Find Historic Hotels in Old Jakarta

You’re already probably planning a visit to places with historical relevance while on vacation in Old Jakarta. Visit the theme park and shops while you’re in town. You can also relish a trip to the cafes during your stay.

Based on our travel expertise, Holiday Inn & Suites Jakarta Gajah Mada, an IHG Hotel is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features free WiFi and free valet parking. Pasar Baru is a short 3-minute drive away. A couple of other options near historic sites include Mercure Jakarta Batavia and Mercure Jakarta Kota.

In Old Jakarta, there are 460 hotel accommodations bookable on Expedia though not many historic hotels to choose from.

Old Jakarta is notable for landmarks like Watchtower, Chicken Market Bridge, and Museum of Fine Arts and Ceramics. Cultural venues include Jakarta History Museum, Balai Seni Rupa, and Museum Sejarah Jakarta. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are Mangga Dua Square and Dunia Fantasi.

When you choose a historic hotel, you’ll stay in a building that has an officially recognized national historic designation. A stately home, palace or even a lodge, old police station, or skyscraper can be identified as a historic hotel as long as it has special significance. Traditional architecture and period features are often found in the communal spaces and guestrooms of these historic hotels in Old Jakarta, giving a historical feel.

“Heritage hotel” is a term often used in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is a term often used in the U.S. though overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and building of a historic hotel tends to be what’s most important. For a heritage hotel, it’s often the cultural value as well as how it inspired the community.

Hotels include modern conveniences and safety features you expect to find, though efforts have been made to preserve treasured traditions and historic facades. WiFi, heating and air conditioning, updated bathroom facilities, and the normal amenities found in any hotel will be available in a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you choose a historic hotel in Old Jakarta, you won’t find yourself staying at a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.