Tambora
Jakarta
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.
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.
Museum Bank Indonesia
Take a fascinating tour of Indonesian history from a financial and trade viewpoint via this museum’s interactive and multimedia exhibits.
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.
Petak Sembilan Street Market
Learn about the local history of Jakarta with a stop at Petak Sembilan Street Market. Visit the shops and spas in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
Jakarta: Half-Day Highlights Tour
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)
Top hotels in Tambora
Holiday Inn & Suites Jakarta Gajah Mada by IHG
The staff are wonderful! The breakfast buffet was plentiful with numerous options. The concierge team helped me with making a phone call to another island and also quickly found smaller bills so I could change 100,000 rupiah and tip my driver. Everyone was very polite and friendly. My room was clean ...
Reviewed on 8 Jan 2026
Ashley Tang Menteng Jakarta
Noisy after 10pm from other rooms
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Ashley Wahid Hasyim Jakarta
Free laundry which is a plus. Room was very clean and breakfast was great.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Grand Hyatt Jakarta
Outstanding
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Mercure Jakarta Gatot Subroto
Can hear the sound of traffic
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
InterContinental Jakarta Pondok Indah by IHG
Good place to stay with family room clean and staff friendly
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Tambora
Mangga Besar
Bars and shopping are notable features of Mangga Besar. You might consider stopping by Plaza Glodok while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
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 Central Park Mall or Taman Anggrek Mall while you're exploring the area.
Old Jakarta
Theme parks, shopping and cafes are some highlights of Old Jakarta. Make a stop by Jakarta History Museum or Mangga Dua Square 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 Dunia Fantasi or Allianz Ecopark Ancol while you're exploring the area.
