Merdeka Square & Central Jakarta
This sprawling complex of high-rises is a great-value business-class hotel. The 304 rooms are large, with slightly dated decor, and have work areas plus…
Must-see hotels in Java
Bandung
While it's a tad out of the way, 4km north of the city, the Attic remains one of Bandung's best budget options. It's run by a friendly crew, who are…
West Java
Run with the eye of a person who is a natural in the hospitality industry, this welcoming family-run place has 10 pleasant, tiled rooms with wood…
Surabaya
The simplicity of its name is perhaps reflective of its genius. Rather than bells and whistles, it sticks to the basic principles of what tourists want:…
South Jakarta
The Aston is excellent value. The 211 modern rooms (with one to three bedrooms) are more like mini apartments – they come with kitchens and large…
Karimunjawa Islands
A five-minute walk from the ferry terminal, this two-storey brick lodge is right by the sea. There's no beach as such, but a wide lawn shaded by coconut…
Yogyakarta
Occupying a long, thin house, this tiny guesthouse has heaps of character and helpful staff. The Javanese-influenced rooms (in five price categories) have…
Yogyakarta
One for cat and dog lovers, this arty homestay run by Animal Friends Jogja doubles as a shelter for rescued animals. It's a basic setup with only a couple…
Solo
In a central location, this renovated guesthouse has large modern rooms, hot-water showers, complimentary filter coffee and friendly staff. The best part…
Central Java
At the west end of Indrayanti beach, this friendly little guesthouse is a simple but delightful place to stay. The sound of the waves pounding the beach…
Borobudur
A deservedly popular, welcoming guesthouse with rooms that face rice fields (through railings) about 1.5km south of the bus terminal. A family room sleeps…
Jalan Jaksa Area
The sparkling and modern three-star Erian Hotel has crisp white rooms with wooden accents, desks, TVs, coffee- and tea-making facilities, and safes. The…
Central Java
A fun hilltop getaway, this small hotel's best asset is a modest infinity pool with a fantastic 180-degree view of the Indian Ocean. Swimming towards the…
West Java
About 4km south of the entrance to Kebun Raya Cibodas, this Balinese-owned place has attractive rooms with balconies that enjoy spectacular valley views…
East Java
Rosa's spacious rooms have woven bamboo walls, private bathrooms and shady front porches. The place is geared towards guests who join its Baluran tours …
Solo
There are some nice touches to this expanding modern hotel (boutique is pushing it) with its selection of uncluttered but smallish rooms in a quiet,…
Yogyakarta
This misnamed multistorey hostel is well run, and somewhat functional. All the dorms (both mixed and female-only) are pod-style and air-conditioned,…
Surabaya
An excellent choice for those in the market for a quality business-class hotel. The Mercure has first-class facilities, including an idyllic palm-fringed…
Central Java
Located 3km from the bus station, this guesthouse has been hosting travellers for years. The attractive rooms are arranged around a beautiful walled…
South Jakarta
Good-sized, classically decorated rooms with light-wood furnishings and all the facilities you'd expect from this five-star international chain (spa,…
Jakarta
Dorms here have colourful, tidy capsule-style beds, each with its own privacy curtain. Each dorm sleeps between four and 10 people. East of Glodok, the…
Merdeka Square & Central Jakarta
An excellent high-rise modern hotel in the north of the city, not far from most of the sights. The attention to detail is impressive; the aromatherapy oil…
South Jakarta
Sleep so high above Jakarta that when you wake up, you may not be able to see the ground through the smog. The Westin occupies 20 floors of the 69-storey…
Pullman Jakarta Indonesia Thamrin CBD Hotel
Jakarta
This 427-room business hotel is a stone's throw from the Grand Indonesia and Plaza Indonesia malls. It has two restaurants (international and Japanese),…
East Java
A large, well-run resort boasting expansive, manicured grounds with a T-shaped pool fringed by palm trees. Faux-traditional cottages are spacious and have…
Yogyakarta
This attractive, long-running homestay has lots of character, with a shady garden decorated with driftwood and dotted with interesting mementos collected…
Yogyakarta
The Andrea is a charming little guesthouse with tasteful rooms fitted with stylish fixtures and good-quality beds. Even the rooms without en suite have a…
Bandung
Part of a small national chain; the 101's reclaimed wood-panelled facade dripping with vines is cool, as is the Sino-Portuguese tile in the lobby and…
East Java
One of Bromo's cleanest and best-value options is this attractive guesthouse with modern, spacious rooms – the pick of which look out to sublime valley…
Surabaya
In a city with as many identikit business chain hotels as Surabaya, it's hard to stand out from the pack. Through the use of soothing tones, carefully…
Hotel El Royale Kartika Wijaya
East Java
An imposing colonial residence in sweeping grounds dotted with palms, lawns and tennis courts. The rooms are bright, spacious and filled with wicker…
Surabaya
With unusually comfortable beds, and a surgical approach to cleanliness, this hostel, down in the southern part of the city, gets all the basics right,…
Central Java
This decent, two-storey hotel sports a rather grand entrance and has serviceable and clean (if rather small) rooms with functioning air-con. Some rooms…
Yogyakarta
Along a side street in an appealing local neighbourhood, this delightful hostel is run by a young, friendly team. It's a compact setup with a six-bed dorm…
West Java
Attractive thatched roof, brick and wood cottages, all of good size and built over the rice paddies make this a tranquil and endearing choice. It's a five…
West Java
This Tamanjaya guesthouse was orginially built by the World Wildlife Fund and has four simple, clean rooms, each with two single beds and mosquito nets…
Central Java
This smart little joglo-style guesthouse, with a polished front step, is within walking distance of Krakal Beach. Accommodation is in attractive cabins…
Bandung
In the heart of the action is this popular but institutional-feeling hostel, located up a flight of scruffy marble stairs from Jl Braga. Bunks are set up…
Semarang
In the heart of Chinatown, a short stroll from the Tay Kak Sie temple, this budget hotel is a character-filled choice with a red facade and Chinese…
Central Java
Not the most elegant of hotels perhaps, but this competent business hotel is one of several similar no-nonsense accommodation options in the centre of…
