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

฿3,233
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Jakarta: Full-Day Highlights Tour
Ancol Entrance Gate for Non-Indonesian

Ancol Entrance Gate

฿52
per traveller
Ancol Entrance Gate
Plaza Premium Lounge at Soekarno–Hatta Int Airport

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

฿1,547
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

฿4,199
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

฿4,435
per adult
Private FullDay Jakarta Wonderfull Tour with Lunch & Souvenir
Viufinder

Viufinder Photography Services

฿971
per traveller
Viufinder Photography Services
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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 ฿4,438 per night from 10 Jul to 11 Jul
฿4,438
฿5,370 total
10 Jul - 11 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! (659 reviews)
"Everything and everyone at the hotel was 5 stars all the way. I was incredibly impressed and beyond satisfied with the hotel, its amenities and how well we were treated. I celebrated my 60th birthday while staying at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Jakarta and cannot express enough my gratitude to ..."

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta
Ascott Jakarta

Ascott Jakarta

4.5 out of 5
Jalan Kebon Kacang Raya No 2 Jakarta Jakarta
The price is ฿2,779 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿2,779
฿3,363 total
2 Aug - 3 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! (586 reviews)
"The room is clean"

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

Ascott Jakarta
Grand Hyatt Jakarta

Grand Hyatt Jakarta

5 out of 5
Jalan M.H. Thamrin, Kav. 28-30 Jakarta Jakarta
The price is ฿5,158 per night from 10 Jul to 11 Jul
฿5,158
฿6,241 total
10 Jul - 11 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (488 reviews)
"I have been frequenting this place since almost 2 years now. For atleast a couple of weeks every 1-2 months, I call this place my home. However, since last 2-3 times, i have seen a gradual downward shift in the services, maintenance and also the quality of in-room dining. Previously, me and my friends ..."

Reviewed on 4 Jul 2026

Grand Hyatt Jakarta
Lumire Hotel and Convention Center

Lumire Hotel and Convention Center

4 out of 5
Jl. Senen Raya No. 135 Jakarta
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 ...
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Lumire Hotel and Convention Center
Pan Pacific Jakarta

Pan Pacific Jakarta

5 out of 5
Thamrin Nine Luminary Tower Jakarta
The price is ฿3,789 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿3,789
฿4,584 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
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! (79 reviews)
"Wonderful staff. Great views from rooms. Very clean. Would recommend."

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2026

Pan Pacific Jakarta
1O1 URBAN Jakarta Thamrin

1O1 URBAN Jakarta Thamrin

3 out of 5
Jl.Taman Kebon Sirih 1 No.3 Jakarta Indonesia
The price is ฿750 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
฿750
฿908 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
1O1 URBAN Jakarta Thamrin
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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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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, 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.

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.

A cityscape with modern skyscrapers, including a distinctive curved building with a glass facade and a tall building with a pointed top.

Kuningan

Kuningan is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Kuningan City Mall and Ambassador Mall while in the area.

A large glass greenhouse with a triangular roof, surrounded by palm trees and red flowers.
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Menteng

Discover Menteng, memorable for its monuments. Popular attractions in Menteng include Ismail Marzuki Park and Bundaran HI, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Bundaran HI MRT Station.

Central Jakarta Travel Guide