Top places to visit in Jakarta

• National Monument

  monument · 4.6 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  The National Monument, known to Jakartans as Monas, is a 132-metre marble obelisk crowned with a flame gilded in 35 kilograms of gold leaf, symbolizing the eternal spirit of Indonesia's struggle for independence. Commissioned by President…

• Kota Tua

  heritage · 4.5 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate

  Kota Tua, Jakarta's Old Town, was the walled heart of Batavia, the Dutch East India Company's trading capital, laid out in the 1600s with canals modeled on Amsterdam. The cobblestone Fatahillah Square is ringed by colonial-era buildings…

• Istiqlal Mosque

  mosque · 4.8 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate

  Istiqlal Mosque is Southeast Asia's largest mosque, built to commemorate Indonesian independence and designed by a Christian architect, Frederich Silaban, who won a national design competition under President Sukarno. Completed in 1978…

• Sarinah

  mall · 4.7 rating · about 1.5 h · check the fee at the gate

  Indonesias first department store, recently renovated into a modern cultural hub.

• Jakarta Cathedral

  cathedral · 4.8 rating · about 0.8 h · check the fee at the gate

  Jakarta Cathedral, formally the Church of Our Lady of the Assumption, is a neo-Gothic Catholic cathedral completed in 1901 under Dutch colonial rule, its twin spires and cast-iron structure imported piece by piece from the Netherlands. It…

• Museum Nasional

  museum · 4.6 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate

  The National Museum, widely known as Museum Gajah — the Elephant Museum — for a bronze elephant statue gifted by the King of Siam in 1871 that still stands in its forecourt, is Indonesia's oldest and largest museum, with origins tracing to…

• Ancol Dreamland

  Activity · about 3 h · check the fee at the gate

  Large bayfront recreation complex with beaches, parks and attractions in North Jakarta.

• Kalijodo Park

  Nature · about 0.8 h · check the fee at the gate

  Riverside public park and skate space in North Jakarta.

• Tebet Eco Park

  Nature · about 1.3 h · free entry

  Revitalised green park with connected canopy bridges in South Jakarta.

• Jakarta Planetarium

  Museum · about 1.3 h · entry Rp10,000 (≈ ₹53)

  Planetarium and observatory at Taman Ismail Marzuki.

• Ragunan Zoo

  zoo · 4.4 rating · about 4 h · check the fee at the gate

  Massive zoo and primate center in South Jakarta.

• Grand Indonesia

  luxury-mall · 4.7 rating · about 3 h · check the fee at the gate

  One of the largest lifestyle and shopping malls in Southeast Asia.

Things to do

• Ancol Dreamland & Sea World Sightseeing · 5 h · from IDR 228,000 per person
• Taman Mini Indonesia Indah Visit Cultural · 4 h · from IDR 152,000 per person
• Ragunan Zoo Family Day Sightseeing · 3 h · from IDR 76,000 per person
• Glodok Chinatown Food & Heritage Walk Food · 3 h · from IDR 228,000 per person
• Jakarta Coffee & Cafe-Hopping Tour Food · 3 h · from IDR 285,000 per person
• Jakarta Kota Tua (Old Town) Heritage Walk Cultural · 3 h · from IDR 250,000 per person
• National Monument (Monas) & National Museum Tour Cultural · 3.5 h · from IDR 200,000 per person
• Jakarta Street Food Night Tour Culinary · 3 h · from IDR 350,000 per person

Day trips and tours

• Jakarta Full-Day City & Islands 10 h · from IDR 600,000
• Jakarta Food & Culture Immersion 9 h · from IDR 450,000

Where to stay in Jakarta

• Central Jakarta about IDR 4,500 per night

  Business and government area with luxury hotels

Hotels

• The Dharmawangsa Jakarta 5-star · IDR 3,000,000 to IDR 10,000,000 per night
• The Ritz-Carlton Jakarta Mega Kuningan 5-star · IDR 3,500,000 to IDR 14,000,000 per night
• Alila SCBD Jakarta 5-star · IDR 2,500,000 to IDR 8,000,000 per night
• Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta 5-star · IDR 2,800,000 to IDR 9,000,000 per night
• Mandarin Oriental Jakarta 5-star · IDR 3,000,000 to IDR 7,000,000 per night
• Plataran Menteng Jakarta 4-star · IDR 1,800,000 to IDR 4,500,000 per night

