6°12′ south of the equator

The capital, properly explained.

Independent guides to Jakarta’s districts, tables and late nights. For first visits, layovers, and the third trip back.

Start with the districts The 48-hour layover →

Kota Tua Menteng Kemang SCBD Glodok Senopati Kebayoran Baru Thousand Islands Kota Tua Menteng Kemang SCBD Glodok Senopati Kebayoran Baru Thousand Islands

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Three ways in

01 Eat & drink 13 guides, from Glodok noodle stalls to Senopati’s reservation-only rooms. 02 Getting around MRT, Grab, the airport train, and when to just walk. 03 Districts Six neighbourhoods, ranked for first-timers.

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