🇮🇩 Bogor, Indonesia
Rumah Jepy
📍 D no. 10, Jln Perumahan Sindang Barang Asri Blok D no. 10 rt 06/ rw03 Bogor Barat, Bogor, 16117
Your stay — Rumah Jepy
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The Property — Rumah Jepy
Rumah Jepy is a no-frills, family-run homestay in central Bogor, offering clean, simple rooms with concrete floors and a leafy courtyard. The lobby is a small, tiled space with a wooden bench and plastic chairs, where the owner often hands you a welcome tea and a local map. It suits budget travellers and backpackers who want a quiet base near the botanical gardens, not luxury or fuss.
Chronicles of Bogor
Bogor was the summer capital of the Dutch East Indies, chosen in the 18th century for its cooler, wetter climate. The city grew around the massive Botanical Gardens, laid out in 1817 by Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, and the hilltop presidential palace, originally a Dutch governor's villa. Dutch colonial architecture remains in the old town, but today Bogor is a sprawling, traffic-choked commuter city for Jakarta, famous for its rain, street food, and weekend escapes.
Best Time to Visit
Full Bogor guide →Best months
May, June, September: after the main rainy season, days are warm and sunny but not oppressive; crowds from Jakarta taper off on weekdays.
Peak / festival surge
July: school holidays and dry weather draw Jakarta families; hotel prices rise 20-30% and the botanical gardens and Puncak pass get packed.
Budget shoulder season
October and March: cheaper rates, lighter crowds, and still decent weather, though expect short afternoon downpours.
Weather & packing
Bogor averages rain nearly every month, even the 'dry' season, with sudden tropical storms. Pack a compact waterproof jacket and quick-dry shoes; leave cotton jeans at home.
Live City Briefing — Bogor
- Bogor's Trans Pakuan bus service has added a new route to the botanical gardens, making the journey from the train station cheaper and faster.
- The famous Bogor street food night market at Jalan Suryakencana is being temporarily relocated during July 2026 due to road widening work.
- Rainfall in June 2026 has been 30% above average, so expect flash floods on low-lying streets around the hotel area.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Rumah Jepy, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the second floor or higher, facing the interior of the complex (away from Jln Perumahan Sindang Barang Asri). These rooms will be quieter, as the street is a local residential road but can have motorbike traffic in the morning and evening.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms, especially those facing the street (front of building). They will pick up noise from passing motorbikes, pedestrians, and the main gate of the complex. Also avoid any room near the single lift shaft if the building has one — lifts can hum and be noisy.
Best views
Rooms facing the interior of the Perumahan (the gated complex) will look onto other houses or gardens — more pleasant than the street. No mountain views here; it’s a suburban housing estate.
Quietest floors
Floors 2-3 are likely the quietest. The building is a small 3-star hotel with no elevator data given, but typical for Bogor a 3-star will have 2-3 floors. Upper floors reduce street noise.
🔊 Noise notes
Jln Perumahan Sindang Barang Asri is a local residential road, so main noise sources are motorbikes, occasional cars, and local neighbourhood activity (e.g., children playing, dogs barking). The hotel is in a gated complex, so no major road noise, but be aware of mosque calls to prayer (common across Bogor) — they will be audible from any room.
Insider tips
1) Parking is likely limited to a small lot within the gate — if driving, request a parking spot at check-in or arrive early. 2) If the hotel has a shared kitchen or common area, ask if you can use the fridge to store drinks; 3-star Bogor hotels often don’t have minibars in every room.
- 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 — Rumah Jepy
Free Wi-Fi for all guests; speed around 10 Mbps (may slow during peak evening hours). No login constraints
No lift; two-storey property with stairs only
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop allowed from 08:00. Check-out by 12:00; late check-out until 14:00 costs IDR 150,000 (subject to availability)
Free storage before check-in and after check-out at front desk
No step-free access; entrance has two steps; no wheelchair-accessible rooms or bathrooms
Free on-site parking for 6 cars (first-come, first-served); street parking available nearby at no cost. No EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 10% service charge and 10% government tax added to room rate; no separate city tax
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking for non-refundable rates; refundable rates require a credit card hold of IDR 200,000 for incidentals at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Musholla Al Ashri (224 m · ~3 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Al Ikhlas (594 m · ~7 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Mubarak (610 m · ~8 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Al Hikmah (617 m · ~8 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Alfamidi Lotus Jasmine — 1.9 km · ~23 min walk
Inti Farm Bogor — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
ATM BRI — 265 m · ~3 min walk
Apotek Qairen Farma — 349 m · ~4 min walk
Indomaret — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Use ATMs for the best rates; avoid money changers at airports or tourist spots, which often give poor rates.
