Title: Old Jakarta Travel Guide: Best of Old Jakarta, Jakarta Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Old Jakarta](https://expedia.co.uk/Old-Jakarta-Jakarta-Hotels.0-n6055690-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Jakarta](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Jakarta.d178269.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Jakarta](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Jakarta.d178269.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Old Jakarta Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Old-Jakarta.d6055690.Car-Hire-Guide)[Old Jakarta Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Old-Jakarta.d6055690.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Old Jakarta Travel Guide ## Jakarta ![Old Jakarta](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/210000/210232-Old-Jakarta.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Old Jakarta](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/210000/210226-Old-Jakarta.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Old Jakarta](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/210000/210227-Old-Jakarta.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Old Jakarta](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/210000/210228-Old-Jakarta.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Old Jakarta](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/210000/210229-Old-Jakarta.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Old Jakarta Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Jakarta travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Jakarta.dx178269) #### While wandering the atmospheric streets of the city’s historic centre visit eclectic museums and uncover the colonial origins of Jakarta. Old Jakarta (Kota) is where Jakarta’s Dutch colonial years began in the 1600s. Formerly known as Batavia, this neighbourhood features Dutch- and Chinese-influenced architecture, markets, museums and lively squares. The Dutch East India Company established Old Jakarta in 1619\. It grew into one of the most resplendent Dutch colonial towns. Today, visit the area to glimpse life in Jakarta prior to the onset of modern skyscrapers. The neighbourhood’s heart is Fatahillah Square, a paved plaza framed by grandiose colonial palaces. This was once the administrative centre of Batavia. From here the Dutch East India Company controlled much of its trading activity. Enjoy a relaxed drink or hearty lunch in Café Batavia in an exquisite 19th-century building. Its art deco and teakwood furnishings recreate the ambiance of Dutch colonial years. Explore the museums surrounding Fatahillah Square. Housed in the former town hall is the Jakarta History Museum, which covers everything from prehistoric to colonial and independence history. Learn about the art of Javanese puppetry at the Wayang Museum. Browse superb exhibits at the Museum of Fine Arts and Ceramics. Follow the square’s adjoining tree-lined streets, many home to handicraft stalls and colourful food carts. Sample local snacks such as siomay bandung (fish dumplings and peanut sauce) and gado-gado (vegetable salad with peanut sauce). About a 10-minute walk north of the square is Kota Intan Bridge. Built in the 17th century, it is one of Indonesia’s last surviving Dutch-built wooden drawbridges. South of the main square is the Museum Bank Indonesia. Find interactive exhibits that retrace Indonesia’s financial and trading past. Nearby is the impressive Jakarta Kota Station. Continue south to Jakarta Chinatown, a lively district of confectionary stores, electronics retailers, teahouses, temples and restaurants. Reach Old Jakarta easily via public buses, trains and taxis. Consider renting a bike at Fatahillah Square and cycling to the city’s old port, Sunda Kelapa. Admire the array of brightly painted fishing boats and see a slice of seafaring history at the Museum Bahari Maritime Museum. --- ### Popular places to visit ![Jakarta History Museum featuring military items and a city](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/69000/69225-Jakarta.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Jakarta History Museum 4/5(2 reviews) Indonesia’s rich history and one of the country’s finest examples of Dutch colonial architecture combine in this fascinating museum. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Jakarta-History-Museum-Jakarta.d6106188.Attraction) ![Old Jakarta showing a square or plaza as well as a large group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/210000/210688-Fatahillah-Square.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Taman Fatahillah Spend some time in a lively city square that is bordered by old colonial buildings that house history, art and puppetry museums. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Taman-Fatahillah-Old-Jakarta.d553248621526915178.Attraction) ![Sunda Kelapa](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/210000/210552-Sunda-Kelapa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Sunda Kelapa Watch the lively maritime activity unfold at this ancient harbor, which served as the main port during the Dutch colonization of Indonesia. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sunda-Kelapa-Jakarta.d6292414.Attraction) ![Museum of Fine Arts and Ceramics which includes heritage architecture and interior views as well as a couple](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/210000/210103-Jakarta.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Museum of Fine Arts and Ceramics Find works by acclaimed Indonesian artists, displays of rare ceramics and Majapahit Empire terracotta pieces housed in an elegant colonial-era palace. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Museum-Of-Fine-Arts-And-Ceramics-Old-Jakarta.d6106198.Attraction) #### Jakarta International Expo 4/5(10 reviews) Learn about the events happening in Jakarta International Expo during your trip to Jakarta. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Jakarta-International-Expo-Old-Jakarta.d6168956.Attraction) #### SeaWorld Ancol 4/5(8 reviews) Take the family to visit the sea life at SeaWorld Ancol during your trip to Jakarta. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops. [](https://expedia.co.uk/SeaWorld-Ancol-Old-Jakarta.d6292393.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Jakarta: Half-Day Highlights Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48227764/82aa6f68-cc2e-49aa-878e-d8aea7e0084b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Jakarta: Half-Day Highlights Tour £50 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/jakarta-half-day-highlights-tour.a48227764.activity-details) ![Lounge T3](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47310854/ff453ff1-8777-4d82-afe0-a7a0f8ee6c6d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Jakarta Airport Lounge £19 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/jakarta-airport-lounge.a47310854.activity-details) ![Best of Lombok: Tribe Villages, Traditions & Waterfalls](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4770224/af66b6b0-ede5-461d-84ee-708e0798dfdc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Best of Lombok: Tribe Villages, Traditions & Waterfalls £119 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/best-of-lombok-tribe-villages.a4770224.activity-details) ![Ancol Entrance Gate for Non-Indonesian](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51099089/add5b2cd-e499-4bb0-91a3-ffd1dc7b2b29.