The Latest Picture of Sudirman

Taken on the 20th floor, facing Gelora Bung Karno (left) and Sudirman Central Business District (right).

Sarinah in The Morning Traffic Free

This picture was taken in Sarinah at 6 am facing on the second floor of the first-ever McDonald's outlet in Indonesia that open 24/7.

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Heritage: Chathedral Church

Cathedral Church is located in Central Jakarta, the real name of the church was Saint Mary Church and has been built 2 times in Gothic Style. Chathedral I is situated at Weltervreden and baptized at February 1810 by Monsignour Nelissen and father of Saint Lodovicus. In 1826, this church was burned into ashes. Then Cathedral II was established on February 1830, baptized by Monsignour Prinsen in the name of Saint May.

The location is the same as Saint Mary Church at this present time. In 1882, added two towers in the front of the church, but again, the beautiful church was ruined on May 1890 and new church was build "a Cathedral" but stopped on January 16, 1898 the construction was continued. On April 21, 1901 the church was officially opened with best oral of blessing by Bishop E. S. Luypen.

Address: Jln. Katedral No.7, Central Jakarta (check location on Wikimapia)

Heritage: Jakarta History Museum

The museum is located in down-town jakarta and it is the oldest building in Jakarta. This building was originally used as Town Hall of Batavia, which was built and inaugurated in 1710. At first, activities in this building besides dealing with government affairs, also dealt with marriage, judicial and trade affairs, making people in the past know it as "Speaking Building". After Indonesia gained its independence, the building was once used as Quarter of Military District 0503 of west Jakarta. Approaching 1970, it was preserved by jakarta City Government and on April 4, 1974 it was officially made Museum of History of Jakarta.

The museum features the historical development of the city, using a display of various kinds of furniture, chinaware, a map of Jakarta from the 18th century, portraits of Batavia's Governor General, European porcelains used bu them, stoneware, old gravestones, kitchen utensils, coins, etc. There area among others, the replica of the Tugu Inscription from the age of Great King Purnawrman, forming evidence that the center fo the Kingdom of Tarumanegara was located in around the seaportt of Tanjung Priok. Further, the historical evidence of the age of Sunda Kelapa Harbor is represented by a map of the 16th century of the establishment of the City the Bronze cannon and through various drawings and maps of the 17th century. Collection of furniture of Betawi style from the 17th, 18th and 19th century is the richest collection and belongs to the most complete one in the world. This collection is very interesting since it's reflects the association of the community of the City of Batavia with various cultural elements from Europe, especially Dutch, China, India and Indonesia.

Is in front of the museum with an inscription in Latin reading: "Ex Me Ipsa Renata Sum" means "I am reborn from myself". Its exact origin is not known but people call the cannon "Si Jagur" and many believe that it possesses certain mystical powers. Childless women go there to make offerings of flowers, hoping to be blessed with children.

Address : Jl. Taman Fatahillah No. 1, Central Jakarta (check location on wikimapia)

Phone : +6221-6929101

Operating hours :

Tuesday - Sunday : 09.00-15.00

Closed on Monday / Public Holiday

Heritage: National Museum

The Indonesian National Museum offers historical, prehistorically, archaeological and ethnographic aspects of Indonesia through its extensive collection of artifacts and relics which date as far back as to the Stone Age. It has one of the most complete collections of bronzes and ceramics dating back to the Han, Tang and Ming Dynasties.

The Museum has one of the finest numismatic collections in the world. Currently the Museum National houses collections of 109.342 objects under categories of prehistory, archaeology, ethnography, numismatics-heraldic, geography and historical relics. The religious art section is filled with statues and sculpture salvaged from sites of Hindu, Buddhist and Islamic edifices. Its collection of Cultural instruments, household utensils, arts and crafts provides an introduction to the life of the various ethnic groups which populate Indonesia.

This museum is popularly known as Gedung Gajah or “Elephant Building” because of the elephant stone offered by King Chulalongkorn of Thailand in 1871 placed on the front lawn of the building. They offer two type of service; Consulting and Conservation & Service, Gift Shop and Parking Lot were available. Provide tours which conduct by The Indonesian Heritage Society in several languages.

