Old Jakarta Travel Guide
Jakarta
Visit Old Jakarta
Popular places to visit
Jakarta History Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Jakarta History Museum in Jakarta. Visit the shops and spas in this culturally rich area.
Taman Fatahillah
Learn about the local history of Jakarta with a stop at Taman Fatahillah. Visit the spas and shops in this culturally rich area.
Museum Bank Indonesia
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Museum Bank Indonesia in Jakarta. Visit the shops and spas in this culturally rich area.
Sunda Kelapa
Explore the waterfront in Jakarta with a trip to Sunda Kelapa. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops.
Museum of Fine Arts and Ceramics
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Museum of Fine Arts and Ceramics in Jakarta. Visit the shops and spas in this culturally rich area.
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.
Top hotels in Old Jakarta
Holiday Inn Express Jakarta International Expo by IHG
Holiday Inn & Suites Jakarta Gajah Mada by IHG
The room is spacious, the staffs are hospitable, caring. The breakfast buffet located in tge 3rs floor is amazing. The Cheff, Mr. Jimmy and his team showed tremendous hospitality, attentive and highly motivated in serving guests. Mr Jimmy is one of world good leader I have noticed so far. The variety ...
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Mercure Jakarta Kota
Air conditioning was pretty good
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Swiss-Belinn Kemayoran Jakarta
Very nice staff and amenities
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Novotel Jakarta Gajah Mada
Yes room was neglected. Ch
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
The Grand Platinum Jakarta
Beautiful setup room, clean and very comfortable bed.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Jakarta
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.
Jakarta Utara
If you're spending time in Jakarta Utara, check out sights like Dunia Fantasi or Mangga Dua Square and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Boulevard Utara LRT Station or Boulevard Selatan LRT Station.
Gambir
Monuments, museums and shopping are some highlights of Gambir. Make a stop by Merdeka Palace or National Monument while you're exploring.
Grogol
Shopping, art galleries and spas are just a few things travellers enjoy about Grogol. Check out Mal Ciputra Mall or Central Park Mall while you're exploring the area.
Central Jakarta
Central Jakarta is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Sarinah Mall and National Monument, and you can get around town on the metro at Bundaran HI MRT Station.
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.
