Your stay — Hotel Salak
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The Property — Hotel Salak
The Hotel Salak feels like a reliable, no-frills base camp for exploring Bogor. Its lobby is a modest, tiled space with a small seating area, a front desk that works efficiently, and a faint scent of tropical blooms drifting in from the garden. The USP is location: you are a five-minute walk from the Botanic Gardens and adjacent to the presidential palace grounds. It suits travellers who prioritise convenience over luxury and want a clean, quiet room after a day of sightseeing.
Chronicles of Bogor
Bogor was founded in the 15th century as Pakuan Pajajaran, the capital of the Hindu Sunda Kingdom. The Dutch East India Company later built a rest house here, and in the 18th century Governor-General Gustaaf Willem van Imhoff constructed a palace that became the core of today's Istana Bogor. The palace's grounds, designed in English landscape style, later inspired the adjacent Bogor Botanic Gardens, established in 1817. Modern Bogor is a satellite city of Jakarta, known for its heavy weekend traffic, cooler air, and enduring love of street food like asinan and doclang.
Best Time to Visit
Full Bogor guide →Best months
JuneJulyAugust
Peak / festival surge
July is peak because of school holidays and the Jakarta exodus; hotel prices can double from low-season rates. The Independence Day celebrations in August also draw crowds.
Budget shoulder season
May and September offer discounts of 20–30%, fewer visitors, and still decent weather with slightly more rain than July.
Live City Briefing — Bogor
- The Bogor Botanic Gardens have introduced timed-entry tickets during weekends to manage crowds; book online at least two days ahead.
- Construction on the Bogor Ring Road continues; expect delays on the Ciawi-Sukabumi route, especially on Friday afternoons.
- Several new warung kopi (coffee stalls) have opened along Jalan Suryakancana, specialising in local robusta blends and pisang goreng.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Hotel Salak, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the back garden or pool area, away from the main road. These upper floors reduce street noise and offer better ventilation.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor, especially those at the front, as they directly face Jalan Ir. H. Juanda, a busy main road with traffic noise from early morning until late evening. Also avoid rooms near the lift core on any floor, as the lift machinery and guest chatter carry.
Best views
The best view is from rear-facing rooms on the 3rd or 4th floor, looking over the hotel’s garden or pool, with green hills visible in the distance. Front-facing rooms see the busy main road.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are quietest, provided they are not directly above the restaurant or bar area.
🔊 Noise notes
Jalan Ir. H. Juanda carries steady traffic from around 6am to 9pm, plus motorbikes and angkot (public minibuses) all day. Early mornings can bring street vendors or garbage trucks.
Insider tips
1. Request a room at check-in and ask for a back-facing upper floor; the reception is usually willing if you’re polite and it’s available. 2. If you drive, note that front parking is tight; ask about a reserved spot or use the side lot near the back entrance.
- 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 — Hotel Salak
Free WiFi in all rooms and lobby; moderate speed (around 10 Mbps download); no login needed, just select network
One lift serves all 4 floors; no stairs-only sections
Complimentary digital newspaper via PressReader app in lobby; no physical papers; building is a modern low-rise with no heritage quirks
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop allowed from 10:00 if room not ready; late check-out until 12:00 free, after 12:00 charge of IDR 150,000 until 18:00
Free storage at front desk for day of check-out or early arrival
No step-free entrance (two steps at main door); no wheelchair-accessible rooms or bathroom modifications; lift fits standard wheelchair
On-site parking for 10 cars, free for guests; nearest public car park is 200m away at Bogor Botanical Gardens (IDR 5,000/hour or IDR 30,000/day); no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (no separate city tax; 10% service charge included in room rate)
Deposit & card hold: Advance deposit of first night required at booking; IDR 200,000 incidental hold on card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Masjid Agung (331 m · ~4 min walk)
- Mosque: Mesjid Al Falah (415 m · ~5 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid At-Taqwa (469 m · ~6 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Adz Dzikra (478 m · ~6 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
PGB — 373 m · ~5 min walk
TK YWKA — 210 m · ~3 min walk
Museum Perjuangan — 255 m · ~3 min walk
Taman Eksoresi Sempur — 1.8 km · ~22 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 213 m · ~3 min walk
Kimia Farma Apotek — 174 m · ~2 min walk
Indomaret — 220 m · ~3 min walk
Bogor — 178 m · ~2 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Use ATMs at major banks (BCA, Mandiri) for best rates; avoid money changers at airports or tourist bureaux which give poor rates and sometimes short-change.
Credit/debit cards widely accepted at hotels, larger restaurants, and supermarkets; smaller warung and street vendors are cash-only. Contactless/mobile pay limited to chain stores.
Not expected in most places; round up taxi fares or leave a small note (5,000–10,000 IDR) for hotel staff who help with bags.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Kopi hitam (black coffee) at a simple sidewalk warung costs about 5,000–10,000 IDR.
Nasi padang or nasi campur with one or two sides at a basic eatery runs roughly 20,000–30,000 IDR.
