High-rise hotels and office towers in central Jakarta

Where to Stay in Jakarta

In Jakarta, location is not a nicety — it is the difference between a ten-minute hop and an hour in traffic.

Choose your area before you choose your hotel. Jakarta is enormous and its traffic is slow, so the right base is the one closest to what you plan to do — ideally within walking distance of an MRT or TransJakarta station.

Thamrin and Menteng put you in the middle, between the monuments and the malls. SCBD and Senayan are the modern business and nightlife district. Kota Tua and the north suit travellers who want the old town on the doorstep. And the airport hotels exist for one reason: flights at dawn.

Jakarta is good value for upscale hotels by international standards. Rates below are Trip.com’s indicative starting prices per night in US dollars and change constantly with dates and demand — every card links out for live availability. Guest scores and review counts are Trip.com’s own.

Where to stay

Thamrin, Menteng & the centre

The best all-round base: Monas, the National Museum and the big malls are close, the MRT and airport train are on the doorstep, and Jalan Sabang’s food stalls are a walk away.

Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta

★★★★★

9.2 365 reviews

Jakarta’s landmark hotel, opened in 1962 as Hotel Indonesia and now run by Kempinski, right on the Bundaran HI roundabout and joined to the Grand Indonesia mall.

On the Bundaran HI roundabout
Direct access to Grand Indonesia
A short walk to the MRT

from US$132 / night See rates & availability

Mandarin Oriental Jakarta

★★★★★

9.5 364 reviews

A polished five-star facing the Welcome statue across the roundabout, known for its service and restaurants. One of the highest guest scores in the centre.

Views over Bundaran HI
Steps from Plaza Indonesia
Excellent guest scores

from US$133 / night See rates & availability

Grand Hyatt Jakarta

★★★★★

9.5 329 reviews

A grand hotel built above Plaza Indonesia, with a large outdoor pool and gardens several floors up from the street — a resort in the middle of town.

Above Plaza Indonesia mall
Large outdoor pool
Close to Bundaran HI MRT

from US$172 / night See rates & availability

The Hermitage, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Jakarta

★★★★★

8.8 115 reviews

A boutique five-star in a restored 1920s Dutch building in leafy Menteng, with a rooftop pool and bar — character rather than scale.

Heritage building in Menteng
Rooftop pool and bar
Quiet residential streets

from US$90 / night See rates & availability

Pullman Jakarta Indonesia Thamrin CBD

★★★★★

9.0 512 reviews

A large, modern upscale hotel on Jalan Thamrin beside the roundabout, often among the best-value five-stars in the area.

On Jalan Thamrin
Walk to malls and the MRT
Good value for a five-star

from US$74 / night See rates & availability

Ashley Wahid Hasyim Jakarta

★★★★

9.1 465 reviews

A well-reviewed four-star on Jalan Wahid Hasyim, a few minutes’ walk from the food stalls of Jalan Sabang and Sarinah.

Near Jalan Sabang’s food street
Strong guest scores
Mid-range rates

from US$47 / night See rates & availability

Artotel Thamrin Jakarta

★★★

9.2 158 reviews

A compact design hotel covered in work by Indonesian artists, just off Thamrin near Sarinah. Small rooms, big personality, low prices.

Art-led design
Near Sarinah and Thamrin
Budget-friendly

from US$34 / night See rates & availability

Kosenda Hotel

★★★★

9.3 68 reviews

A stylish small hotel on Jalan Wahid Hasyim with a rooftop bar, well liked for its design and central location at a modest price.

Rooftop bar
Central location
Very good value

from US$30 / night See rates & availability

SCBD, Senayan & South Jakarta

Glass towers, the city’s best restaurants and bars, and several of its top luxury hotels. Ideal for business trips and nights out; further from the old town.

The Ritz-Carlton Jakarta, Pacific Place

★★★★★

9.8 78 reviews

The top-scoring hotel on our list, above the Pacific Place mall in the heart of SCBD, with very large rooms and the district’s restaurants and bars on the doorstep.

In SCBD, above Pacific Place
Exceptional guest scores
Spacious rooms

from US$243 / night See rates & availability

The Langham, Jakarta

★★★★★

9.6 217 reviews

One of the city’s newest luxury hotels, high in a tower in SCBD with sweeping skyline views, a sky-high pool and destination restaurants.

Skyline views
In the SCBD dining district
Among the newest luxury hotels

from US$178 / night See rates & availability

Fairmont Jakarta

★★★★★

9.5 276 reviews

A refined five-star at Senayan, overlooking the Gelora Bung Karno sports complex and connected to the Plaza Senayan mall.

Connected to Plaza Senayan
Views over the GBK complex
Close to SCBD

from US$116 / night See rates & availability

AYANA Midplaza Jakarta

★★★★★

9.5 171 reviews

A long-established five-star on Jalan Sudirman, between the centre and SCBD, with Japanese restaurants and a loyal business clientele.

On Jalan Sudirman
Between Thamrin and SCBD
Good-value five-star

from US$92 / night See rates & availability

The Dharmawangsa Jakarta

★★★★★

9.4 61 reviews

A low-rise, residential-style luxury hotel in the quiet, leafy streets of Kebayoran Baru, known for butler service and an old-Java atmosphere.

