In which quarter house in Jakarta?

Want to travel to South-East Asia? Here is Indonesia and its capital, presentation of the sleeping areas in Jakarta!

The capital of Indonesia on the northwest coast of the island of Java, Jakarta is a major economic centre in Asia, a city open to the world thanks to its airport, the third largest in Asia. ASEAN International Headquarters , it is also a city of global importance, especially for international relations. Despite an equatorial climate characterized by constant wet heat, there are many things to do in Jakarta, so its historical and cultural heritages are essential. Jakarta offers a historical mix of cultures (Japanese, Malay, Chinese, Arabic, Indian, European) that influenced architecture, language, cuisine and traditions. Former Dutch colony, the historic centre and junction of colonial buildings. With its metropolis of 10 million inhabitants, Jakarta is one of the cities of Asia with a booming economic development, where traditions mix with modernity.

As often in Asia and Indonesia , staying in Jakarta will be affordable for a French tourist: the cost of life is much lower than that of Europe. Where to sleep in Jakarta? To help you plan your trip, we tried to identify the best areas to stay in Jakarta.

Kota Tua

Kota Tua means the old town of Jakarta. We also know her under the name Oud Batavia or Benedenstad , the Dutch names to designate the city center. In this neighborhood we also find the Chinese quarter, Glodok . Kota Tua was first fortified Dutch colonial city in the region of Jakarta in the 17th century. Many historic buildings are to be seen and visited, such as: Museum of Fine Arts and Ceramics , the church Gereja Sion , the Kota Intan Bridge, the Luar Batang Mosque, the Fish Market Pasar Ikan , Vihara Dharma Bhakti , oldest Buddhist temple of Jakarta. Staying in Kota Tua offers the opportunity to enjoy an effervescent area while having access to many must-see tourist sites.

Ancol

Located northeast of the modern city centre, the Ancol district is another privileged place to stay in Jakarta. It houses a vast leisure park located at the seafront: Ancol Dreamland . This space has a giant oceanarium, a large water park, a lagoon for fishing and canoeing, a conference room and hotels, a theme park called "Dunia Fantasi" (Fantaisies World) and rides such as Tornado and Hysteria, which will seduce all children. Bigger, don't miss the Pasar Seni , a vast market for the arts that houses a collection of Indonesian handicrafts where artists can be seen lively. The Marina Ancol is a popular area of wealthy populations, which accost with luxurious yachts, motorboats and sailboats: it is a starting port for the "Mille-Îles".

Around Jaksa Jalan

The neighborhoods around Jaksa Jalan are the most touristic. Many hotels – of course – and guest-houses (or backpacker hostels ) have gable on the street: here, we don't look for a long time for a roof to sleep in Jakarta. To find where to stay, direction Jalan Jaksa, Backpackers Street. It is also one of the most touristic areas of Jakarta. You will find a myriad of bars and catering stands in enfilade, especially on Jalan Sabang south of the National Monument Park. Jaksa Jalan is only a street and yet, this is where we will find the vast majority of the city’s guesthouses: wait for you to see hordes of tourists from all over the world, who came to celebrate until the end of the night (the Indonesian government tolerates alcohol consumption for non-Muslims).