Itineraries
Itineraries for Jakarta are on the way.
Where to stay
Central Jakarta near Monas for sightseeing; Menteng for leafy streets and food; Kota for the old town; Sudirman and Thamrin for business hotels.
The areas: Central Jakarta near Monas, Menteng, Kota, Sudirman and Thamrin.
Where to stay in Jakarta: areas and adviceHotels in JakartaPlaces to see
All things to do in IndonesiaNeighborhoodFatahillah SquareThe main square of the Dutch-era old town, ringed by the former city hall and museums.Entry: Free to visit; museums charge separately
FoodGlodok Chinatown food lanesJakarta's Chinatown, with market lanes, temples and long-running stalls selling noodles and snacks.Entry: Pay as you go
MosqueIstiqlal MosqueIndonesia's national mosque, a vast white prayer hall facing the cathedral across the street.Entry: Free to visit; modest dress
ChurchJakarta CathedralA neo-Gothic Catholic cathedral with twin spires, opposite Istiqlal Mosque.Entry: Free to visit; respect services
FoodJalan Sabang food streetA central street known for evening street food, from satay and fried rice to noodle stalls.Entry: Pay as you go
ViewpointNational Monument (Monas)A tall obelisk topped with a gilded flame in Merdeka Square, with a viewing deck near the top.Entry: Closed Mondays; confirm current tower access
TransportSoekarno-Hatta International AirportJakarta's main airport, west of the city at Tangerang, for international and domestic flights.Entry: Allow time for traffic to the airport
ViewpointSunda Kelapa harborJakarta's old port, where wooden phinisi schooners still load cargo along the quay.Entry: Rp[fee]; confirm visitor access at this working harbor