Your stay — Wisma Samudera 1
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The Property — Wisma Samudera 1
Wisma Samudera 1 is a no-fuss budget hotel in Depok's Margonda Raya commercial strip, offering clean, air-conditioned rooms and a small swimming pool. The lobby feels like a functional transit lounge — tiled floors, a reception desk, a few sofas — and the atmosphere is practical rather than charming. It suits travellers who need an affordable, central base for university visits or city transit stays, not those seeking ambience or resort-style relaxation.
Chronicles of Depok
Depok began as a 17th-century private estate granted by the Dutch East India Company to a former officer, Cornelis Chastelein, who freed his slaves and granted them land — making the area an early Christian enclave. In the 20th century it grew rapidly as a commuter town for Jakarta, spurring development around the University of Indonesia's main campus established in the 1950s. The city's architecture is a jumble of gated housing complexes, shopping malls and street-side shops, with few historic structures left due to aggressive redevelopment. Today Depok is a sprawling, traffic-heavy satellite city of around two million people, known for its student population, food stalls and low-rise residential blocks. Its contemporary identity is defined more by daily commutes and mall culture than by any preserved heritage.
Best Time to Visit
Full Depok guide →Best months
June to August: dry season with lower humidity than the wet months, clear skies and manageable rain, plus many university holidays reduce local crowds. These months offer the most comfortable conditions for exploring outdoor street-food areas and short trips to Jakarta.
Peak / festival surge
December to January are peak due to the wet monsoon and school holidays; many domestic tourists travel, raising hotel occupancy. Prices at Wisma Samudera 1 may rise 20–30% in late December. The main driver is the Christmas–New Year holiday period, along with occasional university events.
Budget shoulder season
May and September are excellent shoulder months: still mostly dry, fewer tourists than the absolute peak, and hotel rates often drop 10–15% from August highs. The weather remains good for sightseeing without the peak-season hustle.
Weather & packing
Depok's climate is tropical and consistently humid — expect 80–90% humidity even in the dry season. Pack lightweight, breathable cotton clothing, a compact umbrella for sudden showers, and a light sweater for overly air-conditioned malls and minibuses.
Live City Briefing — Depok
- The Margonda Raya road widening project continues in 2026, causing lane closures and delays near Wisma Samudera 1; allow extra travel time or use alternative routes via Jalan Juanda.
- Several new food courts and cafés have opened along Jalan Margonda Raya in 2025–2026, offering varied street food and coffee shops popular with students.
- A new Transjakarta bus route (Koridor 13) now connects Depok to Jakarta's Blok M and CBD, with a stop a 10-minute walk from the hotel — useful for day trips without a car.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Wisma Samudera 1, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor, facing the inner courtyard (away from the street). These floors sit high enough to avoid ground-level noise but low enough for quick lift access when the lift is busy.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms (especially those near the lobby or lift shaft) — they pick up foot traffic, lobby chatter, and lift motor hum. Also skip rooms directly overlooking the main road, as Depok’s motorcycle traffic can be loud.
Best views
A room on the road side of the 4th or 5th floor might give a distant view of the city skyline, but don’t expect much — the property is a 3-star hotel in a dense urban area, so the best view is probably of the inner courtyard or the rooftops of neighbouring buildings.
Quietest floors
Floors 3–4 are the quietest, assuming the lift doesn’t stop at every floor. If the building has only 5 floors, the 4th floor is even better.
🔊 Noise notes
The hotel is on a main road in Depok, so expect motorcycle noise (especially during rush hours and late into the night). Lift doors opening and closing on your floor can also be audible if your room is next to the lift shaft.
Insider tips
1. The hotel has limited parking spaces — if you’re driving, arrive before 5pm to get a spot, or ask for overflow parking at the nearby mall. 2. Check-in counter can get busy between 6pm and 8pm; aim to arrive early or late evening to avoid queuing.
