Indonesia
20 Best Things to Do in Indonesia
One list for the whole country, drawn from 8 cities and ranked by the travelers who went.
Ranked by traveler review volume across 324 tracked places in Indonesia, max 3 per city. Updated monthly.
Grand Indonesia Shopping Town
Market · JakartaGrand Indonesia Shopping Town is a sprawling mall complex in the heart of Jakarta, featuring hundreds of stores from international luxury brands to local boutiques.
Read our full guide →Istiqlal Mosque, Jakarta
Religious site · JakartaIstiqlal Mosque stands as a monumental symbol of Indonesia's religious tolerance, located directly across from Jakarta Cathedral.
Read our full guide →Heavenly Spa by Westin™
Sight · Nusa DuaHeavenly Spa by Westin™ is located within The Westin Resort Nusa Dua, Bali, and is renowned for its exceptional service and tranquil ambiance.
Read our full guide →National Museum of Indonesia
Museum · JakartaThe National Museum of Indonesia, also called the Elephant Museum for the bronze elephant statue in its forecourt, sits on the west side of Merdeka Square in Central Jakarta.
Read our full guide →The Nest Beachside Spa
Sight · SanurThe Nest Beachside Spa is a premier wellness destination located on Semawang Beach in Sanur, Bali, Indonesia.
Read our full guide →Tunjungan Street
Neighborhood · SurabayaTunjungan Street is a major thoroughfare in downtown Surabaya, Indonesia, known for its shops, offices, cafes, restaurants, and historic hotels like Hotel Majapahit.
Read our full guide →Maimun Palace
Landmark · MedanMaimun Palace is the royal palace of the Sultanate of Deli, a surviving royal landmark in Medan, North Sumatra.
Read our full guide →Heroes Monument
Landmark · SurabayaThe Heroes Monument is a 41.15-metre pillar-shaped monument in downtown Surabaya, dedicated to those who died in the Battle of Surabaya on 10 November 1945.
Read our full guide →Jalesveva Jayamahe Monument
Landmark · SurabayaThe Jalesveva Jayamahe Monument, meaning 'Victorious in the Sea,' is a 30-meter-tall bronze statue of a naval officer in full dress uniform, gazing out over the Madura Strait.
Read our full guide →Tjong A Fie Mansion
Museum · MedanTjong A Fie Mansion is the former home of a prominent Chinese businessman and philanthropist who played a key role in Medan's development.
Read our full guide →Gang Bengkok Old Mosque
Religious site · MedanGang Bengkok Old Mosque, also known as Masjid Lama Gang Bengkok, stands as a testament to Medan's multicultural heritage.
Read our full guide →Gede Private Bali Driver
Park & nature · SanurGede Private Bali Driver is a highly recommended transportation and tour service based in Sanur, Bali.
Read our full guide →Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE BSD)
Sight · TangerangFree entryThe Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE BSD) is a premier event venue located in BSD City, a satellite town of Tangerang, just west of Jakarta.
Read our full guide →Kayumanis Spa Nusa Dua
Sight · Nusa DuaKayumanis Spa Nusa Dua is a sanctuary of calm located within the ITDC area of Nusa Dua, Bali.
Read our full guide →Bali International Convention Centre
Sight · Nusa DuaThe Bali International Convention Centre (BICC) is a premier event venue located in the Nusa Dua resort area of Bali, Indonesia.
Read our full guide →Flowers and Fire Yoga Garden Gili Air
Sight · PemenangFlowers and Fire Yoga Garden Gili Air is a peaceful retreat on the small island of Gili Air, part of Indonesia's West Nusa Tenggara province.
Read our full guide →Seger Beach
Park & nature · KutaFree entrySeger Beach is a tranquil stretch of coastline located in the Kuta area of Lombok, Indonesia.
Read our full guide →Statue of Princess Mandalika
Landmark · KutaFree entryThe Statue of Princess Mandalika stands tall on Pantai Seger, a beautiful stretch of golden sand in Kuta, Lombok.
Read our full guide →Sri Rejeki Express
Sight · SanurSri Rejeki Express is a well-known dining spot located along Jalan Pantai Sanur, directly facing the beach in Sanur, Bali.
Read our full guide →Zone Spa Gili Air
Sight · PemenangZone Spa Gili Air is a tranquil retreat located on the small island of Gili Air, off the coast of Lombok.
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Good to know
What is the best-known of the places to visit in Indonesia?
Grand Indonesia Shopping Town in Jakarta is the most reviewed, with 3,278 traveler reviews and a 4.4 rating. That makes it the safe choice if you are only fitting in one.
Which of Indonesia's places to visit is worth going out of your way for?
Heavenly Spa by Westin™ in Nusa Dua rates highest at 5.0 out of 5 across 2,137 reviews. Smaller crowds than the headline entry usually explain the gap.
Which city in Indonesia has the most places to visit?
Jakarta, with 3 on this list, ahead of Nusa Dua on 3. The list spans 8 cities in total, capped at three per city so one big city cannot crowd out the rest of the country.
Are any of these places to visit free to visit?
Yes, 3: Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE BSD), Seger Beach, Statue of Princess Mandalika. That is based on each place's own visiting information, not an assumption about the category.
How is this list of places to visit ranked?
By how many travelers reviewed each place, filtered to those rated well enough to be worth your time, drawn from 324 tracked places in Indonesia. No one pays to appear on it, and the order is refreshed monthly as new reviews land.
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