Your Most Complete Guide to
Jakarta Indonesia

Discover what Jakarta has to offer with cost-cutting strategies, insider tips, and the most detailed information on hotels, transport, attractions and major interests.

JAKARTA TRAVEL RESOURCES

A GoJek driver in Jakarta waiting to pick up a passenger.

All Transport Guide

Jakarta is a huge metropolis! Learn how to get around the busy streets of Jakarta with our easy-to-follow guide.​

Train at Jakarta Airport-Railway Station. From here many passengers will travel to BNI City Station in Central Jakarta to access other forms of transportation such as the MRT.

Jakarta MRT Guide

Make use of the Jakarta MRT Network to avoid traffic and enjoy your holiday in this big metropolitan.

Jakarta MRT Map

Jakarta Airport Guide

So you've arrived in Jakarta, what's next? Learn how to navigate the city's international airport and how to get to your hotel.

National Gallery of Indonesia. This is a very popular art gallery that showcases some of the best artwork in Indonesia. It is located directly east of the Monas, minutes from Gambir Train Station.

Attractions

Getting bored in Jakarta? These attractions are something to look forward to and soon.

Taman Fatahillah and other attractions in Kota Tua can be accessed from Jakarta Kota Station.

Jakarta "How To"

Get to know the must-sees in Jakarta so you will have a more satisfying holiday.

Look for this sign in Jakarta Airport Terminal 2 to find the hotel.

Where to Stay

Get to to know the best neighborhoods in Jakarta. Find out the most convenient hotel and accommodation options.

MARKETS

Masks are commonly seen in this market
Discover the hidden markets that tourists don’t even know exist in Jakarta.
Pasar Induk Kramat Jati – One of the largest fruit and vegetables markets in Asia and zero foreigners know about it. 
Pasar Petak Sembilan – This market is right at the heart of Chinatown.
Jakarta Gem Center – This fascinating market is ideal place to buy a rare gemstone.

Pasar Tanah Abang– Want batik? This is Southeast Asia’s Largest Textile Market!

MUSEUMS

The National Gallery of Indonesia is a great spot to explore while in Jakarta. It is right beside Gambir Station and the Monas.
Who knew Jakarta has over 50 museums? AMAZING!
Museum Macan – Considered by many as the best museum in Jakarta so far. Find out what makes it great.
Museum Wayang – Jakarta has a super affordable puppet museum to visit!
Museum Polri Jakarta– This museum has fragments of the infamous Bali Bombings.
Satria Mandala Museum– Military tanks and machine guns: This museum has lots.

MALLS

The facade of Thamrin City Mall
Who knew Jakarta had so many impressive malls? The complete guide is right here.
Plaza Blok M Mall – This mall is physically attached to the MRT System in Jakarta. Zero Traffic!
Pacific Place Mall – The ‘super rich’ shopping mall here in Jakarta.
Museum Polri Jakarta– This is best bargain mall in Jakarta.

Pasar Raya Blok M– Want to find the largest souvenir store in Jakarta. It’s right here.

PARKS

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Taman Lapangan Banteng – This renovated park in Jakarta has an impressive outdoor amphitheatre.
Taman Menteng – Like fustal or basketball? This is the place to play for free.
Taman Jogging 1 – A popular park for free exercise classes.

Suropati Park– Watch local artists play music for free at this public park.

MONUMENTS

The guide to Jakarta’s most iconic public monuments.
MONAS – This monument is adored by all Indonesians. It represents Indonesia’s freedom from colonialism. 
Selamat Dataran Welcome Monument- This could be the second most iconic monument in all of Indonesia.
Tugu Tani Monument-One of the most photogenic structures in Jakarta. 
The Mandarin Oriental in Jakarta Offers Superb Views of the Welcome Monument.

ACCOMMODATION

Bundaran HI and the Selatmat Datang Monument in Central Jakarta.
Find the best places to stay in Jakarta with this complete accommodation guide.
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JAKARTA ITINERARIES

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COMMUTER TRAIN

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This is one of the largest urban train systems in the world that foreigners hardly know about.
This train station in Jakarta allows passengers to transfer between 3 lines!
You can take the train to this amazing weekly event in Jakarta for super cheap.
You can walk to Jatinegara Market from this Station

You can take the train to this amazing weekly event in Jakarta for super cheap.

POPULAR JAKARTA ATTRACTIONS

Ragunan ZOO

Ragunan Zoo is the largest zoo in Jakarta and a very popular attraction for visitors to the city.  It occupies roughly 147-hectares of land in South Jakarta. 

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The colorful bicycles adds to the festive ambiance of Kota Tua

KOTA TUA

Kota Tua is one of most popular places to visit in Jakarta. It is ‘Jakarta’s Old Town’. This is an area about 4.5 km north of the Monas that mainly consists of Dutch colonial buildings …

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MONAS (National Monument)

The Monas, short for Monumen Nasional is one the top tourist attractions in Jakarta. Visiting the Monas should definitely be something to consider during your trip to Jakarta.

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