Your stay — De Arini Hostel
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The Property — De Arini Hostel
De Arini Hostel occupies a modest three-storey building in central Makassar, with a no-frills lobby that smells of floor polish and coffee. The vibe is functional and social: a small reception desk, a few plastic chairs, and a notice board advertising group trips to Toraja. It suits budget backpackers who want a clean bed, free Wi-Fi, and a location walking distance to the waterfront and local warungs, not luxury or solitude.
Chronicles of Makassar
Makassar, the capital of South Sulawesi, grew from a 14th-century Gowa Kingdom port into the Dutch East India Company's key spice-trading hub in the 1600s. The old Fort Rotterdam, built in the 1600s from coral stone, still stands as a museum and cultural centre. After Indonesian independence, the city expanded rapidly as a maritime gateway to eastern Indonesia. Today, its identity mixes Makassarese and Bugis seafaring traditions with a modern, traffic-choked cityscape of malls and wet markets.
Best Time to Visit
Full Makassar guide →Best months
May–August: dry season with blue skies and temperatures around 30°C; July has the Makassar International Eight Festival and fewer rain interruptions than December.
Peak / festival surge
July (school holidays + Makassar International Eight Festival): crowds are heavy, hotel prices rise 20–30%, and the city is packed with domestic tourists attending boat races and street fairs.
Budget shoulder season
April and September: still mostly dry but cheaper rooms and thinner crowds; occasional rain but manageable for sightseeing.
Weather & packing
Makassar's climate is hot and humid year-round with a monsoon shift from December to March. Pack only light cotton clothing, a rain jacket just in case, and sandals—leave jeans and jackets at home.
Live City Briefing — Makassar
- The Trans Mamminasata bus rapid transit expansion is ongoing, with new routes now connecting Makassar's airport to the city centre for about 10,000 IDR (35p) each way.
- A new direct ferry to Bira Beach launched in June 2026, running twice daily from Makassar's Soekarno-Hatta terminal, cutting the journey to 90 minutes for sand and snorkelling.
- July 2026 sees the annual Makassar International Eight Festival (14–16 July), with dragon boat races on the waterfront and a food bazaar on Jalan Penghibur, causing some road closures near Losari Beach.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to De Arini Hostel, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor at the back of the building (facing away from Jalan Radio I). Higher floors reduce street noise, and the rear side avoids the main road's traffic hum starting around 6am.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms and any facing Jalan Radio I directly. Ground floor picks up foot traffic and lobby noise. Front rooms get constant scooter and car noise from this main artery into central Makassar.
Best views
Rooms at the front (toward Jalan Radio I) get a view of the street and local shop fronts — not scenic, but you see daily Makassar life. Rear rooms overlook neighbouring buildings and small courtyards; not a view, but quieter.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest — above street-level noise but below any rooftop activity. The 4th floor is the top floor (assuming standard 4-storey building without lift noise overhead).
🔊 Noise notes
Jalan Radio I is a side street off Jalan Gunung Latimojong, so expect two-wheeled traffic (scooters, ojeks) from early morning until late evening. Occasional call to prayer from nearby mosques will be audible on any floor. The hostel's own lobby and common area generate noise on ground floor until about 10pm.
Insider tips
1) Ask for a room on the 4th floor — it's the highest and often cooler, so you may not need the aircon all night. 2) If you arrive by car, park on the street after 6pm; daytime parking can be tight, so use the hotel's arrangement with the nearby lot on Jalan Gunung Latimojong.
- 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 — De Arini Hostel
Free WiFi available in common areas (speed ~15 Mbps); no login required.
No passenger lift; all rooms on first floor (no stairs-only sections).
No physical papers; free access to local digital news via lobby tablet.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop from 10:00 (free). Late check-out until 12:00 costs IDR 75,000; after 12:00 full night rate.
Free luggage storage available 10:00–22:00; after 22:00 IDR 25,000 per bag.
Step-free access from street via ramp; ground-floor common area wheelchair accessible; rooms on first floor have 3 steps.
