Jakarta Planetarium
Jakarta Planetarium is a science and astronomy venue in Cikini, best linked with Taman Ismail Marzuki, Cikini hotels, and Menteng.
Jakarta
Best Things To Do
Monas, Istiqlal Mosque, Kota Tua, museums, parks, waterfront attractions, and indoor family stops.
Showing 25–35 of 35 places
City guide section
Top picks in Jakarta
Showing 25–35 of 35 places
Browse the highlights below, then open any place for maps, area notes, and practical details.
Section guidance
Why it matters: Monas, Istiqlal Mosque, Kota Tua, museums, parks, waterfront attractions, and indoor family stops. The first-time core is Monas, Istiqlal Mosque, Jakarta Cathedral, the National Museum, and Kota Tua; families can add Ancol, Ragunan, Taman Mini, or Jakarta Aquarium.
Best for: In the Best Things To Do section, travelers can shape practical routes, meals, prayer stops, and family breaks around the real movement of Jakarta.
Good to know: For best things to do, halal food and prayer access are generally easy; the extra planning is mainly around hotels, imported cuisine, major events, and long transfers.
Gelora Bung Karno Sports Complex
Gelora Bung Karno Sports Complex is Jakarta’s main sports precinct, best linked with Plaza Senayan, Senayan City, Pacific Place, and SCBD.
Central Jakarta
Lapangan Banteng Park
Lapangan Banteng Park is a central park with civic atmosphere, best linked with Istiqlal Mosque, Pasar Baru, and the Cathedral.
See detailsSuropati Park
Suropati Park is a shaded Menteng park, best linked with Menteng hotels, Sunda Kelapa Mosque, and Cut Meutia Mosque.
Situ Lembang Park
Situ Lembang Park is a small lake park in Menteng, best linked with Suropati Park, Menteng restaurants, and embassy streets.
Taman Menteng
Taman Menteng is a neighborhood park in Menteng, best linked with Menteng restaurants, Cikini, and central hotels.
MOJA Museum
MOJA Museum is a playful interactive photo museum, best linked with GBK, Senayan, Plaza Senayan, and SCBD.
Museum Satria Mandala
Museum Satria Mandala is a military-history museum, best linked with Kuningan, Gatot Subroto, and business districts.
Museum Layang Layang Indonesia
Museum Layang Layang Indonesia is a kite museum and craft venue, best linked with South Jakarta and Cilandak-side routes.
West Jakarta
Glodok Chinatown
Glodok Chinatown is Jakarta’s historic Chinatown quarter, best linked with Kota Tua, Pancoran gate area, and Museum Bank Indonesia.
See detailsNorth Jakarta
Pantjoran PIK
Pantjoran PIK is a themed open-air dining and culture precinct, best linked with Pantai Indah Kapuk, PIK Avenue, and North Jakarta routes.
See detailsKeep exploring Jakarta
More restaurants in Jakarta
Keep exploring Jakarta and add more stops to your plan.
More hotels in Jakarta
Keep exploring Jakarta and add more stops to your plan.
More shopping spots in Jakarta
Keep exploring Jakarta and add more stops to your plan.
