Old Jakarta Travel Guide
Jakarta





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Popular places to visit

Jakarta History Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Jakarta History Museum in Jakarta. Visit the spas and shops 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.

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.

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
Good place however their breakfast is not that good
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025

Holiday Inn & Suites Jakarta Gajah Mada by IHG
Nice hotel, very friendly and attentive staff.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025

Mercure Jakarta Kota
Air conditioning was pretty good
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025

Mercure Convention Center Ancol
It was a good experience thank you
Reviewed on 12 Sept 2025

Putri Duyung Ancol
need renovation
Reviewed on 28 Jun 2024

Novotel Jakarta Gajah Mada
Staff very helpful, clean room. Wonderful experience.
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Old Jakarta

Ancol
Unique features of Ancol include the seaside views and restaurants. Make a stop by Dunia Fantasi or Allianz Ecopark Ancol while you're exploring the area.

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 Lokasari Plaza or Mangga Dua Square 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 Neo SOHO or Central Park Mall while you're exploring the area.
