Jakarta is the capital of and the largest urban conurbation in Indonesia; it is a huge city. It is notoriously difficult to get round at times; the traffic can be terrible. It is a fascinating place though and has amazing restaurants and nightlife.
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Begin searching for your ideal hotel at any of these hotel booking websites. Agoda.com, Asiarooms.com and Booking.com. These are the best sites around and will offer you the best value for your stay in this amazing city.
Jakarta Hotel Reviews
If this is your first visit to Jakarta, then finding the right hotel can be a daunting proposition. It is a good idea to check out which area you are likely to spend the most time in.
Central Jakarta Hotels
Jakarta Pusat, as it is known locally, is the administrative and financial centre. Here you will find the Monas (national monument), The National Museum of Indonesia, the Istiqal Mosque, the world’s largest city square (Lapangan Merdeka), The National Gallery and the planetarium.
West Jakarta Hotels
Locally called Jakarta Barat, this is home to Jakarta Kota Tua (the old town), the Fatahillah (History) Museum, Chinatown (Glodok), great shops and amazing street food.
East Jakarta Hotels
Jakarta Timur is home to the city’s second airport, much of Indonesia’s multiethnic community, arts & crafts and the Cibubur camping site.
North Jakarta Hotels
Jakarta Utara is famous for incredible seafood, the Ancol Bayfront City tourism area, Sea World, markets, shopping malls and beachside entertainment. It is the gateway to the Thousand Islands.
Thousand Islands Hotels
Off the coast from the mainland are hundreds of tiny islands some of which are inhabited. This is Thousand Islands and is a national marine park. Well known for diving and other waterspouts, it is accessible by boat from Muara Karang Port.