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://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055690/3825ef8e-6172-49d2-90c8-6c30ca073571.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Old Jakarta](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055690/70e9355a-70bb-4df8-b7d2-f2a58355b80d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Old Jakarta showing a bridge and a river or creek](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055690/e9dd20d5-0022-44c0-87a0-dad64e686254.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Old Jakarta](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055690/4f9c6632-257e-40a6-a130-4612807a8843.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Old Jakarta](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055690/ee2f9c9c-58bb-46bc-966f-68c1b7e47b38.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://images.trvl-media.com/place/6106188/ddc73818-80b5-4995-8ee7-76296dad4942.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Jakarta History Museum 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) ![Museum Bank Indonesia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6291962/f35e4086-6830-46ab-8da9-73250b69ead8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Museum Bank Indonesia Take a fascinating tour of Indonesian history from a financial and trade viewpoint via this museum’s interactive and multimedia exhibits. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Museum-Bank-Indonesia-Jakarta.d6291962.Attraction) ![Old Jakarta showing a square or plaza as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526915178/994c1900-66f0-44da-af09-0543a40f286f.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://images.trvl-media.com/place/6292414/bc9880bf-795d-4839-aca8-c9894ba967be.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) #### Jakarta International Expo 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) #### Mangga Dua Square During your visit to Jakarta, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Mangga Dua Square. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its spas. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mangga-Dua-Old-Jakarta.d6168962.Attraction) ### Things to do ![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) ![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) ![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) ![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) ![Plaza Premium Lounge at Soekarno–Hatta Int Airport](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/527631/060470cb-988b-456b-b17c-0921a96d5ce7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Plaza Premium Lounge at Soekarno–Hatta Int Airport (CGK) £35 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/plaza-premium-lounge-at-soekarnohatta-int-airport-cgk.a527631.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 ![Holiday Inn & Suites Jakarta Gajah Mada by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11010000/11005300/11005230/bdc69043_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn & Suites Jakarta Gajah Mada by IHG Jl. Gajah Mada No. 211 Jakarta Jakarta £38 26 Mar - 27 Mar 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 ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (478 reviews) 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 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=26%2F03%2F2026&endDate=27%2F03%2F2026&selected=11005230&PinnedHotelID=11005230&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6055690) ![Holiday Inn Express Jakarta International Expo by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10560000/10551400/10551390/998e856b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn Express Jakarta International Expo by IHG Jalan Pekan Raya Jakarta Pintu 6 Jakarta Jakarta £23 23 Mar - 24 Mar 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 ... 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(522 reviews) There are fly in rooms no air ventilation No balcony on all rooms buffet is not that great Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=22%2F03%2F2026&endDate=23%2F03%2F2026&selected=1328749&PinnedHotelID=1328749&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6055690) ![The Grand Platinum Jakarta](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119400000/119395000/119394978/a21ff395_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Grand Platinum Jakarta Jl. Kartini Raya No.57 RT.003/RW.002 Jakarta Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta £59 17 Mar - 18 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Jakarta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Grand Indonesia and Thamrin City Shopping Mall are ... 9/10 Wonderful! (6 reviews) Beautiful setup room, clean and very comfortable bed. Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=17%2F03%2F2026&endDate=18%2F03%2F2026&selected=119394978&PinnedHotelID=119394978&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6055690) ![Novotel Jakarta Gajah Mada](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5390000/5389000/5388992/36fd7d86_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Novotel Jakarta Gajah Mada Jl Gajah Mada No 188 Jakarta Jakarta £32 28 Mar - 29 Mar 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! (388 reviews) Yes room was neglected. Ch Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026&selected=5388992&PinnedHotelID=5388992&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6055690) ![DoubleTree by Hilton Jakarta Kemayoran](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/6000000/5480000/5475300/5475296/dfab8e51_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### DoubleTree by Hilton Jakarta Kemayoran Jalan Griya Utama, Blok B No 1 Jakarta Jakarta £45 15 Mar - 16 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Jakarta. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Grand Indonesia and Thamrin City Shopping ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (89 reviews) superb breakfast! 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Make a stop by Allianz Ecopark Ancol or Dunia Fantasi while you're exploring the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Jakarta-Ancol.dx6290532) ![jardin de taman sari](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/178981/5a4a04b9-123b-424b-b18f-fd0d3202cc7e.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) ![Sunda Kelapa](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6292414/bc9880bf-795d-4839-aca8-c9894ba967be.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://images.trvl-media.com/place/6223399/b45315f2-0224-4010-a0b8-696751106026.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, Indonesia - 3rd May 2020: Empty or deserted Jakarta street in times of covid 19 pandemic. People are working from home to reduce the spread of covid 19 epidemic.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6290605/2f09e08e-5b28-4f88-bff8-34aa56e985c5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Grogol 4/5(1 area review) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Grogol.dx6290605) ![Central Jakarta featuring a monument and flowers](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055685/0978d772-bd1a-42df-9168-9123295f851b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Jakarta-Central-Jakarta.dx6055685) --- --- - [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. 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