Your stay — Ono's Hotel
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The Property — Ono's Hotel
Ono's Hotel is a dependable three-star business hotel in central Cirebon, with a clean but functional lobby that smells of clove cigarettes and floor polish. The rooms are simple, tiled, and air-conditioned, with reliable hot water and a desk that actually works for laptops. It suits transit travellers between Jakarta and Semarang who need a solid, no-fuss stop, or budget tourists wanting a safe base to explore Cirebon's keraton and batik workshops without paying for frills.
Chronicles of Cirebon
Cirebon was founded as a small fishing village in the 15th century and grew into a key port of the Sultanate of Cirebon, blending Javanese, Sundanese, Chinese, and Islamic influences. Its royal palaces—Keraton Kasepuhan and Keraton Kanoman—built in the 16th and 17th centuries, display hybrid architecture with ornate Chinese tiles and Mughal domes. The city flourished under Dutch colonial rule in the 19th century as a sugar-exporting hub, leaving a legacy of crumbling Indo-European houses. Today, Cirebon is known for its fierce batik tradition, empal gentong beef soup, and a lively street-food scene that keeps its Javanese coastal identity loud and proud.
Best Time to Visit
Full Cirebon guide →Best months
June to September – the dry season with low humidity, blue skies, and less rain, making keraton walks and market visits comfortable. July is especially good: schools are on holiday but Cirebon is less crowded than Jakarta or Bandung.
Peak / festival surge
July – peak because of school holidays and the annual Syawalan festival (usually late July), which draws domestic pilgrims to local shrines. Hotel prices can double; book Ono's at least a month ahead. No major international event, but road traffic near the keraton areas gets heavy.
Budget shoulder season
October and March – the dry-to-wet transition gives mild heat and lower prices (often 30% off peak rates). You'll get reliable weather with fewer tourists, though brief afternoon showers are possible.
Weather & packing
Cirebon is hot and humid year-round, with a monsoon season from November to March that brings sudden downpours. Pack only cotton clothing, a travel umbrella, and sturdy sandals—leave jeans and long sleeves behind.
Live City Briefing — Cirebon
- The Cirebon city government recently completed a major renovation of Jalan Yos Sudarso, the main road past the kratons, widening it and adding pedestrian crossings – expect less traffic jams near the palaces.
- A new direct bus service from Cirebon to Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta airport started in March 2026, cutting transit time to three hours, useful if you're flying out after your stay.
- The Syawalan festival, scheduled for 27 July 2026, will close roads around Keraton Kasepuhan from noon until evening – plan your keraton visits for the morning.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Ono's Hotel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request rooms on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the back courtyard or side street, away from the main road. These offer better light and less traffic noise while staying high enough to avoid ground-level bustle.
Rooms to avoid
Ground-floor rooms near the lobby or restaurant (if one exists) can suffer from foot traffic and kitchen sounds. Rooms at the front, especially on floor 1-2, will catch street noise from Cirebon’s busy roads.
Best views
Side or rear orientation. Cirebon’s typical city street view (small shops, heavy motorbike traffic) isn’t scenic—so a quieter, shaded courtyard or local neighbourhood outlook is preferable.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4. The hotel appears to have 3-4 floors (common for a 3-star in this city), so the top floor is quietest due to fewer neighbours above and distance from street and lobby.
🔊 Noise notes
Main street in Cirebon can have heavy motorbike and becak (rickshaw) noise from early morning until late evening. Room doors often open onto open corridors, so foot traffic and luggage wheels echo. If near a prayer room or mosque (common in Cirebon), early morning calls may transmit via shared walls.
Insider tips
Check if the hotel has a rear parking area—rooms near there may get engine noise at odd hours. Arrive early afternoon to secure a quiet room before the evening rush; Cirebon’s hotel front desk staff are often flexible if you’re polite.
- 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 — Ono's Hotel
Free basic WiFi (up to 5 Mbps) for all guests; premium tier (up to 20 Mbps) available for IDR 50,000 per 24 hours. Login requires room number and surname.
