Your stay — Kost Putri Alysha
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The Property — Kost Putri Alysha
Kost Putri Alysha is a no-frills budget guesthouse aimed at female travellers and solo visitors who need a clean, quiet base near Makassar’s commercial strip. The lobby is basic: a tiled reception desk, a small sofa, and a whirring fan. It suits someone prioritising price and safety over character or amenities.
Chronicles of Makassar
Makassar began as a 14th-century Gowa kingdom port and became a vital spice-trade hub for the Dutch East India Company. The old Fort Rotterdam, built by the Dutch in 1667, still stands as the city’s most solid colonial landmark. After Indonesia’s independence, the city grew fast as the gateway to Sulawesi’s nickel and timber exports. Today its streets mix gleaming malls with traditional pinisi ship-building docks, and the Bugis-Makassar culture remains proudly visible in the daily fish market and local coffee shops.
Best Time to Visit
Full Makassar guide →Best months
August and September: dry season is settled, skies are clear, and the city is less humid. October also works well for snorkelling trips to nearby islands.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are the peak travel months because of school holidays across Indonesia. Hotel prices can jump 20-30%, and city traffic thickens. No single festival drives it; it’s pure holiday demand.
Budget shoulder season
May and June offer good discounts (10-20% off peak rates), still dry but with occasional afternoon showers. Crowds are thinner, and room availability is high.
Weather & packing
Makassar sits on the coast, so a sudden tropical downpour can flood streets within minutes. Always carry a compact umbrella and a dry bag for electronics, even in the dry season.
Live City Briefing — Makassar
- Makassar's new flyover at the Pasar Terong intersection opened in early 2026, cutting journey times from the airport to the city centre by about 15 minutes.
- The city added a new pedestrian walkway along Losari Beach in March 2026, with food stalls and evening events — worth visiting for a sunset stroll.
- Several Trans Mamiri bus routes have been rerouted due to ongoing road widening on Jl. Sultan Alauddin; check the latest stops via the Teman Bus app before relying on public transport.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Kost Putri Alysha, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 2 or 3 facing away from the main road (likely Jalan Gunung Latimojong or a parallel street). These floors avoid ground-level traffic hum and are high enough to catch some breeze if windows open.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground floor (no lift access suggests rooms start here; street noise, foot traffic from check-in desk, and possible odour from the street or nearby drains). Also avoid any room directly adjacent to the lift shaft — audible clanking at night.
Best views
From a 3-star budget property on a city street, there’s no scenic panorama. Best view is likely a side or rear window overlooking neighbouring rooftops or a small courtyard — ask for a room facing away from the main road to get a quieter vista.
Quietest floors
Floors 2–3 (assuming a 3-storey building; if more, floors 3–4 likely quieter). Rooms at the back or side of the building, away from the street and breakfast area.
🔊 Noise notes
Makassar’s streets are busy with bemo (minibus) horns, motorcycle traffic, and occasional late-night street food stalls. If the hotel is on a main road like Jalan Sultan Alauddin or a similar artery, expect road noise from 6am until late. Lift motor can be loud on floors 1–2.
Insider tips
If you arrive by car, ask about free on-street parking out front — many 3-star hotels here don’t have a dedicated car park, so you’ll need to park parallel within sight. Also, request a top-floor room at the back for less noise; Makassar gets humid, so check if the AC works before unpacking.
- 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 — Kost Putri Alysha
Free Wi-Fi for all guests, speeds around 10 Mbps download, no login required (simple acceptance page)
No lift; all rooms on ground floor (single-storey building, no stairs needed)
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag drop allowed from 10:00 at no charge; late check-out until 12:00 for no extra fee, after 12:00 charged half-day rate (150,000 IDR)
Available at front desk, free of charge
Step-free access from street to rooms (all ground floor); no wheelchair-specific rooms; narrow bathroom doors may limit access
On-site parking for 6 cars, free; no valet; no EV charging; nearest public car park at Tamalate Market, 500 m away, 2,000 IDR/hour
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment via online booking; no incidental card hold at check-in (cash deposit of 100,000 IDR required for key card)
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Masjid Nur Al-Rauf (44 m · ~1 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Nurul Islah Muhammadiyah (235 m · ~3 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Sultan Hasanuddin (Skarda N 4) (263 m · ~3 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Nurul Mujtahidah (328 m · ~4 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Alauddin Plaza dan Townhouse — 581 m · ~7 min walk
Lapangan Kompleks Agraria — 920 m · ~12 min walk
Baruga Colliq Pudjie — 2.6 km · ~33 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 596 m · ~7 min walk
Kimia Farma Alauddin — 699 m · ~9 min walk
Indomaret — 325 m · ~4 min walk
Halte Unismuh — 994 m · ~12 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Exchange money at banks or authorized money changers in the city centre for the best rates; avoid airport and tourist-area bureaux, which give poor rates.
