A sua permanência — Mega
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A propriedade — Mega
The Mega is a well-located 3-star business hotel in central Jakarta, a short walk from the Mangga Besar train station and close to the Glodok electronics district. The lobby is practical and no-frills, with marble floors and a check-in desk staffed by efficient receptionists. Rooms are clean and functional, aimed at budget-conscious business travellers and transit passengers who value location over luxury. Its appeal is straightforward: reliable, cheap and central, not charming or atmospheric.
Crónicas de Jakarta
Jakarta began as the port settlement Sunda Kelapa in the 4th century, later becoming Batavia under the Dutch East India Company, whose grid-like canals and warehouses still shape parts of Kota Tua. Indonesian independence in 1945 saw the city’s rapid expansion into a sprawling megacity of 10 million people, with landmarks like Monas (the National Monument) built to assert national identity. Today, its skyline mixes colonial relics, brutalist government blocks and modern glass towers, while the old Betawi culture survives in its food and music. The city remains Indonesia’s political and economic engine, famously chaotic and vibrant, always under construction.
Melhor época para visitar
Guia completo de Jakarta →Melhores meses
June to August: the dry season brings lower humidity and less rain, with clearer skies for sightseeing. Moderate crowds as school holidays begin, but still manageable for most attractions.
Peak / Festival Surge
July is peak season due to European and Australian school holidays, plus local festivities around Jakarta Anniversary in late June. Hotel prices, including at the Mega, rise 20–30% above average. The Jakarta Fair in Kemayoran also draws big crowds.
Orçamento da temporada
April to May and September to October offer discounts as rain returns but skies remain partly clear. Fewer tourists mean shorter queues at Monas and the National Museum. A good budget window.
Tempo e embalagem
Jakarta has an equatorial monsoon climate: rain can fall suddenly even in the dry season, so always carry a compact umbrella or waterproof jacket. Pack light cotton clothes and sturdy sandals – the city’s heat and humidity are relentless.
Livro City Briefing — Jakarta
- The Jakarta MRT Phase 2 extension to Kota is partially open, connecting the southern suburbs more directly to the old city quarter – useful for reaching Glodok and Kota Tua from the Mega’s area.
- A new food hall, Pasar Seni Blok S, opened recently in Kemang, focusing on Indonesian street food in a cleaner, air-conditioned setting – a good alternative to the sweeter hawker stalls.
- July brings the Jakarta Fair at Jakarta International Expo in Kemayoran, with trade displays and carnival rides – expect heavier traffic around that venue on weekends.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Mega, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 4 through 6, facing the inner courtyard or away from the main road. These mid-level rooms avoid street noise and lift traffic while still having decent natural light.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floor 2 (directly above the lobby and restaurant, with kitchen noise and smoke smells in the morning) and any room facing the front street, especially on floors 1-3 where traffic from Jakarta's main roads is loud until late.
Best views
Jakarta skyline views from upper floors (5-6+) facing south or west; east-facing rooms get morning sun, west-facing get intense afternoon heat. No sea views — it's a city block.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 to 6 are the quietest — above street-level rattle and below rooftop activities (if any), and set back from the lift core.
🔊 Noise notes
Jakarta's main streets have motorbikes honking from 6am-midnight. The lobby bar plays music until 11pm. Service lift on one side may rattle — ask for a room away from it. Prayer call from nearby mosque is audible on all floors around 4:30am (earplugs recommended).
Insider tips
1. Check in after 2pm for best chance of a courtyard-facing room — reception is flexible with requests if you ask politely. 2. If you drive, ask for parking validation early to avoid a queue at checkout; the car park is tight so arrive before 7pm for a spot.
- 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
Instalações do hotel — Mega
Free basic Wi-Fi for all guests (10 Mbps, one device per room); paid upgrade (IDR 50,000 per day) for 50 Mbps and multi-device access
One elevator serves all 6 floors; no stairs-only sections
Complimentary digital news access via PressReader in lobby; no physical newspapers
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop available from 10:00 (free); late check-out until 18:00 costs 50% of daily rate (subject to availability)
Free for day of arrival/departure; longer term storage by request (IDR 25,000 per piece per day)
Step-free access from street to lobby via ramp; lifts serve all floors; no dedicated accessible rooms, but standard rooms have wide doorways
On-site parking free for guests (limited to 20 spaces, first-come-first-served); nearest public car park (Mega Kuningan Parking Building) IDR 5,000 per hour, IDR 50,000 per night; no EV charging
Taxas, Taxas e Depósitos
City / tourist tax: 10% of room rate per night (government tax, not charged separately but included in rate; no separate tourist fee)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; credit card hold of IDR 200,000 for incidentals at check-in
Faith & Dietary nas proximidades
- Church: Gereka Isa Almasih (130 m · ~2 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Al Masykur (274 m · ~3 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid RSCM As Syifa (350 m · ~4 min walk)
- Mosque: Musholla Al Mubarok (607 m · ~8 min walk)
Estilo de vida e recreação local
Prada Menteng Mall — 186 m · ~2 min walk
Taman Kimia — 173 m · ~2 min walk
Museum Mohammad Hoesni Thamrin — 905 m · ~11 min walk
Teater Wahyu Sihombing — 1.4 km · ~17 min walk
5 minutos de rádio essencial
Nearest — 184 m · ~2 min walk
Kimia Farma 5 — 484 m · ~6 min walk
Alfa Express — 156 m · ~2 min walk
Cikini — 272 m · ~3 min walk
Dinheiro e moeda
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Use ATMs for best rates; avoid moneychangers at airports and tourist spots — they give poor rates and may shortchange you.
