Your stay — Wisma KPI 2
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The Property — Wisma KPI 2
Wisma KPI 2 is a no-nonsense three-star hotel in central Makassar — think clean tiled floors, a small reception with friendly night staff, and rooms that offer air-con and flat-screen TV without frills. The lobby feels like a quiet government guesthouse: functional, slightly dated decor, but spotless and efficient. It suits budget-conscious travellers, transit passengers, or anyone needing a reliable base close to the airport bus route and local eateries.
Chronicles of Makassar
Makassar grew from the 17th-century Dutch fort of Rotterdam into a key spice-trading port; its old town still holds colonial warehouses and narrow lanes. In the 20th century it expanded fast as Sulawesi's main city, home to the legendary Bugis sailors and the lively Somba Opu market. Today it's a sprawling, traffic-heavy metropolis where skyscrapers compete with traditional wooden stilt houses along the coast. Culturally, it blends Islamic heritage, Chinese merchant clans, and the fierce independence of the Toraja highlands — all audible in the daily call to prayer and the sizzle of coto Makassar soup stalls.
Best Time to Visit
Full Makassar guide →Best months
April to June and September to November offer dry, sunny days and lower humidity, with moderate crowds.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are peak tourist season (school holidays and European summer), plus the Sail Indonesia rally in July brings yacht crews and events. Hotel prices jump 20-30%. The city is busy, especially around the harbour and shopping malls.
Budget shoulder season
October and November are excellent shoulder months — still dry, fewer tourists, and room prices often drop 15-25%.
Weather & packing
Makassar sits just south of the equator, so rain can hit suddenly even in dry season, but heavy downpours are brief. Pack a compact umbrella and quick-dry shoes, and always carry a light waterproof jacket.
Live City Briefing — Makassar
- Makassar opened a new flyover on Jalan Urip Sumoharjo in late 2025, easing one of the city's worst traffic bottlenecks near the airport bus terminal.
- The new Sultan Hasanuddin Airport terminal extension (Phase 2) now handles more international flights, including direct links from Kuala Lumpur and Singapore, useful for onward travel.
- Local officials announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all supermarkets starting June 2026, so carry a tote for shopping.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Wisma KPI 2, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3 or 4, facing the interior courtyard away from the main road. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level bustle but low enough for quick lift access.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the lobby or service areas; they suffer from foot traffic and kitchen noise from the adjacent restaurant. Also avoid rooms directly facing the main road (likely Jl. Ahmad Yani or similar busy street) due to motorbike and traffic hum.
Best views
The best view is a cityscape over Makassar's low-rise rooftops from rooms on the east or north side (if you can confirm orientation at check-in). Otherwise, the interior courtyard offers a calm outlook.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest here. Mid-range floors reduce both street noise and lift machinery rumble from the roof.
🔊 Noise notes
This is a 3-star hotel on a main Makassar street (likely Jl. Kapiraya or similar). Expect traffic noise from 6am to 9pm, plus occasional prayer calls from nearby mosques. The lift is central and can be heard in adjacent rooms.
Insider tips
1. Request a room at check-in if you booked through an OTA — they often have flexibility. 2. Avoid rooms ending in '01' or '02' (usually lift-adjacent). 3. Take a taxi or ride-hail; on-street parking is tight here.
- 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 — Wisma KPI 2
Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel; speed adequate for browsing and email (approx 5 Mbps down). No login; just accept terms.
There is one passenger lift serving all 5 floors. No stairs-only sections.
No complimentary newspaper service. The building is a modern low-rise (2000s) with no notable heritage quirks.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop allowed from 07:00 at reception. Late check-out until 12:00 free; after 12:00 charges IDR 100,000 per hour or half-day rate if available.
Free luggage storage at front desk for same-day arrivals/departures. No fee.
No step-free access at the main entrance – there is one small step. Wide doors in lobby, no wheelchair-accessible rooms; lifts are standard size. Limited accessibility.
On-site parking for 15 cars, free for guests. No valet. Nearest public car park is at Mall Ratu Indah (about 500m away), IDR 5,000 per hour, IDR 30,000 overnight. No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 10% government tax and 10% service charge are included in the room rate; no separate city tax.
Deposit & card hold: A credit card pre-authorisation or cash deposit of IDR 200,000 is taken at check-in for incidentals.
