Your stay — Rumah Angklung
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The Property — Rumah Angklung
Rumah Angklung is a modest 3-star hotel in the pancoran residential area of Depok, named after the Sundanese bamboo instrument. The lobby feels like a brightly lit, functional waiting room with a few rattan chairs and a front desk that doubles as a souvenir stand for miniature angklungs. It suits budget-conscious travellers or transit guests at Universitas Indonesia or the nearby train station — clean, basic, and no surprises.
Chronicles of Depok
Depok began as a 17th-century private estate granted by the Dutch East India Company to Cornelis Chastelein, who freed the enslaved labourers and gave them land, creating one of Java's first free Christian settlements. After Indonesian independence, Depok expanded from a sleepy agrarian town into a commuter belt for Jakarta, swallowing rice fields and villages under concrete. Architecturally, it is a messy collage of 1990s shophouses, modern glass-block universities, and ramshackle kampungs wedged between toll roads. Today it is known as the 'Student City' thanks to Universitas Indonesia’s main campus, plus a dense Chinese-Indonesian quarter around Margonda Raya.
Best Time to Visit
Full Depok guide →Best months
June and July: the dry season brings blue skies and less humidity, plus Depok is quieter because Jakarta expats haven’t yet flooded west Java’s tourist spots.
Peak / festival surge
August is peak for local tourism (school holidays and Independence Day celebrations); hotel prices at Rumah Angklung can jump 20-30% and book out quickly for family groups. Events: the 17 August flag-hoisting ceremonies in nearby Lapangan Balaikota.
Budget shoulder season
September and October: dry weather lingers, crowds thin, and rates drop by 15-25% as schools resume. Depok is pleasantly sleepy, and you’ll share the hotel pool with only a few guests.
Weather & packing
Depok’s climate is consistently hot (28-33°C) and humid, with a dry season from May to October that still sees the odd afternoon downpour. Pack light, breathable cottons, a rain jacket or collapsible umbrella, and aqua shoes for wet floors in malls.
Live City Briefing — Depok
- The Depok-Parung toll road extension (under construction) is causing occasional morning closures on Jalan Raya Bogor; check traffic apps before heading to Jakarta.
- Margonda Raya’s new pedestrian bridge near the ITC shopping centre opened in late 2025, making crossing the six-lane road safer for visitors.
- Universitas Indonesia’s summer semester starts in July, meaning the area around the hotel sees light student traffic and food stalls open later into the evening.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Rumah Angklung, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request rooms on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the inner courtyard or west side, away from Jalan Margonda Raya. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise while still being within reach of the lift if one is out of service.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st or 2nd floor, especially those facing the main road (Jalan Margonda Raya) or near the lift shaft and service entrance. Ground-floor rooms suffer from traffic rumble, passers-by chatter, and potential lift motor noise.
Best views
Likely a partial view of the inner courtyard or the local skyline from higher west-facing rooms. The east side faces Jalan Margonda Raya – not scenic, just traffic. Ask for a room with a window facing the back or side alley.
Quietest floors
3rd and 4th floors – elevated enough to reduce street din, with fewer service hallways and less public foot traffic.
🔊 Noise notes
Jalan Margonda Raya is a major artery in Depok with heavy traffic, especially during rush hours (07:00–09:00, 16:00–19:00). Motorcycles are the dominant noise source. Also, the lift shaft can transmit humming and dinging sounds to adjacent rooms on floors 1–2.
Insider tips
1. If you drive, ask at check-in if the hotel has off-street parking – street parking on Margonda is chaotic and often full. 2. Request a room on the 4th floor near the stairwell – you avoid lift noise and have a quick escape if the power goes out (common in Depok).
- 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 Angklung
Free basic WiFi (up to 2 Mbps) for all guests; premium tier (10 Mbps, IDR 50,000/day) available at front desk; login via voucher code given at check-in
One lift serving ground floor to 4th floor; no lift to rooftop garden (stairs only)
Complimentary digital access to Kompas.com via lobby tablets (no in-room newspapers); no PressReader or FT; heritage note: original 1980s Javanese angklung bamboo instruments displayed in lobby
Standard check-in from 14:00; express early bag-drop at lobby (no fee); late check-out until 12:00 free, after 12:00 fee IDR 100,000 per hour until 18:00
Complimentary storage at reception during stay; after check-out IDR 50,000 per bag until 22:00
Wheelchair-accessible ramp at main entrance; lift lobby has space for wheelchair; no step-free access to rooftop or back garden (kerbs and small steps)
On-site parking for 30 cars (IDR 20,000 per night); nearest public car park is Taman Margonda (5 min walk, IDR 10,000 per hour, max IDR 50,000 per night); no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 10% service charge on room rate; no separate city/tourist tax
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required for booking; IDR 200,000 incidental hold on credit/debit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Masjid Ar-Riyadh (140 m · ~2 min walk)
- Mosque: masjid Nurul iman RW 08 (277 m · ~3 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Jami' Al-Ikhlas (318 m · ~4 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Al Hikmah RW 014 (414 m · ~5 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
GrabBike Shelter Mall Pesona Square Depok — 1.9 km · ~23 min walk
Taman Merdeka — 591 m · ~7 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
APOTIK MELAWAI MARGONDA DEPOK — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
Terminal Depok Margonda — 2.3 km · ~29 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Use ATMs at major banks (BCA, Mandiri) for the best rates; avoid money changers at airports and tourist areas.
Cards (Visa/MC) accepted at malls, hotels, and larger restaurants; local warungs and street vendors are cash-only.
Not expected but appreciated — round up taxi fares or leave 5-10% in restaurants if service charge not included.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A cup of Kopi Tubruk or Kopi Saring at a local warung kopi — around IDR 5,000–8,000.
