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Kota Tua (Old Town)
hotelsDutch colonial heart - Fatahillah Square, old warehouses, colonial buildings. Jakarta History Museum, puppet museum, cafe culture. Where Jakarta began as Batavia. Best explored on weekend mornings.
SCBD (Sudirman CBD)
hotelsModern business district with skyscrapers, upscale malls (Pacific Place, Plaza Indonesia), trendy restaurants. Where expats and business travelers stay. Connected by MRT. Jakarta's polished side.
Kemang
hotelsExpat hangout in South Jakarta. Bars, restaurants, antique shops, cafes. More relaxed vibe than CBD. International food scene. Weekend brunches popular. Where foreigners live and play.
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faq.subtitle Jakarta
Visa on Arrival (VOA) for most countries - $35, 30 days, extendable once. Some countries (ASEAN) visa-free. E-visa also available online. Very easy entry. Extension possible at immigration offices.
Yes! New capital Nusantara being built in Borneo. Government moving gradually through 2045. Jakarta will remain economic center. Reasons: flooding, sinking, overcrowding. Historic change happening now!
Flights cheap and frequent - 1.5 hours, $30-100. AirAsia, Lion Air, Garuda. Book early for best prices. Many tourists skip Jakarta for Bali directly. Jakarta also gateway to Yogyakarta, Komodo, Raja Ampat.
Among world's worst. 2-3 hour commutes normal. Use MRT/LRT when possible. Avoid rush hours (7-9am, 5-8pm). Ojek motorbikes fastest. Stay central to minimize travel. Traffic is Jakarta's biggest challenge.
Travel Tips
Useful tips for visiting Jakarta
Use MRT for main north-south transport - clean, fast, avoids traffic. Connects major areas including Kota Tua. Game-changer for Jakarta travel. Download Jak Lingko app for route planning.
Visit Kota Tua (Old Town) on weekend mornings - less traffic, street performers, cafe culture. Fatahillah Square comes alive. Rent colorful bikes, explore colonial museums.
Download Gojek app - essential for Jakarta. Ride-hailing, food delivery, payments all in one. Ojek (motorbikes) fastest through traffic. Also Grab works well.
Try nasi goreng (fried rice), sate, rendang, gado-gado, martabak. Indonesian food incredible - one of world's best cuisines. Street food safe and delicious. Very affordable.
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Prices
Cost of food, accommodation and services
Cafes & Restaurants
Budget meal
20,000 - 50,000 Rp
~35,000 $
Mid-range
100,000 - 300,000 Rp
~200,000 $
Fine dining
500,000 - 1,500,000 Rp
~1,000,000 $
Street Food
Local dish
10,000 - 30,000 Rp
~20,000 $
Drinks
Coffee
25,000 - 60,000 Rp
~42,500 $
Local beer
35,000 - 80,000 Rp
~57,500 $
Groceries
Water 1.5L
5,000 - 10,000 Rp
~7,500 $
Prices are approximate and may vary by season and area.
Accommodation
Hotels and rental prices
Hostel dorm
100,000 - 200,000 Rp / night
~150,000 $
Guesthouse
300,000 - 600,000 Rp / night
~450,000 $
Hotel 3★
800,000 - 1,500,000 Rp / night
~1,150,000 $
Hotel 5★
2,000,000 - 6,000,000 Rp / night
~4,000,000 $
Prices are approximate. Book in advance during high season.
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widespread
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Digital wallets DOMINATE (35% e-commerce)! GoPay, OVO, DANA everywhere. BI-FAST real-time payments 24/7. Cards accepted widely. Cash declining fast in 2025.
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Rupiah (IDR). DIGITAL PAYMENTS REVOLUTION 2025! E-commerce payments: Digital wallets 35%, Bank transfers 26%, Cards 13%, BNPL 9%. BI-FAST real-time payment infrastructure connects 135+ banks - 24/7 instant transfers under 25 seconds! 93% trust RTP security. NFC contactless growing in major cities. QR code payments standardized. Cash-on-delivery declining to 8%. Government pushing cashless society vision. Mega-city going digital fast!
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10%
10% service charge often included. If not, 10% appreciated. Hotel staff 20,000-50,000 IDR.
Safety
Medium safety level
Follow standard precautions
Jakarta generally safe but be aware. Petty theft in crowded areas. Avoid demonstrations. Traffic legendary - plan accordingly. Flooding in rainy season. Pollution can be bad. Friendly locals.