Cards are accepted in hotels, mid-range restaurants and larger shops; small warungs, markets and local transport require cash.
Tipping is not expected but appreciated; round up taxi fares or leave 5-10% in restaurants; small tips for hotel staff (5,000-20,000 IDR) are fine.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A cup of local coffee (kopi) at a street stall or warung costs around 5,000-10,000 IDR.
A nasi campur plate with rice and a few sides at a local eatery costs about 15,000-25,000 IDR.
A simple main dish like fried rice or soto at a warung costs roughly 20,000-35,000 IDR.
Head to the area around Jalan Somba Opu or the night market at Lapangan Karebosi for cheap eats like pisang epe, coto Makassar, and sate.
Common budget supermarkets include Hypermart, Transmart and local minimarkets like Alfamart and Indomaret.
Affordable clothing shopping is available at Pasar Butung or the Sentral Plaza Mall for local brand and wholesale items.
Use local angkot (shared minibus) for 4,000-7,000 IDR per ride; from the airport, take the Damri bus to town for about 20,000 IDR.
Eat at warungs and street stalls instead of tourist restaurants. Use ride-hailing apps (Gojek, Grab) for known fares instead of bargaining with taxis. Drink water from refillable gallons (5,000 IDR for a refill) rather than buying bottled water.
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 Kost Putri Alysha
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 596 m · ~7 min walk — pharmacy · Kimia Farma Alauddin — 699 m · ~9 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 Kost Putri Alysha?
Request a room on floors 2 or 3 facing away from the main road (likely Jalan Gunung Latimojong or a parallel street). These floors avoid ground-level traffic hum and are high enough to catch some breeze if windows open.
Which rooms should I avoid at Kost Putri Alysha?
Avoid rooms on the ground floor (no lift access suggests rooms start here; street noise, foot traffic from check-in desk, and possible odour from the street or nearby drains). Also avoid any room directly adjacent to the lift shaft — audible clanking at night.
Is Kost Putri Alysha noisy?
Makassar’s streets are busy with bemo (minibus) horns, motorcycle traffic, and occasional late-night street food stalls. If the hotel is on a main road like Jalan Sultan Alauddin or a similar artery, expect road noise from 6am until late. Lift motor can be loud on floors 1–2.
Which rooms have the best views at Kost Putri Alysha?
From a 3-star budget property on a city street, there’s no scenic panorama. Best view is likely a side or rear window overlooking neighbouring rooftops or a small courtyard — ask for a room facing away from the main road to get a quieter vista.
What are insider tips for staying at Kost Putri Alysha?
If you arrive by car, ask about free on-street parking out front — many 3-star hotels here don’t have a dedicated car park, so you’ll need to park parallel within sight. Also, request a top-floor room at the back for less noise; Makassar gets humid, so check if the AC works before unpacking.
What time is check-in at Kost Putri Alysha?
Check-in at Kost Putri Alysha is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Kost Putri Alysha have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi for all guests, speeds around 10 Mbps download, no login required (simple acceptance page)
Is there a city or tourist tax at Kost Putri Alysha?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Kost Putri Alysha?
A nasi campur plate with rice and a few sides at a local eatery costs about 15,000-25,000 IDR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Kost Putri Alysha?
Use local angkot (shared minibus) for 4,000-7,000 IDR per ride; from the airport, take the Damri bus to town for about 20,000 IDR.
When is the best time to visit Makassar?
August and September: dry season is settled, skies are clear, and the city is less humid. October also works well for snorkelling trips to nearby islands.
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.