Jakarta Hotel Accommodation near Old Jakarta

Exploring Old Jakarta

Old Jakarta is a fairly small part of the city, but is awash with history and culture. It's in fact now a National Heritage site, thanks to the Dutch colonial architecture that still remains in the area. This can be seen most prominently in the majestic bleached walls of the Jakarta History Museum. The sprawling blue waters of Jakarta Bay also provide beautiful sunset views.

Accommodations near Old Jakarta

There is a range of options for all travelers. The most popular hotel in Jakarta is the Wonderloft Hostel, which has been booked 5 times from our Hotels.com verified guests. Our guests also highly recommended Sky Inn Glodok 1 Jakarta in Jakarta as it has been reserved 5 times.

Sightseeing near Old Jakarta

- Ancol Dreamland

Taman Impian Jaya is the number one entertainment attraction in Jakarta. It features fun rides for kids at Fantasy World and boasts the largest aquarium in Southeast Asia, as well as a beach and plenty of hotels, restaurants and a golf course. It is served by train and bus.

- Sunda Kelapa

Come here to see the old port of Jakarta. The dock scene here has not changed much since the days all the way back from the 15th century where the Portuguese traded with the Hindu Kingdom of Pajajaran. Since than this port has belonged to the portuguese and Dutch and not much has changed since those days.

Transportation near Old Jakarta

Jakarta is huge and the need to use public transport is high. There is a new monorail system (Jakarta Monorail) in use to the more colorful and touristy parts of town, as well as a fairly recent bus network. All districts are served by bus with dedicated lines, while minibuses take in localized routes. In addition, trains run to Ancol from downtown Jakarta and motorized rickshaws (bajaj) and metered taxis are also on hand.