Wamena · Indonesia
Where to Stay in Jiwika, Wamena
A village about 10 km northeast of Wamena, famous for its salt wells and traditional Dani longhouse (honai). A common stop on valley tours.
✦ The vibe
Green, agricultural, with a strong focus on local culture. Tourists come for demonstrations and buying woven goods.
👤 Best for
Cultural trips, day tours, those wanting to see how Dani people live.
🏨 Where to stay
One or two very basic homestays, or stay in Wamena and visit by tour. Homestay cost around 50,000–150,000 IDR.
🚇 Getting around
Bemo from Wamena market, 30–40 minutes. Airport about 40 minutes by car.
📍 Nearby
Jiwika Salt Wells (Air Asin Jiwika), the large honai complex.
Best hotels in Jiwika
16 hotels ranked by how close they are to Jiwika
Maharani
12.9 km from Jiwika
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13.0 km from Jiwika
View intelligence briefing →Mas Budi
13.3 km from Jiwika
View intelligence briefing →Rannu Jaya I
13.4 km from Jiwika
View intelligence briefing →Baliem Pilamo
13.4 km from Jiwika
View intelligence briefing →Baliem Guest House
13.8 km from Jiwika
View intelligence briefing →Rainbow Hotel
14.0 km from Jiwika
View intelligence briefing →Hotel Rannu Jaya II
14.0 km from Jiwika
View intelligence briefing →Hotel Grand Baliem
14.0 km from Jiwika
View intelligence briefing →Hotel Makmur
14.1 km from Jiwika
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14.1 km from Jiwika
View intelligence briefing →Putri Dani
14.3 km from Jiwika
View intelligence briefing →Hotel Grand Sartika
14.6 km from Jiwika
View intelligence briefing →Guesthouse Hogorasuok
14.7 km from Jiwika
View intelligence briefing →Hotel Cartenz
14.9 km from Jiwika
View intelligence briefing →Pintu Biru
15.1 km from Jiwika
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