Your stay — Wisma Arin
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Masjid Madinatul Iman (202 m · ~3 min walk)
- Place of worship: Gereja GPIB Bukit Benuas (894 m · ~11 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Baitul Makmur (956 m · ~12 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Sepinggan Pratama (1.4 km · ~17 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Transmart — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Dino Park — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Bank Permata — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
Kimia Farma — 1.8 km · ~22 min walk
Indomaret — 221 m · ~3 min walk
Terminal Batu Ampar C — 3.0 km · ~38 min walk
Good to know — Balikpapan
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ IDR 18080.3 · IDR
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Balikpapan, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Wisma Arin
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Bank Permata — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk — pharmacy · Kimia Farma — 1.8 km · ~22 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) → Penginapan Rahayu, Jalan MT Haryono
💡 Buy a fixed-rate coupon at the official counter inside the arrivals hall, walk past touts for a clear price.
Penginapan Rahayu → Downtown Balikpapan (e.g. Balikpapan Plaza)
💡 Buy a local SIM at the airport for data; the app price is lower than street taxis. Peak traffic at 07:30–08:30 and 16:30–18:00.
Sepinggan Airport Bus Stop (outside terminal) → Terminal Batu Ampar (via Jalan MT Haryono, 500m walk to Penginapan Rahayu)
💡 Tell the driver to drop you at the Pertamina junction on Jalan MT Haryono—closer than the terminal stop. Keep small change.
Bus stop 'Patung Kuda' (800m walk south on Jalan MT Haryono) → Terminal Batu Ampar
💡 Use the TapCash card (available at Indomaret or Alfamart) for faster boarding. Buses can get crowded during school hours.
About Balikpapan
Wikipedia ↗
Balikpapan is a seaport city in East Kalimantan, Indonesia. Located on the east coast of the island of Borneo, the city is the financial center of Kalimantan. With a population of 688,318 according to the 2020 census, and an official estimate of 757,418 as at mid 2023 (comprising 387,112 males and 3...
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Wisma Arin?
Check-in at Wisma Arin is from null. Check-out is by null.
Top Attractions in Balikpapan
💡 Come at sunset to see families out for a stroll and the fountain lights come on. Grab a bowl of soto banjar from the cart across the road for an authentic and cheap meal.
💡 Ask the guard at the entrance to switch on the video room — they screen a short documentary on Balikpapan's founding. Plan 45 minutes max. Donation box at the exit.
💡 Head to the south end of the beach where the crowds thin out. A plate of ikan bakar with sambal from the warung opposite the water tower is a local favourite, costing under 20k rupiah.
💡 Go early before 8 am when it's cooler and the monkeys are most active. Bring your own water; there are no stalls along the boardwalk.
💡 Best after a day of rain when the flow is strong. Wear sandals with grip — the path gets muddy. No entrance fee, but locals may ask for a 5k parking fee if you bring a scooter. Bring insect repellent.