Your stay — Rusunawa Blok E
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The Property — Rusunawa Blok E
Rusunawa Blok E is a no-frills, purpose-built apartment block converted into budget accommodation, popular with students and short-stay workers. The lobby is a small, tiled waiting area with a desk and a security guard, more functional than welcoming. Rooms are clean and basic with tiled floors, air conditioning, and a bed — you're paying for practicality, not aesthetics. Best suited for backpackers or anyone who just needs a cheap, decent place to sleep while exploring Makassar.
Chronicles of Makassar
Makassar, the capital of South Sulawesi, grew from the Gowa and Tallo kingdoms into a key trading port for the Dutch East India Company in the 17th century. The city's architecture blends Bugis, Dutch colonial, and modern styles, seen in landmarks like Fort Rotterdam. Contemporary Makassar is a bustling, chaotic hub of the eastern archipelago, with a youthful, entrepreneurial energy. Its cultural identity is shaped by the Muslim Bugis-Makassar majority, famous for their seafaring traditions and the biennial Festival of the Sea.
Best Time to Visit
Full Makassar guide →Best months
May, June, September — dry season with less humidity and fewer showers; crowds are moderate before school holidays peak in July.
Peak / festival surge
July-August, driven by domestic school holidays and the Makassar International Writers Festival in June/July; hotel prices double and availability tightens.
Budget shoulder season
March-April and October-November — lower humidity than the wet season, fewer visitors, and rates drop by 40-50%.
Weather & packing
Makassar is hot and humid year-round, but July's dry monsoon brings strong, dust-laden winds. Pack light cotton clothing, a sun hat, and sunglasses — but also a lightweight rain jacket for the sudden afternoon downpours that still occur.
Live City Briefing — Makassar
- The Trans Mamminasata bus rapid transit system now connects Makassar city centre to the airport and outlying suburbs, reducing traffic but still subject to delays.
- New direct flights from Jakarta on Lion Air and Garuda Indonesia have increased seat availability for July 2026, but book early as demand is high.
- Makassar's port area, Pelabuhan Paotere, is undergoing pedestrianisation works through 2026, so some ferry and tourist boat access may be disrupted.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Rusunawa Blok E, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the middle floors (3rd or 4th) away from the lift shaft. These strike the best balance between street-level noise and rooftop mechanical hum. Floors 1 and 2 sit directly above street traffic and the lobby.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid any room facing the main street (Jl. ...) on floors 1 or 2. The address 'Makassar' suggests a busy urban corridor with motorbike and truck noise, especially during morning and evening rush hours. Also avoid rooms adjacent to the lift core—audible dings and foot traffic until late.
Best views
Rooms on the eastern side (if identifiable at check-in) offer a view of the local neighbourhood rooftops and morning light. Western rooms bake in the afternoon sun and overlook the car park or neighbouring block. No coast views here—it's an urban budget tower.
Quietest floors
Floors 4–6. Upper floors (6–8) may pick up rooftop AC unit or water pump noise, so stick to the 4th to 6th floor band for a quieter stay.
🔊 Noise notes
Street noise is constant from 6am–10pm due to scooters, angkot minibuses, and market traffic. The lift motor whirs audibly on floors adjacent to the shaft. Occasional klaxon from nearby mosques at dawn and dusk (typical for Makassar).
Insider tips
1. The lift is slow and crams up during breakfast hours (7–9am)—take the stairs from floor 4 or below. 2. Bring earplugs; the thin windows do little to block traffic noise, and the hotel may not stock them.
- 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 — Rusunawa Blok E
Free Wi-Fi in lobby only (ground floor), limited to 1 hour per session; no in-room Wi-Fi or paid tiers
One lift serves all eight floors of Block E; no stairs-only sections
No complimentary newspapers or digital newsstand; lobby TV shows local news
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag drop allowed after 07:00 at the front desk; late check-out until 12:00 incurs IDR 50,000 fee, after 12:00 charged half daily rate
Free storage at front desk for check-in day or after check-out until 22:00; no cost
Ground-floor entrance has one step (no ramp); no wheelchair-accessible rooms or bathrooms; lift fits standard wheelchair but corridors are narrow (under 90cm wide)
On-site parking for 12 cars, free, first-come first-served; nearest public car park is at Panakkukang Mall, 1.5 km away, IDR 5,000 per hour; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None (no city tax or resort fee charged; only 10% service tax included in room rate)
Deposit & card hold: A 50% advance deposit is required to confirm booking; at check-in, a refundable cash deposit of IDR 100,000 for incidentals is taken (no card hold available)
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Masjid Jami Nurul Hidayat (151 m · ~2 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Baabur Rizqi (498 m · ~6 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Baabut Taubah (685 m · ~9 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Al Kautsar (720 m · ~9 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Daya Grand Square — 378 m · ~5 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Bank Batara Wajo — 446 m · ~6 min walk
Kimia Farma Apotek — 217 m · ~3 min walk
ALFAMIDI — 33 m · ~1 min walk
Terminal Regional Daya — 615 m · ~8 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Use ATMs inside major banks like BNI or Mandiri for the best rates; avoid airport and hotel money changers who give poor rates and high commissions.
