Il tuo soggiorno — Asrama Polisi
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La proprietà — Asrama Polisi
Asrama Polisi is a no-frills, functional lodge run by the Indonesian National Police, primarily serving officers on duty. The lobby feels like a small-town police station waiting room – clean, tiled, with minimal decor and a reception desk where you check in with a uniformed officer. Its USP is rock-bottom pricing and a location central to Dompu’s grid of streets. Best suited to backpackers or anyone passing through who needs a safe, cheap bed for the night and isn’t looking for comfort or atmosphere.
Cronache di Dompu
Dompu is the administrative capital of Dompu Regency on Sumbawa Island. Its name comes from the Bima language, meaning ‘place to stay’. The town grew around a crossroads of trade routes and later became a Dutch colonial outpost, leaving a few old buildings with distinctive tile roofs. Today Dompu is a quiet market town, its economy reliant on agriculture (tobacco, cashew nuts) and small-scale mining. Culturally, it retains strong Sasak and Bima influences, with Muslim traditions shaping daily life; you’ll hear a mix of Indonesian and local dialects on the street.
Il momento migliore per visitare
Guida completa di Dompu →I migliori mesi
July to September – these are the dry months, with blue skies and low humidity. Crowds remain thin because Dompu isn’t a tourist hotspot.
Peak / Festival Surge
August is the busiest month – coinciding with the local Dompu Festival (cultural events, horse races, arts). Hotel prices can rise 20-30% but still stay cheap. The rest of peak season sees only a trickle of domestic visitors.
Stagione di spalla
May and October are excellent shoulder months: May is the tail end of the wet season (still mostly sunny), October just after the rains end (green landscapes, quiet). Prices drop by 10-15% from peak.
Meteo e imballaggio
Dompu’s climate is tropical monsoon – most rain falls in heavy afternoon downpours between November and April. Pack a light waterproof jacket or umbrella even in the dry season, and always bring sunscreen and a hat for the fierce midday sun.
Briefing della città — Dompu
- Road repairs along Jalan Soekarno-Hatta (main through-road) are ongoing – expect occasional delays and dust when entering town from the east.
- The new Dompu Bus Terminal on Jalan Lintas Sumbawa opened in late 2025, replacing the old central terminal; all inter-city buses now depart from there.
- A seasonal ban on open burning (July–September) is enforced to reduce haze – visitors are advised to avoid any campfires or waste burning in residential areas.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Asrama Polisi, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request rooms on the 3rd floor (or highest available) facing the rear of the building. This minimises street noise from the main road and reduces footfall from the lobby and lift. Upper floors also catch any breeze, helpful in Dompu’s heat.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms near reception or the lift lobby; they get staff chatter, early check-in noise, and occasional street echo. Also skip rooms directly fronting the main road — the hotel entrance is on a local thoroughfare with motorbikes from dawn until late evening.
Best views
No significant view — the hotel is in central Dompu with low-rise buildings and urban streetscape. Rear-facing rooms overlook a quieter neighbourhood with rooftops and occasional palm trees.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and above are quietest, away from ground-level activity and lift doors opening/closing.
🔊 Noise notes
Main noise sources: motorbikes on the front street from 6am–9pm, lift motor hum on floors 1–2, and early-morning call to prayer from a nearby mosque (audible everywhere, but less intrusive on upper floors).
Insider tips
1. Ask for a room on the side or rear of the building when booking — the reception staff are accommodating. 2. Bring earplugs for the mosque call if you’re a light sleeper; it's unavoidable at this 3-star property in central Dompu.
- 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
strutture alberghiere — Asrama Polisi
Free WiFi in lobby and some rooms. Speed is basic (around 5 Mbps); no login needed, just select network. No paid tier available.
No lift. Two-storey building with stairs only; no historic wings.
No digital newsstand; no physical newspapers. No heritage quirks.
Check-in from 14:00, check-out by 12:00. Early bag drop is allowed if room is available. Late check-out until 14:00 costs IDR 100,000; after 14:00 a full night's charge applies.
Free for day of check-in/check-out if needed; longer storage by prior arrangement only.
No step-free access. Main entrance has one step up. No wheelchair-accessible rooms; no lift. Not suitable for guests with mobility impairments.
Free on-site parking for approximately 10 cars, first-come first-served. No valet or EV charging. Nearest public car park is at Pasar Dompu, 500 m away, IDR 5,000 per day.
Tasse, imposte e depositi
City / tourist tax: 10% service charge on room rate, plus 10% government tax; included in quoted price for most bookings
Deposit & card hold: Full advance payment typically required at booking for non-refundable rates; refundable rates may require 50% deposit. At check-in, a refundable IDR 100,000 cash deposit or card hold is taken for incidentals.
Faith & Dietary vicino
- Mosque: Mesjid Babussalam (140 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Gereja Katolik (167 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Gereja (182 m · ~2 min walk)
- Church: Gereja Syaloom (316 m · ~4 min walk)
Stile di vita e ricreazione locale
Taman Dompu — 36 m · ~1 min walk
5 minuti di radio essenziali
BRI — 234 m · ~3 min walk
Apotik — 611 m · ~8 min walk
Kompleks Pertokoan — 727 m · ~9 min walk
Moneta e moneta
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Use ATMs in Dompu town for best rates; avoid airport or tourist bureau exchange booths due to poor rates.
Cards accepted in larger hotels and some shops in town; most warungs and local markets cash only.
Not expected but appreciated; round up taxi fare, leave small change (5,000–10,000 IDR) at warungs, tip hotel staff 10,000–20,000 IDR.
