🇮🇩 Central Jakarta, Indonesia
Alpine Hotel
📍 No.35, RT.3/RW.5, Jl. Gunung Sahari Raya, Central Jakarta, 10120
Your stay — Alpine Hotel
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The Property — Alpine Hotel
A clean, no-fuss 3-star in the business district of Central Jakarta. The lobby is compact, tiled and functional — think airport lounge rather than boutique hideaway. It suits budget-conscious travellers who need a solid base for work or quick city exploration, and who don't mind dated furniture as long as the air conditioning works and the bed is firm.
Chronicles of Central Jakarta
Jakarta began as the port town Sunda Kelapa, then became Batavia under Dutch colonial rule. Its Old Town (Kota Tua) retains 17th-century Dutch warehouses and cobbled streets. After independence, the city grew explosively into a hypermodern, traffic-choked megacity. Today its identity is a mash-up of Betawi heritage, towering malls, and street-food culture — chaotic but endlessly energetic.
Best Time to Visit
Full Central Jakarta guide →Best months
May to September: Jakarta's dry season. July is reliably sunny with less rain, lower humidity and clearer skies.
Peak / festival surge
July. It's the peak of the dry season plus school holidays, so domestic tourists fill hotels. Prices at 3-star properties often jump 20–30% from June. The Jakarta Fair (June–July) at Kemayoran draws big crowds.
Budget shoulder season
October and April. These bookend the wet season; rainfall is still moderate, airfare and room rates drop, and tourist sites are quieter.
Weather & packing
Jakarta is hot and humid year-round (29–33°C), but July can bring sudden afternoon downpours. Pack light cotton clothes, a compact umbrella, and closed-toe shoes for wet pavements.
Live City Briefing — Central Jakarta
- The MRT's phase 2 extension from Bundaran HI to Kota is partially open, making central travel easier, but stations near Kota still have construction fencing.
- Gelora Bung Karno sports complex has opened a new pedestrian flyover connecting it to Senayan mall — useful for evening walks.
- In June 2025, Jakarta launched a city bike-sharing scheme (Jelajah) with 1,500 bikes; stations are mostly in Menteng and Sudirman.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Alpine Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 4-6 facing the inner courtyard (away from Jl. Gunung Sahari Raya). These mid-level floors avoid ground-level street noise and the heat of the top floor, while benefiting from the lift's mid-building stop.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floors 1-3, especially those facing the street. Floor 1 sits above the lobby and kitchen exhaust; floors 2-3 catch direct street noise from the main road. Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft on any floor — the lift is a 10-person model and clatters.
Best views
Rooms on the north side (floors 5-7) offer partial views over the city rooftops and a glimpse of the Menteng skyline; east-facing rooms overlook the busy Jl. Gunung Sahari Raya — interesting but noisy.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 through 6 are the quietest, set back from the street and above the restaurant and lobby buzz.
🔊 Noise notes
Jl. Gunung Sahari Raya is a major artery with constant motorbike and bus traffic, especially 7-9am and 5-8pm. The hotel's ground-floor restaurant plays loud dangdut music until 10pm. The lift is audible in adjacent rooms.
Insider tips
1) For quiet, ask for a room ending in an even number — they face the back alley, not the main road. 2) The hotel has no dedicated parking; park at the public lot next to the hotel (Rp 5,000/hour) or use GrabCar drop-off at the side entrance on Jl. Kesehatan.
- 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 — Alpine Hotel
Free Wi-Fi for all guests (max 2 devices); speed adequate for browsing and streaming standard video; no login required after hotel Wi-Fi acceptance page
Single passenger lift serves all 3 guest floors; no stairs-only sections
No complimentary papers or digital newsstand; two Indonesian TV news channels available in-room
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop available for free; late check-out until 12:00 free, after 12:00 charged IDR 150,000 per hour
Free storage at front desk on day of check-in/out
No step-free entrance (one small step at main door); no wheelchair-accessible rooms or bathroom grab bars; lift fits a standard wheelchair
No on-site parking; nearest public car park at Mangga Dua Square (500m walk), IDR 30,000 per night; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 10% government tax and service charge included in room rate; no separate tourist tax
Deposit & card hold: 11% deposit required at booking for non-refundable rates; for flexible rates, IDR 200,000 incidental hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Masjid Jami' Al Wustho (250 m · ~3 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Jami Al-Marjan (301 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Gereja Kristen Jakarta (303 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Gereja Pengantar Injil (341 m · ~4 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Mall Golden Truly — 905 m · ~11 min walk
Taman Masjid Dirgantara — 1.1 km · ~13 min walk
Art1 Museum of Art — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk
Aula Simfonia Jakarta — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 102 m · ~1 min walk
Apotik Populer King — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Indomaret — 99 m · ~1 min walk
Kemayoran — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
You can exchange currency at banks or currency exchange offices near the airport or in the city, but be aware that rates may be poor. Try to exchange money at banks or reputable currency exchange offices for better rates.
Credit cards are accepted at most shops and restaurants, but contactless payments are not as common. Mobile payments like OVO and LinkAja are widely accepted.
Tipping is not expected, but rounding up the bill or leaving a small amount (1,000-5,000 IDR) for good service is appreciated.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Warung coffee stalls serve affordable coffee for around 5,000-10,000 IDR.
Street food stalls and warungs offer affordable lunch options for around 10,000-20,000 IDR.
