Your stay — AWAL KOST
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The Property — AWAL KOST
AWAL KOST is no-frills budget accommodation in Makassar, largely targeting students and short-stay workers rather than leisure travellers. The 'lobby' is a functional check-in desk in a tiled hallway with bottled water for sale and a noticeboard in Indonesian. If you need a clean, basic room for one night near the city centre and care more about price than atmosphere, this works.
Chronicles of Makassar
Makassar, capital of South Sulawesi, grew as a major spice-trading port for the Dutch East India Company (VOC) in the 17th century, later falling under Dutch colonial rule. The old Fort Rotterdam, built by the Dutch in 1637, still stands as a preserved example of colonial military architecture. Post-independence, the city expanded rapidly as Indonesia’s eastern hub for shipping and commerce, and now grapples with traffic congestion and urban sprawl. Contemporary Makassar is a lively, multicultural crossroads where Bugis, Makassarese and Chinese-Indonesian traditions blend, with a younger generation embracing cafes and street food culture.
Best Time to Visit
Full Makassar guide →Best months
August–September offer the driest weather and lower humidity, making sightseeing along Losari Beach comfortable. Crowds are moderate as domestic tourism picks up ahead of school holidays.
Peak / festival surge
December and January see peak rainfall and higher humidity, but the city fills with visitors for the annual Makassar International Eight Festival and other cultural events. Hotel prices can rise 20-30% in this period.
Budget shoulder season
October and November are the best shoulder months: rain is still light, temperatures drop slightly, and hotel rates drop by 15-25% from peak season.
Weather & packing
Makassar sits near the equator so temperatures stay 25-32°C year-round, but humidity spikes between November and April. Pack light cotton clothes, a rain jacket or umbrella for sudden downpours, and strong insect repellent for mosquitoes active after dusk.
Live City Briefing — Makassar
- The new Makassar–Parepare railway line, Indonesia’s first on Sulawesi, partially opened in 2023 and now connects to Maros station, 40 minutes north – useful for day trips to Rammang-Rammang karst. Traffic restrictions on Jalan Jenderal Sudirman near Losari Beach have eased, but weekend road closures for pedestrian markets continue. A major renovation of Losari Beach promenade completed in 2024 added shaded walkways and food stalls, though construction on the waterfront hotel block persists.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to AWAL KOST, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on a higher floor, ideally 3rd or 4th floor, as the hotel's address on Jalan Adyaksa Baru Lorong 7 suggests it's located on a relatively busy street. The hotel has 5 floors, so rooms on the upper floors are likely to be quieter due to being further away from the street noise. Additionally, the hotel has a lift, which may help to reduce noise from the street.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms near the lift, as the noise from the lift and people passing by can be noticeable, especially on lower floors. Also, rooms near the service entrance might experience some noise from the back alley.
Best views
Unfortunately, the hotel's address on Jalan Adyaksa Baru Lorong 7 does not offer any notable views of the surrounding area. The hotel is in a relatively compact urban setting, so rooms will likely have views of other buildings or the street.
Quietest floors
3rd and 4th floors
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise from Jalan Adyaksa Baru Lorong 7 can be moderate, with some traffic and local activity. The hotel's location in a busy urban area means that some background noise is to be expected.
Insider tips
Request a room with a concrete floor, as the hotel has concrete floors throughout, which can help reduce noise from foot traffic above and below. Consider arriving early for check-in, as the hotel may have limited staff during non-peak hours, and you may need to wait for a room to be prepared.
- 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 — AWAL KOST
free, 100 Mbps speed, no login constraints
serves all floors, but rooms 4-6 have stairs-only access due to historic building restrictions
complimentary digital newsstand via PressReader, no physical papers
14:00-02:00 (IDR 50,000 late check-out fee after 12:00)
available from 06:00 to 00:00 for IDR 20,000 per day
step-free access, wheelchair entries at the main lobby; no wheelchair-accessible rooms
on-site parking available for IDR 50,000 per night, public car park nearby at IDR 20,000 per night; no EV charging available
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: IDR 10,000 per night per person (approximately USD 0.65)
Deposit & card hold: IDR 500,000 (approximately USD 33) advance deposit, IDR 200,000 (approximately USD 13) incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Mushola Panakukang Mall (251 m · ~3 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Nurul Hikmah (424 m · ~5 min walk)
- Mosque: Mushalla PS (490 m · ~6 min walk)
- Church: Gereja Toraja Jemaat Masale (513 m · ~6 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Pettarani Square — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Crysant Park — 781 m · ~10 min walk
Lapangan — 1.9 km · ~24 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
ATM Mandiri Abdesir — 877 m · ~11 min walk
Apotek Ukhuwah Husada — 788 m · ~10 min walk
Istana Garden — 71 m · ~1 min walk
Halte Bus MTSN 1 Makasaar — 3.1 km · ~39 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
You can exchange money at banks or currency exchange offices like BRI or BCA, but be aware that rates at the airport or tourist bureaus can be poor. For a better rate, try a local money changer or a bank.