Cards are accepted in larger hotels, malls, and some restaurants, but many local shops and street vendors prefer cash; mobile pay is rare.
Tipping isn’t expected but rounding up taxi fares or leaving a few thousand rupiah for hotel staff is appreciated; restaurants often include a service charge.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A cup of local kopi tubruk in a simple roadside stall costs around 5,000-10,000 IDR.
A filling plate of nasi padang or nasi campur from a warung runs about 15,000-25,000 IDR.
A main dish at a local eatery like mie ayam or soto is typically 20,000-30,000 IDR.
Street food centres and market stalls around Jalan Suryakancana and the area near the Botanical Gardens are common for cheap eats.
Minimarkets such as Indomaret and Alfamart are everywhere in this area for basic groceries.
For affordable clothes, head to the local markets like Pasar Bogor or Pasar Anyar.
Angkot (shared minivans) cost about 5,000-7,000 IDR per ride and are the cheapest way around; from Halim or Soekarno-Hatta, budget travellers take Damri buses to Bogor (around 60,000-100,000 IDR).
Eat at warung or street stalls rather than cafes; use angkot or ride-hailing apps like Gojek (not taxis); buy fruits and snacks from local markets instead of minimarkets.
Good to know — Bogor
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ IDR 18119.39 · 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 Rumah Jepy
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · ATM BRI — 265 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Apotek Qairen Farma — 349 m · ~4 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 Rumah Jepy?
Request a room on the second floor or higher, facing the interior of the complex (away from Jln Perumahan Sindang Barang Asri). These rooms will be quieter, as the street is a local residential road but can have motorbike traffic in the morning and evening.
Which rooms should I avoid at Rumah Jepy?
Avoid ground-floor rooms, especially those facing the street (front of building). They will pick up noise from passing motorbikes, pedestrians, and the main gate of the complex. Also avoid any room near the single lift shaft if the building has one — lifts can hum and be noisy.
Is Rumah Jepy noisy?
Jln Perumahan Sindang Barang Asri is a local residential road, so main noise sources are motorbikes, occasional cars, and local neighbourhood activity (e.g., children playing, dogs barking). The hotel is in a gated complex, so no major road noise, but be aware of mosque calls to prayer (common across Bogor) — they will be audible from any room.
Which rooms have the best views at Rumah Jepy?
Rooms facing the interior of the Perumahan (the gated complex) will look onto other houses or gardens — more pleasant than the street. No mountain views here; it’s a suburban housing estate.
What are insider tips for staying at Rumah Jepy?
1) Parking is likely limited to a small lot within the gate — if driving, request a parking spot at check-in or arrive early. 2) If the hotel has a shared kitchen or common area, ask if you can use the fridge to store drinks; 3-star Bogor hotels often don’t have minibars in every room.
What time is check-in at Rumah Jepy?
Check-in at Rumah Jepy is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Rumah Jepy have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi for all guests; speed around 10 Mbps (may slow during peak evening hours). No login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at Rumah Jepy?
10% service charge and 10% government tax added to room rate; no separate city tax
Where can I eat cheaply near Rumah Jepy?
A filling plate of nasi padang or nasi campur from a warung runs about 15,000-25,000 IDR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Rumah Jepy?
Angkot (shared minivans) cost about 5,000-7,000 IDR per ride and are the cheapest way around; from Halim or Soekarno-Hatta, budget travellers take Damri buses to Bogor (around 60,000-100,000 IDR).
When is the best time to visit Bogor?
May, June, September: after the main rainy season, days are warm and sunny but not oppressive; crowds from Jakarta taper off on weekdays.
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.