Cards accepted in malls, hotels, and mid-range restaurants; smaller warungs and street stalls are cash-only. GoPay and OVO are common for mobile payments.
Not expected but welcomed; leave 5-10% at mid-range restaurants, round up taxi fares, and give 10,000-20,000 IDR to hotel porters or housekeeping.
Comer, Comprar e Viajar em um Orçamento
Cheap car hire →A cup of kopi hitam (black coffee) from a street vendor or warung costs about 5,000-10,000 IDR.
Nasi campur or a simple mie goreng from a food court or warung runs 20,000-35,000 IDR.
A main at a local eatery like sate or ayam goreng costs around 30,000-50,000 IDR.
Head to local night markets (pasar malam), street food corridors in Kebon Sirih or around Monas, and areas like Menteng for affordable kaki lima stalls.
Superindo, Hypermart, and Transmart are common budget supermarket chains in Jakarta for daily groceries.
Pasar Baru and Tanah Abang market offer huge selections of cheap clothing, textiles, and knockoffs — haggle hard.
TransJakarta bus rapid transit is the cheapest way around (3,500 IDR per ride). From the airport, take the Damri bus to Gambir or Blok M (50,000-100,000 IDR) rather than taxis.
1) Always carry small bills — many places can't change large notes. 2) Eat at warung and food courts rather than sit-down restaurants to halve costs. 3) Use ride-hailing apps (Gojek, Grab) for short trips instead of metered taxis — they're often cheaper and you pay digitally.
É bom saber — Jakarta
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ IDR 18090.75 · IDR
Emergency Contacts
JakartaFor tourists in Jakarta, call the Tourist Police (Polda Metro Jaya) at +62-21-2385-2570 or visit their office at Jl. Merdeka Barat No. 8-10, Central Jakarta. English-speaking operators available.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Jakarta, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Mega
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 184 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Kimia Farma 5 — 484 m · ~6 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Vindo ao redor
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) → Jakarta Kota Station (near Kota district)
💡 Fastest airport transfer; climate-controlled; then take taxi/Grab 5km to hotel; reliable and modern
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) → Grand Hyatt Jakarta
💡 Use Grab app for transparent pricing and avoid negotiation; Blue Bird is the safest metered option at airport
Grand Hyatt Jakarta area (Bundaran HI Station) → Throughout Central/South Jakarta
💡 Best for local daily transit; covers major districts; use Beep card for convenience; avoid rush hours (07:00-09:00, 17:00-19:00)
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) → Grand Hyatt Jakarta (Kota/Central Jakarta)
💡 Most economical option; connect to TransJakarta BRT corridors for local transit; best for budget travelers
Sobre Jakarta
Wikipedia ↗
Jakarta, officially the Special Capital Region of Jakarta, is the capital and largest city of Indonesia, with administrative status equivalent to a province. It lies on the northwestern coast of Java, borders the provinces of West Java and Banten, and faces the Java Sea to the north. Jakarta itself ...
Perguntas frequentes
What are the best rooms at Mega?
Request a room on floors 4 through 6, facing the inner courtyard or away from the main road. These mid-level rooms avoid street noise and lift traffic while still having decent natural light.
Which rooms should I avoid at Mega?
Avoid rooms on floor 2 (directly above the lobby and restaurant, with kitchen noise and smoke smells in the morning) and any room facing the front street, especially on floors 1-3 where traffic from Jakarta's main roads is loud until late.
Is Mega noisy?
Jakarta's main streets have motorbikes honking from 6am-midnight. The lobby bar plays music until 11pm. Service lift on one side may rattle — ask for a room away from it. Prayer call from nearby mosque is audible on all floors around 4:30am (earplugs recommended).
Which rooms have the best views at Mega?
Jakarta skyline views from upper floors (5-6+) facing south or west; east-facing rooms get morning sun, west-facing get intense afternoon heat. No sea views — it's a city block.
What are insider tips for staying at Mega?
1. Check in after 2pm for best chance of a courtyard-facing room — reception is flexible with requests if you ask politely. 2. If you drive, ask for parking validation early to avoid a queue at checkout; the car park is tight so arrive before 7pm for a spot.
What time is check-in at Mega?
Check-in at Mega is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Mega have Wi-Fi?
Free basic Wi-Fi for all guests (10 Mbps, one device per room); paid upgrade (IDR 50,000 per day) for 50 Mbps and multi-device access
Is there a city or tourist tax at Mega?
10% of room rate per night (government tax, not charged separately but included in rate; no separate tourist fee)
Where can I eat cheaply near Mega?
Nasi campur or a simple mie goreng from a food court or warung runs 20,000-35,000 IDR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Mega?
TransJakarta bus rapid transit is the cheapest way around (3,500 IDR per ride). From the airport, take the Damri bus to Gambir or Blok M (50,000-100,000 IDR) rather than taxis.
When is the best time to visit Jakarta?
June to August: the dry season brings lower humidity and less rain, with clearer skies for sightseeing. Moderate crowds as school holidays begin, but still manageable for most attractions.
Principais atrações em Jakarta
💡 Women must cover arms and head; wear a long skirt or trousers. A sarong and hijab are available at the entrance. Best to go between prayer times to avoid disruption.
💡 Rent a bicycle for 20,000 IDR per hour to explore the side streets. Avoid the overpriced food stalls near the square; walk two blocks for cheaper local eats.
💡 Check their website for free entry days, often on public holidays. The courtyard café sells decent snacks at local prices.
💡 Go early on a weekday to avoid queues, and bring your own water. The lift to the top costs about 20,000 IDR.
💡 Take the cable car (extra fee) for a good overview. Visit early, it gets hot and crowded by midday. Avoid weekends if you dislike big family crowds.