Your stay — Posters Hotel
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The Property — Posters Hotel
Posters Hotel is a compact, design-led 3-star in central Bandung where vintage Indonesian posters and mid-century furniture give the lobby a gallery-meets-living-room feel. The staff are hands-on and the small rooftop pool offers a cool escape from the heat, though rooms are snug and the immediate street is busy. It suits budget-conscious couples or solo travellers who prioritise location and character over space.
Chronicles of Bandung
Bandung was founded in 1810 by the Dutch East Indies government as a plantation hub in a highland basin; its cooler climate drew colonial officials and wealthy families. The 1920s Art Deco building boom earned it the nickname ‘Paris of Java’, visible today in landmarks like the Savoy Homann and Villa Isola. Post-independence, it became a centre for education and textile manufacturing, and now thrives as a hub for contemporary street art, vintage shopping, and a food scene driven by Sundanese and fusion cafes. The city’s identity is proudly creative, blending colonial heritage with a defiantly modern, youthful energy.
Best Time to Visit
Full Bandung guide →Best months
June to August offer the driest weather with plenty of sunshine, plus the city is quieter because most Indonesian schools are on holiday in June-July, so crowds are moderate.
Peak / festival surge
December and January are the wettest but peak for domestic tourism because of school holidays and Christmas; hotel prices can rise 30-50%. The Bandung Festival in July also boosts occupancy.
Budget shoulder season
September-November and March-May are ideal for discounts: rainfall is still manageable, rooms are cheaper, and major crowds have passed.
Weather & packing
Bandung sits at 768m elevation so it stays cooler than Jakarta but can rain fiercely in the afternoons year-round. Pack a light rain jacket or umbrella and a cardigan – you’ll need both in a single day.
Live City Briefing — Bandung
- The Bandung Light Rail Transit (BRT) ‘Trans Metro Bandung’ has added two new routes in 2025, improving links between the city centre and North Bandung areas such as Lembang.
- Vintage clothing and vinyl markets now pop up regularly at Braga Street and Dago on Sunday mornings—worth checking local Instagram accounts before your visit.
- A new pedestrian zone on Braga Street has expanded, closing the block to vehicles from 6pm on weekends, making it better for evening walks and cafe-hopping.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Posters Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 4 or 5 at the rear side of the building (south-facing). These floors are high enough to reduce direct street noise from the main road, and the rear position avoids the lift lobby and front entrance bustle. Bandung's three-star hotels often have a quieter back wing.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floor 2 (street level) facing the main road—the address is just 'Bandung', which typically means a central or main thoroughfare location, so first-floor front rooms will get heavy traffic noise and headlight glow. Also skip rooms near the lift at ground level; the lift shaft amplifies mechanical noise in budget hotels.
Best views
Given only 'Bandung' as the address, the street front rooms offer a city view typical of a main road—traffic, shops, and local life. Best view is likely from a higher-floor front room (if not too noisy) looking out over Bandung's low-rise skyline and hills; otherwise, rear rooms give a quieter, if less scenic, outlook over neighbouring properties.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 and 5—sufficiently above street level, with less foot traffic and lower chance of noise from the lobby or breakfast area. In a 3-star building of this size, top floors (if 5 is the top) also reduce overhead footstep noise.
🔊 Noise notes
Main noise sources: street traffic on the front road (typical for a Bandung main road with bemo, angkot, and motorbikes), lift machinery in adjacent rooms, and potentially the breakfast room or lobby on floor 2 starting at 6am. Bandung's cooler climate means windows may be open, increasing street noise.
Insider tips
1) Ask for a rear-facing room when booking—this hotel likely has a quieter back side away from the main drag. 2) The lift may be slow or unreliable in a 3-star property; request a floor between 3 and 5 to have walkable access if stairs are needed, especially during checkout rush.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Posters Hotel
Complimentary Wi-Fi for all guests; average speed 15 Mbps download, no login requirement on check-in
One elevator serves all 5 guest floors; no stairs-only sections
No printed newspapers; free digital access to local news via hotel app on lobby tablets
Standard check-in 14:00, early bag drop from 10:00 (no charge); late check-out until 13:00 (IDR 75,000) or until 16:00 (half nightly rate)
Free luggage storage after check-out at the front desk, limited to same day
Step-free ramp at main entrance, wide corridors on ground floor; upper floors accessible by lift. No accessible bathroom or room-specific adaptations
Free on-site parking for 30 cars, no valet; no EV chargers. Nearest public car park: Gedung Parkir Pasteur Hyperpoint (IDR 5,000 per hour, IDR 50,000 overnight)
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: IDR 10,000 per room per night
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking via credit card; IDR 100,000 incidental hold upon check-in (credit card or cash)
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Place of worship: Masjid Nurul Hidayah (103 m · ~1 min walk)
- Mosque: Majid Ulil Albab (230 m · ~3 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid An Naas (358 m · ~4 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Ashofa Cikutra (393 m · ~5 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Bandung Trade Mall — 1.8 km · ~23 min walk
Taman Plano — 647 m · ~8 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Bank Rakyat Indonesia — 162 m · ~2 min walk
Merc — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Alfamart — 107 m · ~1 min walk
Terminal Angkot Cicaheum — 2.2 km · ~27 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Use authorised money changers in the city centre or near Jalan Braga for reasonable rates; avoid the airport and hotel bureaux – they give poor rates and add high commissions.
Credit and debit cards are accepted in mid-range and up hotels, malls and chain restaurants; smaller shops, street vendors and local eateries are cash-only.
No strong expectation, but round up taxi fares or leave 5-10% at restaurants if service is good; hotel porters appreciate IDR 10,000–20,000 per bag.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A cup of local robusta from a street-side warung kopi costs around IDR 5,000–10,000.
