Mataram · Indonesia
Where to Stay in Ampenan, Mataram
The old port area west of Cakranegara, with crumbling colonial buildings and a lively fish market. It is the cheapest and most authentic district in Mataram.
✦ The vibe
Gritty, real, and run-down – not polished, but full of character.
👤 Best for
Frugal backpackers, photographers, anyone unfazed by basic conditions.
🏨 Where to stay
Homestays and very basic losmen; prices are rock-bottom (under £10).
🚇 Getting around
Walkable along the waterfront but sprawling otherwise. Bemos to Cakranegara and Mataram Mall. Airport is about 50 minutes by car.
📍 Nearby
Ampenan Beach, old Dutch warehouses.
Best hotels in Ampenan
10 hotels ranked by how close they are to Ampenan
Tjabe Merah
218 m from Ampenan
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260 m from Ampenan
View intelligence briefing →Hotel Indradi
702 m from Ampenan
View intelligence briefing →pondok elen
844 m from Ampenan
View intelligence briefing →Hotel dan Restoran Victoria
957 m from Ampenan
View intelligence briefing →Hotel Nitour Inn
1.2 km from Ampenan
View intelligence briefing →Hotel Mataram Square
2.1 km from Ampenan
View intelligence briefing →Wisma Nusantara II
2.2 km from Ampenan
View intelligence briefing →Hotel Griya Asri
2.2 km from Ampenan
View intelligence briefing →Wisma Seruni
2.3 km from Ampenan
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