Jakarta is one of the best places in the world to indulge in a bit of 5-star luxury. The best hotels in the city are all incredibly affordable for international standards, meaning everyone has a chance to enjoy the city in style. This is why, exceptionally, half of the hotels on our list are 5-star. If you really are traveling on a shoestring, quality budget options also abound.
Though homosexuality is definitely frowned upon in Indonesia, sex between two men is legal. As such hotels in Jakarta could be described as gay-friendly. Most won’t bother you or ask any questions. They may assume you want twin beds if you are checking in as a couple, and it would be up to you to clarify otherwise.
That said, many gay travelers prefer the comfort of staying with a big international chain since they more or less guarantee a level of professionalism. Most of the luxury hotel chains such as the Hilton, Ritz-Carlton, and Four Seasons have locations in Jakarta, as well as international brands like Ibis.
Jakarta doesn’t have any gay saunas, but a couple of the hotels on this list have saunas that are commonly frequented by gay men. Public sex is illegal and can get you in a lot of trouble in Indonesia, so if you are thinking of meeting someone in the saunas, it is recommended you stay in the hotel so you have a private room upstairs.
Due to the very limited scene in gay Jakarta, there is nothing resembling a gayborhood or even any particular gay venues to watch out for. Most visitors stay within Central Jakarta or South Jakarta.
Central Jakarta houses the city’s most famous landmark, the National Monument (also called Monas). It sits in the middle of Merdeka Square, a huge space (actually the third-largest square in the world) which is at the heart of the city’s social and political life. Nearby are many other landmarks, including the National Museum of Indonesia, Jakarta Cathedral, and Masjid Istiqlal, the largest mosque in Southeast Asia.
Most hotels sit within the Golden Triangle of Jakarta – This area stretches across Central and South Jakarta, mostly overlapping with the South Jakarta neighborhood of Setiabudi. It is the main business district of the city, containing the many skyscrapers that make up its skyline. Here is where some of the city’s best high-end hotels are located, as well as great bars, restaurants, and clubs.
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♥ Very good hotel sauna frequented by gay men
♥ Convenient location between Central Jakarta and beachside Ancol
♥ Good value for money
♥ Plenty of daily activities to get to know people
♥ Charming and colorful decor throughout
♥ Great location in the colonial district and close to the seaside
♥ Large lagoon-style outdoor pool for lounging and cooling down
♥ Excellent selection of international restaurants
♥ Spacious, comfortable, and elegant rooms
♥ Next to the largest mall in Indonesia
♥ Exceptional staff and service
♥ Outdoor swimming pool for those hot sweaty days
♥ Excellent central location
♥ Large outdoor swimming pool
♥ High-quality dining options from all over the world
♥ Good-quality sauna frequented by gay men
♥ 5-star service at budget prices
♥ Excellent central location for shopping eating and sightseeing
♥ Incredible outdoor swimming pool with cool poolside bars
♥ Comfortable and stylish rooms
♥ Excellent breakfast buffet with lots of variety
♥ Fully-serviced apartments provide a home away from home in Jakarta
♥ Ideal location for sightseeing in the city center
♥ The range of rooms is perfect for groups of friends of all sizes
♥ Cool urban and arty hotel with great design
♥ Awesome rooftop bar
♥ Close to Gambit highlights and a stone’s throw from street food heaven
♥ Nice contemporary design throughout
♥ Clean comfy and pleasant rooms
♥ Great location for golden triangle sightseeing and nightlife
♥ Super comfortable beds
♥ Outdoor pool and very good gym for a 3-star
♥ Great location for golden triangle sightseeing and nightlife
♥ Cheap and cheerful
♥ Extremely easy to access from the airport
♥Good shopping centers and bars nearby
♥ Good mix of party and chilled-out vibes
♥ Cool and comfy capsule dorm beds
♥ Daily tours available
♥ Top of the tallest building in the country – it doesn’t get any more high-end
♥ 5-star luxury for a very affordable price
♥ One of the city’s swankiest nightlife spots, just an elevator ride away
♥ Stunning rooftop infinity pool
♥ Very good gym
♥ Excellent location in the golden triangle
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