
  address: Jl Lap Banteng Slt 1 Hotel Borobudur, Jakarta Lt 1-3, Jakarta 10710
  Retro style cafe with some alcoholic beverages, but the live music & DJ is what draws the crowd.

• Tiga Puluh

  phone: +62 21 251 3131
  address: Le Meridien 1F, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 18-20. Jakarta 10220
  The Jekyll and Hyde of Jakarta's nightclubs: as you step in, you'll find a stylish, quiet, well-lit wine bar, but behind the double doors lies a dimly lit and noisy nightclub packed with girls. The live bands are, however, a notch above the average. Rp. 75,000 cover on weekends.

Most visitors staying in Jakarta will stay at Central, especially along the Sudirman-Thamrin strip, mainly because of its easy access to all attractions the city has to offer.

Budget

Jalan Jaksa

Jalan Jaksa as well as nearby Jalan Kebon Sirih at the northern end of Jl Jaksa and Jalan K.H. Wahid Hasyim at the southern end are Jakarta's main backpacker hangout, with numerous low-priced hostels (dormitory beds from Rp60,000, fan room Rp80,000–120,000, aircon from Rp150,000) as well as some mid-range hotels. Whilst the area itself has a laid-back feel (which may be what attracts backpackers), it's not worth hanging around at the expense of seeing greater Jakarta. The area is just south of Gambir station (where DAMRI buses from the airport also arrive/depart every 15–30 minutes) and now fairly accessible on the busway (Sarinah stop on Line 1, just walk 200–300 m to the right from the southern end of Jl Jaksa).

• Bali Hotel

  address: Jl K.H. Wahid Hasyim, Menteng
  Balinese-designed rooms are a bit basic and without a window but are big for that price range; TV and air-conditioning are available. However, the bathroom is shared and is not too clean. Internet-connected computers and printer are available in the "lobby" on entrance.

• Bloem Steen Homestay

  phone: +62 21 3192-5389
  address: JL Kebon Sirih Timur no.174
  18 fan single/double rooms with outside bathrooms. Nice front terrace.

• Borneo Hostel

  phone: +62 21 341-0095
  address: Jl Kebon Sirih Barat No.35
  fan single/double rooms with shared/own bathrooms.

• Memories Hostel

  phone: +62 21 316-2548
  address: Jl Jaksa 17
  fan and a/c double rooms with own bathrooms.

• Six Degrees Hostel

  phone: +62 21 314-1657
  address: Jl Cikini Raya 60 B-C, Menteng
  European-style hostel opened Nov 2011, efficiently run with superb amenities/extras. A welcoming respite if Jl Jaksa does not appeal. Do not miss the top floor, where the fun is at!

• Wisma Delima

  phone: +62 21 3190-4157
  address: Jl Jaksa no.5
  The first and only IYHF licensed hostel in Indonesia.

Other areas

• Tune Hotels Pasar Baru Jakarta

  phone: +62 21 38902222
  address: Jalan K.H. Samanhudi no. 25, Pasar Baru
  AirAsia group hotel adopting its business model. You pay what you use!

• Favehotel Pasar Baru Jakarta

  phone: +62 21 384 1212
  address: Jl. K.H Samanhudi, Pasar Baru
  Budget style boutique hotel. Standard room (the suite only has a sofa next to it). Breakfast options are slightly less than plenty but satisfactory.

• Kalisma Hotel

  phone: +62 21 5367 9911
  address: Jalan K.S. Tubun no. 15-17, Tanah Abang, 10260
  Near Tanah Abang train station. A simple room that has a small TV and fridge, and a small decent restaurant. Lots of green plants within the property.

Mid-range

Most visitors coming to Jakarta stay in Central Jakarta, where a plethora of mid-range to splurge hotels are located.

• Alila Jakarta

  phone: +62 21 231 6008
  address: Jl. Pecenongan No. 17
  Modern, airy lobby and rooms.