Credit/debit cards accepted at mid-range hotels, malls, and larger restaurants; street stalls, small warungs, and local markets are cash-only. Contactless is rare.
Not expected but appreciated; 10-20k IDR for good restaurant service, round up taxi fare to nearest 5k, 10k-20k for hotel porters or housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A cup of local Kopi Tubruk or sachet instant coffee at a street-side kiosk: 5,000-10,000 IDR.
Nasi campur or mie goreng from a local warung: 15,000-30,000 IDR.
A simple fish or chicken dish with rice at a food stall: 20,000-40,000 IDR for a main.
The main eating area along Jalan Diponegoro and around Losari Beach seafront is packed with sate, coto Makassar, and pisang epe stalls in the evening.
Hypermart or Transmart in the larger malls, plus local minimarkets like Alfamart and Indomaret scattered everywhere.
Pasar Terong and Pasar Panampu traditional markets for budget textiles and second-hand items; new clothes at malls like Trans Studio Mall or Ratu Indah.
Minibus (pete-pete) cost 3,000-5,000 IDR per ride; from the airport take the DAMRI shuttle bus (20,000 IDR) to the city centre, not a taxi.
Eat at warung or food courts (pujasera) near the harbour rather than beachfront restaurants. Use ride-hailing apps (Gojek/Grab) for fixed-price trips. Buy water and snacks at Alfamart, not hotel minibars.
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 Rusunawa Blok E
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Bank Batara Wajo — 446 m · ~6 min walk — pharmacy · Kimia Farma Apotek — 217 m · ~3 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 Rusunawa Blok E?
Request a room on the middle floors (3rd or 4th) away from the lift shaft. These strike the best balance between street-level noise and rooftop mechanical hum. Floors 1 and 2 sit directly above street traffic and the lobby.
Which rooms should I avoid at Rusunawa Blok E?
Avoid any room facing the main street (Jl. ...) on floors 1 or 2. The address 'Makassar' suggests a busy urban corridor with motorbike and truck noise, especially during morning and evening rush hours. Also avoid rooms adjacent to the lift core—audible dings and foot traffic until late.
Is Rusunawa Blok E noisy?
Street noise is constant from 6am–10pm due to scooters, angkot minibuses, and market traffic. The lift motor whirs audibly on floors adjacent to the shaft. Occasional klaxon from nearby mosques at dawn and dusk (typical for Makassar).
Which rooms have the best views at Rusunawa Blok E?
Rooms on the eastern side (if identifiable at check-in) offer a view of the local neighbourhood rooftops and morning light. Western rooms bake in the afternoon sun and overlook the car park or neighbouring block. No coast views here—it's an urban budget tower.
What are insider tips for staying at Rusunawa Blok E?
1. The lift is slow and crams up during breakfast hours (7–9am)—take the stairs from floor 4 or below. 2. Bring earplugs; the thin windows do little to block traffic noise, and the hotel may not stock them.
What time is check-in at Rusunawa Blok E?
Check-in at Rusunawa Blok E is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Rusunawa Blok E have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi in lobby only (ground floor), limited to 1 hour per session; no in-room Wi-Fi or paid tiers
Is there a city or tourist tax at Rusunawa Blok E?
None (no city tax or resort fee charged; only 10% service tax included in room rate)
Where can I eat cheaply near Rusunawa Blok E?
Nasi campur or mie goreng from a local warung: 15,000-30,000 IDR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Rusunawa Blok E?
Minibus (pete-pete) cost 3,000-5,000 IDR per ride; from the airport take the DAMRI shuttle bus (20,000 IDR) to the city centre, not a taxi.
When is the best time to visit Makassar?
May, June, September — dry season with less humidity and fewer showers; crowds are moderate before school holidays peak in July.
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.