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

Ancol Entrance Gate for Non-Indonesian

Ancol Entrance Gate

฿55
per traveller
Ancol Entrance Gate
Jakarta: Full-Day Highlights Tour

Jakarta: Full-Day Highlights Tour

฿3,326
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Jakarta: Full-Day Highlights Tour
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)
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
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
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 ฿3,990 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿3,990
฿4,827 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 and the property condition in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (684 reviews)
"This has been our go to hotel in Jakarta for years. The staff is friendly, hotel is immaculate and food is good. You can’t beat the location! Close to the malls so my wife can shop, but not connected so she doesn’t break the bank!"

Reviewed on 8 Aug 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 ฿5,290 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
฿5,290
฿6,401 total
14 Aug - 15 Aug
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! (497 reviews)
"My stay has always been very comfortable at Grand Hyatt Jakarta"

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2026

Grand Hyatt Jakarta
Ascott Jakarta

Ascott Jakarta

4.5 out of 5
Jalan Kebon Kacang Raya No 2 Jakarta Jakarta
The price is ฿3,010 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
฿3,010
฿3,643 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
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! (597 reviews)
"Spacious and big room…good location, mall r just nearby…kitchen have washing machine for us to use…"

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

Ascott Jakarta
PARKROYAL Serviced Suites Jakarta

PARKROYAL Serviced Suites Jakarta

4.5 out of 5
Jl. M.H Thamrin No. 10 Jakarta
The price is ฿3,628 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿3,628
฿4,390 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Jakarta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Bundaran HI and Grand Indonesia are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (112 reviews)
"Great hotel."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

PARKROYAL Serviced Suites Jakarta
Pan Pacific Jakarta

Pan Pacific Jakarta

5 out of 5
Thamrin Nine Luminary Tower Jakarta
The price is ฿4,038 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
฿4,038
฿4,886 total
16 Aug - 17 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! (84 reviews)
"Had a great stay at Pan Pacific Jakarta. The hotel is beautiful and modern, with amazing city views, even though it was a bit cloudy while we were there. I had a last-minute request on the day of check-in, and the team was really helpful. Breakfast was great. They had both an à la carte menu and ..."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026

Pan Pacific Jakarta
Pullman Jakarta Indonesia

Pullman Jakarta Indonesia

5 out of 5
Jl. M. H. Thamrin No. 59 Jakarta Jakarta
The price is ฿3,066 per night from 15 Aug to 16 Aug
฿3,066
฿3,710 total
15 Aug - 16 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 ...
Pullman Jakarta Indonesia
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Where to stay in Central Jakarta

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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 tall buildings, including a Grand Hyatt hotel, a red and blue bus, and a pedestrian bridge over a water feature.

Sudirman Central Business District

You'll enjoy the restaurants and spas in Sudirman Central Business District. You might want to make time for a stop at Pacific Place or ASHTA District 8.

A cityscape with modern skyscrapers, a busy multi-lane road, and lush greenery along the sidewalks.

Setiabudi

Noted for its shopping and spas, there's plenty to explore in Setiabudi. Top attractions like Pasar Festival and Kuningan City Mall are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Bendungan Hilir MRT Station or Bendungan Hilir Station to see more of the city.

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.

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.

Central Jakarta Travel Guide