Top places to visit in Bandung

• Trans Studio Bandung

  indoor theme park · 4.6 rating · about 4 h · check the fee at the gate

  One of the world's largest indoor theme parks — rides, shows and themed zones inside Trans Studio Mall.

• Kawah Putih (White Crater)

  volcanic lake · 4.7 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate

  A volcanic crater lake at 2,190m altitude on Gunung Patuha, its otherworldly turquoise-white water coloured by sulphur compounds. Temperatures at the rim hover between 8–22°C year-round. One of Java's most dramatic natural spectacles — the…

• Orchid Forest Cikole

  orchid garden · 4.6 rating · about 2.5 h · entry Rp40,000 (≈ ₹210)

  Indonesia's largest orchid garden set in a Cikole pine forest, with canopy walks and a wooden sky bridge.

• Farm House Lembang

  leisure farm · 4.2 rating · about 2.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  An immensely popular European-styled leisure farm featuring Alpine chalets, free-roaming animals (mini horses, sheep, rabbits), a milk processing tour, and Instagram props. More entertainment park than real farm, but beloved by families…

• Dusun Bambu Lembang

  eco leisure park · 4.5 rating · about 3 h · entry Rp25,000 (≈ ₹130)

  Family eco-leisure park in the Cisarua highlands with lakeside dining, gardens and Sundanese-themed grounds.

• Tangkuban Perahu Volcano

  active volcano · 4.4 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate

  An active volcano 30km north of Bandung named for its upturned-boat silhouette. Visitors can walk up to the rim of the active Kawah Ratu crater and several dormant craters. Steam and sulphur gas constantly issue from vents. Easy access by…

• Floating Market Lembang

  floating market · 4.3 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate

  A sprawling lakeside open-air food market where vendors serve traditional West Javanese dishes from colourful wooden boats on a reed-fringed pond. Highlights include fresh corn, sate, bakso, and sweet es cendol. Popular for family outings…

• Braga Street

  colonial street · 4.5 rating · about 1.5 h · free entry

  Once dubbed the "Paris of Java" by Dutch colonists, Braga is a preserved early-20th-century shopping boulevard lined with art deco shophouses, cafés, galleries, and fashion boutiques. Sunday's Braga Car-Free Day transforms the street into…

• Gedung Sate (Art Deco Government Building)

  colonial architecture · 4.6 rating · about 0.8 h · free entry

  Bandung's most iconic building — a 1920 Dutch colonial masterpiece with a central satay-skewer-shaped finial (the source of its nickname). Designed by J. Gerber in Indo-European style blending Sundanese, Moorish, and Italian Renaissance…

• Museum Geologi

  geology museum · 4.7 rating · about 1.5 h · entry Rp10,000 (≈ ₹53)

  Colonial-era geology museum on Jl. Diponegoro with fossils (incl. a T. rex cast), minerals and volcanology exhibits.

• Dago Pakar & Maribaya Waterfall

  highland forest · 4.4 rating · about 2.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  A forested recreation area perched on Bandung's northern hillside, offering hot springs, a suspension walkway through the canopy, and the tiered Maribaya waterfall. The adjacent Dago Pakar nature reserve has trails through pine and fig…

• Saung Angklung Udjo

  cultural performance · 4.7 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate

  The world's premier angklung bamboo-instrument cultural centre, founded by master musician Udjo Ngalagena. Daily performances at 15:30 showcase angklung orchestras of all ages, wayang golek puppet dance, and Sundanese traditional arts.…

Things to do

• Tangkuban Perahu Volcanic Crater Walk Outdoor · 3 h · from IDR 50,000 per person
• Bandung Factory Outlet & Distro Shopping Trail Lifestyle · 4 h
• Bandung Heritage Architecture Walk: Braga & Asia Afrika Cultural · 2.5 h
• Ciwidey Valley Hot Springs & Situ Patenggang Lake Day Tour Outdoor · 8 h · from IDR 200,000 per person
• Kawah Putih & Ranca Upas Highland Day Tour Sightseeing · 8 h · from IDR 500,000 per person
• Saung Angklung Udjo Cultural Performance Cultural · 2 h · from IDR 100,000 per person
• Floating Market Lembang Boat & Food Tour Activity · 2.5 h · from IDR 35,000 per person
• NuArt Sculpture Park Guided Visit Activity · 1.5 h · from IDR 50,000 per person

Day trips and tours

• Bandung Highlands: Kawah Putih + Tea + Angklung 11 h · from IDR 500,000
• Bandung: Tangkuban Perahu + Dago + Lembang 8 h · from IDR 400,000