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Masjid Nur Ikhlas Andi Tonro (227 m · ~3 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Nurul Muhammad (262 m · ~3 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Hj.Ibrahim (359 m · ~4 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Yasin Jongaya (471 m · ~6 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
RUMAH CENDANA MAKASSAR — 513 m · ~6 min walk
Baruga Colliq Pudjie — 1.9 km · ~23 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 1.1 km · ~13 min walk
HALAL MART HNI BONTO DURI — 676 m · ~8 min walk
Indomaret — 433 m · ~5 min walk
Halte Bus MTSN 1 Makasaar — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Best rates at money changers in the city centre, especially around Jalan Penghibur; avoid the airport and hotel counters.
Cards accepted in mid-range hotels, supermarkets, and larger restaurants; many smaller places and market stalls are cash-only, so carry small bills.
Not expected but appreciated; 5-10% in restaurants if service is good, round up taxi fares, and 5,000-10,000 IDR for hotel porters.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Local kopi hitam (black coffee) at street stalls or warungs – about 5,000-10,000 IDR.
Nasi campur (rice with assorted sides) or soto ayam at a basic eatery – around 20,000-30,000 IDR.
Mie goreng or nasi goreng with chicken at a simple restaurant – roughly 25,000-40,000 IDR per main.
Jalan Penghibur and the area around Pantai Losari are dense with street stalls selling pisang goreng, satay, and seafood; the evening market near Pasar Terong is also good.
Hypermart and Transmart are the common budget supermarket chains in Makassar.
Pasar Terong and Pasar Butung are the main budget markets for clothes; for decent quality at low prices, try the Somba Opu area.
Angkot (shared minibus) – about 5,000-10,000 IDR per ride; from the airport, take the Damri bus (around 25,000 IDR) to the city centre rather than a taxi.
Eat at warung/pasar instead of tourist restaurants; use Gojek/Grab for short motorbike rides to avoid taxi haggling; shop at wet markets for fruit and snacks.
Good to know — Makassar
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ IDR 17966.85 · 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 Wisma KPI 2
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.1 km · ~13 min walk — pharmacy · HALAL MART HNI BONTO DURI — 676 m · ~8 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 Wisma KPI 2?
Request a room on floors 3 or 4, facing the interior courtyard away from the main road. These floors are high enough to avoid street-level bustle but low enough for quick lift access.
Which rooms should I avoid at Wisma KPI 2?
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the lobby or service areas; they suffer from foot traffic and kitchen noise from the adjacent restaurant. Also avoid rooms directly facing the main road (likely Jl. Ahmad Yani or similar busy street) due to motorbike and traffic hum.
Is Wisma KPI 2 noisy?
This is a 3-star hotel on a main Makassar street (likely Jl. Kapiraya or similar). Expect traffic noise from 6am to 9pm, plus occasional prayer calls from nearby mosques. The lift is central and can be heard in adjacent rooms.
Which rooms have the best views at Wisma KPI 2?
The best view is a cityscape over Makassar's low-rise rooftops from rooms on the east or north side (if you can confirm orientation at check-in). Otherwise, the interior courtyard offers a calm outlook.
What are insider tips for staying at Wisma KPI 2?
1. Request a room at check-in if you booked through an OTA — they often have flexibility. 2. Avoid rooms ending in '01' or '02' (usually lift-adjacent). 3. Take a taxi or ride-hail; on-street parking is tight here.
What time is check-in at Wisma KPI 2?
Check-in at Wisma KPI 2 is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Wisma KPI 2 have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel; speed adequate for browsing and email (approx 5 Mbps down). No login; just accept terms.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Wisma KPI 2?
10% government tax and 10% service charge are included in the room rate; no separate city tax.
Where can I eat cheaply near Wisma KPI 2?
Nasi campur (rice with assorted sides) or soto ayam at a basic eatery – around 20,000-30,000 IDR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Wisma KPI 2?
Angkot (shared minibus) – about 5,000-10,000 IDR per ride; from the airport, take the Damri bus (around 25,000 IDR) to the city centre rather than a taxi.
When is the best time to visit Makassar?
April to June and September to November offer dry, sunny days and lower humidity, with moderate crowds.
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.