Jakarta/East

By plane

• Halim Perdana Kusuma International AirportThe airport is used by military, private jets, and pilots in training, and increasingly also by scheduled domestic flights by low-cost airline Citilink and full-service carrier Batik Air. Most major Indonesian cities can be reached by direct flights from Halim. Bus services are operated by DAMRI to Rawamangun Bus Terminal for Rp 20,000; to Pulogebang, Gambir station, and Bekasi for Rp 25,000; and to Depok, Bogor's Botany Square, and Soekarno-Hatta Airport for Rp 30,000. There are also taxi services. There are half-hourly bus services to Pulo Gadung, Rawamangun, and Kampung Rambutan bus terminals in East Jakarta (see also 'by bus' below).

The much larger Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, which serves many domestic and international flights, is on the other side of the city.

By train

There are seven railway stations in East Jakarta, all served by Jakarta's commuter rail network (KA Commuter Jabodetabek). The main station in East Jakarta is , which serves the yellow (to Depok/Bogor) and blue (to Bekasi) commuter lines, as well as a range of economy, business, and executive class trains to destinations throughout the island of Java, including Bandung, Yogyakarta, and Surabaya.

By bus

There are several large bus terminals in East Jakarta. serves many city bus and minibus lines, as well as DAMRI buses to and from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. In addition, it is the point of departure for a wide range of intercity buses to cities throughout Java, as well as some destinations in Sumatra and Bali. Other bus terminals include Pulo Gadung and Rawamangun, but in 2016 the government has started to move (intercity) bus lines from these terminals to the new integrated in the east, near the border with Bekasi.
Several Transjakarta bus rapid transit lines connect East Jakarta to other parts of Jakarta. Transjakarta bus line runs from Pluit in North Jakarta via Jakarta's CBD to East Jakarta (Pinang Ranti). Lines and run from Central Jakarta to Pulo Gadung terminal. Line connects East Jakarta to Ancol in North Jakarta, while line runs from the Tanjung Priok port to various destinations throughout East Jakarta.

The various Transjakarta bus rapid transit lines, as mentioned above, are useful for getting around in East Jakarta, and going to the other parts of the city. Transjakarta line runs entirely within East Jakarta, and connects the Kampung Melayu neighbourhood to the Pulo Gebang bus terminal. Similarly, line connects Kampung Melayu to the Kampung Rambutan bus terminal.

Monuments

• HeroesThis statue commemorates the heroic struggle for Indonesian independence by Jatinegara residents in 1945.

• PancasilaThis statue commemorates the declaration of the five basic principles (pancasila) of Indonesia on June 1, 1945.

• Gajah Mada

  address: Telecommunication Museum at Taman Mini Indonesia Indah Complex
  You might wonder what the 14th-century military leader Gajah Mada has to do with telecommunications. He swore to unite the Indonesian archipelago, an oath which came true in the 1970s with the launch of a satellite named Palapa, enabling broadcast and phone connectivity within all parts of the country.

• Lubang Buaya

  address: Jl. Lubang Buaya
  Marks the site where an alleged failed coup d'état by the Partai Komunis Indonesia (Indonesian Communist Party) met its end in 1965, alongside the bodies of several high-ranking generals who are believed to have been tortured to death.

Museums

There are several museums inside Taman Mini Indonesia Indah complex. Website: Museum.

• Telecommunication Museum, from telegraph to satellite.
• Science Museum.
• Military Museum (Museum Keprajuritan).
• Stamp Museum.
• Transportation Museum — cars, trains, cart.
• Energy Museum, electrical equipment, oil drilling, etc.
• Sports Museum.
• Insect Museum.
• Asmat Museum — Asmat is a tribe from Irian Jaya/Papua.
• Museum Purna Bhakti Pertiwi, houses gifts that former president Suharto received from domestic conglomerates and world leaders.

In addition to museums, there are several other attractions within the compound. They include:

• Golden Snail Theater
• Indonesia Archipelago Miniature

Amusement parks

• Pindica

• SnowBay Waterpark

  address: Taman Mini Indonesia Indah
  A concept of playing with water in the Arctic (no, the water is not even close to frigid). Highlights include the infamous Hurricane funnel: sit on a flotation device and be swirled several times before being emptied to the water below.

Golf

The area hosts some of the best golf courses in Jakarta.

• Jakarta Golf Club

  phone: +62 21 4754739
  address: Jl. Rawamangun Muka Raya no. 1
  The oldest course in Jakarta (1872). Thoughtful and precise approach to the putt.

• Padang Golf Halim

  phone: +62 21 8005762, +62 21 8090729
  address: Jl. Skadron Halim Perdana Kusuma
  Very close to the airport. Started as the Air Force’s first golf course, now known for its low fees, yet challenging course (high trees, tricky greens). 36 holes (divided into 2 parts).

