Your stay — Bu De Riyanti
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The Property — Bu De Riyanti
Bu De Riyanti is a no-frills budget hotel in the Pasar Baru district, favoured by transit passengers and domestic travellers who need a clean, functional room near Jakarta's main train station. The lobby feels like a busy bus terminal – fluorescent lights, worn linoleum, staff shouting over radios – but the rooms are surprisingly quiet once you shut the door. The USP is location: a 500-metre walk to Jakarta Kota station and the old town, making it practical for one-night stays between connections.
Chronicles of Jakarta
Jakarta began as the port town of Sunda Kelapa in the 4th century, then became the Dutch colonial hub Batavia, whose 17th-century canals and warehouses still stand in Kota Tua. After independence in 1945, the city exploded outward, replacing Dutch canals with flyovers and high-rises that now dominate the skyline. Today it's a sprawling, traffic-choked megacity of 10 million, where Chinese shophouses, Art Deco cinemas and brutalist government buildings fight for space. Culturally, Jakarta is Indonesia's melting pot – Javanese, Betawi, Chinese and Arab influences collide in its street food and markets.
Best Time to Visit
Full Jakarta guide →Best months
June through August – dry season brings sunny mornings and less oppressive heat, with hotel prices still moderate before the July school holiday crowds.
Peak / festival surge
July is peak domestic travel month thanks to school holidays across Indonesia. Hotels in central Jakarta like Bu De Riyanti often run at 90% occupancy, with rates doubling from IDR 250,000 to over IDR 500,000. No major festival drives it – just families visiting relatives or taking short city breaks.
Budget shoulder season
May and September – the dry season tails off or starts, temperatures dip a few degrees, and tourist traffic drops. Expect room rates around IDR 200,000-300,000.
Weather & packing
Jakarta's climate quirk is year-round humidity above 80% even in the dry season, so synthetic fabrics dry faster than cotton. Pack a small umbrella regardless of forecast – a sudden downpour can appear even in July, and the hotel does not supply them.
Live City Briefing — Jakarta
- Jakarta's MRT extension from Bundaran HI to Kota station is now fully operational, making the 15-minute walk from Bu De Riyanti to the hotel's nearest MRT stop (Kota) a practical alternative to taxis.
- The old town (Kota Tua) pedestrian zone has been repaved and reopened after a year of construction, with new food stalls and weekend bike rentals.
- Flooding risk remains low in July's dry season, but the hotel's immediate area around Pasar Baru can flood after heavy rain – check the BMKG weather app daily for storm warnings.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Bu De Riyanti, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3 or 4 at the back of the building (facing away from Jalan Menteng Atas Selatan). Those floors are high enough to avoid street-level chatter but within the quieter part of the building. The back rooms overlook the inner alley rather than the main road.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floor 1 or 2 facing the front of the hotel (towards Gang 5). Floor 1 is at street level, so you'll get noise from motorbikes and foot traffic in the alley. Floor 2 is still too low to escape the sound. Also skip any room near the lift shaft on any floor — the lift motor is audibly janky.
Best views
No real view to speak of. The best you can get is a peek at the alley life or the tops of neighbouring houses from the upper back rooms. Front rooms just see a narrow gang and a wall.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4, especially rooms ending in odd numbers (likely the back side).
🔊 Noise notes
Jalan Menteng Atas Selatan is a secondary road but feeds into a busy area — scooters, angkot (minibuses), and occasional truck noise. The hotel sits on Gang 5, which is a narrow lane: expect motorbike horns, neighbours talking, and early morning street food vendors. There's a rooftop water pump that hums at night, audible on floors 3-4 if the windows are open.
Insider tips
1. Parking is tight — there's space for maybe 2-3 cars at the front. Come by taxi or ride-share (Grab/Gojek) to avoid hassle. 2. If you're a light sleeper, pack earplugs; the walls are thin and the lift is old. 3. Request a room with a fan instead of A/C if you can — the A/C units are loud and blow directly onto the bed.