Mie goreng or nasi goreng at a simple restaurant typically 25,000–40,000 IDR per main.
Along Jalan Ir. H. Juanda itself and side alleys like Gang Aut, many pushcarts and small stalls sell bakso, sate, and gorengan from late afternoon; around the Bogor Botanical Garden entrance is also busy.
Superindo stores are common in this area; also Alfamart and Indomaret for basics.
Simple clothing at factory outlet stores along Jalan Pajajaran and nearby mall such as Botani Square; cheaper market stalls at Pasar Kebon Kembang.
Angkot (minibus) fixed route fare about 5,000 IDR – most useful for short hops within Bogor. From the airport: take the Damri bus to Bogor Baranangsiang terminal (approx 50,000 IDR) – much cheaper than taxi or ride-hail.
Eat at local warung (not mall restaurants) to slash food costs. Haggle at traditional markets for produce and souvenirs. Use ride-hail apps (Gojek/Grab) only for longer distances; flag angkot for short trips.
Good to know — Bogor
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ IDR 17944.1 · IDR
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Bogor, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hotel Salak
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 213 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Kimia Farma Apotek — 174 m · ~2 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Soekarno-Hatta Airport → Bogor Station (then 10-min ojek to Kidu's)
💡 Take the BNI City (Sudirman Baru) train from airport to Manggarai, then switch to a Bogor-bound KA Commuter. Tap in with an e-money card or JakLingko. Avoid rush hour (07:00–09:00) when trains are packed.
Bogor Station → Kidu's Guest House
💡 Best final leg from station. Use Gojek app—Grab may have surge pricing. Ask the driver to take the back lanes off Jl. Paledang to avoid traffic. Tip only if they help with bags.
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) → Kidu's Guest House, Bogor
💡 Book via Grab app before exiting arrivals; avoid touts offering fixed rates. Toll fees are extra, typically IDR 50,000.
Bogor Station (bus stop) → Kidu's Guest House area (Jl. Paledang)
💡 Get off at 'Paledang' stop, then walk 5 minutes. Exact change only—no card accepted yet. It's cramped in peak hour. Great for short hops, not for luggage.
About Bogor
Wikipedia ↗
Bogor City (Indonesian: Kota Bogor), or Bogor (Sundanese: ᮘᮧᮌᮧᮁ, Dutch: Buitenzorg), is a landlocked city in West Java, Indonesia. Located around 53 kilometers (33 mi) south of the national capital of Jakarta, it is the 6th largest city in the Jakarta metropolitan area and the 14th overall nationwid...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Hotel Salak?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the back garden or pool area, away from the main road. These upper floors reduce street noise and offer better ventilation.
Which rooms should I avoid at Hotel Salak?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor, especially those at the front, as they directly face Jalan Ir. H. Juanda, a busy main road with traffic noise from early morning until late evening. Also avoid rooms near the lift core on any floor, as the lift machinery and guest chatter carry.
Is Hotel Salak noisy?
Jalan Ir. H. Juanda carries steady traffic from around 6am to 9pm, plus motorbikes and angkot (public minibuses) all day. Early mornings can bring street vendors or garbage trucks.
Which rooms have the best views at Hotel Salak?
The best view is from rear-facing rooms on the 3rd or 4th floor, looking over the hotel’s garden or pool, with green hills visible in the distance. Front-facing rooms see the busy main road.
What are insider tips for staying at Hotel Salak?
1. Request a room at check-in and ask for a back-facing upper floor; the reception is usually willing if you’re polite and it’s available. 2. If you drive, note that front parking is tight; ask about a reserved spot or use the side lot near the back entrance.
What time is check-in at Hotel Salak?
Check-in at Hotel Salak is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Hotel Salak have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi in all rooms and lobby; moderate speed (around 10 Mbps download); no login needed, just select network
Is there a city or tourist tax at Hotel Salak?
None (no separate city tax; 10% service charge included in room rate)
Where can I eat cheaply near Hotel Salak?
Nasi padang or nasi campur with one or two sides at a basic eatery runs roughly 20,000–30,000 IDR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Hotel Salak?
Angkot (minibus) fixed route fare about 5,000 IDR – most useful for short hops within Bogor. From the airport: take the Damri bus to Bogor Baranangsiang terminal (approx 50,000 IDR) – much cheaper than taxi or ride-hail.
When is the best time to visit Bogor?
JuneJulyAugust
Top Attractions in Bogor
💡 Go by 7am for the best finds. Bargaining is expected—start at half the asking price. Cash only.
💡 Come in the late afternoon when the heat drops. You can buy grilled corn and fried bananas from street vendors nearby.
💡 Tours are free but you must register online at least a day in advance via the palace website. Bring ID. Limited to groups of 20, so book early.
💡 Entry is 15,000 IDR—one of the cheapest museums in Java. The labelling is mostly in Indonesian, but the exhibits speak for themselves. Allow 30 minutes.
💡 Come before 8am on weekdays to avoid crowds and see the deer enclosure open. The entrance fee is about 25,000 IDR for adults.