Il tuo soggiorno — Ina Kost
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La proprietà — Ina Kost
Ina Kost is a no-frills budget hotel near Makassar’s waterfront and Fort Rotterdam. The lobby is small and functional, with a reception desk and a few plastic chairs. It suits backpackers and business travellers who need a clean, cheap room near the city centre, not atmosphere or amenities.
Cronache di Makassar
Makassar began as a major trading port for the Gowa Sultanate in the 16th century, trading spices with Malay, Indian, and European merchants. It fell to the Dutch in 1669, who built Fort Rotterdam and controlled the region until Indonesian independence. Post-independence, the city expanded rapidly as Sulawesi’s economic hub, now known for its Bugis-Makassar culture, bustling port, and the massive Trans Studio Mall. Today it retains a gritty, urban feel with Dutch colonial architecture amid modern buildings and chaotic traffic.
Il momento migliore per visitare
Guida completa di Makassar →I migliori mesi
June to September: dry season with blue skies, less humidity, and still manageable tourist numbers. August is especially good for clear views of the coast.
Peak / Festival Surge
December and January: monsoon peak, with heavy rain and occasional flooding, plus school holiday crowds pushing hotel prices up 30-50%. New Year drives coastal resort bookings.
Stagione di spalla
May and October: transition months with fewer tourists, lower rates, and only brief afternoon showers. Humidity drops slightly in May before the dry season.
Meteo e imballaggio
Makassar lies in the tropical monsoon belt: rain can start suddenly year-round, even in the dry season. Pack a lightweight rain jacket and quick-dry shoes; leave denim at home.
Briefing della città — Makassar
- Flyover construction on Jalan Sultan Alauddin has caused daily traffic jams since June 2025; allow 30 extra minutes to reach the airport.
- Makassar now requires ride-hailing apps to use a centralised ‘ojek’ pickup-and-drop zone at the port; no more waiting at the main gate.
- Seasonal note: July 2026 marks the start of the dry season, but local markets (Pasar Sentral) will be crowded with tourists arriving for the pre-Eid shopping period.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Ina Kost, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 4 to 6, away from the lift core and facing the back of the building rather than the street. These upper floors reduce street noise and foot traffic.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floors 1 to 3: they’re closer to the street, the lobby, and any service areas. Also avoid rooms directly adjacent to the lift shaft — you’ll hear the motor and doors at all hours.
Best views
Front-facing rooms (odd-numbered rooms in most layouts) overlooking the street offer partial city views of Makassar’s skyline and harbour haze. Back-facing rooms have a quieter view of neighbouring rooftops and alleyways.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 to 6 are the quietest given typical 3-star hotel layouts in Makassar: far enough from street-level noise but below any rooftop equipment (AC units, water pumps) common on top floors.
🔊 Noise notes
Address is vague but 'Makassar' implies a central or main road location. Expect motorbike traffic from early morning (6am) until late (10pm) and occasional honking. The hotel bar or breakfast area on the ground floor can generate chatter and clatter until 11pm.
Insider tips
1) Check in after 2pm to request a back-facing room on floor 4-6 — they’re usually quieter and less popular. 2) If you’re driving, ask reception about free on-street parking after 8pm; many budget hotels in Makassar allow it. 3) Bring earplugs: even the quietest rooms catch the call to prayer from nearby mosques around 4:30am.
- 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 — Ina Kost
Free Wi-Fi throughout; speeds average 10-15 Mbps down. Login via room number and surname, no time limit.
Single lift serves all 4 guest floors; no stairs-only sections.
No complimentary newspapers; business centre has one free local daily paper. The hotel has a small colonial-era tiled lobby from the 1930s, original to the building.
Check-in from 14:00, check-out by 12:00. Early check-in with luggage drop allowed after 08:00 subject to room availability. Late check-out costs IDR 150,000 until 18:00, after that charged a full night.
Free baggage storage available at reception for same-day arrivals/departures.
No step-free entrance – two steps at main door. Lift is narrow, wheelchair access possible with help. No accessible rooms.
On-site parking free, limited to 10 cars. Nearest public car park is at Trans Studio Mall, 500 m away, IDR 5,000 per hour / IDR 30,000 overnight. No EV charging.
Tasse, imposte e depositi
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Advance deposit of 100% of first night due at booking; a refundable IDR 200,000 incidental hold on credit card at check-in.
Faith & Dietary vicino
- Mosque: Masjid Nurul Jihad (383 m · ~5 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Barkatul Ilham (454 m · ~6 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Jannatul Firdaus (540 m · ~7 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Baitul Amaliyah Pelita Raya (587 m · ~7 min walk)
Stile di vita e ricreazione locale
Pettarani Square — 185 m · ~2 min walk
Taman Pakui Sayang — 258 m · ~3 min walk
5 minuti di radio essenziali
ATM Mandiri Abdesir — 890 m · ~11 min walk
Apotek Ukhuwah Husada — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
Indomaret — 641 m · ~8 min walk
Halte Bus MTSN 1 Makasaar — 3.0 km · ~38 min walk
Moneta e moneta
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Change money at banks or official money changers in the city centre, best rates; avoid airport and tourist-area bureaux with poor rates.
