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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Blok M Square
During your trip to Jakarta, you can enjoy retail therapy at Blok M Square. 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
The Bed was super comfortable and the pillows made my sleep alot better
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
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 Convention Center Ancol
It was a good experience thank you
Reviewed on 12 Sept 2025
Swiss-Belinn Kemayoran Jakarta
Very nice staff and amenities
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Novotel Jakarta Gajah Mada
Staff very helpful, clean room. Wonderful experience.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Mercure Jakarta Gatot Subroto
Can hear the sound of traffic
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Jakarta
Mangga Besar
Bars and shopping are notable features of Mangga Besar. You might consider stopping by Plaza Glodok while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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 Central Park Mall or Taman Anggrek 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.