• Cipta Hotel

  phone: +62-21-3904701
  address: Jl. Kyai Haji Wahid Hasyim No.53, Menteng, Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota
  Air-conditioned rooms with comfy beds, a telephone, mini-bar, refrigerator, and a writing desk and chair along with complimentary bottles of mineral water. Breakfast for a separate fee at Blueberry Pancake House.

• City M Hotel

  phone: +62 21 34834741
  address: Jl Tanah Abang 1, No 11
  At the northwest side of Monas, near Tanah Abang, secluded outside the main road. A few standard rooms have no windows. Limited but decent options for breakfast.

• DoubleTree by Hilton

  phone: +62 21 3190 4433
  address: Jl Pegangsaan Timur No. 17 Cikini,
  Contemporary hotel with more than 230 rooms. 3 restaurants for lunch or tapas, considering the medium size of the property, and a bar.

• Grand Cemara Hotel

  phone: +62 (21) 390 8215
  address: Jl. Cemara 1
  A decent average room. Breakfast at the coffee shop. Balinese style spa and pool.

• Grand Mercure Harmoni Jakarta

  phone: +62 21 3453777
  address: Jl Hayam Wuruk No 36 37,
  One of the premium hotels by Accor in Jakarta. Good hotel with spacious rooms. Only has 1 restaurant but offers 2 bars.

• Gren Alia Cikini

  phone: +62 21 230 3000
  address: Jl. Cikini Raya No.46
  8 floors. Rooms, except suites, have connecting doors. The restaurant opens 24 hours. Less than 50 meters to Ismail Marzuki Park.

• Harris Suites FX Sudirman

  phone: +62 21 25554333
  address: Jl. Jenderal Sudirman, Pintu Satu Senayan
  Prime location at Senayan, attached to the FX mall. Small hotel that has somewhat narrow rooms, but all of its rooms at level 40s has stunning views of the city. No breakfast in hotel but a lot in the mall.

• Marcopolo

  phone: +62 21 230 1777
  address: Jl. Teuku Cik Ditiro 19
  A decent hotel midway between the Hotel Indonesia Roundabout and Cikini. Rooms can be booked with or without breakfast.

• MaxOneHotels @ Sabang

  address: Jalan Agus Salim no 24
  Small hotel and small rooms in a strategic location, an expat's playground. Dining at Coffee World.

• Millennium Kebon Sirih

  phone: +62 21 230 3636
  address: Jl. Fachruddin No. 3, Tanah Abang
  Wonderful views of the Sudirman and Thamrin skyline. Close to Tanah Abang and Monas. Has Japanese restaurant, and Café Sirih that serves Indonesian and Chinese food.

• Paragon

  phone: +62 21 391 7070
  address: Jl. Wahid Hasyim 29, Menteng
  Simple hotel near Jalan Sabang. Cheap rooms and a café.

• Redtop Hotel

  phone: +62 21-3500077
  address: Jl. Pecenongan No. 72
  A four-star hotel close to the Pecenongan late-night dining area. Rooms are small though. Note that Wi-Fi and airport transfer requires surcharge.

• Studio One Residence

  phone: +62 21 314 0777
  address: Jl. Talang Betutu No. 15
  A simple and small hotel, adjacent to Hotel Indonesia Roundabout.

• Thamrin ARTOTEL

  address: Jl. Sunda No.3
  A boutique hotel with artsy interior and extraordinary paintings at its rooms. There is also the real art gallery at the ground floor. Strategic location to Thamrin.

• The Acacia Jakarta

  phone: +62 21 390 30 30
  address: Jl. Kramat Raya No. 81
  Offers 208 well-appointed rooms and suites, all of which have individually controlled air conditioning, 40 channels of Cable TV, and free High Speed Internet up to 1 MB. Amenities include fitness center/gym, spa, and swimming pool. The Chinese restaurant has the all-you-can-eat dimsum at lunchtime!

Splurge

The Soedirman-Thamrin strip is home to worldwide chain hotels, especially catered to businessman for easy commute for a meeting, or even to do it at the hotel.

