Your stay — Timor Lodge
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Emergency Contacts
DiliNational emergency number 112 works for all services but may not always connect reliably. For police and general emergencies, dial 7721 1111. Ambulance: 331 1040. Fire: 331 2222. Keep a local SIM card or ask your hotel to assist in Portuguese or Tetun.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Dili, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Timor Lodge
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Dili Airport → Hotel Dili
💡 Mikrolets stop when you flag them. Look for one with a yellow stripe heading east along Avenida de Portugal. Pay the coin fare to the driver, no change given.
Presidente Nicolau dos Santos Lobato International Airport (DIL) → Hotel Dili (city centre)
💡 Agree on the fare before getting in. Many drivers quote 20 USD, but 15 is fair for the short ride. Have small USD bills handy.
Dili Bus Terminal (Bairro Pité) → Hotel Dili (10 min walk from terminal)
💡 Not useful for Hotel Dili itself. Take it only if you're going to the eastern districts. The terminal is chaotic; confirm the bus color (red for east) and ask 'Bá ne’ebé?' (Where going?)
Hotel Dili reception → Anywhere in Dili
💡 Booking through the hotel costs double a street taxi, but you avoid haggling. For trips farther than Cristo Rei (east), negotiate a half-day rate (~30 USD).
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Timor Lodge?
Check-in at Timor Lodge is from null. Check-out is by null.
Top Attractions in Dili
💡 Bargaining is expected but respectful. Check the weave quality by holding it up to light. Cash only, small denominations.
💡 Best used at dawn or dusk. After sundown, food stalls sell grilled fish and corn. Bring mosquito repellent.
💡 Free entry but a small donation is expected. They have a short documentary in English. Takes about 45 minutes.
💡 Allow 60-90 minutes. The documentation is in Tetum, English and Portuguese. Donations appreciated.
💡 Go late afternoon to avoid the heat and catch sunset over the water. Take water with you.