Central Jakarta Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Central Jakarta
Jakarta
Grand Indonesia Shopping Mall showing interior views and shopping
Bundaran Hi showing a square or plaza, a city and a fountain
Istiqlal Mosque which includes heritage architecture and modern architecture

Popular places to visit

Grand Indonesia Shopping Mall featuring interior views and shopping

Grand Indonesia

4.5/5(28 reviews)

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

Grand Indonesia
Bundaran Hi showing a fountain, a skyscraper and a city

Bundaran HI

4/5(4 reviews)

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
Jakarta Cathedral which includes a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and religious aspects

Pasar Baru

4/5(18 reviews)

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
National Monument showing night scenes and a monument

National Monument

4.5/5(18 reviews)

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 interior views, heritage architecture and modern architecture

Istiqlal Mosque

4.5/5(2 reviews)

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
Presidential Palace showing heritage architecture, an administrative building and château or palace

Merdeka Palace

Indonesia’s most important political site is also home to an assortment of stunning artwork and architecture.

Merdeka Palace

Activities

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

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

AU$213
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 )

AU$108
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Jakarta Half Day Private Tour ( 5 hours or less )
Jakarta: Full-Day Highlights Tour

Jakarta: Full-Day Highlights Tour

AU$120
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Jakarta: Full-Day Highlights Tour
Mountain Tangkuban Perahu

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

AU$237
per adult
Bandung City Tour Mountain Volcano and Hotspring ( Start From Jakarta)
Indonesia National Museum

Indonesia National Museum

AU$3
per adult
Indonesia National Museum
Go Around Jakarta

Go Around Jakarta

AU$32
per adult
Go Around Jakarta
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Our pick of the best Central Jakarta Hotel Deals

Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta
Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta
5 out of 5
Jalan MH Thamrin, Jakarta, Jakarta
The price is AU$246 per night from 29 June to 30 June
AU$246
29 June - 30 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Jakarta. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (484 reviews)
"Fantastic in all respects"

Reviewed on 5 Jun. 2025

Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta
Merlynn Park Hotel
Merlynn Park Hotel
4 out of 5
Jl. KH. Hasyim Azhari 29 - 31, Jakarta, Jakarta
The price is AU$78 per night from 5 July to 6 July
AU$78
5 July - 6 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Jakarta. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Central Park Mall and Thamrin City Shopping ...
7.8/10 Good! (171 reviews)
"the white light around lobby and around the hotel is not calming. the in-room safe was not working. the hotel is due for a refresh and refurbishment. I wish the staff can be more customer oriented and takes more initiative. They are courteous and warm, just lack initiative."

Reviewed on 5 May 2025

Merlynn Park Hotel
Pan Pacific Jakarta
Pan Pacific Jakarta
5 out of 5
Thamrin Nine Luminary Tower, Jl. M.H. Thamrin No.10, Jakarta
The price is AU$271 per night from 29 June to 30 June
AU$271
29 June - 30 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Jakarta. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Grand Indonesia and Thamrin City Shopping ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (43 reviews)
"Amazing stay with Pan pacific"

Reviewed on 20 Jun. 2025

Pan Pacific Jakarta
Pullman Jakarta Indonesia
Pullman Jakarta Indonesia
5 out of 5
Jl. M. H. Thamrin No. 59, Jakarta, Jakarta
The price is AU$184 per night from 28 June to 29 June
AU$184
28 June - 29 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Jakarta. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)

Reviewed on 2 Jun. 2025

Pullman Jakarta Indonesia
Grand Hyatt Jakarta
Grand Hyatt Jakarta
5 out of 5
Jalan M.H. Thamrin, Kav. 28-30, Jakarta, Jakarta
The price is AU$300 per night from 27 June to 28 June
AU$300
27 June - 28 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Jakarta. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (411 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
Novotel Jakarta Cikini Hotel
Novotel Jakarta Cikini Hotel
4 out of 5
JALAN CIKINI RAYA NO 107 109, JAKARTA, Jakarta
The price is AU$89 per night from 27 June to 28 June
AU$89
27 June - 28 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Jakarta. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (108 reviews)
Good hotel, clean and tidy
"Overall good clean and reasonably priced hotel, would return"

Reviewed on 3 Jun. 2025

Novotel Jakarta Cikini Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around Central Jakarta

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
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
Istiqlal Mosque which includes modern architecture and a square or plaza

Gambir

Monuments, museums and shopping are some highlights of Gambir. Make a stop by Merdeka Palace or Istiqlal Mosque while you're exploring.

Gambir
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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 Ambassador 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.

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 Ambassador Mall while in the area.

Kuningan
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Taman Sari

Shopping, historical sites and spas are some highlights of Taman Sari. Make a stop by Mangga Dua Square or Pasar Baru while you're exploring.

Taman Sari

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