Address : Jln. Medan Merdeka Barat No.12, Central Jakarta
Phone : +6221-3812346

Operating hours :

Tuesday - Thursday, Sunday : 8.30 am to 2.30 pm;

Friday : 8.30 am to 11.30 am;

Saturday : 8.30 am to 1.30 pm
The Museum is closed on Monday.

Admission charges:
Adults - Rp750
Children under 17 years and students - Rp250

Tours:
The Indonesian Heritage Society conducts tours of the Museum at the following times
English: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9.30 am & LAST SUNDAY of every month at 10.30 am
Japanese: Tuesday 10 am and FIRST SUNDAY of every month at 10 am
German: Thursday 10 am

Check the museum's web : www.museumnasional.org

Heritage: Merdeka Palace

This building is located at Jalan Merdeka Utara, Central Jakarta, before was called Koningsplein Paleis or the “Palace of High Representative of the Netherlands Throne”. It was built in 1873 during the administration of Governor General James Lindon, then continued during the administration of Governor General Johan Willem Van Landsberge and completed in 1879.

The construction was carried out by the ministry of Public Works and cost f 360.000. in 1949, this building then named Merdeka Palace (Istana Merdeka), because when the ceremony of December 27, 1949 when the dutch flag was lowered and replaced by the Indonesian Red and White, the word “merdeka” was cheerfully echoed by the people.

President Soekarno, the first Indonesia President later used the palace both as residence and office. The commemorations of the independent day of Indonesia on every 17 August, where people were mobilized to listens the state speech was held in the front yard of Merdeka Palace.

During the new order, since the administration of President Soeharto, Merdeka Palace was no longer used as the official residence of the head of state, because he occupied his own house at Jalan Cendada. Today, it has only used avenue for state ceremonies or receiving the Letters accrediting foreign ambassador to Indonesia.

Jakarta Community Bar

Since my analytics shows people searching for gay bar in Jakarta, so here you go, I provide you with these 2 location.

Apollo Bar & Lounge check location on wikimapia
Bellagio Boutique Mall UG Level, Jl. Mega Kuningan Barat VII
Jakarta 12950, Phone: 021-91308423

The all new Apollo Bar & Lounge is a “mixed” bar, lounge & club concepts for Jakarta’s mid-high end Gay and Lesbian communities and their fun-loving friends! Everyone is welcome!

Apollo is conveniently located in central Jakarta on the 1st floor (UG) in the Bellagio Mall in mega Kuningan. The location is safe, secure and discreet, with ample basement parking.

Apollo is firstly a bar, where friends can gather for friendly after-work drinks and tasty bar snacks during Happy Hour from 7:00 to 10:00 PM. Apollo is open on Tuesday through Saturday from 7:00 PM and on Sunday for Tea Dance from 5:00 PM to 1:00 AM.

Heaven check location on wikimapia
City Walk Square, Jln Darmawangsa IX (above Centro), Jakarta Selatan,
Opens on weekend

Source: www.apollo-jakarta.com and www.indonesiaclubbing.com

Jakarta Map

Jakarta Hotel - 5 Areas

Jakarta is big and might be a headache at first, but you will get used to it after a month or two =), Jakarta is divided into 5 areas, South, Central, North, West and East. Information below might be confusing too, you can refer to Jakarta map for details. *click here for dialing guides

SOUTH JAKARTA

(Covered area : Sudirman, Kuningan, Senayan, Blok M, Fatmawati, Kemang, Pondok Indah)
Sudirman, Kuningan and Senayan are still in CBD area,
Many expats live in these areas
Except Pondok Indah, those area also close to Central Jakarta, particular shopping malls in South Jakarta are Senayan City, Plaza Senayan, Pacific Place (upper class shopping malls)Senayan, Gatot Subroto just 10-15minutes to West Jakarta (Slipi, Grogol)
Pondok Indah also has Pondok Indah Mall, near to Cilandak Town Square knows as Citos (Lifestyle Center)
Kemang famous for long-hour cafes and resto