Soedirman-Thamrin strip

• Aryaduta Semanggi

  phone: +62 21 251 5151
  address: Jl. Garnisun Dalam No. 8, Karet Semanggi, Jakarta 12930, Indonesia
  Hotel Aryaduta Semanggi, with its 57 floors, stands tall in the heart of Jakarta. Located in the heart of Sudirman business center and just next to Plaza Semanggi shopping complex. Old hotel (handover from Aston) showing a little sign of wearing at its furniture, most rooms are actually suites.

• Hotel Indonesia Kempinski

  phone: +62 21 2358 3800
  address: Jl. M.H. Thamrin No.1
  Most likely the first splurge hotel built in Jakarta for the 1962 Asian Games. Nestled in front of the infamous roundabout for its namesake. Renovated sleek and spacious rooms. Despite the renovation and handover to the chain brand, the hotel still lefts a portion of its heyday heritage. 6 restaurants, including the Paulaner German brewery. Accessible from Grand Indonesia as well.

• Keraton at The PlazaPosh big hotel but has only 2 restaurants(Mexican and a tea lounge). A hidden gem behind the glory of chain brands around the Hotel Indonesia roundabout.

• Mandarin Oriental

  phone: +62 21 3983 8888
  address: Jl. M.H. Thamrin, Jakarta 10310
  Right at the HI roundabout, the friendly staff of the hotel will pamper you with the slightest details during your stay. Airport transfer require additional fee, but offers many options. The refurbished rooms back in 2009 give a clean and modern touch. 6 restaurants and bars, the French has a Michelin starred chef. Multiple options for massage and spa. On the weekends, a complimentary chauffeur service can take you to Grand Indonesia and Plaza Indonesia malls.

• Grand Sahid Jaya

  phone: +62 21 570 4444, +62 21 570 1184
  address: Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 86, Jakarta 10220
  A local luxury hotel chain, decent facilities for the rate.

• Sari Pan Pacific

  phone: +62 21 390 2707
  address: Jl. MH. Thamrin No. 6, Jakarta 10340
  Midway between Monas and the Hotel Indonesia roundabout, this hotel is in a strategic location. The Keiyaki Japanese restaurant is an open kitchen concept and has a number of signature dishes. Rooms are simple for the price, but has adequate facilities.

• Shangri-La Jakarta

  phone: +62 21 2922 9999
  address: Jl Jend Sudiman Kav. 1
  In the BNI 46 complex, nestled slightly behind the strip. The Asian chain hotel has 661 spacious rooms, all with stunning views of the city. The 6 restaurants and a New York style bar should not be missed. The Satoo even has a special station for herb drinks (the Indonesian jamu)! Even the locals do sometimes pay a visit to eat.

• The Sultan

  phone: +62 21 570 3600
  address: Jl. Gatot Subroto, Jakarta, 10270
  Old hotel famous in the heydays of Hilton. A vast outdoor garden. Close to Senayan sports complex and malls at the southern edge. Interior is rather old.

Other areas

• Akmani Hotel

  phone: +62 21 3190 5335
  address: Jl. KH. Wahid Hasyim 91
  A well defined hotel at the corner of Sarinah. Complete facilities in rooms and has a large bathroom. Italian style restaurant and lounge, with an indoor and outdoor bar.

• Aryaduta Hotel Jakarta

  address: Jl. Prapatan No. 44 - 48
  At the east side of Monas. Another premium local brand. More than 600 rooms with glorious city views of the monument and the skylines. Has an Italian, Japanese, international restaurant, and a German tavern. The pool and spa are managed by Grand Odiseus, all in a Balinese style.

• Atlet Century Park

  address: Jl. Pintu Satu Senayan
  A cheap hotel in the middle of Senayan close to Gelora Bung Karno. Semi-Olympic size swimming pool. The restaurant only provides Indonesian food. The 16th floor executive room will also entitle you to an executive lounge with never ending helping of snacks.