No on-site parking. Nearest public car park (Parkir Karebosi) at Jalan Jenderal Sudirman, IDR 20,000/night; no EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; IDR 100,000 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Masjid Jami Telkomas (138 m · ~2 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Nurul Iman 2 Telkomas (415 m · ~5 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjied Nurul Iman 2 Telkomas (645 m · ~8 min walk)
- Mosque: Nurul Sabil (781 m · ~10 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Daya Grand Square — 2.6 km · ~33 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Apotek Alvaran — 1.1 km · ~13 min walk
Indomaret — 489 m · ~6 min walk
Terminal Regional Daya — 2.7 km · ~34 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Use ATMs from major banks like BNI or Mandiri for the best rates; avoid the airport and tourist bureau exchanges, which typically have poor rates and higher fees.
Cards accepted at hotels, larger restaurants, and supermarkets in central Makassar; smaller warungs, street stalls, and local shops are cash-only. Mobile pay is rare outside big chains.
Not expected or mandatory. If you want to round up a restaurant bill or leave 10-20k IDR for good service, it's appreciated but not required. Taxis: round up to nearest 5k. Hotels: no need to tip staff.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A cup of local kopi tubruk (sweet black coffee with grounds) at a simple street warung costs about 5,000-10,000 IDR.
A filling nasi campur (rice with mixed side dishes) at a local warung runs 15,000-25,000 IDR.
A main dish like mie goreng or ayam goreng at a basic restaurant will be around 20,000-35,000 IDR.
Jalan Radio area has a few street-side food stalls (kaki lima) selling sate, martabak, and pisang epe; also walk toward Jalan Gunung Latimojong for a cluster of evening street food vendors.
Budget supermarket chains here include Alfamart and Indomaret for basics; for a fuller selection, there's a Hypermart nearby in a mall.
Affordable streetwear and batik shirts at Pasar Butung (central market) or the small clothing shops along Jalan Ratulangi; haggling expected.
The cheapest way around is by ojek (motorbike taxi) via apps like Gojek or Grab – around 5,000-10,000 IDR per km. From the airport, take the Damri bus (30,000 IDR) to the city terminal, then a short ojek ride to this area.
Eat at simple warung for meals under 25k; use ride-hailing apps (Gojek/Grab) instead of metered taxis; buy bottled water at Indomaret/Alfamart (under 5k) rather at a minimarket.
Good to know — Makassar
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ IDR 17992.31 · 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 De Arini Hostel
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk — pharmacy · Apotek Alvaran — 1.1 km · ~13 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 De Arini Hostel?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor at the back of the building (facing away from Jalan Radio I). Higher floors reduce street noise, and the rear side avoids the main road's traffic hum starting around 6am.
Which rooms should I avoid at De Arini Hostel?
Avoid ground-floor rooms and any facing Jalan Radio I directly. Ground floor picks up foot traffic and lobby noise. Front rooms get constant scooter and car noise from this main artery into central Makassar.
Is De Arini Hostel noisy?
Jalan Radio I is a side street off Jalan Gunung Latimojong, so expect two-wheeled traffic (scooters, ojeks) from early morning until late evening. Occasional call to prayer from nearby mosques will be audible on any floor. The hostel's own lobby and common area generate noise on ground floor until about 10pm.
Which rooms have the best views at De Arini Hostel?
Rooms at the front (toward Jalan Radio I) get a view of the street and local shop fronts — not scenic, but you see daily Makassar life. Rear rooms overlook neighbouring buildings and small courtyards; not a view, but quieter.
What are insider tips for staying at De Arini Hostel?
1) Ask for a room on the 4th floor — it's the highest and often cooler, so you may not need the aircon all night. 2) If you arrive by car, park on the street after 6pm; daytime parking can be tight, so use the hotel's arrangement with the nearby lot on Jalan Gunung Latimojong.
What time is check-in at De Arini Hostel?
Check-in at De Arini Hostel is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does De Arini Hostel have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi available in common areas (speed ~15 Mbps); no login required.
Is there a city or tourist tax at De Arini Hostel?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near De Arini Hostel?
A filling nasi campur (rice with mixed side dishes) at a local warung runs 15,000-25,000 IDR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from De Arini Hostel?
The cheapest way around is by ojek (motorbike taxi) via apps like Gojek or Grab – around 5,000-10,000 IDR per km. From the airport, take the Damri bus (30,000 IDR) to the city terminal, then a short ojek ride to this area.
When is the best time to visit Makassar?
May–August: dry season with blue skies and temperatures around 30°C; July has the Makassar International Eight Festival and fewer rain interruptions than December.
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.