• Royale Jakarta Golf Club

  phone: +62 21 80 888 999
  address: Jl. Raya Halim Tiga, Halim Perdanakusuma
  27 golf holes (North, West, South have 9 holes each). Most require long shots. The restaurant and bar overlook the court. The most complete facility.

Shopping malls

• AEON Mall

  address: Jakarta Garden City, RT.1/RW.6, East Cakung, Cakung, East Jakarta 13910
  One of the AEON's chain mall across Jabodetabek region with dominant Japanese nuances on its decorations, numerous shopping brands, and its own food-court. It has a Ferris Wheel above its building as the main attraction to its visitors.

• Arion Plaza

  phone: +62 21 471 1652
  address: Jl. Pemuda Kav. 3-4, Rawamangun, Jakarta

• Bassura City

  address: Jl. Basuki Rahmat No. 1A, RT08/RW10, Jakarta 13420

• Cibubur Junction

  address: Pusdika St. Cibubur, Ciracas, Jakarta 13720

• Cipinang Indah Mall

  address: Jl. Raya Kalimalang No.kav. 88, RT.18/RW.3, Pondok Bambu, Duren Sawit, Jakarta 13420

• Grha Cijantung

  address: Jl. Pendidikan No. 1, Jl. Raya Bogor Km 24. Cijantung, Jakarta 13770

• Mall Klender

  address: Jl. I Gusti Ngurah Rai, Klender, Jakarta 13470

• Plaza Jatinegara

  address: Jl. Matraman Raya No. 173-175, Jakarta

• Plaza Kramat Jati Indah

  address: Jl. Raya Bogor Km. 1, Jatinegara, Jakarta 13510

• Taman Mini Plaza

  address: Taman Mini Raya St. No. 15,Pinang Ranti Village, Makasar, Jakarta 13560

Most notable dining spots in East Jakarta could be found in Rawamangun district due to its nearest distance to Central (Menteng), South (Tebet, Kasablanka, Kuningan), and North Jakarta (Kelapa Gading Boulevard).

Budget

Seafood:

• Taman Kuring, Jl Raya Jatinegara Tmr 85 Jakarta. Tel :. +62 21 851-6966. Seafood restaurant. Menu: fish, crab, prawn, salad. Price: approx. US$ 6/person.

• Sea Food 99

  phone: +62 21 8497 4446
  address: Jl. Pondok Gede Raya 30, Jakarta
  Menu: fish, scallops, crab, salad.

Traditional:

• Ayam Goreng Ibu Djagat

  phone: +62 857-8282-4202
  address: Jl. Balai Pustaka Timur Blok C No.5, Rawamangun, 13220, East Jakarta
  Traditional Fried Chicken. Popular among locals in Rawamangun.

• Handayani Prima

  phone: +62 21 8583912
  address: Jl. Matraman Raya No. 45
  East Javanese restaurant. Menu: fried chicken, chicken satay, oxtail soup, kol nenek, oseng-oseng lorjuk, lemburi, kerapu fish.

• Martabak Favourite

  address: Jl. Balai Pustaka Timur No. 24, RT.01 / RW.09, Rawamangun, 13220, East Jakarta
  Popular martabak place among locals. They sell only the sweet martabak variant and for the savoury ones just across the street near Dunkin' Donuts.

• Ny Soeharti

  phone: +62 21 489-1105
  address: Jl. Pemuda 3A, Rawamangun, East Jakarta
  Traditional fried chicken chain. Menu: fried chicken, gudeg, fried rice.

• Wong Solo

  phone: +62 21 86902830
  address: Jl. Raya Kalimalang Blok A2 No. 8/9 Pondok Kelapa
  Traditional grilled chicken chain. Menu: grilled chicken, fried fish, prawn, tom yam, salad.

Mid-range

Traditional:

• Pagi Sore

  phone: +62 21 47860000
  address: Jl. Rawamangun Muka Timur No.1A, RT.4/RW.12, Rawamangun, 13220, East Jakarta
  Padangnese Food, one of the notable restaurant chain as 'Sederhana'.

• Restoran Sederhana

  phone: +62 21 4716944
  address: Jl. Balai Pustaka No.1, RT.7/RW.15, Rawamangun, 13220, East Jakarta
  Padangnese Food, you can either 'pesan' (take away) or 'hidang' (dine-in).

Western/Others:

• Quiznos Sub

  phone: +62 21 29834017
  address: Jl. Pemuda No.30, Rawamangun, Pulogadung, RT.2/RW.7, Rawamangun, 13220, East Jakarta
  Subway equivalent in Jakarta. Sells dishes from breakfast to dinner. Popular amongst students for its wi-fi connectivity and its spacious and cozy place.