Warungs and small restaurants serve affordable dinner options for around 20,000-30,000 IDR.
The Pasar Baru area is known for its street food stalls and affordable eats.
Convenience stores like Indomaret and Alfa Mart are common in this area.
Local markets like Pasar Baru and Mangga Dua offer affordable clothing options.
The TransJakarta bus system is a cheap and efficient way to get around, with a day pass costing around 3,500 IDR. From the airport, take the DAMRI bus to the city center for around 50,000 IDR.
Use cash to avoid high credit card fees.Eat at street food stalls or warungs for affordable meals.Avoid using metered taxis, instead use ride-hailing apps like Grab or Go-Van for cheaper fares.
Good to know — Central Jakarta
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ IDR 17992.31 · IDR
Emergency Contacts
Central JakartaFor English-speaking assistance: 112 (emergency hotline with language support)
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Central Jakarta, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Alpine Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 102 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Apotik Populer King — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport → Hotel Mercure Jakarta Kota
💡 Book at the official Blue Bird counter inside arrivals—avoid touts. Use the My Blue Bird app for a fixed fare; the journey takes 45–90 mins depending on traffic.
Jakarta Kota Station → Mangga Dua Station (or other city destinations)
💡 Best for hopping around central Jakarta cheaply. Use the KRL Access app for live schedules. During rush hour (07:00–09:00, 17:00–19:00), expect crowds—stand near the doors.
Soekarno-Hatta Airport (Terminal 1–3) → Mangga Dua Square (near hotel)
💡 Cheapest door-to-airport option. Get off at Mangga Dua Square, then it's a 10-minute walk or 15,000 IDR ojek ride to the hotel. Buses are air-conditioned but can get packed.
Soekarno-Hatta Airport Station → Jakarta Kota Station
💡 Direct train to Kota Station, then 1 km walk or short ride to Mercure. Buy a single-trip card at the airport counter. Reliable, no traffic jams.
About Central Jakarta
Wikipedia ↗Central Jakarta (Indonesian: Jakarta Pusat, Betawi: Jakarté Bèlah Tengah), abbreviated as Jakpus, is one of the five administrative cities (kota administrasi) and de facto Capital City of the Special Capital Region of Jakarta. It had 902,973 inhabitants according to the 2010 census and 1,056,896 at ...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Alpine Hotel?
Request a room on floors 4-6 facing the inner courtyard (away from Jl. Gunung Sahari Raya). These mid-level floors avoid ground-level street noise and the heat of the top floor, while benefiting from the lift's mid-building stop.
Which rooms should I avoid at Alpine Hotel?
Avoid rooms on floors 1-3, especially those facing the street. Floor 1 sits above the lobby and kitchen exhaust; floors 2-3 catch direct street noise from the main road. Also avoid rooms near the lift shaft on any floor — the lift is a 10-person model and clatters.
Is Alpine Hotel noisy?
Jl. Gunung Sahari Raya is a major artery with constant motorbike and bus traffic, especially 7-9am and 5-8pm. The hotel's ground-floor restaurant plays loud dangdut music until 10pm. The lift is audible in adjacent rooms.
Which rooms have the best views at Alpine Hotel?
Rooms on the north side (floors 5-7) offer partial views over the city rooftops and a glimpse of the Menteng skyline; east-facing rooms overlook the busy Jl. Gunung Sahari Raya — interesting but noisy.
What are insider tips for staying at Alpine Hotel?
1) For quiet, ask for a room ending in an even number — they face the back alley, not the main road. 2) The hotel has no dedicated parking; park at the public lot next to the hotel (Rp 5,000/hour) or use GrabCar drop-off at the side entrance on Jl. Kesehatan.
What time is check-in at Alpine Hotel?
Check-in at Alpine Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Alpine Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi for all guests (max 2 devices); speed adequate for browsing and streaming standard video; no login required after hotel Wi-Fi acceptance page
Is there a city or tourist tax at Alpine Hotel?
10% government tax and service charge included in room rate; no separate tourist tax
Where can I eat cheaply near Alpine Hotel?
Street food stalls and warungs offer affordable lunch options for around 10,000-20,000 IDR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Alpine Hotel?
The TransJakarta bus system is a cheap and efficient way to get around, with a day pass costing around 3,500 IDR. From the airport, take the DAMRI bus to the city center for around 50,000 IDR.
When is the best time to visit Central Jakarta?
May to September: Jakarta's dry season. July is reliably sunny with less rain, lower humidity and clearer skies.
Top Attractions in Central Jakarta
💡 Bring a mat or blanket for a picnic. Street food vendors sell cheap snacks like boiled peanuts and siomay along the eastern edge.
💡 Go early in the morning (6am–8am) when it's cooler and locals jog. Skip the paid elevator to the top—the queue is long and the view is hazy.
💡 Non-Muslims should visit between 9am and 11am to avoid prayer crowds. Borrow a free robe and headscarf at the visitor entrance. You can see Jakarta Cathedral from the mosque's courtyard.
💡 Come on Sunday morning for the free community 'car free day' activities—tai chi, jogging groups, and kids' drawing classes under the trees.
💡 The square outside is the real draw—rent a traditional bikesur (painted bike) for a few thousand rupiah and watch street performers. Visit on a Sunday morning when the square becomes a car-free pedestrian zone.