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Kota Tua (Old Town)

Jakarta 6m
Best Time
Year round
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About Kota Tua (Old Town)

Kota Tua, also known as Old Batavia, is Jakarta's historic center, preserved with 17th-century Dutch colonial buildings. The heart of the area is Fatahillah Square, surrounded by former administrative buildings turned museums, lively street performers, and locals riding vintage pastel bicycles.

💡Why Visit?

Visit to admire Dutch colonial-era architecture, explore historic museums, cycle across Fatahillah Square, and dine at the legendary Cafe Batavia.

Languages
IndonesianBetawi
#colonial-architecture#museums#culture#photography

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3 Days

Quick Facts

RegionJakarta
CountryIndonesia
Altitude6m
Budget StayIDR 180,000*/night
Budget FoodIDR 60,000*/day
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🌡️ Weather & Best Time

Aug · Drizzle

This destination has a temperate climate with temperatures ranging from 24°C to 30°C annually. Avoid travel in Feb due to heavy rainfall.

Temperature range (°C)
Aug
☀️Drizzle
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Temperature24° – 31°C
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Rainfall67mm
✅Good
✅Good — warm and pleasant
Quality:Best timeGoodOkayColdAvoid

⚠️ Avoid travelling in Feb due to extreme conditions.

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Where to Stay

🎒 Deluxe
IDR 180,000*/night
  • Capsule hostel in Glodok
  • Budget hotel near Jakarta Kota station
🏨 Premium
IDR 450,000*/night
  • 3-star business hotel in central Jakarta
  • Historic boutique room
✨ Luxury
IDR 1,200,000*/night
  • 4-star heritage hotel near Kota
  • Luxury suite in central business district

Local Cuisine

⭐ Kerak Telor (Betawi Spicy Omelette)street
⭐ Es Selendang Mayang (Betawi colorful jelly dessert)street
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