🏙️ 3-Day Jakarta Itinerary

#jakatarguide (Theme: Urban buzz, Indonesian flavors, and a dash of hidden gems) ⸻ 🏛️ Day 1 – Jakarta’s Historic & Civic Heart Morning • 🍳 Breakfast at Titik Temu Coffee Senopati – cozy vibes + specialty coffee • 🏛️ Visit Monas (National Monument) – go to the top for city views • 🖼️ Explore National Museum (Museum Gajah) – gold, ceramics, & history galore Afternoon • 🍜 Lunch at Sate Khas Senayan – try satay, gado-gado, or soto Betawi • 🚶♀️ Stroll around Lapangan Banteng & old Dutch buildings nearby • 🛍️ Quick stop at Grand Indonesia Mall – shop or chill in air-con (great for escaping the heat) Evening • 🍽️ Dinner at Plataran Menteng – elegant restaurant in a colonial house with Indonesian fine dining • 🍸 Optional: Cocktails at Henshin (rooftop bar with city views) • 💤 Stay at: ARTOTEL Thamrin, Morrissey Hotel, or Hotel Indonesia Kempinski ⸻ 🎨 Day 2 – Culture, Arts & Local Markets Morning • ☕ Light breakfast at Giyanti Coffee Roastery • 🎨 Visit MACAN Museum (Modern and Contemporary Art in Nusantara) – Indonesia’s top modern art museum • 🧵 Walk through Tanah Abang or Thamrin City for batik shopping & local goods Afternoon • 🍛 Lunch at Lara Djonggrang – uniquely designed restaurant with mythical Javanese vibes • 📸 Visit Kota Tua (Old Town Jakarta) – historic square, street art, vintage bicycles • 🖼️ Stop by Fatahillah Museum or Wayang Museum (traditional puppets!) Evening • 🛥️ Optional: Sunset drinks/dinner at Batavia Café (colonial charm) • 🎶 Or live music at Jaya Pub (local bar scene) • 💤 Stay in Kota Tua or return to CBD area ⸻ 🌿 Day 3 – Nature & Jakarta Like a Local Morning • 🥐 Brunch at Monolog or Six Ounces Coffee • 🌳 Visit Taman Mini Indonesia Indah – cultural park with replicas of traditional houses from across Indonesia (Or if you’re into animals: visit Ragunan Zoo – huge & shady with orangutans) Afternoon • 🧺 Lunch at Sana Sini Restaurant (international buffet at Pullman Hotel) • 🛶 Optional boat ride in Ancol Dreamland or walk along the waterfront • 🛍️ Grab last souvenirs from Alun-Alun Indonesia shop at Grand Indonesia Evening • 🍴 Farewell dinner at Kaum Jakarta – elevated Indonesian cuisine in a cool setting • ✈️ Head to airport (leave at least 3 hours early due to Jakarta traffic!) ⸻ 💡 Travel Tips: • 🚕 Use Grab or Gojek for safe, cashless rides • 💸 Always carry small rupiah bills (some markets/cafés don’t take cards) • 🕒 Expect traffic jams, especially from 7–10 AM and 4–8 PM • 📶 Local SIM cards are cheap & helpful – try Telkomsel or XL Axiata