Hotel Mega Inn

free, 100 Mbps speed, no login constraints, 2 devices per room

serves all floors, no stairs-only sections

complimentary digital newsstand (PressReader), physical papers available at IDR 20,000

15:00, 06:00 early bag-drop, IDR 100,000 late check-out fee after 12:00

available at IDR 10,000 per bag per day, limited capacity

step-free main entrance, wheelchair-accessible rooms, 2 wheelchair-accessible parking spots

on-site parking available IDR 50,000 per night, nearest public car park IDR 30,000 per day, EV charging IDR 20,000 per hour

Living Plaza Lattanette Makassar — 311 m · ~4 min walk

Lapangan Karebosi — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk

Gedung Mulo — 347 m · ~4 min walk

Taman Kerung-Kerung — 1.8 km · ~23 min walk

ATM BRI — 72 m · ~1 min walk

Apotek Obat Sehat — 82 m · ~1 min walk

Alfamart — 251 m · ~3 min walk

Dermaga Kayu Bangkoa — 2.2 km · ~27 min walk

Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)

Travellers can change money at banks, currency exchange offices, or use ATMs at the airport and city centre. Be cautious of poor exchange rates at airports and tourist bureaux, and be prepared to pay around 10,000 IDR (approximately £0.50) for a withdrawal fee.

Credit and debit cards are widely accepted at major hotels, restaurants, and shops in the Makassar area, especially those in the city centre. Contactless and mobile payments are generally not accepted outside of major establishments.

Tipping is not expected but rounding up the bill or leaving small change (around 1,000-5,000 IDR or £0.05-£0.25) is considered polite for good service at restaurants and bars. Taxi drivers do not expect tips, but rounding up the fare is appreciated.

Fresh coffee is available at warungs (traditional Indonesian food stalls) for around 5,000-10,000 IDR (£0.25-£0.50) per cup.

A typical budget lunch option is nasi goreng (fried rice) or mie goreng (fried noodles) at a warung, costing around 10,000-20,000 IDR (£0.50-£1) per serving.

A budget dinner option is a plate of sayur asem (sour vegetable soup) or other local dishes at a food stall or warung, costing around 15,000-30,000 IDR (£0.75-£1.50) per serving.

Cheap-eats areas are typically near the Makassar City Market, Jalan Sultan Hasanuddin, and Jalan Arief Rahman Hakim.

Local supermarkets like Alfamart and Indomaret offer affordable grocery options, while traditional markets like Pasar Atas offer a wider variety of fresh produce and local goods.

Affordable high-street shopping can be found at the Makassar City Mall or Pasar Atas, while traditional textiles and handicrafts can be found at local markets.

The cheapest way to get around is by using the local angkot (minivans) or ojek (motorcycle taxis) for around 2,000-5,000 IDR (£0.10-£0.25) per ride. A day pass for the public bus system costs around 8,000 IDR (£0.40).

Avoid exchanging money at airports or tourist bureaux, as exchange rates tend to be unfavourable.Use ATMs to withdraw cash and avoid exchanging large amounts of money at once.Eat at local warungs or food stalls for affordable and delicious meals.