Find Cheap Hostels in Jakarta

By staying at a hostel you can reduce your spending on lodging and use more of your trip funds for fun things to do during your stay. You can check out the monuments and other cultural highlights in this destination, as well as activities like shopping.

No two hostels look identical, but these dorm-style accommodations all have shared rooms (though many hostels offer private room options too), budget-friendly prices, and a social atmosphere.

Ready to book a hostel? These top picks have the best reviews from our travelers and could be a good place to start: Digital Airport Hotel - Hostel - Property features include free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and air conditioning. You’ll find towels, showers, and free toiletries in all rooms. Digital Airport Hotel Terminal 2 - Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and TV in a common area. Rooms come with towels, showers, and free bottled water. The Packer Lodge - Hostel - Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a restaurant, and a bar. Rooms come with towels, showers, and bed sheets. Dparagon Menteng - Guests can enjoy free WiFi and free parking. Stay Inn Hostel Jakarta - Adults only - Located within a 20-minute walk of National Monument. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and an arcade/game room. Rooms come with towels, showers, and free toiletries.

If you’re hoping to find a low-cost place to stay in Jakarta, one of Expedia’s 25 hostels could be a great choice.

Good weather’s definitely a plus when you’re experiencing new places, so here are some stats about the seasons: The hottest months are usually September and October with an average temp of 82°F, while the coldest months are July and August with an average of 81°F. The rainiest months in Jakarta are February, January, March, and December, with each month seeing an average of 13 inches of rainfall.

Depending on what interests you, you might appreciate some places near Jakarta. Get out into nature with places like White Sand Beach PIK 2, Mangrove Ecotourism Centre PIK, and San Antonio Beach PIK 2. Cultural attractions include National Museum of Indonesia, Jakarta History Museum, and Taman Mini Indonesia Indah. Visit landmarks like Merdeka Palace and Pasar Baru.

Keep this information about transit options in and around Jakarta in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Halim Perdanakusuma Intl. Airport (HLP), 6.5 mi (10.5 km) away. An alternative is Soekarno-Hatta Intl. Airport (CGK), situated 12.7 mi (20.4 km) away. Once you’ve arrived, you may want to use public transit during your trip. You can access metro transit at Bundaran HI MRT Station, Dukuh Atas MRT Station, and Stasiun MRT - Setiabudi. To explore more of the surrounding area, take a train from BNI City Station, Jakarta Sudirman Station, or Jakarta Karet Station.