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Top things to do in Jakarta

23 attractions, landmarks and museums worth your time, ranked by traveler reviews.

Grand Indonesia Shopping Town
Market4.4

Grand Indonesia Shopping Town

3,278 reviews

One of Jakarta's largest shopping malls, offering a vast array of retail, dining, and entertainment options.

Istiqlal Mosque, Jakarta

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What is the most visited attraction in Jakarta?

Grand Indonesia Shopping Town draws the most traveler reviews of anywhere we track in Jakarta, with 3,278 of them, rated 4.4 out of 5. Review volume is the closest honest proxy we have for how many people actually turn up, so it is what this list is ranked by.

Which place in Jakarta do visitors rate highest?

KidZania Jakarta holds the highest rating in Jakarta among places with a meaningful number of reviews, at 4.5 out of 5 from 1,053 reviews. It is less busy than Grand Indonesia Shopping Town, which is often exactly why it scores better.

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Religious site
4.3

Istiqlal Mosque, Jakarta

2,728 reviews

The largest mosque in Southeast Asia, accommodating over 200,000 worshippers, with a striking modern design and interfaith significance.

National Museum of Indonesia
Museum4.1

National Museum of Indonesia

1,695 reviews

Indonesia's premier museum, housing vast collections of history, culture, and archaeology from across the archipelago.

KidZania Jakarta
Park & nature4.5

KidZania Jakarta

1,053 reviews

An indoor edutainment center in Jakarta where children can role-play various professions in a kid-sized city.

Bank Indonesia Museum
Museum4.2

Bank Indonesia Museum

453 reviews

Numismatic and economic museum in the former Bank Indonesia building, showcasing Indonesia's monetary history from colonial times to present.

National Monument (Indonesia)
Landmark3.9

National Monument (Indonesia)

279 reviews

Jakarta's iconic 132-meter obelisk symbolizing Indonesian independence, with an observation deck offering panoramic city views and a museum at its base.

Gelora Bung Karno Stadium
Landmark4

Gelora Bung Karno Stadium

276 reviews

Massive multi-purpose stadium and sports complex, host of major international events and home to Indonesian football.

Entertainment
Entertainment4

Cinemaxx

87 reviews

A modern cinema complex in FX Lifestyle Mall, Senayan, showing the latest blockbusters.

Park & nature
Park & nature4

Taman Menteng

86 reviews · Menteng

A serene park in Jakarta's Menteng district, popular for jogging and relaxation.

Sight
Sight3

Lucy in the Sky

68 reviews

A whimsical, Instagram-worthy cafe in Jakarta's Sudirman Central Business District, featuring colorful, surreal decor and playful dishes.

Selamat Datang Monument
Landmark4.1

Selamat Datang Monument

40 reviews

Iconic fountain and statue at Hotel Indonesia roundabout, symbolizing Jakarta's warm welcome to visitors.

Religious site
Religious site4.5

Sunda Kelapa Grand Mosque

31 reviews

A historic mosque in Jakarta known for its unique architecture and spiritual ambiance.

Sight
Sight4.5

MO Bar

26 reviews

A chic cocktail lounge at the Mandarin Oriental Jakarta, known for its sophisticated ambiance and panoramic city views.

Museum
Museum4

Museum of the Declaration of Independence

25 reviews

The Museum of the Declaration of Independence in Jakarta commemorates the drafting of Indonesia's Proclamation of Independence with historic artifacts and exhibits.

Museum of Fine Arts and Ceramics
Museum4.2

Museum of Fine Arts and Ceramics

25 reviews

Set in a colonial-era building, this museum showcases Indonesian ceramics and fine art, blending local creativity with European architecture.

Park & nature
Park & nature4

Giggle the Fun Factory

19 reviews

A playful indoor-outdoor park in Jakarta's FX Lifestyle X'nter complex, featuring whimsical sculptures, interactive art, and green spaces for families and friends.

Merdeka Square, Jakarta
Park & nature4

Merdeka Square, Jakarta

8 reviews

A vast public square surrounding the National Monument, hosting national events, recreational activities, and a peaceful escape from Jakarta's bustle.

Kim Tek Ie Temple
Religious site4

Kim Tek Ie Temple

8 reviews

Jakarta's oldest Chinese Buddhist temple, founded in the 17th century, featuring three altars for Taoist, Buddhist, and Confucian worship.

Wayang Museum
Museum4

Wayang Museum

8 reviews

This museum holds one of the world's finest collections of Javanese and Indonesian puppets, including intricately carved wayang kulit.

Jakarta History Museum
Museum4

Jakarta History Museum

8 reviews

Housed in the former city hall of Batavia, this museum traces Jakarta's evolution from a colonial port to a bustling capital.

Jakarta Cathedral
Religious site4

Jakarta Cathedral

8 reviews

A neo-Gothic Roman Catholic cathedral built in 1901, facing Jakarta's Istiqlal Mosque, symbolizing religious harmony.

Fatahillah Square
Neighborhood4

Fatahillah Square

8 reviews

The historic heart of Old Batavia, a cobblestone square surrounded by Dutch colonial buildings and museums.

Ancol
Park & nature4

Ancol

8 reviews

Jakarta's largest waterfront resort with beaches, theme parks, and recreational activities along the Bay of Jakarta.