Jakarta Travel Guide

When to visit Jakarta: June to September has somewhat less rain than the peak wet months, though Jakarta is hot and humid year-round

When is the best time to visit Jakarta?

Avg Temp

26–33°C

Rainfall

Moderate to high, ~150-250mm/month

Best Time

June to September has somewhat less rain than the peak wet months, though Jakarta is hot and humid year-round

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Sate Khas Senayan
Indonesian · $$
A long-running Indonesian chain famous for its charcoal satay ayam and gulai, with a flagship branch near Senayan.
Kaum Jakarta
Indonesian · $$$$
A high-end restaurant in a converted colonial house reviving heritage Indonesian recipes from across the archipelago.
Bakmi GM
Indonesian-Chinese · $
A beloved Jakarta institution for bakmi (Indonesian-Chinese noodles) with pangsit dumplings, running since 1959.
Lara Djonggrang
Indonesian · $$$
An atmospheric restaurant in the Menteng area styled after a Javanese palace, serving refined Indonesian dishes.
Soto Betawi H. Ma'ruf
Betawi · $
A no-frills spot renowned for Soto Betawi, the rich coconut-and-beef soup native to old Jakarta (Batavia).
Union Bistro Grand Indonesia
International · $$$
A stylish Western-Indonesian bistro in the Grand Indonesia mall popular for weekend brunch.
Skye Bar
Rooftop bar
A rooftop bar atop the BCA Tower with panoramic views over the Jakarta skyline and a cocktail-focused menu.
Colosseum Club
Nightclub
One of Jakarta's biggest nightclubs in SCBD, known for large-scale EDM and hip-hop nights with international DJs.
Cloud Lounge & Living Room
Lounge and club
A long-standing upscale club and lounge in SCBD popular with Jakarta's after-work and weekend crowd.

National Museum of Indonesia (Museum Gajah)
History and culture
Indonesia's oldest and largest museum, holding an extensive collection of archaeological artifacts, ceramics, and ethnographic pieces from across the archipelago.
MACAN Museum (Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Nusantara)
Modern art
Jakarta's leading contemporary art museum, known for rotating exhibitions including Yayoi Kusama's Infinity Mirrored Room.
Museum Fatahillah (Jakarta History Museum)
History
Housed in the old Batavia city hall in Kota Tua, covering Jakarta's history from the Sunda Kelapa port era through Dutch colonial rule.
Museum Bank Indonesia
History
A restored Dutch colonial building in Kota Tua tracing the history of currency and banking in Indonesia.
CGV Grand Indonesia
A major multiplex in the Grand Indonesia mall with IMAX and premium recliner screens.
Plaza Indonesia XXI
A well-known Cineplex 21 cinema in the upscale Plaza Indonesia mall in central Jakarta.
Jakarta Fair (Pekan Raya Jakarta)
June to July
A huge annual trade and cultural fair at Kemayoran celebrating Jakarta's anniversary, with concerts, food stalls, and exhibitions.
Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival
Late February/early March
One of Southeast Asia's biggest jazz festivals, drawing international and Indonesian artists to the JIExpo convention center.

Pulau Tidung
Island beach · About 2 hours by boat from Jakarta's Marina Ancol
A car-free island in the Thousand Islands (Kepulauan Seribu) reachable by boat from Jakarta, known for its 'love bridge' and snorkeling.

Celebrity Fitness Grand Indonesia
A large gym chain location in the Grand Indonesia mall with weights, classes, and cardio machines.
Gold's Gym Plaza Senayan
A well-equipped gym branch in Plaza Senayan offering group classes and personal training.
Atlantis Water Adventure
Water park · About 12 km from central Jakarta
A large water park in Ancol with slides and wave pools, popular for families on weekends.
Dunia Fantasi (Dufan)
Amusement park
Jakarta's biggest amusement park, part of the Ancol Dreamland complex, with roller coasters and themed zones.
Taman Mini Indonesia Indah
Cultural theme park
A cultural theme park showcasing miniature representations of Indonesia's provinces, traditional houses, and a cable car.