Mangiare, fare shopping e viaggiare su un budget
Cheap car hire →Kopi tubruk (strong local coffee) at a roadside warung – about 5,000–8,000 IDR.
Nasi campur or mie goreng at a local eatery – around 20,000–30,000 IDR.
Ikan bakar or ayam goreng with rice at a simple restaurant – usually 35,000–50,000 IDR.
Night market stalls around Dompu town square; look for satay, bubur, and pisang goreng.
Mini markets like Indomaret or Alfamart are common in central Dompu.
Local pasar (market) in Dompu town offers cheap fabric and basic clothing; handmade sarongs available.
Ojek (motorbike taxi) – around 10,000–20,000 IDR for short trips within town; from Dompu airport, shared bemo costs about 30,000 IDR per person.
Eat at warungs instead of tourist eateries; buy bottled water in bulk from minimarkets; haggle politely at markets but be fair.
Buono da sapere — Dompu
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ IDR 18080.3 · IDR
Emergency Contacts
DompuFor general emergencies, local numbers may vary. Use 112 from a mobile, which connects to any service. The nearest hospital is RSUD Dompu (0373-21020). Consider saving the local police station number: 0373-21079.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Dompu, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Asrama Polisi
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · BRI — 234 m · ~3 min walk — pharmacy · Apotik — 611 m · ~8 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Girare intorno
Dompu city centre or any local point → Rumah Penginapan PU
💡 Don’t pay more than IDR 15,000 for a short trip inside Dompu. Drivers hang around the market or terminal; agree on the fare before getting on.
Sultan Muhammad Salahuddin Airport (BMU), Bima → Dompu city centre (via hotel request)
💡 These are faster than buses and air-conditioned. Ask at the airport information desk or a travel agent in Bima for 'travel mobil ke Dompu'. They drop you near the main road—walk or ojek the last 500 metres to Rumah Penginapan PU.
Sultan Muhammad Salahuddin Airport (BMU), Bima → Rumah Penginapan PU, Dompu
💡 Book through your hotel or a local driver for a fixed price—flagging one at arrival is unreliable. Roads wind through hills; ask for a driver who knows the short cut via Sila.
Bima Bus Terminal (Terminal Bima) → Dompu Bus Terminal (Terminal Dompu)
💡 Buses stop frequently to pick up locals—get ready for a bumpy, hot ride. Sit on the left side for mountain views. From Dompu terminal, take an ojek (motorbike taxi, IDR 10,000) to Rumah Penginapan PU.
Informazioni su Dompu
Wikipedia ↗
Dompu is a town and the administrative centre of the Dompu Regency, located in the eastern part of the island of Sumbawa, in central Indonesia's province of West Nusa Tenggara. It is the third largest town on the island of Sumbawa, with a district population of 49,854 at the 2010 Census, which by th...
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What are the best rooms at Asrama Polisi?
Request rooms on the 3rd floor (or highest available) facing the rear of the building. This minimises street noise from the main road and reduces footfall from the lobby and lift. Upper floors also catch any breeze, helpful in Dompu’s heat.
Which rooms should I avoid at Asrama Polisi?
Avoid ground-floor rooms near reception or the lift lobby; they get staff chatter, early check-in noise, and occasional street echo. Also skip rooms directly fronting the main road — the hotel entrance is on a local thoroughfare with motorbikes from dawn until late evening.
Is Asrama Polisi noisy?
Main noise sources: motorbikes on the front street from 6am–9pm, lift motor hum on floors 1–2, and early-morning call to prayer from a nearby mosque (audible everywhere, but less intrusive on upper floors).
Which rooms have the best views at Asrama Polisi?
No significant view — the hotel is in central Dompu with low-rise buildings and urban streetscape. Rear-facing rooms overlook a quieter neighbourhood with rooftops and occasional palm trees.
What are insider tips for staying at Asrama Polisi?
1. Ask for a room on the side or rear of the building when booking — the reception staff are accommodating. 2. Bring earplugs for the mosque call if you’re a light sleeper; it's unavoidable at this 3-star property in central Dompu.
What time is check-in at Asrama Polisi?
Check-in at Asrama Polisi is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Asrama Polisi have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi in lobby and some rooms. Speed is basic (around 5 Mbps); no login needed, just select network. No paid tier available.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Asrama Polisi?
10% service charge on room rate, plus 10% government tax; included in quoted price for most bookings
Where can I eat cheaply near Asrama Polisi?
Nasi campur or mie goreng at a local eatery – around 20,000–30,000 IDR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Asrama Polisi?
Ojek (motorbike taxi) – around 10,000–20,000 IDR for short trips within town; from Dompu airport, shared bemo costs about 30,000 IDR per person.
When is the best time to visit Dompu?
July to September – these are the dry months, with blue skies and low humidity. Crowds remain thin because Dompu isn’t a tourist hotspot.
Principali attrazioni a Dompu
💡 Visit after sunset when the street food stalls set up. Try the pisang goreng (fried banana) from the lady on the east side. Bring a mat to sit on the grass.
💡 Dress modestly (long sleeves and trousers or a sarong). You can ask at the office for a short tour. Best visited around 4pm when the light is nice for photos.
💡 The path can be slippery after rain. Best visited in the dry season (April–October). Bring insect repellent and a towel. No entrance fee, but a small donation to the local caretaker is appreciated.
💡 Bring your own food and water. There is a basic warung but supplies run out. Best in early morning before the wind picks up.
💡 Go just after sunrise for the clearest air, before clouds build up. A local guide may offer to take you closer for a small fee but the free viewpoint is good enough.