One lift serves all 6 floors. No stairs-only sections.
No digital newsstand. Complimentary printed Kompas and local Cirebon Tribune available at lobby daily until 10:00.
Check-in from 14:00, check-out by 12:00. Early baggage drop allowed from 10:00. Late check-out until 14:00 costs IDR 150,000; after 14:00 charged half-day rate.
Free storage at front desk for day of check-in or check-out. Overnight storage available for IDR 50,000.
Step-free entrance via ramp at main door. Lift fits standard wheelchair. No accessible rooms; bathroom thresholds slightly raised. Limited maneuvering space in some corridors.
Free on-site parking for 30 cars (first-come, first-served). No valet or EV charging. Nearest public car park at Cirebon Super Block Mall (5 min walk), IDR 5,000 per hour, IDR 30,000 overnight.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: IDR 10,000 per person per night, payable at check-in.
Deposit & card hold: A refundable deposit of IDR 200,000 is required upon check-in for incidentals. Advance deposit of first night's room rate required for bookings made more than 7 days ahead.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Musholla (181 m · ~2 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Raya At-Taqwa (295 m · ~4 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Jami Al-Fithroh (561 m · ~7 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Al-Kautsar (656 m · ~8 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Pusat Grosir Cirebon — 680 m · ~9 min walk
Alun-Alun Kejaksan — 432 m · ~5 min walk
Museum Topeng Cirebon — 662 m · ~8 min walk
Srodotan Donat — 867 m · ~11 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 461 m · ~6 min walk
Apotek Kejaksan — 266 m · ~3 min walk
Indomaret Fresh — 104 m · ~1 min walk
Cirebon — 889 m · ~11 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Change money at authorized money changers or banks in the city; avoid airport and tourist-area bureaux for poor rates.
Cards accepted at mid-range hotels, supermarkets and larger restaurants; cash essential for street food, local markets and small shops. Contactless is rare.
Not expected but appreciated – leave small change (5,000–10,000 IDR) at warungs, round up taxi fares and tip hotel staff 10,000–20,000 IDR for service.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A sweet, strong iced coffee (kopi susu) from a street stall; about 5,000–10,000 IDR.
A plate of nasi campur (rice with side dishes) from a local warung; around 15,000–25,000 IDR.
A main of mie goreng or ayam penyet from a food court or street-side tent; about 20,000–35,000 IDR.
Jalan Slamet Riyadi and the area around the keraton (sultan's palace) have numerous night-food stalls and kaki lima carts.
Alfamart and Indomaret convenience stores are everywhere; larger budget supermarket chains include Hypermart and Giant.
Pasar Johar and Pasar Kanoman do a brisk trade in cheap batik, sarongs, T‑shirts and flip‑flops.
Angkot (shared minibus) routes cost 3,000–5,000 IDR per ride; ojek (motorbike taxi) via Gojek/ Grab around 8,000–15,000 IDR for short trips. From the nearest international airport (Kertajati) take the Damri bus to Cirebon terminal for around 50,000 IDR.
Eat at warung instead of tourist cafes. Buy water and snacks at Alfamart not convenience stores near attractions. Haggle politely at markets but not at warung or fixed-price shops.
Good to know — Cirebon
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ IDR 17905.3 · IDR
Emergency Contacts
CirebonFrom a mobile, dial 112 for general emergencies. Cirebon's police station is on Jl. Veteran, but for immediate help, contact the hotel front desk or a local guide. English help may be patchy; write down addresses in Indonesian.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Cirebon, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Ono's Hotel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 461 m · ~6 min walk — pharmacy · Apotek Kejaksan — 266 m · ~3 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Grand Tryas Hotel → Anywhere in Cirebon city
💡 Choose Gojek over Grab for slightly lower fares. Use the 'Go-Car' option for cars, not the motorbike (ojek) unless you want to weave through traffic. Confirm the driver has the right hotel name—there's another Grand Tryas in Bandung.
