Tambora Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Taman Fatahillah
Spend some time in a lively city square that is bordered by old colonial buildings that house history, art and puppetry museums.
Jakarta History Museum
Indonesia’s rich history and one of the country’s finest examples of Dutch colonial architecture combine in this fascinating museum.
Museum Bank Indonesia
Take a fascinating tour of Indonesian history from a financial and trade viewpoint via this museum’s interactive and multimedia exhibits.
Museum of Fine Arts and Ceramics
Find works by acclaimed Indonesian artists, displays of rare ceramics and Majapahit Empire terracotta pieces housed in an elegant colonial-era palace.
Pancoran Chinatown Point
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Pancoran Chinatown Point during your stay in Jakarta. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Petak Sembilan Street Market
Learn about the local history of Jakarta with a stop at Petak Sembilan Street Market. Visit the spas and shops in this culturally rich area.
Activities
Jakarta: Full-Day Highlights Tour
Indonesia Firsty eSim - Free Roaming Mobile Data
Best of Lombok: Tribe Villages, Traditions & Waterfalls
Jakarta: Volcano, Tea/Rice Fields, Hot Spring, Local Food
Plaza Premium Lounge at Soekarno–Hatta Int Airport (CGK)
Our pick of the best Tambora Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn & Suites Jakarta Gajah Mada by IHG
"Excellent job from the team"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Anara Airport Hotel
"The Anara Airport Hotel was everything I was looking for during a long layover in Jakarta. Clean, quiet, comfortable, air conditioned, and immediately ready for occupancy after a long series of international flights. The staff were efficient and the location was easy to find and walk to from the ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
PARKROYAL Serviced Suites Jakarta
"Lovely hotel, near a brand new mall. Well located. Staff are wonderful. Rooms are new and very nice. High floor, great views."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Mandarin Oriental, Jakarta
"Friendly staff, very helpful and kind. Always smiling and accommodating. Will try their best to speak to you despite some language barrier . Breakfast was fantastic with an array of local and international cuisine. Club lounge was adequate but was better at other MOs. Overall great hotel with fantastic ..."
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Pan Pacific Jakarta
"Great location. Amazing breakfast and views. Cool pool at the 71st floor and great rooms. The staff are incredibly friendly and helpful."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Lumire Hotel and Convention Center
Other neighbourhoods around Tambora
Taman Sari
Shopping, historical sites and spas are some highlights of Taman Sari. Make a stop by Mangga Dua Square or Pasar Baru while you're exploring.
Grogol
Shopping, art galleries and spas are just a few things travellers enjoy about Grogol. Check out Central Park Mall or Taman Anggrek Mall while you're exploring the area.
Old Jakarta
Theme parks, shopping and cafes are some highlights of Old Jakarta. Make a stop by Jakarta History Museum or Mangga Dua Square while you're exploring.
Gambir
Monuments, museums and shopping are some highlights of Gambir. Make a stop by Merdeka Palace or National Monument while you're exploring.
Kampung Bali
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Kampung Bali and surrounding area, you can visit Tanah Abang Market and Sarinah Mall.
Ancol
Unique features of Ancol include the seaside views and restaurants. Make a stop by Dunia Fantasi or Allianz Ecopark Ancol while you're exploring the area.