Jakarta Sultan International
Jend Gatot Subroto Street
Phone: (021) 5703600

Kartika Chandra Hotel
Jend Gatot Subroto Street Kav 18-20
Phone: (021) 5251008

Jusenny Hotel
Senayan Street, S-3/29
Phone: (021) 7206565

Shangri-La Hotel Jakarta
Jend Sudirman Street Kav 1
Phone: (021) 5707440

Setiabudi Hotel
Dr Setiabudi Raya Street 24
Phone: (021) 5254640

Losari Blok M Hotel
Panglima Polim Raya Street 3
Phone: (021) 7265858

Kristal Hotel
Tarogong Raya Street
Phone: (021) 7507050

Hillside Bukit Indah Hotel
RA Kartini Street 9
Phone: (021) 7502628

Hangtuah Boutique Hotel
Hang Tuah I Street 2
Phone: (021) 7237323

Prapanca Hotel
Prapanca Raya Street 30-31
Phone: (021) 7262603

Pitagiri Hotel
Palmerah Barat Street 110
Phone: (021) 5359359

Ambhara Hotel
Iskandarsyah Raya Street 1
Phone: (021) 2700800

Gran Mahakam Hotel
Mahakam I Street 6
Phone: (021) 7209966

Via Renata
Erlangga II Street 8
Phone: (021) 7258801

Graha Menteng Hotel
Matraman Raya Street 21
Phone: (021) 8509872

Crowne Plaza Hotel
Jend Gatot Subroto Street Kav 2-3
Phone: (021) 5268833

The Park Lane Jakarta
Jalan Casablanca Kav. 18,
Jakarta 12870
Phone : (62-21) 828 2000
Fax : (62-21) 828 2222
http://www.parklanejakarta.com

CENTRAL JAKARTA
(Covered area : Thamrin, Sarinah, Kota, Mangga Besar, Mangga Dua, Sudirman, Menteng)

Kota and Mangga Besar well known as China Town, chinese food easy to be found.
ITC Mangga Dua is famous to locals, you can find anything cheaper than anyplaces, electronics, cell phone, gadgets, computer, clothes, baby gift, knock-off watches, bags, purse all in one place.

Thamrin, Sarinah, Sudirman and Menteng are Jakarta CBD just next to South Jakarta, walkable to many entertainment centers and high-end shopping malls gotta warn you it's a high traffic area. Quick access to public transportation (TransJakarta - Bus, Taxi)
Shopping Malls : Plaza Indonesia, Grand Indonesia, Plaza Senayan
Lifetyle Centers : eX, fX, Sarinah
Museums : Monas, Fatahillah, Wayang, etc

Mandarin Oriental Jakarta
MH Thamrin Street
Phone: (021) 39838888

Melawai I Hotel
Melawai Raya Street 18-20
Phone: (021) 2700408

Le Meridien Hotel
Jend Sudirman Street Kav 18-20
Phone: (021) 2513131

Astika Hotel
Mangga Besar Raya Street 76
Phone: (021) 6256688

Megah Gemilang Hotel
Mangga Besar Raya Street 38-AS
Phone: (021) 6592949

Ibis Tamarin Hotel
KH Wahid Hasyim Street 77
Phone: (021) 3912323

Aston Atrium Senen Hotel & Convention Center
Senen Raya Street 135
Phone: (021) 3442828

