Karet Travel Guide

Jakarta

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Popular places to visit

Grand Indonesia Shopping Mall featuring interior views and shopping

Grand Indonesia

Shop at wide-ranging retail outlets, dine on local delicacies and enjoy family-friendly entertainment at this huge mall in downtown Jakarta.

Grand Indonesia
Taman Mini Indonesia Indah featuring heritage architecture

Taman Mini Indonesia Indah

Discover the captivating diversity of the Indonesian archipelago at the typical houses, museums and gardens of this all-encompassing theme park.

Taman Mini Indonesia Indah
Bundaran Hi showing a city, a fountain and a skyscraper

Bundaran HI

In the heart of downtown Jakarta is this grand monument, which symbolizes the city’s openness in welcoming visitors from home and abroad.

Bundaran HI
National Monument showing a monument and night scenes

National Monument

Standing high above the city skyline, this giant sculpture boasts superb views and some of the most important documents in Indonesia’s history.

National Monument
Istiqlal Mosque featuring modern architecture, interior views and heritage architecture

Istiqlal Mosque

Mingle with the thousands of worshippers who come to pray at this modern mosque, which is one of the largest in Southeast Asia.

Istiqlal Mosque
Jakarta Cathedral showing religious aspects, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Pasar Baru

During your visit to Jakarta, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Pasar Baru. Visit the area's monuments or simply enjoy its cafes.

Pasar Baru

Things to do

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

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

฿4,501
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Jakarta: Volcano, Tea/Rice Fields, Hot Spring, Local Food
Kiran Trans 1 Monas

Jakarta Half Day Private Tour ( 5 hours or less )

฿2,271
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Jakarta Half Day Private Tour ( 5 hours or less )
Airalo Asia e-Sim Package

eSIM: Airalo Asia e-Sim Package

฿1,200
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Asia e-Sim Package
Mountain Tangkuban Perahu

Bandung City Tour Mountain Volcano and Hotspring ( Start From Jakarta)

฿4,991
per adult
Bandung City Tour Mountain Volcano and Hotspring ( Start From Jakarta)
Jakarta: Full-Day Highlights Tour

Jakarta: Full-Day Highlights Tour

฿2,542
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Jakarta: Full-Day Highlights Tour
Best of Lombok: Tribe Villages, Traditions & Waterfalls

Best of Lombok: Tribe Villages, Traditions & Waterfalls

฿2,822
per adult
Best of Lombok: Tribe Villages, Traditions & Waterfalls
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Top hotels in Karet

Artotel Gelora Senayan Jakarta

Artotel Gelora Senayan Jakarta

4 out of 5
Jl. Pintu Satu Senayan, RT.1/RW.3,, Gelora, Kecamatan Tanah Abang,, Jakarta, Jakarta
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Jakarta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Gelora Bung Karno Stadium and Blok ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (70 reviews)
"ok"

Reviewed on 6 Apr 2025

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Artotel Gelora Senayan Jakarta
Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta

Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta

5 out of 5
Jalan MH Thamrin, Jakarta, Jakarta
The price is ฿4,264 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
฿4,264
฿5,159 total
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Jakarta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (505 reviews)
Football and children
"Great hotel well placed Disappointed that it was being used as a training camp for a junior football team which meant the inside gym was unusable at times Children playing on electronic devices should be banned from dining areas !"

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta
Holiday Inn Express Jakarta International Expo by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Jakarta International Expo by IHG

3.5 out of 5
Jalan Pekan Raya Jakarta Pintu 6, Kemayoran, Jakarta, Jakarta
Fully refundable
The price is ฿1,064 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
฿1,064
฿1,287 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Jakarta. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (273 reviews)
"Situed just minutes from the Expo the hotel is very clean and the staff are all extremely helpful and genuinely welcoming. I can’t recommend this hotel enough if you’re heading to an event at the Expo!"

Reviewed on 3 Jun 2025

Holiday Inn Express Jakarta International Expo by IHG
Grand Hyatt Jakarta

Grand Hyatt Jakarta

5 out of 5
Jalan M.H. Thamrin, Kav. 28-30, Jakarta, Jakarta
The price is ฿5,157 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
฿5,157
฿6,240 total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Jakarta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (419 reviews)
"Just another Hyat .. perhaps a bit unpersonal, with few areas for small group meetings. The place felt industrial, although very clean and pompous with great service."

Reviewed on 23 Apr 2025

Grand Hyatt Jakarta
InterContinental Jakarta Pondok Indah by IHG

InterContinental Jakarta Pondok Indah by IHG

5 out of 5
Jl Metro Pondok Indah Kav Iv Ta, Jakarta, ID
The price is ฿3,255 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿3,255
฿3,939 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star 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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (170 reviews)
"Newly built hotel, like many hotels in Jakarta it is linked to a Mall. The area is away from the popular business center, it is a hour away with the traffic."

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

InterContinental Jakarta Pondok Indah by IHG
Shangri-La Jakarta

Shangri-La Jakarta

5 out of 5
Kota BNI, JL. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 1, Jakarta, Jakarta
The price is ฿3,867 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
฿3,867
฿4,680 total
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (647 reviews)
"Very helpful and friendly staffs at club floor"

Reviewed on 20 Jul 2025

Shangri-La Jakarta
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Other neighbourhoods around Karet

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Setiabudi

Noted for its shopping and spas, there's plenty to explore in Setiabudi. Top attractions like Kuningan City Mall and Lotte Shopping Avenue 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.

Setiabudi
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Kuningan

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

Kuningan
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East Kuningan

While visiting East Kuningan, you might make a stop by sights like Balai Kartini and One Satrio.

East Kuningan
Menteng which includes modern architecture

Menteng

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

Menteng
Jakarta

Senayan

Shopping and bars are highlights of Senayan. Make a stop by Kidzania or Pacific Place while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Istora MRT Station to get around town.

Senayan
Jakarta

Gondangdia

While you're in Gondangdia, take in top sights like Sarinah Mall and jump on the metro at Bundaran HI MRT Station to see more of the city.

Gondangdia

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