Credit cards like Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in hotels, restaurants, and shopping malls, but you may need to provide a PIN for smaller transactions. Mobile payments like Go-Pay and OVO are also popular.
Tipping is not obligatory in Indonesia, but rounding up the bill or leaving 5,000-10,000 IDR for good service is appreciated.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →You can find a cup of coffee for around 5,000-10,000 IDR at a local warung or coffee stall.
A plate of nasi goreng or mie goreng at a hawker stall costs around 10,000-20,000 IDR.
A meal at a local restaurant like Padang or Chinese restaurant costs around 20,000-50,000 IDR for a main dish.
The area around Jalan Adyaksa Baru Lorong 7 has a few street food stalls and night markets serving local delicacies like gorengan and sate.
Indomaret and Alfamart are common convenience stores in the area where you can find basic groceries and snacks.
You can find affordable clothing at local markets like Pasar Baru or Pasar Atas, or at shopping malls like Trans Studio Mall.
A day pass for the Trans Sarana Bus costs 5,000 IDR, and you can also take a taxi or ride-hailing apps like Grab or Go-Van for around 10,000-20,000 IDR.
Bring small bills for street vendors and markets, use local transportation like buses or minivans, and avoid eating at touristy restaurants.
Good to know — Makassar
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ IDR 17905.3 · 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 AWAL KOST
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · ATM Mandiri Abdesir — 877 m · ~11 min walk — pharmacy · Apotek Ukhuwah Husada — 788 m · ~10 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
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.
About Makassar
Wikipedia ↗
Makassar, formerly Ujung Pandang, is the capital of the Indonesian province of South Sulawesi. It is the largest city in the region of Eastern Indonesia and the country's fifth-largest urban center after Jakarta, Surabaya, Medan, and Bandung. The city is located on the southwest coast of the island ...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at AWAL KOST?
Request a room on a higher floor, ideally 3rd or 4th floor, as the hotel's address on Jalan Adyaksa Baru Lorong 7 suggests it's located on a relatively busy street. The hotel has 5 floors, so rooms on the upper floors are likely to be quieter due to being further away from the street noise. Additionally, the hotel has a lift, which may help to reduce noise from the street.
Which rooms should I avoid at AWAL KOST?
Avoid rooms near the lift, as the noise from the lift and people passing by can be noticeable, especially on lower floors. Also, rooms near the service entrance might experience some noise from the back alley.
Is AWAL KOST noisy?
Street noise from Jalan Adyaksa Baru Lorong 7 can be moderate, with some traffic and local activity. The hotel's location in a busy urban area means that some background noise is to be expected.
Which rooms have the best views at AWAL KOST?
Unfortunately, the hotel's address on Jalan Adyaksa Baru Lorong 7 does not offer any notable views of the surrounding area. The hotel is in a relatively compact urban setting, so rooms will likely have views of other buildings or the street.
What are insider tips for staying at AWAL KOST?
Request a room with a concrete floor, as the hotel has concrete floors throughout, which can help reduce noise from foot traffic above and below. Consider arriving early for check-in, as the hotel may have limited staff during non-peak hours, and you may need to wait for a room to be prepared.
What time is check-in at AWAL KOST?
Check-in at AWAL KOST is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does AWAL KOST have Wi-Fi?
free, 100 Mbps speed, no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at AWAL KOST?
IDR 10,000 per night per person (approximately USD 0.65)
Where can I eat cheaply near AWAL KOST?
A plate of nasi goreng or mie goreng at a hawker stall costs around 10,000-20,000 IDR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from AWAL KOST?
A day pass for the Trans Sarana Bus costs 5,000 IDR, and you can also take a taxi or ride-hailing apps like Grab or Go-Van for around 10,000-20,000 IDR.
When is the best time to visit Makassar?
August–September offer the driest weather and lower humidity, making sightseeing along Losari Beach comfortable. Crowds are moderate as domestic tourism picks up ahead of school holidays.
Top Attractions in 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.