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

Jakarta: Full-Day Highlights Tour

Jakarta: Full-Day Highlights Tour

฿3,326
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Jakarta: Full-Day Highlights Tour
Ancol Entrance Gate for Non-Indonesian

Ancol Entrance Gate

฿55
per traveller
Ancol Entrance Gate
Plaza Premium Lounge at Soekarno–Hatta Int Airport

Plaza Premium Lounge at Soekarno–Hatta Int Airport (CGK)

฿1,576
per adult
Plaza Premium Lounge at Soekarno–Hatta Int Airport (CGK)
Jakarta: Volcano, Tea/Rice Fields, Hot Spring, Local Food

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

฿4,645
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Jakarta: Volcano, Tea/Rice Fields, Hot Spring, Local Food
Beautiful Park Miniature of Indonesia

Private FullDay Jakarta Wonderfull Tour with Lunch & Souvenir

฿4,518
per adult
Private FullDay Jakarta Wonderfull Tour with Lunch & Souvenir
Dunia Fantasi at Ancol for Non-Indonesian

Dunia Fantasi at Ancol

฿600
per traveller
Dunia Fantasi at Ancol
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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 ฿4,502 per night from 24 Jul to 25 Jul
฿4,502
฿5,448 total
24 Jul - 25 Jul
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! (667 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 ฿5,380 per night from 25 Jul to 26 Jul
฿5,380
฿6,510 total
25 Jul - 26 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 ...
Grand Hyatt Jakarta
Ascott Jakarta

Ascott Jakarta

4.5 out of 5
Jalan Kebon Kacang Raya No 2 Jakarta Jakarta
The price is ฿2,955 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿2,955
฿3,575 total
16 Aug - 17 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! (591 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
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 ...
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1O1 URBAN Jakarta Thamrin
Pan Pacific Jakarta

Pan Pacific Jakarta

5 out of 5
Thamrin Nine Luminary Tower Jakarta
The price is ฿4,184 per night from 8 Aug to 9 Aug
฿4,184
฿5,063 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
Lumire Hotel and Convention Center

Lumire Hotel and Convention Center

4 out of 5
Jl. Senen Raya No. 135 Jakarta
The price is ฿1,026 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
฿1,026
฿1,241 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Jakarta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Bundaran HI and Grand Indonesia are located ...
Lumire Hotel and Convention Center
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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 Jalan Surabaya Flea Market and Bundaran HI, 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