Arcadia Hotel
KH Wahid Hasyim Street 114
Phone: (021) 2300050

Cemara Hotel
Cemara Street 1
Phone: (021) 3908215

Bumi Johar Hotel
Johar Street 17-19
Phone: (021) 3145746

Borobudur Jakarta Hotel
Lap Banteng Selatan Street
Phone: (021) 3805555

Grand Hyatt Jakarta
MH Thamrin Street Kav 28-30
Phone: (021) 3901234

Bintang Griyawisata Hotel
Raden Saleh Street 16
Phone: (021) 3922566

Sofyan Cikini Hotel
Cikini Raya Street 79
Phone: (021) 3140695

Sofyan Betawi Hotel
Cut Meutia Street 9
Phone: (021) 3905011

Banyuwangi Sintera Hotel
KH Samanhudi Street, B-34/32
Phone: (021) 3857551

Ibis Mangga Dua Hotel
P Jayakarta Street 73
Phone: (021) 6250101

Le Grandeur Mangga Dua Hotel
Mangga Dua Raya Street
Phone: (021) 6128811

Willtop Hotel
P Jayakarta Street 44
Phone: (021) 6287888

Travel Hotel
Mangga Besar VIII Street 21
Phone: (021) 6012721

Sheraton Media Hotel & Towers
Gunung Sahari Raya Street 3
Phone: (021) 6263001

Arwana Hotel
Mangga Besar VIII Street 7
Phone: (021) 6009925

Ibis Kemayoran Hotel
Bungur Besar Raya Street 79-81
Phone: (021) 4210111

Jatra Hotel
Bandengan Selatan Street 20
Phone: (021) 6922921

Allson Residence Jakarta
Senen Raya Street 135-137 Tower A
Phone: (021) 3523379

Aston Hotel Jakarta
Garnisun Dalam Street 8
Phone: (021) 2515151

Nikko Jakarta Hotel
MH Thamrin Street 59
Phone: (021) 2301122

Millennium Hotel Sirih Jakarta
KH Fachrudin Street 3
Phone: (021) 2303636

Sari Pan Pacific Hotel
MH Thamrin Street 3
Phone: (021) 31905527

Royal Hotel
Ir H Juanda Street 14
Phone: (021) 3804301

Tugu Asri Hotel
Jatibaru Street 7-9
Phone: (021) 31926292

Treva International Hotel
Menteng Raya Street 33
Phone: (021) 31900240

Sahid Jaya Hotel
Jend Sudirman Street 86
Phone: (021) 5704444

Rensa Sofyan Hotel
Duren Sawit Raya Street 108
Phone: (021) 8615509

Karya II Hotel
Raden Saleh Raya Street 37, Central Jakarta
Phone: +6221-31925078

Sari Pan Pacific Hotel
MH Thamrin Street 3
Phone: (021) 31905527

Menteng I Hotel
RP Soeroso Street 28
Phone: (021) 31925208

Menteng II Hotel
Cikini Raya Street 105
Phone: (021) 31925543

Megapro Hotel
Proklamasi Street 40-42
Phone: (021) 3923131

Olympic Hotel
Mangga Besar Street VII, A-63
Phone: (021) 6246666

Sehat Hotel
Mangga Besar Raya Street 177
Phone: (021) 6280638

WEST JAKARTA
(Covered Area: Slipi, Tanjung Duren, Jelambar,Grogol,Cengkareng,Tangerang)
Sub-urban area and business centers, 4 private universities within this area,
Shopping Malls : Taman Anggrek Mall, Ciputra
ITC (electronic, mostly cell phones) : Roxy Mas

Ibis Slipi Hotel
Letjen S Parman Street Kav 59
Phone: (021) 5331570

Ciputra Jakarta Hotel
Letjen S Parman Street
Phone: (021) 5660640

Banian Bulevar Hotel
Tj Duren Raya Street Kav 1
Phone: (021) 5662288

Augusta Hotel
Lingkar Luar Street 1-A
Phone: (021) 5453132

Menara Peninsula Hotel
Letjen S Parman Street Kav 78
Phone: (021) 5350888

NORTH JAKARTA
(covered area: Kelapa Gading, Pluit, Ancol, Sunter, Tanjung Priok)

Sub-urban area, many family targeted shopping malls, Kelapa Gading Mal, La Piazza, Artha Gading, Sunter Mall,
Part of north areas that close to east Jakarta are Sunter, Kelapa Gading
Part of north areas that close to west Jakarta are Pluit and Ancol, visit newest mall and lifestyle centers Pluit Junction, Emporium Pluit, Pluit Village.

