The 4 Best Hostels in Jakarta
Jakarta is widely known not only as the capital city of Indonesia but also as the home of many spectacular Indonesian sights such as the Golden Triangle of Jakarta, the National Monument and the Elephant Museum. Formerly known as Batavia, this city is located on the northwest coast of Java, an island found in many lists about the world’s most populous islands, and is also considered the largest metropolitan area in Southeast Asia.
An obligatory destination for anyone traveling through Asia, Jakarta has a wide selection of hostels willing to host as many nomads as possible. On this list, you’ll find 4 of the best hostels in this city, so you can plan your trip the best you can.
1. Lugano Arte
- Price: Around 14 Euros a night.
- Location: .
- Does it have hostel vibe? Yes, this hostel has a social vibe greatly appreciated by its guests.
- Does it have good Wi-Fi connection? Yes, it has a high-speed connection.
- Is the breakfast included? No, it isn’t included.
Lugano Arte is a hostel with one a good location in Jakarta: It’s at just 1.4 km from National Museum of Indonesia, 2 km from the Istiqlal Mosque, and both Sarinah and Gambir Station are at around is 3 km away from the property. Among the accomodations it offers, guests can find a free-access garden, a terrace and a shared kitchen.
Each unit offered in the hostel not only has a TV, but it is also soundproof and has air conditioning, and the whole building has free private parking and complementary high-speed Wi-Fi.
2. The Packer Lodge
- Price: From 6 to 8 Euros a night (Private rooms go for up to 29 Euros a night).
- Location: .
- Does it have hostel vibe? Yes, it has a good atmosphere where many nomads can meet each other.
- Does it have good Wi-Fi connection? Yes, it has a high-speed connection.
- Is the breakfast included? The hostel offers paid breakfast.
Located at the heart of Chinatown, Jakarta, you’ll find The Packer Lodge. Its stellar location will allow all guests to enjoy interesting street eats, good local vibes, and breathtaking rooftop views. Yes, everything a traveler would need can be found at just 10 minutes from the property.
Every Tuesday, guests can join a Food Tour to try out as many of Jakarta’s delights as possible. And if they don’t want to leave the hostel, they can always spend their time at the gym and communal garden.
3. My Capsule Jakarta – Batavia
- Price: Around 7 Euros a night (Private rooms go for up to 14 Euros a night).
- Location: .
- Does it have hostel vibe? Yes, it has a sublime atmosphere enjoyed by its guests.
- Does it have good Wi-Fi connection? Yes, it has a free, high-speed connection.
- Is the breakfast included? Breakfast isn’t included.
My Capsule Jakarta – Batavia is described as a social/semi-party hostel by the staff, and its prime location at the center of Jakarta draws in as many guests as it can hold. Many cafes, bars, coffee shops, supermarkets and convenience stores are just a few minutes away from the property, and it also offers rooms with comfy mattresses, spacious lockers, as well as lobby area where travelers can chill and free Wi-Fi with a good speed.
4. Konko Hostel Jakarta
- Price: From 17 to 18 Euros a night.
- Location:
- Does it have hostel vibe? Yes, it has a good atmosphere, but not as good as the other hostels.
- Does it have good Wi-Fi connection? Yes, it has a free, high-speed connection.
- Is the breakfast included? Breakfast isn’t included.
To round up our list, we have the Konko Hostel Jakarta, the very first Konko Hostel found in the area of Kebon Sirih. With the Gambir Train Station a few steps away, and everything else you could need (Such as the Nonky Restaurant) just minutes away by foot or train, this hostel is the best place to socialize with fellow travelers and reflect on how to proceed with the rest of your trip.