- 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 — Bu De Riyanti
Free Wi‑Fi throughout hotel, sufficient for browsing and messaging; speed may drop during peak evenings; no login – just select network
No lift – three‑storey walk‑up only; no historic wings, all rooms on upper floors reachable by stairs
No complimentary digital or physical newspapers; no newsstand; building is a simple converted shop‑house with no notable heritage quirks
Standard check‑in from 14:00; early bag‑drop allowed from 10:00 (free if room ready, otherwise storage offered); late check‑out until 18:00 costs 50% of nightly rate, after 18:00 charged full night
Free for same‑day arrivals/departures; longer storage by arrangement for a small fee (approx. IDR 50,000 per day)
No step‑free access – entrance has two steps; all floors reachable only by stairs; no wheelchair‑accessible bathrooms; not suitable for guests with mobility impairments
No on‑site or valet parking; nearest public car park is at Menteng Pulo 2 (200 m walk), approx. IDR 5,000 per hour, IDR 30,000 overnight; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (no separate city tax; 10% service charge and 11% government tax typically included in rate, confirm at booking)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required via online booking; at check‑in a cash or card hold of IDR 200,000 for incidentals
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Masjid Al Hidayah (96 m · ~1 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Al Barkah (239 m · ~3 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Daarun Najaah (259 m · ~3 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Al-Bakrie (320 m · ~4 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Epiwalk Rasuna Epicentrum — 518 m · ~6 min walk
Taman Inetraktif Baturaya — 657 m · ~8 min walk
Sasmitaloka Pahlawan Revolusi Jenderal Ahmad Yani — 1.9 km · ~23 min walk
Taman Interaktif RW 04 Menteng Atas — 215 m · ~3 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 309 m · ~4 min walk
Guardian — 380 m · ~5 min walk
Alfamart — 25 m · ~1 min walk
Rasuna Said — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Use bank ATMs for the best rate; avoid money changers at the airport or tourist bureaux which give poor rates.
Visa and Mastercard accepted at mid-range hotels, larger restaurants and supermarkets; local warungs and street stalls are cash only. Contactless/mobile pay is uncommon.
Not expected but rounding up a small bill or leaving 5,000-10,000 IDR for good service in restaurants is appreciated. Taxis: round up to nearest 5,000 IDR. Hotel staff: 10,000-20,000 IDR for a porter.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Kopi hitam (black coffee) at a roadside warung costs about 5,000-10,000 IDR.
Nasi goreng or mie goreng from a local food stall (warung) is around 15,000-25,000 IDR.
A main dish like ayam goreng or soto ayam at a simple local restaurant costs around 25,000-35,000 IDR.
Jalan Menteng Atas Selatan and the small side lanes have warung and kaki lima (street cart) clusters selling nasi padang, sate, and bakso.
Alfamart and Indomaret convenience stores are everywhere in this area for basics and snacks.
Pasar Tanah Abang is the nearest massive textile and clothing market; also check ITC Cempaka Mas mall.
Angkot (minibus) around 3,500-5,000 IDR per ride; mikrolet share same price. From Soekarno-Hatta airport, use the Damri bus to Gambir station (around 40,000 IDR) then a bajaj/ojek to area
Eat at warung Padang for filling, cheap rice-plus-dishes meals; use Gojek/Grab motorbike taxis instead of metered taxis for short trips; buy bottled water and snacks at Alfamart, not from hotel minibars.
