Bandung Travel Guide

When to visit Bandung: Early in this period before the rains intensify, when Bandung's highland climate is at its coolest and most comfortable

When is the best time to visit Bandung?

Avg Temp

19–26°C

Rainfall

Increasing, ~150mm/month as the wet season begins

Best Time

Early in this period before the rains intensify, when Bandung's highland climate is at its coolest and most comfortable

Packing Tips (3)

A light jacket for cool evenings, Bandung sits at altitude and is noticeably cooler than Jakarta
A compact umbrella or raincoat for building afternoon showers
Comfortable walking shoes for exploring Art Deco streets and hillside cafes

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Ma Uneh
Sundanese · $
A Sundanese restaurant known for its grilled fish and traditional lalapan (raw vegetables with sambal), served in an open-air setting.
Kampung Daun
Sundanese · $$
A riverside restaurant on the city's outskirts built around open-air huts nestled in a forest gully, serving Sundanese specialties.
Sate Hadori
Indonesian grill · $
A local favorite for goat and chicken satay, cooked over charcoal, often paired with soto.
The Peak Resto & Lounge
Indonesian · $$
A hillside restaurant in Dago known for panoramic night views over the city lights alongside Indonesian and Western dishes.
Braga Permai
Indonesian · $$
A long-running Dutch colonial-era restaurant on Braga Street serving Indonesian and European comfort food.
Braga Street cafes and bars
bar street
Bandung's historic Art Deco street lined with colonial-era buildings now home to cafes, bars, and live music spots.
Dago Tea House
cultural performance venue
A cultural venue on Dago hill hosting traditional Sundanese dance and gamelan performances in the evening.

Museum Konferensi Asia Afrika
history
A museum inside the Gedung Merdeka commemorating the 1955 Bandung Conference of Asian and African nations.
Geological Museum Bandung
natural history
A Dutch colonial-era museum displaying fossils, minerals, and a cast of Java Man alongside Indonesian volcanic history.
Gedung Sate
colonial architecture
Bandung's landmark colonial government building, notable for the satay-skewer-like ornament atop its central tower.
Braga Festival
December
A street festival celebrating Bandung's Art Deco heritage on Braga Street with art installations, food stalls, and performances.

Curug Dago
8 km north
A waterfall within a forested park on the northern edge of the city, an easy short hike from central Bandung.
Curug Maribaya
30 km north
A waterfall near the hot springs area of Ciater, popular combined with a soak in the nearby thermal pools.
Tangkuban Perahu
30 km north
An active volcano with a crater accessible by road, known for its sulfurous steam vents and boat-shaped silhouette.
Kawah Putih
50 km south
A striking white-sand crater lake with turquoise, sulfur-tinged water on the slopes of Mount Patuha.

Sari Ater Hot Spring Resort
hot spring pools · 30 km north
A hot spring resort at the foot of Tangkuban Perahu with volcanic-heated pools set among gardens.
Trans Studio Bandung
indoor theme park
One of Indonesia's largest indoor theme parks, with rides and attractions themed around Trans Media franchises.