3 Days in Central Jakarta: What to Do and See in Central Jakarta

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Day 1 | Morning

National Monument

Opening Hours: Open from 8:00am-10:00pm

Ticket Price: 6000 IDR

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours

Location: Gambir, Central Jakarta City, Jakarta, Indonesia

Jakarta's most popular landmark is certainly a large one: the Monas obelisk stands at 132 meters and is capped with 35 kilograms of gold. It was finished in 1975 and houses a number of museums, including Freedom Hall and the Hall of Contemplation. Admission is free of charge.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Ramdan993: Monumen Nasional atau yang populer disingkat dengan Monas atau Tugu Monas adalah monumen peringatan setinggi 132 meter (433 kaki) yang didirikan untuk mengenang perlawanan dan perjuangan rakyat Indonesia untuk merebut kemerdekaan dari pemerintahan kolonial Hindia Belanda. Pembangunan monumen ini dimulai pada tanggal 17 Agustus 1961 di bawah perintah presiden Soekarno dan dibuka untuk umum pada tanggal 12 Juli 1975. Tugu ini dimahkotai lidah api yang dilapisi lembaran emas yang melambangkan semangat perjuangan yang menyala-nyala dari rakyat Indonesia. Monumen Nasional terletak tepat di tengah Lapangan Medan Merdeka, Jakarta Pusat.

Dana: I was there on a Saturday afternoon. The Sun was up and it was really hot! I recommend that you do not visit this attraction at noon, because it is such a huge open area. You will be walking around it under the sun. If it is unavoidable to visit at noon, don't forget to bring Sun Protection, such as umbrellas or caps. The monument, by the way, it super tall and is breathtaking. People can pay an amount to climb up to the observatory the top. From there, you may see the cityscape of Jakarta. The are also a lot of food stalls and souvenir stalls in the entrance of the park, they got your shopping covered.

Day 1 | Afternoon

Museum Nasional Indonesia nearby is the top choice before you leave National Monument and hit the road.

Museum Nasional Indonesia

Opening Hours: Open on Fri,Sun,8:30am-5:00pm;Open on Mon-Thu,8:30am-4:00pm

Ticket Price: 5000 IDR

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Jl. Medan Merdeka Barat No.12, Central Jakarta City, Special Capital Region of Jakarta

The museum is located on Independence West Street, west of Independence Square in the city center. It was built in 1868 and is the largest and richest museum in Indonesia. The museum is a European-style white building. There is a bronze elephant standing on the stone pier on the lawn in front of the museum, which was donated by King Rama V of Siam when he visited in 1871, so the museum is also called "Elephant Museum" or "Elephant House". The museum has gold and silver ornaments room, bronze ware room, currency room, antiquities exhibition room, prehistoric exhibition room, wood ware exhibition room, folk customs exhibition room, East India Company exhibition room, etc. Ding and Li from the Bronze Age in China 4,000 years ago, ancient Chinese ceramics and coins, the elephant-headed Buddha statue on Java Island, the unique house model in Sumatra, shadow play, puppet show props, etc.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Ramdan993: Located on Medan Merdeka Barat, the National Museum is the pride of Jakarta, providing visitors an insight into Indonesia’s long history in cultural heritage from prehistoric days up to today. Having recently been expanded, the museum houses an impressive collection of no less than 109,342 objects covering Indonesia’s Prehistory, Archaeology, Ethnography, Numismatics-Heraldic, Geography and Historical Relics. Here are statues and stone inscriptions discovered on sites throughout the archipelago starting from the first century AD, a complete collection of batik cloths and woven textiles produced through the years in the different islands. While on the top floor one finds displayed the collection of gold and silver ornaments and jewelry once owned by the rajahs and sultans of the archipelago. Officially opened in 1868 the Museum came popularly to be known as Gedung Gajah (The House of Elephant) or Gedung Arca (The House of Statues). It was named Gedung Gajah after the bronze elephant statue in the front yard, which was a donation from King Chulalongkorn of Thailand in 1871. It was also known as Gedung Arca on account of the large variety of statues from different periods on display here. In 1979 the Museum was officially named the Museum Nasional or the National Museum. The Museum is not only a centre for research and study into the national and cultural heritage, but it also functions as an educative, cultural and recreational information centre.  

Hermansyah 1107: The establishment of the Indonesian National Museum on April 24, 1778 stems from the establishment of the Bataviaasch Genootschap van Kunsten en Wetenschappen, a cultural institution in Batavia. During the British rule, from 1811 to 1816, Thomas Stamford, director of the Bataviaasch Genootschap van Kunsten en Wetenschappen ordered the construction of a new building. The building will be built at Jalan Majapahit No. 3 which will be used as a museum and meeting room for the Literary Society, an association for literature enthusiasts.

Day 1 | Evening

After visiting the glorious Museum Nasional Indonesia, The St. Regis Jakarta nearby is the best place to stay.

The St. Regis Jakarta

The St. Regis Jakarta reflects Indonesia’s soul, where the symphony of Indonesia’s cultural refinements crescendo. Set within Jakarta’s Golden Triangle, our timeless hotel is designed for the moment and built to last generations. Celebrate with us as we leave our legacy near the three main business districts of Jakarta. Our hotel rethinks urban comfort with signature butler service and The St. Regis Spa, a two-story facility offering six treatment rooms, a sauna, steam room and whirlpool. Relax under the palm trees of our outdoor pool or seated by The Pool Bar. Unwind at The Fitness Center for personal training sessions or group classes and treat yourself to one of six dining options. Groups traveling for business or leisure enjoy unparalleled access to our event venues and ballrooms including Astor Court, our coveted outdoor space. As you immerse in our hotel amenities, enjoy a room or suite with chandeliers and our signature St. Regis 24-hour butler service. Feel transported at The St. Regis Jakarta.

