Tambora Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Jakarta History Museum
Indonesia’s rich history and one of the country’s finest examples of Dutch colonial architecture combine in this fascinating museum.
Museum Bank Indonesia
Take a fascinating tour of Indonesian history from a financial and trade viewpoint via this museum’s interactive and multimedia exhibits.
Taman Fatahillah
Spend some time in a lively city square that is bordered by old colonial buildings that house history, art and puppetry museums.
Museum of Fine Arts and Ceramics
Find works by acclaimed Indonesian artists, displays of rare ceramics and Majapahit Empire terracotta pieces housed in an elegant colonial-era palace.
Pancoran Chinatown Point
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Pancoran Chinatown Point during your stay in Jakarta. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Museum Sejarah Jakarta
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Museum Sejarah Jakarta during your travels in Jakarta. Visit the shops and spas in this culturally rich area.
Activities
Best of Lombok: Tribe Villages, Traditions & Waterfalls
Jakarta Night Tour with Dinner at Café or Food street
Plaza Premium Lounge at Soekarno–Hatta Int Airport (CGK)
Dunia Fantasi at Ancol for Non-Indonesian
Jakarta: Half-Day Highlights Tour
Our pick of the best Tambora Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn & Suites Jakarta Gajah Mada by IHG
The room is spacious, the staffs are hospitable, caring. The breakfast buffet located in tge 3rs floor is amazing. The Cheff, Mr. Jimmy and his team showed tremendous hospitality, attentive and highly motivated in serving guests. Mr Jimmy is one of world good leader I have noticed so far. The variety ...
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Mercure Jakarta Gatot Subroto
Grand Hyatt Jakarta
Good
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Anara Airport Hotel
The front desk staff are excellent. Check-in is always super easy and friendly. The washrooms in the suites could use some love. Newer towels and better shower amenities kits (higher end shampoo, conditioner and shower gels) should be included for the cost of the room. There is also no soap dish ...
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
ibis budget Jakarta Cikini
The Ritz-Carlton Jakarta, Mega Kuningan
Staff is rude. Beds were dirty with crumbs
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Tambora
Taman Sari
Shopping, historical sites and spas are some highlights of Taman Sari. Make a stop by Mangga Dua Square or Pasar Baru while you're exploring.
Grogol
Shopping, art galleries and spas are just a few things travellers enjoy about Grogol. Check out Mal Ciputra Mall or Central Park Mall while you're exploring the area.
Old Jakarta
Theme parks, shopping and cafes are some highlights of Old Jakarta. Make a stop by Taman Fatahillah or Jakarta History Museum while you're exploring.
Gambir
Monuments, museums and shopping are some highlights of Gambir. Make a stop by Merdeka Palace or National Monument while you're exploring.
Ancol
Unique features of Ancol include the seaside views and restaurants. Make a stop by Allianz Ecopark Ancol or Dunia Fantasi while you're exploring the area.
Central Jakarta
Central Jakarta is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Sarinah Mall and National Monument, and you can get around town on the metro at Bundaran HI MRT Station.