Where to stay in Bandung

• City Center about IDR 2,000 per night

  Cool highland city with shopping and cafes

Hotels

• Pullman Bandung Grand Central 5-star · IDR 1,200,000 to IDR 3,000,000 per night
• Crowne Plaza Bandung 5-star · IDR 1,100,000 to IDR 2,800,000 per night
• InterContinental Bandung Dago Pakar 5-star · IDR 1,800,000 to IDR 4,500,000 per night
• Hilton Bandung 5-star · IDR 1,200,000 to IDR 3,200,000 per night
• Trans Luxury Hotel Bandung 5-star · IDR 2,000,000 to IDR 7,000,000 per night
• Janévalla Bandung 4-star · IDR 700,000 to IDR 1,500,000 per night

Where to eat

• Warung Nasi Ampera Sundanese, Indonesian · about IDR 45,000 per person
• Warung Nasi Ibu Imas Sundanese, Indonesian · about IDR 40,000 per person
• Kartika Sari Bakery, Cafe, Indonesian · about IDR 35,000 per person
• Ambrogio Patisserie Patisserie, Steakhouse, Café · about IDR 100,000 per person
• Mie Kocok Mang Dadeng Indonesian, Sundanese · about IDR 28,000 per person
• Batagor Kingsley Sundanese, Indonesian, Snacks · about IDR 35,000 per person
• Saung Kuring Bandung Sundanese, Indonesian · about 80,000 per person
• Miss Bee Providore Café, Western, Brunch · about IDR 75,000 per person

Getting to Bandung

Airport: Bandung (BDO)

How visitors arrive in Bandung

• Train from Jakarta By train from Jakarta · common

  The Whoosh high-speed line stops at Padalarang and Tegalluar with feeders; regular trains reach Bandung station. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Car, bus or shuttle van from Jakarta By road from Jakarta · common

  The Jakarta-Bandung toll road is the main road link; many buses and shuttle vans run, and it is a popular weekend trip for Jakartans. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Flight to Kertajati Airport By air from Jakarta · possible

  Jet flights moved to Kertajati in Majalengka, a long road trip away; Husein Sastranegara handles turboprops. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

From the airport to the centre

• Kertajati airport is far from the city unconfirmed

  Kertajati airport is a long road trip from Bandung and has had few scheduled flights; check current airlines and consider Husein Sastranegara in the city, which is being reactivated. Source: en.wikipedia.org

From the railway station to the centre

• Whoosh high-speed train unconfirmed

  Whoosh runs from Jakarta Halim to Padalarang and Tegalluar on the edge of Bandung. A KAI feeder train links Padalarang with Bandung station for Whoosh passengers arriving from Halim or Karawang; Tegalluar passengers cannot use it. Source: en.wikipedia.org

• Conventional train to Bandung station

  Regular trains from Jakarta arrive at Bandung station in the centre; taxis such as Blue Bird wait at the north entrance. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

Getting around

• Ride Hail useful for some trips

  Gojek and Grab operate in Bandung, so you can book a car or motorbike taxi in the app rather than negotiate on the street.

  Get Grab · Gojek Indonesia

• Walking

Safety and scams to avoid

• Scooter rental damage claim

  Braga Street souvenir touts · Cihampelas Walk hawkers · Dago Pakar scooter rental shops

  Pre-existing damage is invoiced when you return the scooter — often Rp 2–5M.

  How to avoid it: Video the scooter on pickup. Rent only via your hotel.

Best time to visit Bandung

• Jan 28°C
• Feb 28°C
• Mar 29°C
• Apr 29°C
• May 29°C
• Jun 29°C
• Jul 29°C
• Aug 29°C
• Sep 30°C
• Oct 30°C
• Nov 29°C
• Dec 29°C

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Frequently asked questions about Bandung

How many days do you need in Bandung?

A typical trip to Bandung is 2-3 days.

What are the top-rated places to visit in Bandung?

The highest-rated places in our Bandung guide are Kawah Putih (White Crater), Museum Geologi, Saung Angklung Udjo, Trans Studio Bandung, Orchid Forest Cikole.

Where should I stay in Bandung?

Our guide covers these areas to stay in Bandung: City Center.

How do I get around Bandung?

Ways to get around Bandung covered in our guide: Ride-hailing app, Walking.

What scams should I watch out for in Bandung?

Scams reported to us for Bandung include Scooter rental damage claim. Each is explained in the guide, with how to avoid it.

What is the weather like in Bandung?

Average daytime highs in Bandung run from 28°C in Feb to 30°C in Sep.

Which airport is nearest to Bandung?

The nearest airport to Bandung has the code BDO.