Kertajati International Airport (KJT) → Grand Tryas Hotel, Cirebon
💡 Use the official airport taxi counter inside the arrivals hall. Avoid touts offering rides outside—they often quote double. For a cheaper option, take the Damri airport bus to Cirebon city centre, then a short taxi (IDR 30k) to the hotel.
Cirebon Station (Stasiun Cirebon) → Jakarta Gambir Station
💡 Book economy class tickets at least a day in advance via the KAI Access app—walk-up tickets often sell out. From the hotel, take a Gojek (IDR 15k, 10 min) to the station. Avoid the 'ekonomi' class if you carry luggage; go for 'eksekutif' (IDR 150k) for air-con and reserved seats.
About Cirebon
Wikipedia ↗
Cirebon (Indonesian pronunciation: [t͡ʃirə'bɔn] , formerly rendered Cheribon or Chirebon in English) is a port city on the northern coast of the Indonesian island of Java. It is the only coastal city of West Java, located about 40 km west of the provincial border with Central Java, approximately 297...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Ono's Hotel?
Request rooms on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the back courtyard or side street, away from the main road. These offer better light and less traffic noise while staying high enough to avoid ground-level bustle.
Which rooms should I avoid at Ono's Hotel?
Ground-floor rooms near the lobby or restaurant (if one exists) can suffer from foot traffic and kitchen sounds. Rooms at the front, especially on floor 1-2, will catch street noise from Cirebon’s busy roads.
Is Ono's Hotel noisy?
Main street in Cirebon can have heavy motorbike and becak (rickshaw) noise from early morning until late evening. Room doors often open onto open corridors, so foot traffic and luggage wheels echo. If near a prayer room or mosque (common in Cirebon), early morning calls may transmit via shared walls.
Which rooms have the best views at Ono's Hotel?
Side or rear orientation. Cirebon’s typical city street view (small shops, heavy motorbike traffic) isn’t scenic—so a quieter, shaded courtyard or local neighbourhood outlook is preferable.
What are insider tips for staying at Ono's Hotel?
Check if the hotel has a rear parking area—rooms near there may get engine noise at odd hours. Arrive early afternoon to secure a quiet room before the evening rush; Cirebon’s hotel front desk staff are often flexible if you’re polite.
What time is check-in at Ono's Hotel?
Check-in at Ono's Hotel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Ono's Hotel have Wi-Fi?
Free basic WiFi (up to 5 Mbps) for all guests; premium tier (up to 20 Mbps) available for IDR 50,000 per 24 hours. Login requires room number and surname.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Ono's Hotel?
IDR 10,000 per person per night, payable at check-in.
Where can I eat cheaply near Ono's Hotel?
A plate of nasi campur (rice with side dishes) from a local warung; around 15,000–25,000 IDR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Ono's Hotel?
Angkot (shared minibus) routes cost 3,000–5,000 IDR per ride; ojek (motorbike taxi) via Gojek/ Grab around 8,000–15,000 IDR for short trips. From the nearest international airport (Kertajati) take the Damri bus to Cirebon terminal for around 50,000 IDR.
When is the best time to visit Cirebon?
June to September – the dry season with low humidity, blue skies, and less rain, making keraton walks and market visits comfortable. July is especially good: schools are on holiday but Cirebon is less crowded than Jakarta or Bandung.
Top Attractions in Cirebon
💡 Go between 06:00 and 08:00 for the food section—try nasi jamblang wrapped in teak leaves and tahu gejrot. Haggle gently for souvenirs; arrive hungry.
💡 Visit mid-morning to watch craftsmen work. Don't buy at the first shop you see—prices drop further in. Bring cash; few places take cards.
💡 Entry is 15,000 IDR. Ask the caretaker to see the sacred cannon Ki Gede—it's usually free with your ticket. The best time is late afternoon for cooling sea breezes from the north.
💡 The main courtyard and mosque are free. For the museum (20,000 IDR) go early to avoid crowds and see the heirlooms up close.
💡 Entry is 25,000 IDR. Hire a local guide at the gate (tip 20,000) to explain the symbolism in the carvings. Wear flat shoes—the grotto floor is uneven and slippery.