Your stay — Wisma Anjasmara 2
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The Property — Wisma Anjasmara 2
Wisma Anjasmara 2 is a no-nonsense budget hotel in a quiet residential corner of Depok. The lobby is small and functional, with tiled floors and a simple reception desk, but the staff are efficient and friendly. It suits independent travellers or brief business stops who need a clean, affordable base rather than frills. The USP is its location near Margonda Raya, giving quick access to malls and the train station without the main-road noise.
Chronicles of Depok
Depok began as a private estate granted to Cornelis Chastelein in the 1690s, who freed his slaves and gave them land. It remained a sleepy colonial outpost until Jakarta’s sprawl swallowed it in the late 20th century. Rapid urbanisation turned it into a commuter city, filled with student housing and shopping centres. Today it’s a dense, chaotic satellite of Jakarta, known for its universities and its fiery culinary scene of soto, mie ayam and fried tofu.
Best Time to Visit
Full Depok guide →Best months
June to August, when rainfall drops and temperatures hover around 25–32°C. The dry season makes sightseeing and street-food walks comfortable, and school holidays boost local energy without overwhelming crowds.
Peak / festival surge
July is peak: school holidays across Indonesia fill hotels with domestic tourists. Wisma Anjasmara 2 prices rise modestly (maybe 10–15%), and Depok’s malls and food stalls get busier. No major festival, but the dry weather drives family trips.
Budget shoulder season
May and September offer near-perfect dry conditions with far fewer families. Hotel rates typically drop 20–25%, and the humidity is still tolerable. Better for exploring without jostling.
Weather & packing
Depok sits in the wet tropics but July is reliably dry – still expect a sudden squall. Pack a light rain jacket and quick-dry shoes, not an umbrella which will break in the gusts.
Live City Briefing — Depok
- Jakarta’s MRT extension south to Depok (planned for 2027) remains on track, but for now the KRL commuter line is your best bet – check for weekend maintenance delays.
- Margonda Raya road has new pedestrian crossings near Depok Town Square, but traffic jams still peak at 7–9am and 5–7pm.
- Several new warung kopi and poké bowl places have opened along Margonda in 2025, but the classic soto depot opposite the hotel remains unchanged.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Wisma Anjasmara 2, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor facing away from the main road. These floors sit above street-level noise but avoid the roof and lift machinery on the top floor.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground floor (noise from lobby, check-in, and street) and the top floor (potential heat and lift motor hum). Also skip any room facing the main road if the street is busy.
Best views
The best view is from a rear-facing room on floor 3, overlooking the local neighbourhood rooftops rather than the main road.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3 are the quietest, as they're mid-level and away from both street and rooftop disturbances.
🔊 Noise notes
Depok is a busy commuter city; main road traffic and motorbikes can be loud, especially during rush hours (7-9am and 5-7pm).
Insider tips
1. If arriving by car, the hotel has limited parking — come early or ask for a space at check-in. 2. Bring earplugs if you're a light sleeper; the walls in 3-star Indonesian hotels can be thin.
- 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 — Wisma Anjasmara 2
Free Wi-Fi in lobby and rooms (no password required, average speed around 10 Mbps).
Single lift serves all three floors; no stairs-only sections.
No complimentary digital newsstand or physical papers available.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop allowed if room available. Late check-out until 12:00 free, after 12:00 charged half a night's rate until 18:00.
Free storage at front desk for same-day arrivals/departures; no long-term storage.
Step-free entry at main door; lift to all floors. No wheelchair-accessible toilets or grab bars in rooms — limited accessibility for severe mobility issues.
On-site parking for 15 cars, free for guests; first-come, first-served. Nearest public parking at Margocity Mall (200m, IDR 5,000/hour). No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (no additional city tax for 3-star hotels in Depok, 10% service charge already included in rate)
Deposit & card hold: No advance deposit needed for standard bookings; ID card taken at check-in (no credit card hold mentioned).