• Borobudur

  phone: +62 21 380 5555
  address: Jl. Lapangan Banteng Selatan, Jakarta 10710
  A luxury local brand. Near Monas. Extensive garden, while rooms are slightly outdated. 7 restaurants to choose from, both local and international. The Bogor Café is known for its oxtail soup (Sop Buntut), while the Churchill Bar resembles a sports bar.

• The Hermitage

  address: Jalan Cilacap No. 1 Menteng
  Classic colonial Dutch style hotel and all-suite rooms. French restaurant, rooftop bar.

• Le Grandeur Jakarta

  phone: +62 21 612 8811
  address: Jl. Mangga Dua Raya, Jakarta 10730, Indonesia
  350-room business hotel. At the Mangga Dua shopping complex. The La Avant is the primary restaurant and despite its French name, it is famous for the pulled Chinese noodles (La Mien) that has a silky taste.

• Kosenda Hotel

  phone: +62 21 3193-6868
  address: Jl KH Wahid Hasyim No.127, Kebon Kacang
  Boutique hotel that applies concept of natural wood throughout its furniture and colors. Restaurant specialising in peranakan flavours. Rooftop terrace bar. Walking distance to Sarinah department store, and Grand Indonesia malls. Fast WiFi in rooms and public spaces.

• Media Hotel

  phone: +62 21 626 3001
  address: Jl. Gunung Sahari 3, Jakarta 10720
  Near Mangga Dua and Kemayoran area. Rooms are old. The 17th and 18th floor offer executive rooms in Chinese and Balinese theme, respectively. Chinese, Thai restaurants, many lounges.

• Morrisey

  phone: +62 21 29933333
  address: Jalan KH. Wahid Hasyim No. 70, Menteng,
  Surprise, this is not an international chain (yet)! Surprise, it is actually apartment style, each room has a kitchen! Downstairs is the Ocha & Bella Italian & Japanese fusion restaurant. The tricycle named Ed can take you free of charge to a culinary trip at the nearby Sabang(H. Agus Salim) street!

• Mulia

  phone: +62 21 574 7777
  address: Jl. Asia Afrika, Jakarta 10270
  The local luxury hotel chain. At the strip that leads to the sports stadium and Senayan shopping complexes. Rooms are many but old (on its way for refurbishment). Premium and wide options of dining experience. Wi-Fi is free in public area, paid at your room. Restaurants can be crowded deeper into meal time.

• Ascott Kuningan Jakarta

  phone: +62 21 3006 0288
  address: Ciputra World 1. Jalan Prof Dr Satrio Kav.3-5
  One, two and three bedroom apartments are available. This property offers an indoor playroom, an outdoor playground for kids and a barbecue area.

Emergency numbers:

• Ambulance: 118.
• Police: 110.

• Central Jakarta Police station

  phone: +62 21 390 9921, +62 21 390 9922, +62 21 390 9425
  address: Jl. Kramat Raya No. 61

Hospital with 24 hours emergency room (ER):

• RS St Carolus

  phone: +62 21 390 4441
  address: Jl. Salemba Raya 41

• RS Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo

  phone: +62 21 330808
  address: Jl. Diponegoro No. 71 Jakarta Pusat

• RSU Daerah Tarakan

  phone: +62 21 384 2934
  address: Jl. Kyai Caringin 7

• RS PGI Cikini

  phone: +62 21 336961
  address: Jl. Raden Saleh No. 40

• RS Budi Kemuliaan

  phone: +62 21 384 2828
  address: Jl . Budi Kemuliaan No. 25 Jakarta Pusat 10110

• RS Husada

  phone: +62 21 626 0108, +62 21 649 0090
  address: Jl. Raya Mangga Besar No. 137-139 Jakarta Pusat 10730

• If you make your way down Gajah Mada street, you will be at the old city of both North Jakarta and West Jakarta.
• South Jakarta is the district of many upscale shopping malls and residential areas, as well as more skyscrapers.
• In East Jakarta, you can find the Taman Mini theme park, which is centred around the culture of Indonesia and its provinces.
• The spacious campus of the University of Indonesia can be found just south of the city in Depok.