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ancol Entrance Gate for Non-Indonesian £1 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/ancol-entrance-gate-for-non-indonesian.a51099089.activity-details) ![Indonesia Firsty eSim - Free Roaming Mobile Data](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50478238/6d55095f-bf2d-45f3-82fe-1e00c691ec49.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Indonesia Firsty eSim - Free Roaming Mobile Data £6 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/indonesia-firsty-esim-free-roaming-mobile-data.a50478238.activity-details) ![Private Jakarta Guided City Tour with Batavia Café and Dinner](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46495395/9cdb9876-1649-42bf-9927-01a1f403a0ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Jakarta Night Tour with Dinner at Café or Food street £74 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/jakarta-night-tour-with-dinner-at-cafe-or-food-street.a46495395.activity-details) [See all activities in Jakarta](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Jakarta.d178269.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Old Jakarta ![Mercure Convention Center Ancol](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/990000/985000/984990/8529001c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Mercure Convention Center Ancol Jl. Pantai Indah - Ancol Jakarta Jakarta £26 18 Feb - 19 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach hotel in Jakarta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Central Park Mall and Grand Indonesia are ... 7.2/10 Good! (194 reviews) It was a good experience thank you Reviewed on 12 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=18%2F02%2F2026&endDate=19%2F02%2F2026&selected=984990&PinnedHotelID=984990&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6055690) ![Holiday Inn & Suites Jakarta Gajah Mada by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11010000/11005300/11005230/d44b4c83_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn & Suites Jakarta Gajah Mada by IHG Jl. Gajah Mada No. 211 Jakarta Jakarta £40 23 Jan - 24 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Jakarta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (460 reviews) Great service and safety, clean room and good breakfast. Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F01%2F2026&endDate=24%2F01%2F2026&selected=11005230&PinnedHotelID=11005230&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6055690) ![Holiday Inn Express Jakarta International Expo by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10560000/10551400/10551390/1720deff_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn Express Jakarta International Expo by IHG Jalan Pekan Raya Jakarta Pintu 6 Jakarta Jakarta £24 22 Jan - 23 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Jakarta. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (302 reviews) Excellent customer service and clean hotel with 24 hour gym and 24 hour self laundry service Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F01%2F2026&endDate=23%2F01%2F2026&selected=10551390&PinnedHotelID=10551390&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6055690) ![Novotel Jakarta Gajah Mada](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5390000/5389000/5388992/cb121056_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Novotel Jakarta Gajah Mada Jl Gajah Mada No 188 Jakarta Jakarta £34 2 Feb - 3 Feb includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Jakarta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Central Park Mall and Thamrin City Shopping Mall ... 8/10 Very Good! (387 reviews) Staff very helpful, clean room. Wonderful experience. Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=02%2F02%2F2026&endDate=03%2F02%2F2026&selected=5388992&PinnedHotelID=5388992&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6055690) ![DoubleTree by Hilton Jakarta Kemayoran](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5480000/5475300/5475296/bad9486e_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### DoubleTree by Hilton Jakarta Kemayoran Jalan Griya Utama, Blok B No 1 Jakarta Jakarta £50 22 Jan - 23 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Jakarta. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Grand Indonesia and Thamrin City ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (83 reviews) Good Service, Very Clean Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F01%2F2026&endDate=23%2F01%2F2026&selected=5475296&PinnedHotelID=5475296&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6055690) ![Swiss-Belinn Kemayoran Jakarta](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9760000/9754100/9754091/60dc934f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Swiss-Belinn Kemayoran Jakarta Jl. Benyamin Sueb Blok D6 Jakarta Jakarta £27 23 Jan - 24 Jan includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Jakarta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Grand Indonesia and Thamrin City ... 7.8/10 Good! (115 reviews) The breakfast options are amazing. The staff is very friendly and acc Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F01%2F2026&endDate=24%2F01%2F2026&selected=9754091&PinnedHotelID=9754091&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6055690) [See all 492 properties in Old Jakarta](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=19%2F01%2F2026&endDate=20%2F01%2F2026®ionId=6055690) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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Make a stop by Dunia Fantasi or Allianz Ecopark Ancol while you're exploring the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Jakarta-Ancol.dx6290532) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Mangga Besar Bars and shopping are notable features of Mangga Besar. You might consider stopping by Plaza Glodok while you're exploring the neighbourhood. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Jakarta-Mangga-Besar.dx553248634181178287) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Taman-Sari.dx178981) ![Old Jakarta](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/210000/210231-Old-Jakarta.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Jakarta-Utara.dx553248635975438439) ![Istiqlal Mosque which includes modern architecture and a square or plaza](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/210000/210325-Istiqlal-Mosque.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Gambir Monuments, museums and shopping are some highlights of Gambir. Make a stop by Merdeka Palace or National Monument while you're exploring. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Jakarta-Gambir.dx178978) ![Jakarta](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/210000/210015-Java.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kebon Sirih You'll enjoy the coffee shops and monuments in Kebon Sirih. You might want to make time for a stop at Jaksa Street or Farmer Statue. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Jakarta-Kebon-Sirih.dx553248635070785902) --- --- - [Stays](?pwaLob=wizard-hotel-pwa-v2) - [Packages](?pwaLob=wizard-package-pwa) - [Flights](?pwaLob=wizard-flight-pwa) - [Things to do](?pwaLob=wizard-lx-pwa) - [Cruises](?pwaLob=wizard-cruise-pwa) - [Cars](?pwaLob=wizard-car-pwa) # Old Jakarta Travel Guide ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. Scan the QR code with your device camera and download our app