Also known as the Surabaya Street Market, this famous street is noted for its myriad of stalls selling everything from antiques and collectibles to souvenirs and wooden carvings. Be prepared to barter for the best deal.

10 minutes by car/2km

Located in the Java Sea, Pulau Seribu or Thousand Islands is an ideal escape for visitors looking for an unusual day trip. To get there, hire a boat or board a resort shuttle at the Ancol Bay City marina. There are lots of choices, but Kotok and Sepa are well known for diving and snorkeling, whilst golfers can enjoy a round at Bira Island. 

30 minutes by car / 10km to the marina

Sir Stamford Raffles is said to have inspired the magnificent Bogor Botanical Gardens, which were established in 1816 and today span more than 80 hectares. The gardens adjoin the Presidential Palace in the city of Bogor and are home to a vast array of plant, bird and bat species. Well worth the drive.

45-minute to one-hour drive / 65km 

Located in the city centre, The Museum Tekstil (Textile Museum) houses more than 1500 examples of traditional cloth collected from all over Indonesia. Visitors can learn about the history of the national fabric and also how to make it in special batik classes.

20 minutes by car / 4km

This 137-metre-high monument to the nation’s independence is a striking marble obelisk topped with a gold-coated flame. Visitors can explore the museum of history at the monument’s base and arrange to take a lift to the top to enjoy panoramic views of the city.

10 minutes by car / 1.5km

Explore thousands of years of culture and history at Indonesia’s National Museum. The fascinating collections include Chinese ceramics, bronze and gold artifacts, Indonesian arts and crafts, and relics dating to prehistoric eras.

10 minutes by car / 1.5 km

A must on any sightseeing list, Fatahillah Square is home to three major museums, a beautiful fountain and a Portuguese cannon. Visit the Wayang Museum to see traditional shadow puppets up close, then wander through the Jakarta Historical Museum and the Museum of Fine Arts and Ceramics.

30 minutes by car / 7 km

The Inscription Museum is an unusual and worthwhile destination. Originally built as a cemetery for the Dutch in 1795, it now holds the inscriptions and ornate carvings from the gravestones of many prominent figures from Indonesia’s colonial past.

15 minutes by car / 2.5 km

Located across the street from one another, the national mosque and the church considered to be the city’s most beautiful  together provide great insight into Indonesia’s multifaceted religious history.

15 min by car / 2 km

Jakarta’s first luxury shopping mall is home to many internationally renowned brands, including Gucci and Louis Vuitton, as well as fine restaurants and cafes. It is conveniently located next to the nearby Welcome Statue.

10-minute walk from hotel / 400 metres

The newest addition to Jakarta’s luxury shopping scene is a vast mall spanning eight floors, each offering trendy shops, restaurants and entertainment. Lots of firsts are here, including the country’s first Harvey Nichols.

10-minute walk from hotel / 400 metres

Known locally as “Sen C”, this large-scale shopping mall spans seven floors and is anchored by Debenhams department store on one end and the largest Best Denki electronics store outside of Japan on the other. Visitors will also find Southeast Asia’s first Banana Republic here.

20 to 30 minutes by car / 6km

This is the place to go for unique Indonesian handicrafts and clothes. Shoppers can find everything from batik sarongs to carved wooden statues and souvenirs. A must for any visitor.

20 to 30 minutes by car / 7km

Our signature French restaurant has been created as the dining destination in Jakarta, attracting regular patronage from the city’s business and social leaders. The menu features classic Gallic fare created from the finest ingredients and prepared with traditional techniques. Ideal for those who wants to savour fine food and wine in a sophisticated yet relaxed setting.

Set in a carefully refurbished 1940s shop-house, Dapur Babah is famed in the city for serving authentic “Babah” cuisine - fusion fare that originated in the 1800s when Chinese settlers married Javanese women. A uniquely delicious experience.

15 minutes by car / 3.5km

Step back in time at Oasis, which is housed in a graceful Dutch mansion that dates back to colonial days. Patrons can choose to dine a la carte or to enjoy a traditional “Rijsttafel” – a buffet of Indonesian specialties served at your table.

15 minutes by car / 3km

Named after a beloved Hindu princess, this famed restaurant serves Imperial Indonesian cuisine that celebrates the spices, seafood, rice varieties and other native ingredients found throughout the archipelago. The setting, behind an ancient banyan tree, is equally spectacular.

15 minutes by car / 3km