Good to know — Jakarta
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Emergency Contacts
JakartaFor tourists in Jakarta, call the Tourist Police (Polda Metro Jaya) at +62-21-2385-2570 or visit their office at Jl. Merdeka Barat No. 8-10, Central Jakarta. English-speaking operators available.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Jakarta, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Bu De Riyanti
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 309 m · ~4 min walk — pharmacy · Guardian — 380 m · ~5 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) → Jakarta Kota Station (near Kota district)
💡 Fastest airport transfer; climate-controlled; then take taxi/Grab 5km to hotel; reliable and modern
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) → Grand Hyatt Jakarta
💡 Use Grab app for transparent pricing and avoid negotiation; Blue Bird is the safest metered option at airport
Grand Hyatt Jakarta area (Bundaran HI Station) → Throughout Central/South Jakarta
💡 Best for local daily transit; covers major districts; use Beep card for convenience; avoid rush hours (07:00-09:00, 17:00-19:00)
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) → Grand Hyatt Jakarta (Kota/Central Jakarta)
💡 Most economical option; connect to TransJakarta BRT corridors for local transit; best for budget travelers
About Jakarta
Wikipedia ↗
Jakarta, officially the Special Capital Region of Jakarta, is the capital and largest city of Indonesia, with administrative status equivalent to a province. It lies on the northwestern coast of Java, borders the provinces of West Java and Banten, and faces the Java Sea to the north. Jakarta itself ...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Bu De Riyanti?
Request a room on floors 3 or 4 at the back of the building (facing away from Jalan Menteng Atas Selatan). Those floors are high enough to avoid street-level chatter but within the quieter part of the building. The back rooms overlook the inner alley rather than the main road.
Which rooms should I avoid at Bu De Riyanti?
Avoid rooms on floor 1 or 2 facing the front of the hotel (towards Gang 5). Floor 1 is at street level, so you'll get noise from motorbikes and foot traffic in the alley. Floor 2 is still too low to escape the sound. Also skip any room near the lift shaft on any floor — the lift motor is audibly janky.
Is Bu De Riyanti noisy?
Jalan Menteng Atas Selatan is a secondary road but feeds into a busy area — scooters, angkot (minibuses), and occasional truck noise. The hotel sits on Gang 5, which is a narrow lane: expect motorbike horns, neighbours talking, and early morning street food vendors. There's a rooftop water pump that hums at night, audible on floors 3-4 if the windows are open.
Which rooms have the best views at Bu De Riyanti?
No real view to speak of. The best you can get is a peek at the alley life or the tops of neighbouring houses from the upper back rooms. Front rooms just see a narrow gang and a wall.
What are insider tips for staying at Bu De Riyanti?
1. Parking is tight — there's space for maybe 2-3 cars at the front. Come by taxi or ride-share (Grab/Gojek) to avoid hassle. 2. If you're a light sleeper, pack earplugs; the walls are thin and the lift is old. 3. Request a room with a fan instead of A/C if you can — the A/C units are loud and blow directly onto the bed.
What time is check-in at Bu De Riyanti?
Check-in at Bu De Riyanti is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Bu De Riyanti have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi‑Fi throughout hotel, sufficient for browsing and messaging; speed may drop during peak evenings; no login – just select network
Is there a city or tourist tax at Bu De Riyanti?
None (no separate city tax; 10% service charge and 11% government tax typically included in rate, confirm at booking)
Where can I eat cheaply near Bu De Riyanti?
Nasi goreng or mie goreng from a local food stall (warung) is around 15,000-25,000 IDR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Bu De Riyanti?
Angkot (minibus) around 3,500-5,000 IDR per ride; mikrolet share same price. From Soekarno-Hatta airport, use the Damri bus to Gambir station (around 40,000 IDR) then a bajaj/ojek to area
When is the best time to visit Jakarta?
June through August – dry season brings sunny mornings and less oppressive heat, with hotel prices still moderate before the July school holiday crowds.
Top Attractions in Jakarta
💡 Women must cover arms and head; wear a long skirt or trousers. A sarong and hijab are available at the entrance. Best to go between prayer times to avoid disruption.
💡 Rent a bicycle for 20,000 IDR per hour to explore the side streets. Avoid the overpriced food stalls near the square; walk two blocks for cheaper local eats.
💡 Check their website for free entry days, often on public holidays. The courtyard café sells decent snacks at local prices.
💡 Go early on a weekday to avoid queues, and bring your own water. The lift to the top costs about 20,000 IDR.
💡 Take the cable car (extra fee) for a good overview. Visit early, it gets hot and crowded by midday. Avoid weekends if you dislike big family crowds.