Nasi Padang or nasi campur at a rumah makan — about IDR 15,000–25,000.
Mie ayam or bakso (meatball soup) — main portion IDR 15,000–25,000.
Margonda Raya and around Pondok Cina market have many kaki lima (street carts) selling sate, gorengan, and martabak.
Alfamart and Indomaret are ubiquitous for basic groceries and toiletries.
Pasar Depok Baru (traditional market) for cheap clothes and Pasar Belanda (thrift) for secondhand bargains.
Angkot (minibus) within Depok costs around IDR 4,000–7,000. For longer trips, use the Commuter Line train to Jakarta (about IDR 5,000–10,000). From Soekarno-Hatta airport, take the Damri bus to Depok (around IDR 50,000) or a train via Jakarta.
Eat at warung or food court (rmh makan) instead of restaurants; use Gojek/Grab shared-ride (GoCar/GrabCar Share) for short trips; shop at local markets for produce and snacks rather than minimarts.
Good to know — Depok
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ IDR 17944.1 · IDR
Emergency Contacts
DepokFor general emergencies, call 112. For local police in Depok, call (021) 7520011. The nearest hospital with 24-hour emergency care is RSUD Kota Depok: (021) 77202311.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Depok, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Rumah Angklung
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: pharmacy · APOTIK MELAWAI MARGONDA DEPOK — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Stasiun Kota / Lebak Bulus (Jakarta) → Stasiun Lebak Bulus (transfer to ojek/bus)
💡 MRT is clean but only reaches Lebak Bulus. From there, take an online ojek (Gojek/Grab) to Depok for about 30,000 IDR. This combo is faster than a taxi in afternoon traffic.
Soekarno-Hatta Airport (CGK) → Makara Regency Hotel, Depok
💡 Book a fixed-rate taxi from the official counter inside the arrivals hall. Avoid drivers who approach you in the terminal—they often quote double. The journey can take up to 2 hours in peak traffic.
Stasiun Jakarta Kota / Sudirman → Stasiun Depok (Universitas Indonesia)
💡 From central Jakarta, take a red line or yellow line train. Alight at UI station—it's a 5-minute ojek ride to the hotel. Trains get crowded; avoid 7-9am and 5-7pm if you have luggage.
Terminal Depok → Makara Regency Hotel
💡 Use the large green angkot (M06 or M09) heading toward Pancoran. Tell the driver 'Makara Regency'—most know it. Bring small change as drivers rarely have change for large notes.
About Depok
Wikipedia ↗
Depok is a landlocked city in West Java province. It is located directly south of Jakarta, and it is the third largest urban center in the Greater Jakarta metropolitan area after Jakarta and Bekasi, covering an area of about 199.91 km2. Known as a center of education and commerce, the city had a pop...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Rumah Angklung?
Request rooms on the 3rd or 4th floor facing the inner courtyard or west side, away from Jalan Margonda Raya. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level noise while still being within reach of the lift if one is out of service.
Which rooms should I avoid at Rumah Angklung?
Avoid rooms on the 1st or 2nd floor, especially those facing the main road (Jalan Margonda Raya) or near the lift shaft and service entrance. Ground-floor rooms suffer from traffic rumble, passers-by chatter, and potential lift motor noise.
Is Rumah Angklung noisy?
Jalan Margonda Raya is a major artery in Depok with heavy traffic, especially during rush hours (07:00–09:00, 16:00–19:00). Motorcycles are the dominant noise source. Also, the lift shaft can transmit humming and dinging sounds to adjacent rooms on floors 1–2.
Which rooms have the best views at Rumah Angklung?
Likely a partial view of the inner courtyard or the local skyline from higher west-facing rooms. The east side faces Jalan Margonda Raya – not scenic, just traffic. Ask for a room with a window facing the back or side alley.
What are insider tips for staying at Rumah Angklung?
1. If you drive, ask at check-in if the hotel has off-street parking – street parking on Margonda is chaotic and often full. 2. Request a room on the 4th floor near the stairwell – you avoid lift noise and have a quick escape if the power goes out (common in Depok).
What time is check-in at Rumah Angklung?
Check-in at Rumah Angklung is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Rumah Angklung have Wi-Fi?
Free basic WiFi (up to 2 Mbps) for all guests; premium tier (10 Mbps, IDR 50,000/day) available at front desk; login via voucher code given at check-in
Is there a city or tourist tax at Rumah Angklung?
10% service charge on room rate; no separate city/tourist tax
Where can I eat cheaply near Rumah Angklung?
Nasi Padang or nasi campur at a rumah makan — about IDR 15,000–25,000.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Rumah Angklung?
Angkot (minibus) within Depok costs around IDR 4,000–7,000. For longer trips, use the Commuter Line train to Jakarta (about IDR 5,000–10,000). From Soekarno-Hatta airport, take the Damri bus to Depok (around IDR 50,000) or a train via Jakarta.
When is the best time to visit Depok?
June and July: the dry season brings blue skies and less humidity, plus Depok is quieter because Jakarta expats haven’t yet flooded west Java’s tourist spots.
Top Attractions in Depok
💡 Haggle politely—prices are marked up for tourists by about 30%. Best time is late afternoon (4-6pm) when produce is freshest and the crowd peaks.
💡 Go early on Sunday morning when locals gather at the central square—you'll find street food stalls selling pisang goreng and fresh coconut water.
💡 Bring your own mat and snacks; the few benches fill up by 10am. Best visited weekday mornings to avoid crowds.
💡 Entry is only 2,000 IDR (about 13p). Ask the caretaker for the key to the back room—it displays original Cornelis Chastelein manuscripts.
💡 Go on weekdays to avoid the loud music blasting. Entry costs 5,000 IDR (30p). Bring your own towel—rentals are cheap but often damp.