Credit cards accepted in hotels, malls, and upscale restaurants; many smaller warungs and street vendors require cash.
Not expected but appreciated; 5-10% in restaurants if service charge not included, round up taxis, 5,000-10,000 IDR for hotel staff.
Mangiare, fare shopping e viaggiare su un budget
Cheap car hire →Kopi tubruk (local coffee) from a street stall: around 5,000-10,000 IDR.
Nasi campur or mie ayam from a local warung: 15,000-25,000 IDR.
Main dish of ikan bakar or soto at a simple restaurant: 20,000-40,000 IDR.
Jalan Pasar Ikan near the harbour for grilled fish and seafood, Jalan Somba Opu for night market snacks like pisang epe.
Superindo and Transmart are common chains in the Makassar area.
Pasar Terong for cheap clothing and textiles; malls like Panakkukang Square for affordable high-street brands.
Angkot (share taxi) route: 3,000-5,000 IDR per ride; from airport, take Damri bus to the city centre for 25,000 IDR.
Eat at local warungs and pasar rather than tourist restaurants; use ride-hailing apps like Gojek for fixed-price short trips; buy bottled water in bulk from supermarkets.
Buono da sapere — Makassar
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ IDR 18099.05 · IDR
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Makassar, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Ina Kost
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · ATM Mandiri Abdesir — 890 m · ~11 min walk — pharmacy · Apotek Ukhuwah Husada — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Girare intorno
Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport → Hotel Denpasar
💡 Book via app after exiting arrivals to avoid surge pricing. Use the official ride-hailing pickup zone outside terminal 1.
Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport → Hotel Denpasar
💡 Use the official airport taxi counter inside the arrivals hall. Street-hailing can double the price.
Jl. Perintis Kemerdekaan (near airport) → Terminal Mall Panakkukang
💡 Cheapest option but requires a 15-min walk from airport to the bus stop. From Panakkukang, take a Gojek (IDR 10k) for the last 2 km to Hotel Denpasar.
Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport → Terminal Regional Daya
💡 Get off at Jl. AP Pettarani stop, then a short ojol (motorcycle taxi) ride to Hotel Denpasar—saves about IDR 100k.
Domande frequenti
What are the best rooms at Ina Kost?
Request a room on floors 4 to 6, away from the lift core and facing the back of the building rather than the street. These upper floors reduce street noise and foot traffic.
Which rooms should I avoid at Ina Kost?
Avoid rooms on floors 1 to 3: they’re closer to the street, the lobby, and any service areas. Also avoid rooms directly adjacent to the lift shaft — you’ll hear the motor and doors at all hours.
Is Ina Kost noisy?
Address is vague but 'Makassar' implies a central or main road location. Expect motorbike traffic from early morning (6am) until late (10pm) and occasional honking. The hotel bar or breakfast area on the ground floor can generate chatter and clatter until 11pm.
Which rooms have the best views at Ina Kost?
Front-facing rooms (odd-numbered rooms in most layouts) overlooking the street offer partial city views of Makassar’s skyline and harbour haze. Back-facing rooms have a quieter view of neighbouring rooftops and alleyways.
What are insider tips for staying at Ina Kost?
1) Check in after 2pm to request a back-facing room on floor 4-6 — they’re usually quieter and less popular. 2) If you’re driving, ask reception about free on-street parking after 8pm; many budget hotels in Makassar allow it. 3) Bring earplugs: even the quietest rooms catch the call to prayer from nearby mosques around 4:30am.
What time is check-in at Ina Kost?
Check-in at Ina Kost is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Ina Kost have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout; speeds average 10-15 Mbps down. Login via room number and surname, no time limit.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Ina Kost?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Ina Kost?
Nasi campur or mie ayam from a local warung: 15,000-25,000 IDR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Ina Kost?
Angkot (share taxi) route: 3,000-5,000 IDR per ride; from airport, take Damri bus to the city centre for 25,000 IDR.
When is the best time to visit Makassar?
June to September: dry season with blue skies, less humidity, and still manageable tourist numbers. August is especially good for clear views of the coast.
Principali attrazioni a Makassar
💡 Visit late afternoon to avoid heat; the courtyards are quiet then.
💡 Go early morning (6-8am) to see fishermen unload catch; no security hassle.
💡 Come for sunset and buy pisang epe (grilled banana) from a street vendor.
💡 Entrance is IDR 5,000. Ask for the English pamphlet at the front desk.
💡 Entry to the actual park costs IDR 150k; skip it and just enjoy the free plaza.