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Masjid Al Mu'Aawanah (443 m · ~6 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Al Hikam (641 m · ~8 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Bilal ISTN (741 m · ~9 min walk)
- Mosque: Mesjid (753 m · ~9 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
UI Park — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
Teater Daun — 1.8 km · ~22 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
ATM Mandiri — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Alfamart — 186 m · ~2 min walk
Pool Bis Kuning — 2.0 km · ~25 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Use ATMs or money changers in large malls or banks; avoid airport and tourist-area bureaux for poor rates.
Cards accepted in malls, hotels, and larger restaurants; smaller warungs and street vendors are cash-only. Contactless is limited.
Not expected, but rounding up taxi fare or leaving 5,000–10,000 IDR for good service in restaurants is appreciated; hotel staff: 10,000–20,000 IDR for porters.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Local kopi tubruk or kopi hitam from a street-side kiosk – about 5,000–8,000 IDR.
Nasi padang or nasi campur with rice and a few sides from a warung – around 15,000–25,000 IDR.
Mie ayam or soto at a simple indoor warung – main dish for 20,000–30,000 IDR.
Jalan Margonda Raya area has many street hawkers selling satay, soto, and gorengan; also around Kampus UI area.
Alfamart and Indomaret are ubiquitous minimarkets; larger ones like Hypermart or Transmart in malls.
Pasar Depok Baru or Pasar Cisalak for cheap clothes and household items; also factory outlets along Jalan Margonda.
Angkot (public minibus) – 5,000–10,000 IDR per ride; from airport, take Damri bus from Soekarno-Hatta to Depok bus terminal (50,000 IDR) or KRL commuter train via Manggarai.
Eat at warung or street stalls rather than malls; take angkot or KRL (commuter train) instead of taxis; buy bottled water at minimarkets (cheaper than hotel or stall prices).
Good to know — Depok
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ IDR 18071.15 · 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 Wisma Anjasmara 2
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · ATM Mandiri — 1.3 km · ~16 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 Wisma Anjasmara 2?
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor facing away from the main road. These floors sit above street-level noise but avoid the roof and lift machinery on the top floor.
Which rooms should I avoid at Wisma Anjasmara 2?
Avoid rooms on the ground floor (noise from lobby, check-in, and street) and the top floor (potential heat and lift motor hum). Also skip any room facing the main road if the street is busy.
Is Wisma Anjasmara 2 noisy?
Depok is a busy commuter city; main road traffic and motorbikes can be loud, especially during rush hours (7-9am and 5-7pm).
Which rooms have the best views at Wisma Anjasmara 2?
The best view is from a rear-facing room on floor 3, overlooking the local neighbourhood rooftops rather than the main road.
What are insider tips for staying at Wisma Anjasmara 2?
1. If arriving by car, the hotel has limited parking — come early or ask for a space at check-in. 2. Bring earplugs if you're a light sleeper; the walls in 3-star Indonesian hotels can be thin.
What time is check-in at Wisma Anjasmara 2?
Check-in at Wisma Anjasmara 2 is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Wisma Anjasmara 2 have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi in lobby and rooms (no password required, average speed around 10 Mbps).
Is there a city or tourist tax at Wisma Anjasmara 2?
None (no additional city tax for 3-star hotels in Depok, 10% service charge already included in rate)
Where can I eat cheaply near Wisma Anjasmara 2?
Nasi padang or nasi campur with rice and a few sides from a warung – around 15,000–25,000 IDR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Wisma Anjasmara 2?
Angkot (public minibus) – 5,000–10,000 IDR per ride; from airport, take Damri bus from Soekarno-Hatta to Depok bus terminal (50,000 IDR) or KRL commuter train via Manggarai.
When is the best time to visit Depok?
June to August, when rainfall drops and temperatures hover around 25–32°C. The dry season makes sightseeing and street-food walks comfortable, and school holidays boost local energy without overwhelming crowds.
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.