Central Jakarta Travel Guide
Jakarta
Visit Central Jakarta
Popular places to visit
Grand Indonesia
During your visit to Jakarta, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Grand Indonesia. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its spas.
Plaza Indonesia
During your trip to Jakarta, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Plaza Indonesia. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its spas.
Bundaran HI
Find out about the history of Jakarta when you spend time at Bundaran HI. Visit the shops and spas in this culturally rich area.
Istiqlal Mosque
After visiting Istiqlal Mosque, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Jakarta. Visit the spas and shops in this culturally rich area.
Pasar Baru
During your visit to Jakarta, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Pasar Baru. Visit the area's monuments or simply enjoy its cafes.
National Monument
Find out about the history of Jakarta when you take a trip to National Monument. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Top hotels in Central Jakarta
Grand Hyatt Jakarta
Great hotel with clean rooms, friendly staff, and a perfect location. Would definitely recommend and stay again.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta
Surprised to find a walkway underneath the hotel and the free tour was very interesting
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
ibis budget Jakarta Cikini
Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta
Ascott Jakarta
Yes, very good
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
YELLO Hotel Harmoni Jakarta
Yes
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Central Jakarta
Gondangdia
While you're in Gondangdia, take in top sights like Sarinah Mall and jump on the metro at Bundaran HI MRT Station to see more of the city.
Menteng
Discover Menteng, memorable for its monuments. Popular attractions in Menteng include Ismail Marzuki Park and Bundaran HI, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at Bundaran HI MRT Station.
Gambir
Monuments, museums and shopping are some highlights of Gambir. Make a stop by Merdeka Palace or Merdeka Square while you're exploring.
Setiabudi
Noted for its shopping and spas, there's plenty to explore in Setiabudi. Top attractions like Kuningan City Mall and Ambassador Mall are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Bendungan Hilir MRT Station or Bendungan Hilir Station to see more of the city.
Kuningan
Kuningan is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Kuningan City Mall and Ambassador Mall while in the area.
Taman Sari
Shopping, historical sites and spas are some highlights of Taman Sari. Make a stop by Mangga Dua Square or Pasar Baru while you're exploring.