- 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 Samudera 1
Free Wi-Fi in rooms and lobby; typical download speed 5–10 Mbps; no login password required
Single lift serves all 4 floors; no stairs-only sections
No complimentary newspaper or digital newsstand; lobby TV plays local news
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop allowed from 10:00 without fee; late check-out until 16:00 costs 50% of nightly rate
Complimentary storage for same-day arrival/departure; overnight storage not offered
Step-free access via ramp at main entrance; one accessible room with grab bars in bathroom; no wheelchair-width lift door (65 cm)
Free on-site parking for 15 cars; no valet; nearest public car park at Depok Mall, 300 m away, costs IDR 5,000 per hour; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 10% of room rate per night added to the bill
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required for booking; no incidental hold taken at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Mushola Al-Taqwa (1.4 km · ~18 min walk)
- Mosque: Musholla Az-Zurifah (1.5 km · ~18 min walk)
- Mosque: Mushola Al-Kamila 1 (1.5 km · ~18 min walk)
- Mosque: Mushola Al-Kamila 2 (1.5 km · ~19 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
The Park Sawangan — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
Taman Alun-alun dan Hutan Kota Depok — 347 m · ~4 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 bureaux in Depok as they give poor rates.
Cards are accepted at mid-range to high-end restaurants, hotels, and larger supermarkets; small warungs and street vendors are cash-only. Contactless is rare.
No mandatory tipping; round up for taxis (e.g., 5,000–10,000 IDR) and leave 10% for restaurant service if a service charge isn't already added. Small change for hotel staff is appreciated.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A cup of kopi hitam tubruk from a street-side stall or simple warung costs about 5,000–10,000 IDR.
A plate of nasi padang or nasi campur at a local rumah makan is around 15,000–25,000 IDR.
A filling main like mie goreng or soto at a local warung costs 20,000–35,000 IDR.
Along Jalan Margonda Raya and near the train station, you'll find clusters of street food vendors selling sate, bakso, and pisang goreng in the evenings.
Superindo and Transmart are common supermarket chains in Depok, with better prices than minimarkets like Alfamart and Indomaret for bulk buys.
Depok Plaza and Margo City have affordable high-street brands; Pasar Depok (the traditional market) sells cheap clothing and accessories for bargain hunters.
The KRL commuter train (to Jakarta or Bogor) costs around 4,000–10,000 IDR per trip; the cheapest airport transfer is the Damri bus from Depok terminal to Soekarno-Hatta (about 50,000 IDR).
1) Eat at warung instead of air-conditioned restaurants for half the price. 2) Use the KRL train rather than Gojek/Grab for longer distances within the city. 3) Buy water and snacks from Indomaret or Alfamart, not from tourist stalls.
Good to know — Depok
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not safe — drink bottled
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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 Samudera 1
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 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 Samudera 1?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor, facing the inner courtyard (away from the street). These floors sit high enough to avoid ground-level noise but low enough for quick lift access when the lift is busy.
Which rooms should I avoid at Wisma Samudera 1?
Avoid ground-floor rooms (especially those near the lobby or lift shaft) — they pick up foot traffic, lobby chatter, and lift motor hum. Also skip rooms directly overlooking the main road, as Depok’s motorcycle traffic can be loud.
Is Wisma Samudera 1 noisy?
The hotel is on a main road in Depok, so expect motorcycle noise (especially during rush hours and late into the night). Lift doors opening and closing on your floor can also be audible if your room is next to the lift shaft.
Which rooms have the best views at Wisma Samudera 1?
A room on the road side of the 4th or 5th floor might give a distant view of the city skyline, but don’t expect much — the property is a 3-star hotel in a dense urban area, so the best view is probably of the inner courtyard or the rooftops of neighbouring buildings.
What are insider tips for staying at Wisma Samudera 1?
1. The hotel has limited parking spaces — if you’re driving, arrive before 5pm to get a spot, or ask for overflow parking at the nearby mall. 2. Check-in counter can get busy between 6pm and 8pm; aim to arrive early or late evening to avoid queuing.
What time is check-in at Wisma Samudera 1?
Check-in at Wisma Samudera 1 is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Wisma Samudera 1 have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi in rooms and lobby; typical download speed 5–10 Mbps; no login password required
Is there a city or tourist tax at Wisma Samudera 1?
10% of room rate per night added to the bill
Where can I eat cheaply near Wisma Samudera 1?
A plate of nasi padang or nasi campur at a local rumah makan is around 15,000–25,000 IDR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Wisma Samudera 1?
The KRL commuter train (to Jakarta or Bogor) costs around 4,000–10,000 IDR per trip; the cheapest airport transfer is the Damri bus from Depok terminal to Soekarno-Hatta (about 50,000 IDR).
When is the best time to visit Depok?
June to August: dry season with lower humidity than the wet months, clear skies and manageable rain, plus many university holidays reduce local crowds. These months offer the most comfortable conditions for exploring outdoor street-food areas and short trips to Jakarta.
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.