Podomoro Hotel
Agung Utara Raya Street, A/5
Phone: (021) 6402070

Pondok Wisata Pasir Putih
Pasir Putih III Street 6
Phone: (021) 64711970

Gading Indah Hotel
Pegangsaan Dua Street 10
Phone: (021) 4611989

Danau Sunter Hotel
Danau Raya Sunlake Street
Phone: (021) 6509969

Horison Hotel
Pantai Indah Street
Phone: (021) 6407000

EAST JAKARTA
(Covered : Pulo Gadung, Pulo Mas, Rawamangun)

Barely travel to East Jakarta, Halim Perdana airport is located here, not much to say, but most of east Jakarta area are industrial and factories area. Some part close to North and South Jakarta.

Pondok Nirwana Motel
Letjen Haryono MT Jl Street Kav 26
Phone: (021) 8093103

Puri Mega Hotel
Rawa Mangun Street 59-A
Phone: (021) 4214744

Puri Jaya Hotel
Percetakan Negara V Street 5
Phone: (021) 4215320

Patra Jasa Hotel
Jend A Yani Street 2
Phone: (021) 4240608

Sentral Hotel
Pramuka Raya Street Kav 63-64
Phone: (021) 4225511

Grand Cempaka Jakarta Hotel
Letjen Suprapto Street 62
Phone: (021) 4260066

Wisma Indonesia
Kelapa Dua Street 43
Phone: (021) 4401502

Millenium Hotel Sirih

The Millenium Hotel Sirih Jakarta
Jl. Fachrudin No.3, Jakarta, Indonesia, Indonesia

Located near business district, and only 10 minutes walk to Monas (National Monument). Quick access to public transportation (TransJakarta), you can take a bus and ride to eX (entertainment center), Sarinah (Cafe and Resto), Plaza Indonesia and Grand Indonesia, both are luxury shopping malls. TransJakarta can also take you to Kota area, knows as Batavia, and traditional food center in Sabang area

Atlet Century Park, Senayan

Atlet Century Park, Jakarta (Central Jakarta)
Jl Pintu Satu, Senayan, Jakarta 10270, Indonesia
www.hotelatletcenturypark.com


Located in Sudirman area, only 10 minutes away from 3 luxury shopping malls (Senayan City, Plaza Senayan and Pacific Place), 1 lifestyle centers (fX) and Ratu Plaza (sell most apple products and apple service center). Strategically located in Business district and near to Senayan Sports (Gelora Bung Karno) and National Stadium. 


Also walkable to reach golf driving range, senayan golf course and Carrefour (Ratu Plaza)
Personal review: I stayed there couple years ago, found quite nice, although it's an old building but it's located in central Jakarta, and easy to get access to most of entertainment centers. Some said, now, the services not too good. But still, it's a good pick.

Jakarta - Bandung

Use your spare time in Jakarta to go to Bandung, the capital of West Java province in Indonesia, and the country's fourth largest city. Located 768 m (2,520 ft) above sea level, Bandung has relatively year-around cooler temperature than most other Indonesian city. The city lies on a river basin and surrounded by volcanic mountains. This topology provides the city with a good natural defense system, which was the primary reason of Dutch East Indies government's plan to move the colony capital from Batavia to Bandung. Most of Bandung population are of Sundanese descent. Javanese is largest minority, from nearby provinces and eastern part of Java. Notable minorities include Chinese Indonesians, Indian Indonesians, and Korean Indonesians. Bandung also known as the center of factory outlets in which sold minor-damaged branded items with low-cut priced, factory outlets are easy to find in Bandung and there are also local brands (distro) that attract many domestic and international tourists, one of the most famous one is Ouval Research located in Jln. Buah Batu. There are several transport to go to Bandung, you may use travel car (mini-van) available every 1 hour or by train. Travel car costs Rp. 50.000 - Rp. 75.000 (US$ 5-8/person) it took only 1.30 min - 2 hours, call these number for booking order or book directly on the spot. Extrans travel stationed in Jln. Blora, Central Jakarta | P: 021-3150555 Daytrans travel Jl. Karet Pasar Baru Barat 14D, Central Jakarta | P: 021-68556767/ 68546767 Jl. Fatmawati Raya No.6, South Jakarta | P: 021-70356767/ 68076767 Train Executive (AC) and Business (non-AC) class coaches depart from Bandung station , located in Jl. Kebon Kawung, which serves other parts of Java such as Jakarta, Yogyakarta, Solo, Semarang and Surabaya. Economy class trains depart from nearby Kiaracondong. Around thirty Argo Gede (AC only) and Parahyangan (AC and non-AC) expresses connect Jakarta and Bandung daily in three hours or less. 