Day 2 | Morning

JKT48 Theater

Opening Hours: Open all day

Ticket Price: 60000 IDR

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours

Location: Jl. Jenderal Sudirman No.1, RT.1/RW.3, Gelora, Kecamatan Tanah Abang, Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10270, Indonesia

JKT48 is a girl group based in Jakarta, Indonesia. The JKT48 Theater is the theater where they usually perform, and there are often some performances to watch here.

Day 2 | Afternoon

Pasar Baru nearby is the top choice before you leave JKT48 Theater and hit the road.

Pasar Baru

Opening Hours: Open all day

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: Jakarta 10710, Indonesia

Although it is called Jakarta New Market, it is not actually a newly opened market. It has a long history and is one of the old local markets. Once the heart of Jakarta's trade, it is still a bustling shopping market where you can find a wide range of quality and price goods.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Ridoo Akbar: its something nice olace for visit. have many attraction in here. many seller food and beverages

Trip.com User: It's very crowded in the morning. It has iconic building with a text "Pasar Baroe" and "1820"

Day 2 | Evening

For convenient access to more popular attractions, Fairmont Jakarta is the best places.

Fairmont Jakarta

Located right in the heart of Jakarta and a 2-minute walk from Senayan Golf Course, Faimont Jakarta offers modern and luxurious city getaway with an outdoor swimming pool and free WiFi access in all areas of the property. Guests staying at this hotel can also enjoy relaxing treatments at the on-site spa and wellness centre. It takes a 3-minute walk from the property to Plaza Senayan and Senayan City Shopping Malls. The iconic National Monument is reachable within a 20-minute drive, while getting to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport will take around 1 hour by car. Fairmont Jakarta also offers airport shuttle service at an additional fee. The bedrooms are all well-designed featuring air conditioning, carpeted floor, and views of the city. Each room is also fitted with a flat-screen cable TV, seating area, minibar, an iPod dock, and a fridge. There is also an en suite bathroom which has bath and shower facilities, free toiletries, hairdryer, bathrobes, and slippers. Fresh fluffy towels and linen are provided in the room. At Fairmont Jakarta, guests will find a 24-hour front desk with concierge service where the attentive and friendly staff can help with laundry and dry cleaning requests as well as arranging babysitting service. Meeting/banquet facilities and business centre are also available at this property. Guests can enjoy free access to the on-site fitness centre. As for dining option, the on-site Spectrum Restaurant serves hearty Indonesian and Western all-day dining options. Alternatively guests can also order through room service or explore the surrounding area where great restaurants and cafes can be found in the shopping malls that are located just a 3-minute walk away.

Day 3 | Morning

Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Jl. Pintu Satu Senayan, Gelora, Kecamatan Tanah Abang, Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10270, Indonesia

Step into the Gelora Bung Karno in Indonesia and experience the biggest sports stadium with a history. The multi-use stadium is named after Indonesia's first president, and it has a seating capacity of more than 80,000. The construction was initiated in 1960 and finished in 1962. When you look up, you see a gigantic steel roof that forms a 'temu gelang,' or joined ring. Besides watching sports events, you can go to the stadium for concerts as well. Music stars from all over the world perform at the Gelora Bung Karno every year.

Reviews from Real Guests:

sha_: gelora bung karno is a very big and beautiful place in jakarta. many people visit this place everyday to enjoy their time, walking or exercising or walk around the park and everyone seems to be enjoying things. there is also museum and other things which i happen to visit inside GBK. i visit the skates place in moja, which is roja and having a great time there. here is one of the spot of wall painting inside! SO PRETTY!

sha_: gelora bung karno is a very big and beautiful place in jakarta. many people visit this place everyday to enjoy their time, walking or exercising or walk around the park and everyone seems to be enjoying things. there is also museum and other things which i happen to visit inside GBK. i visit the skates place in moja, which is roja and having a great time there and also doing photobooth with my friends!

Day 3 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium, don’t forget pay a visit to Balai Sidang Jakarta Convention Center.

Balai Sidang Jakarta Convention Center

Opening Hours: Open from 8:00am-5:00pm

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Jl. Gatot Subroto No.1, RT.1/RW.3, Gelora, Kecamatan Tanah Abang, Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10270, Indonesia

The Jakarta Convention Center is located in the Senayan area of Jakarta. Many major conferences have been held. The conference center has complete facilities and a good environment.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Nana tian: Strategically located in the heart of Jakarta, the Balai Sidang Jakarta Convention Center hosts events for the world's political, business.

pwib: Tempat yg sering banget dipakai buat pameran. Hallnya luas dan rapi. Parkirannya jg luas

Day 3 | Evening

If you want to explore other popular attractions later, Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.

Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta

Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta is perfectly located for both business and leisure guests in Jakarta. The property features a wide range of facilities to make your stay a pleasant experience. Free Wi-Fi in all rooms, laundromat, photocopying, daily housekeeping, taxi service are there for guest's enjoyment. Guestrooms are fitted with all the amenities you need for a good night's sleep. In some of the rooms, guests can find television LCD/plasma screen, complimentary instant coffee, complimentary tea, mirror, slippers. Take a break from a long day and make use of hot tub, fitness center, sauna, outdoor pool, spa. For reliable service and professional staff, Hotel Indonesia Kempinski Jakarta caters to your needs.

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