Tarakan · Indonesia

Where to Stay in Kampung Bugis, Tarakan

A traditional coastal settlement south of the centre, stilt houses over the water and a fishing community.

✦ The vibe

Authentic, wooden and wet – like a living museum.

Culture vultures and photographers.

No hotels – stay nearby in downtown and visit for the day.

Not walkable from downtown – take an ojek or taxi 5 minutes south.

Floating houses, Bugis fishing pier

7 hotels ranked by how close they are to Kampung Bugis

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