• The Grill Father

  address: Jalan Pahlawan Revolusi No.10, RT.4/RW.3, Pondok Bambu, 13430
  A semi-outdoor restaurant with a bunch of various menus as well from ramen to steak.

Rawamangun district is known for its notorious food and beverage scene in East Jakarta. Coffee shops are also abundant here, although East Jakarta just starts picking up its pace to be an exciting place and the main options to hang out.

Coffee Shops:

• De Facto Coffee and Eatery

  phone: +62 878-8370-7327
  address: Jl. Balai Pustaka Tim. Blok B05 No.39, RT.4 RW.9,, Rawamangun, 13220, East Jakarta
  Coffee place and restaurant with dishes mainly ranging from Indonesian to western.

• Hegemony Coffee and Eatery

  address: Jalan Sunan Sedayu No.7, RT.1/RW.6, Rawamangun, 13220
  Industrial-themed decorated coffee shop with a combination of traditional and modern concept. Sells mostly light bites such as Churros, Sandwich, and Pancakes besides Coffee.

• Kedai Locale

  phone: +62 21 4892640
  address: Jalan Balai Pustaka No.C-6, RT.5/RW.10, Rawamangun, 13220
  A local coffee shop that sells mostly Indonesian coffee. Offers meals ranging from light bites to heavy ones such as Nasi Goreng.

• PAUSE Kedai Makan & Ngopi

  phone: +62 881-8191-890
  address: Jalan Paus Nomor 91 Blok D-E Rawamangun, 13220

• Rumah Kongkow

  phone: +62 21 47866131
  address: Jalan Alu-Alu No.1, Rawamangun, RT.12/RW.7, 13220

• Sanderson Coffee

  phone: +62 21 22473216
  address: Jalan Balai Pustaka No.2A, Rawamangun, 13220

• Starbucks

  phone: +62 21 22474879
  address: Jl. Paus No.88, RT.1/RW.8, Jati, 13220, East Jakarta
  Popular coffeehouse chain.

Unfortunately (considering the sheer size of the area) few hotels are available here. Most of the district is used for residential or industrial purposes, and not many tourist attractions exist.

Budget

• Grha Wisata Youth Hostel

  phone: +62 21 840 0418
  A backpacker-style hotel provided by the government. Half price for students.

• favehotel Pusat Grosir Cililitan

  phone: +62 21 8088 4545
  address: Jl. Mayjen Sutoyo No.76,
  One of the best budget options for staying in the region. Boutique-style hotel and rooms. Limited breakfast options but satisfactory.

Mid-range

• Ibis Jakarta Cawang

  phone: +62 21 2925 7777
  address: Jl. M.T. Haryono no. 9
  Probably the best hotel in East Jakarta. The local brand has already made you safe staying here. Good rooms, good options for breakfast.

• Mega Matra

  phone: +62 21 856 6344
  address: Jl. Matraman Raya No. 115,
  On the main street of East Jakarta. The hotel looks grim on the outside, slightly better on the inside. Small coffee shop and noisy lounge for a night out downstairs.

• Park Hotel

  phone: +62 21 2998 2000
  address: Jl DI Pandjaitan Kav 5-7
  One of the best hotel options in East Jakarta. Right next to the toll road. Room size may be small. Terrace Café for breakfast, Skyy rooftop bar for a night cocktail.

• Hotel Sentra Jakarta

  address: Jalan Pramuka Raya Kav. 63-64
  A simple hotel in East Jakarta. Modest rooms.

Emergency numbers:

• Ambulance: 118.
• Police: 110.
• East Jakarta Police station: Jl. Matraman Raya No. 224, Tel.: +62 21 819 1476, +62 21 8191478.

List of hospitals with 24-hour emergency rooms (ER):

• RSU Pusat Persahabatan, Jl. Persahabatan Raya, Rawamangun Jakarta Timur, Tel. +62 21 489 1708, Fax: +62 21 471 1222.
• RSU Daerah Pasar Rebo, Jl. Raya Condet No. 30, Jakarta Timur, Tel.: +62 21 840 0109, +62 21 8401127, +62 21 84011049, +62 21 8411159.
• RSU Daerah Budhi Asih, Jl . Dewi Sartika Cawang 111/200 Jakarta Timur, Tel. +62 21 8092482, +62 21 8090282, +62 21 8009157, Fax.: +62 21 8009157.
• RS Mitra Keluarga, Jl . Raya Jatinegara Timur No. 87 Jakarta 13310, Tel. +62 21 2800666, +62 21 2800888, +62 21 2800999, Fax.: +62 21 280075.
• RS Kartika Pulo Mas, Jl. Pulo Mas Timur K, Blok G-H C/I, Pulo Mas, Tel. +62 21 471 4793, Fax.: +62 21 470 3333.

• The city of Bekasi is just to the east, with more shopping malls.
• Bandung is about two hours east of Jakarta, in the mountains of West Java.