Where to eat

• Warung Kambing Cianjur Kebon Sirih Indonesian, Sundanese, Street Food · about IDR 60,000 per person
• Kota Tua Café Batavia International, Indonesian, Dutch Colonial · about IDR 200,000 per person
• Soto Betawi Haji Mahruf Indonesian, Betawi · about IDR 40,000 per person
• Plataran Menteng Restaurant Indonesian, Javanese, Dutch Colonial · about IDR 400,000 per person
• Taco Bell SCBD (Rooftop) International, Grill, Bar · about IDR 500,000 per person
• Namaaz Dining Indonesian, Molecular Gastronomy · about IDR 750,000 per person
• Sate Khas Senayan Indonesian · about IDR 150,000 per person
• Bakmi GM Chinese, Indonesian · about IDR 90,000 per person

Getting to Jakarta

Airport: Jakarta, Halim Perdana Kusuma (HLP), Jakarta (CGK)

How visitors arrive in Jakarta

• Flight to Soekarno-Hatta By air · common

  Soekarno-Hatta in Tangerang handles most commercial flights; Halim serves mainly domestic and charter traffic. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Train to Gambir or Pasar Senen By train from Bandung, Yogyakarta, Surabaya · common

  Long-distance trains from Java cities; the Whoosh high-speed line links Bandung. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Intercity bus, van or car By road from Bandung · common

  Buses use AKAP terminals, shared vans run from Bandung, and four tollways end in the city. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Ferry to Tanjung Priok By ferry from Indonesian islands · possible

  National ferry operators serve many islands from Tanjung Priok; no international passenger ferries. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

From the airport to the centre

• Airport train from Soekarno-Hatta

  The KAI Commuter airport rail link runs between Soekarno-Hatta airport and the city centre. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• DAMRI buses from the airport unconfirmed

  DAMRI airport buses leave Soekarno-Hatta from marked stops at the terminals. Its JA Connexion branch goes on to malls and business districts such as Kelapa Gading and Taman Anggrek; check the DAMRI app for current routes. Source: fortuneidn.com

• DAMRI buses from Halim airport

  From Halim Perdanakusuma, DAMRI buses go to Gambir station, Rawamangun and other hubs, including Soekarno-Hatta. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

• Avoid taking taxis at peak traffic times, when fares climb sharply. Source: en.wikivoyage.org

Getting around

• Metro limited to a few areas

  Jakarta's MRT runs from Lebak Bulus in the south to Bundaran HI in the central area, serving business districts and some malls more than tourist sights.

  MRT Jakarta official site

• Ride Hail

  Gojek and Grab are the main ride-hailing apps; you book a car or motorbike taxi on your phone and follow the pickup point.

  Get Gojek · Get Grab Indonesia

• Walking

Safety and scams to avoid

• Scooter rental damage claim

  Soekarno-Hatta Airport taxi touts · Glodok & Kota Tua area touts · fake "Blue Bird" metered taxis

  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 Jakarta

• Jan 31°C
• Feb 31°C
• Mar 32°C
• Apr 33°C
• May 33°C
• Jun 33°C
• Jul 33°C
• Aug 33°C
• Sep 33°C
• Oct 33°C
• Nov 33°C
• Dec 32°C

More in Indonesia

• Bali
• Yogyakarta
• Bandung
• Surabaya
• Labuan Bajo
• Malang

Frequently asked questions about Jakarta

How many days do you need in Jakarta?

A typical trip to Jakarta is 2-3 days.

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

The highest-rated places in our Jakarta guide are Istiqlal Mosque, Jakarta Cathedral, Sarinah, Grand Indonesia, National Monument.

Where should I stay in Jakarta?

Our guide covers these areas to stay in Jakarta: Central Jakarta.

How do I get around Jakarta?

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

What scams should I watch out for in Jakarta?

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

What is the weather like in Jakarta?

Average daytime highs in Jakarta run from 31°C in Feb to 33°C in Sep.

Which airport is nearest to Jakarta?

The nearest airport to Jakarta has the code CGK.