Jakarta is the capital of Indonesia and is at the northern end of the island of Java. It is an enormous city of over 10 million people and is very spread out, so when you stay in a holiday apartment in Jakarta, it will take you a while to find your bearings. Road signs are not always very helpful, so taking it easy in the first few days of your serviced apartment rental in Jakarta is probably a good idea. The city was first established in the fourth century and like all places which grow gradually through time, it is like a rabbit warren with small streets and undulating lanes which are difficult to follow on a map.

Indonesia has a great cultural link with the Netherlands, which you will notice from time to time during your holiday rental in Jakarta, one example being the Dutch Erasmus Huis Cultural Centre. There are loads of other museums to enjoy in Jakarta, mostly in the areas of East and Central Jakarta. Depending on where your Jakarta city centre (center) apartment is situated, you could spend days just feet from your door enjoying museums specialising in anything from fine to folk art.

Most people are familiar with Indonesian food even before their short stay apartment holiday in Jakarta. Sate originated in Indonesia and beef rendang and sambal are also well known outside the islands these days. The different islands of the country all have their own specialities and it will be easy while holidaying in an aparthotel in Jakarta to explore these cuisines more or less on your doorstep. Of course, as a large and international city, Jakarta has other styles of restaurants, but it seems a shame not to enjoy the many different styles of Indonesian cooking in the country where it began. Street food in particular is amazing in its variety in Jakarta, from the huge prawn crackers, krupuk udang and piles of fresh rambutan and mangosteen to take home to your Jakarta apartment rental to enjoy later.

When not eating, there are plenty of concerts and performances to enjoy. The Golden Snail, Keong Emas, is an IMAX theatre used for all kinds of music and theatre, including the internationally acclaimed jazz festival known as JiFFest. In fact, there are so many events held in the city every year that no matter when you are staying in your Jakarta serviced accommodation, there will be something exciting going on.

Serviced and self-catered apartments, flats, holiday lets and aparthotels can be up to 30% cheaper than most equivalent hotel rooms and are becoming increasingly popular due to the freedom they offer. Whether it’s a short stay apartment you are looking for or a long term apartment, our holiday apartments combine all the amenities and comforts of home.  With plenty of room why stay in a cramped hotel room when you can stay in spacious surroundings in and around Jakarta city centre (center).

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