Calm residential setting
Classic Indonesian style
Near Blok M and Senopati

from US$147 / night See rates & availability

Kota Tua, Glodok & the north

Stay here to walk to Fatahillah Square, Chinatown and the harbour, or to be near Ancol. Simpler and cheaper than the centre, and quieter at night.

Mercure Jakarta Batavia

★★★★

8.7 320 reviews

A modern four-star in the old-town area, a short walk from Fatahillah Square and Jakarta Kota station — the comfortable choice for Kota Tua.

Walk to Fatahillah Square
Near Jakarta Kota station
Modern rooms

from US$41 / night See rates & availability

Novotel Jakarta Gajah Mada

★★★★

8.3 346 reviews

A dependable four-star on Jalan Gajah Mada between Glodok and the centre, on TransJakarta Corridor 1.

Between Glodok and Harmoni
On TransJakarta Corridor 1
Affordable rates

from US$33 / night See rates & availability

Merlynn Park Hotel

★★★★★

8.6 1037 reviews

A big, good-value hotel in the Gajah Mada area with more than a thousand guest reviews, convenient for both Monas and Chinatown.

Large rooms for the price
Between Monas and Glodok
More than 1,000 guest reviews

from US$37 / night See rates & availability

Wonderloft Hostel Kota Tua

★★

8.7 281 reviews

A sociable backpacker hostel steps from Fatahillah Square, with dorm beds from a few dollars and a friendly common area.

Beside Fatahillah Square
Dorm beds at hostel prices
Good for meeting travellers

from US$5 / night See rates & availability

Mercure Convention Center Ancol

★★★★

8.7 364 reviews

A seafront resort-style hotel inside the Ancol recreation area, handy for Dufan, the aquarium and the Thousand Islands marina.

Inside Ancol
Near Dufan and the marina
Pool and sea views

from US$39 / night See rates & availability

Near Soekarno–Hatta Airport

For late arrivals, early departures and long layovers. Two of these are inside the terminals; the others run shuttles.

Anara Airport Hotel

★★★★

9.3 558 reviews

A stylish hotel inside Terminal 3 of Soekarno–Hatta, the main international terminal — walk from arrivals to your room.

Inside Terminal 3
No transfer needed
Top guest scores among airport hotels

from US$70 / night See rates & availability

Jakarta Airport Hotel

★★★★

8.3 543 reviews

A practical hotel within the Terminal 2 building, convenient for flights from that terminal and linked to the others by the Skytrain.

Inside Terminal 2
Useful for early departures
Skytrain to other terminals

from US$45 / night See rates & availability

FM7 Resort Hotel Jakarta Airport

★★★★

8.8 812 reviews

A resort-style hotel a short drive from the terminals, with a large pool, spa and airport shuttle — good for a long layover.

Resort-style pool
Airport shuttle
Good value

from US$33 / night See rates & availability

Swiss-Belhotel Airport Jakarta

★★★★

8.5 491 reviews

A reliable four-star close to the airport with shuttle service and consistent reviews at a moderate price.

Airport shuttle
Consistent reviews
Moderate rates

from US$37 / night See rates & availability

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Which area is right for you?

Base	Good for	Less good for	From
Thamrin & Menteng	First visits, sightseeing, malls, MRT and airport-train access	Quiet streets; rock-bottom prices	US$30
SCBD & Senayan	Restaurants, nightlife, business, luxury hotels	Reaching Kota Tua quickly	US$90
Kota Tua & north	Old-town atmosphere, Glodok food, Ancol, budget stays	Evening dining choice; MRT access	US$5
Airport	Early flights, late arrivals, layovers	Seeing the city	US$33

How to choose

First visit, two or three nights? Thamrin or Menteng, near Bundaran HI or Dukuh Atas stations.
Here for food and nightlife? SCBD, Senopati or Senayan.
History lover or on a budget? Kota Tua — but plan to eat early or take a car to dinner.
With children? A central hotel with a pool, or Ancol if the theme parks are the point.
Flight before 8 am? Sleep at the airport. Morning traffic towards Tangerang is not worth the gamble.

Booking tips

Check the walking distance to the nearest MRT or TransJakarta station, not just the distance on the map.
Weekend rates in business districts are often lower than weekday rates.
Around Lebaran and long weekends, city hotels can be surprisingly cheap while Bandung and Puncak fill up.
Most upscale hotels include a generous breakfast buffet — worth factoring into the price.

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Good to know

Where to stay: FAQs

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Jakarta for tourists?

Thamrin and Menteng in Central Jakarta. You are close to Monas and the museums, beside the biggest malls, and connected to the MRT, TransJakarta Corridor 1 and the airport train.

Is it better to stay in Central or South Jakarta?

Central for sightseeing; South (SCBD, Senayan, Senopati) for restaurants, bars and business. The MRT links the two in about fifteen minutes.

Is Kota Tua a good place to stay?

It is atmospheric and cheap, and ideal if the old town is your focus. It is quieter at night, and it is not yet on the MRT.

How much do hotels in Jakarta cost?

Hostel beds start from a few dollars, good mid-range hotels from around US$30–50, and five-star hotels from roughly US$90–250 a night depending on dates.

Should I stay near the airport?

Only for a very early flight, a late arrival or an overnight layover. Otherwise stay in the city and allow generous time for the transfer.