Find Cheap Hostels in Jakarta

By staying at a hostel you can reduce your spending on lodging and use more of your trip funds for fun things to do during your stay. You can check out the monuments and other cultural highlights in this destination, as well as activities like shopping.

No two hostels look identical, but these dorm-style accommodations all have shared rooms (though many hostels offer private room options too), budget-friendly prices, and a social atmosphere.

Ready to book a hostel? These top picks have the best reviews from our travelers and could be a good place to start: The Packer Lodge - Hostel - You can take advantage of free WiFi and a restaurant, as well as a bar. Rooms come with towels, showers, and bed sheets. Digital Airport Hotel - Hostel - Property features include free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk. You’ll find towels, showers, and TVs in all rooms. Digital Airport Hotel Terminal 2 - You can take advantage of free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk, as well as a TV in a common area. Rooms come with towels, showers, and bed sheets. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Tangerang - Property features include free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Rooms come with towels, showers, and hair dryers. Wonderloft Hostel Kota Tua - Close to public transit, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Jakarta Kota Station. Property features include free WiFi, a restaurant, and a 24-hour front desk. You’ll find towels, showers, and TVs in all rooms.

If you’re hoping to find a low-cost place to stay in Jakarta, one of Expedia’s 26 hostels could be a great choice.

Good weather’s definitely a plus when you’re experiencing new places, so here are some stats about the seasons: The hottest months are usually September and October with an average temp of 82°F, while the coldest months are July and August with an average of 81°F. The rainiest months in Jakarta are February, January, March, and December, with each month seeing an average of 13 inches of rainfall.

Depending on what interests you, you might appreciate some places near Jakarta. Get out into nature with places like Mangrove Ecotourism Centre PIK, San Antonio Beach PIK 2, and Scientia Square Park. Cultural attractions include Jakarta History Museum, Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, and Ismail Marzuki Park. Visit landmarks like Merdeka Palace and Pasar Baru.

Keep this information about transit options in and around Jakarta in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Halim Perdanakusuma Intl. Airport (HLP), 6.5 mi (10.5 km) away. An alternative is Soekarno-Hatta Intl. Airport (CGK), situated 12.7 mi (20.4 km) away. Once you’ve arrived, you may want to use public transit during your trip. You can access metro transit at Bundaran HI MRT Station, Dukuh Atas MRT Station, and Stasiun MRT - Setiabudi. To explore more of the surrounding area, take a train from BNI City Station, Jakarta Sudirman Station, or Jakarta Karet Station.