Argogede
Cost : Rp 70.000,00 (Holiday : Rp 75.000,00)

Jakarta - Bandung : 1. 06.35 – 09.17 WIB 2. 09.00 – 11.42 WIB 3. 09.30 – 12.13 WIB 4. 11.15 – 14.03 WIB 5. 12.30 – 15.16 WIB 6. 13.35 – 16.19 WIB 7. 15.30 – 18.08 WIB 8. 17.45 – 20.26 WIB 9. 19.20 – 21.57 WIB

Bandung - Jakarta : 1. 05.30 – 08.10 WIB 2. 06.25 – 09.07 WIB 3. 07.30 – 10.10 WIB 4. 09.15 – 11.55 WIB 5. 10.25 – 13.07 WIB 6. 12.10 – 14.52 WIB 7. 14.25 – 17.10 WIB 8. 16.20 – 19.00 WIB 9. 18.05 – 20.45 WIB

Parahyangan (Executive)
Cost : Rp 60.000,00 (Holiday : Rp 65.000,00)

Jakarta - Bandung : 1. 05.00 – 08.20 WIB 2. 05.30 – 08.37 WIB 3. 07.30 – 10.35 WIB 4. 08.20 – 11.16 WIB 5. 10.35 – 13.42 WIB 6. 11.45 – 14.51 WIB 7. 13.00 – 16.07 WIB 8. 14.30 – 17.30 WIB 9. 06.30 – 19.33 WIB

Bandung - Jakarta : 1. 04.00 – 06.55 WIB 2. 05.00 – 07.55 WIB 3. 06.05 – 09.01 WIB 4. 08.20 – 11.30 WIB 5. 09.35 – 12.53 WIB 6. 11.15 – 14.24 WIB 7. 12.45 – 16.02 WIB 8. 13.35 – 16.41 WIB 9. 15.00 – 17.54 WIB

More transportation option to Bandung click here. Travel guide to Bandung click here

Low-Rate Hotel & Hostel

These are the cheap hotel/hostel for backpacker in Jakarta (mostly placed in Central Jakarta)

HOSTEL in Central Jakarta
Bagus
Jl. Kebon Sirih Barat Dlm VI
Bloem SteenJl. Kebon Sirih Timur Dalam No. 174 | Telp: (021) 323 002
BorneoJl. Kebon Sirih Barat Dalam No. 37 | P : (021) 337-8735
BahteraJl. Kebon Sirih I No. 11 |P : (021) 322-135
DelimaJl. Jaksa No. 32 |P : (021) 392-3850
DestaniaJl. Kebon Sirih Barat IX/19 |P : (021) 391-5530
EshaJl. Kebon Sirih Barat X/4 |P : (021) 390-2944
Kebon SirihJl. Kebon Sirih Barat Gg. I No. 10 |P : (021) 314-2526
LiaJl. Kebon Sirih Barat VIII No. 47 |P : (021) 316-2708
NorbekJl. Jaksa No. 14 |P : (021) 330-392 / 392-1621
PendawaJl. Kebon Sirih Barat Dalam Gg. X No. 16 |P : (021) 335-609
How to read the address, here is one example :
Jln. Kebon Sirih Barat Dalam Gg. X No. 16;
Jln. Kebon Sirih Barat Dalam : Street Name
Gg. X : Alley #10 (Romanian number used to indicate block and or alley)
No.16 : Building/House/Hostel Number 16
Note :
Finding places in Jakarta, tends to be difficult due chaotic street names.
Tips : ask for the exact description of the building/house such as, nearby billboards, color of the building/fence and the postal code of the address. If you still cannot find the address, just ask a cabbie or if you already in the neighborhood but still can not find the building, ask pedestrians.