Nasi Padang (rice with several side dishes) costs about IDR 15,000–25,000 at a local eatery.
A main dish at an average local restaurant (e.g. mi goreng or nasi goreng) is IDR 20,000–35,000.
Jalan Braga and the area around Bandung Indah Plaza have streetside stalls selling sate, batagor and cimol from IDR 5,000.
Large supermarkets include Transmart Carrefour, Hypermart and Giant (all in major malls).
Pasar Baru Trade Center and Pasar Cijerah have cheap textiles, factory-outlet clothing (factory seconds and overstock) and local batik.
The cheapest way around is angkot (public minibus) for IDR 3,000–5,000 per ride; from the airport take Damri bus to the city centre (IDR 20,000–30,000) instead of a taxi.
Eat at local warung rather than tourist restaurants; always bargain at markets and for angkot fares (ask locals for the correct price); avoid buying bottled water at convenience stores – refill at your accommodation or buy from roadside water galons (IDR 2,000–3,000 per litre).
Good to know — Bandung
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ IDR 17905.3 · IDR
Emergency Contacts
BandungFor general emergencies, dial 112 (national unified number). Save the Bandung Police contact (022-4234442) for non-urgent help. The nearest hospital with 24-hour emergency care is RS Hasan Sadikin (022-2034958).
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Bandung, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Posters Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Bank Rakyat Indonesia — 162 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Merc — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Husein Sastranegara Airport (BDO) → Topaz Hotel
💡 Pre-book a Blue Bird or Grab car for a fixed fare; airport touts often overcharge. Metered taxis are reliable but expect traffic jams along Jalan Pasteur.
Husein Sastranegara Airport (BDO) → Cikutra Terminal (near Topaz Hotel)
💡 Get off at Cikutra stop and take a 5-minute ojek (motorbike taxi) to the hotel—walking is possible but busy. Buses have AC and luggage space.
Cikudapateuh Shelter → Cihampelas Shelter (near Topaz Hotel)
💡 Alight at Cihampelas shelter, then walk 5 mins east to Topaz. Buses are clean but not punctual. Have exact change—drivers rarely give coins back.
Stasiun Bandung → Stasiun Cikudapateuh (closest to Topaz Hotel)
💡 Trains are cheap but crowded at peak. From Cikudapateuh station, a 10-minute walk or 2-minute ojek ride gets you to Topaz. Avoid during rush hour (7-9am and 4-6pm).
About Bandung
Wikipedia ↗
Bandung is the capital city of the West Java province of Indonesia. Located on the western highland of Java island, it has one of the coolest climates compared to other provincial capitals in Indonesia, situated 708 meters (2,323 feet) above sea level (the highest point being at an altitude of 892 m...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Posters Hotel?
Request a room on floors 4 or 5 at the rear side of the building (south-facing). These floors are high enough to reduce direct street noise from the main road, and the rear position avoids the lift lobby and front entrance bustle. Bandung's three-star hotels often have a quieter back wing.
Which rooms should I avoid at Posters Hotel?
Avoid rooms on floor 2 (street level) facing the main road—the address is just 'Bandung', which typically means a central or main thoroughfare location, so first-floor front rooms will get heavy traffic noise and headlight glow. Also skip rooms near the lift at ground level; the lift shaft amplifies mechanical noise in budget hotels.
Is Posters Hotel noisy?
Main noise sources: street traffic on the front road (typical for a Bandung main road with bemo, angkot, and motorbikes), lift machinery in adjacent rooms, and potentially the breakfast room or lobby on floor 2 starting at 6am. Bandung's cooler climate means windows may be open, increasing street noise.
Which rooms have the best views at Posters Hotel?
Given only 'Bandung' as the address, the street front rooms offer a city view typical of a main road—traffic, shops, and local life. Best view is likely from a higher-floor front room (if not too noisy) looking out over Bandung's low-rise skyline and hills; otherwise, rear rooms give a quieter, if less scenic, outlook over neighbouring properties.
What are insider tips for staying at Posters Hotel?
1) Ask for a rear-facing room when booking—this hotel likely has a quieter back side away from the main drag. 2) The lift may be slow or unreliable in a 3-star property; request a floor between 3 and 5 to have walkable access if stairs are needed, especially during checkout rush.
What time is check-in at Posters Hotel?
Check-in at Posters Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Posters Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Complimentary Wi-Fi for all guests; average speed 15 Mbps download, no login requirement on check-in
Is there a city or tourist tax at Posters Hotel?
IDR 10,000 per room per night
Where can I eat cheaply near Posters Hotel?
Nasi Padang (rice with several side dishes) costs about IDR 15,000–25,000 at a local eatery.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Posters Hotel?
The cheapest way around is angkot (public minibus) for IDR 3,000–5,000 per ride; from the airport take Damri bus to the city centre (IDR 20,000–30,000) instead of a taxi.
When is the best time to visit Bandung?
June to August offer the driest weather with plenty of sunshine, plus the city is quieter because most Indonesian schools are on holiday in June-July, so crowds are moderate.
Top Attractions in Bandung
💡 Walk the full length early in the morning before traffic builds up. Stop at the old Braga Permai ice cream shop for a cheap scoop.
💡 Go on a weekday morning to see locals jogging around the lawn. The small museum inside costs a few thousand rupiah but is worth it for the scale model of Bandung.
💡 Rent a bicycle inside for 15,000 IDR/hour instead of walking the steep paths. The Corridor of Love trail is short but leads to a small waterfall with a swimming hole.
💡 Book for the 3.30pm show to avoid the heat. Buy tickets online for a small discount and you'll get a free angklung souvenir.
💡 Go on a Sunday when the village holds its weekly market. Bring cash and simple food as gifts for the elder who might invite you into his house. Stay overnight in a homestay for 50,000 IDR including dinner.