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Hotels in Cikini

Choose Cikini for arts, old eateries and a less corporate Jakarta.

  • Hotel Menteng 2

    Hotel Menteng 2

    ★★
    Axel
    $16 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Jan 6 to Jan 16, 2027 · 10 nights · 1 adult · Seen Nov 6

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  • Johns Pardede International Hotel

    Johns Pardede International Hotel

    ★★★
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    $17 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Jan 6 to Jan 16, 2027 · 10 nights · 1 adult · Seen Nov 6

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  • Whiz Hotel Cikini Jakarta

    ★★
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    $23 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Jan 6 to Jan 16, 2027 · 10 nights · 1 adult · Seen Nov 6

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  • Jambuluwuk Heritage Menteng Suites

    Jambuluwuk Heritage Menteng Suites

    ★★★
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    $24 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Jan 6 to Jan 16, 2027 · 10 nights · 1 adult · Seen Nov 6

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  • Hotel Cikini

    Hotel Cikini

    ★★
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    $25 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Jan 6 to Jan 16, 2027 · 10 nights · 1 adult · Seen Nov 6

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  • Giia Sanno Menteng

    Giia Sanno Menteng

    ★★★
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    $25 /night
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    Rate for Jan 6 to Jan 16, 2027 · 10 nights · 1 adult · Seen Nov 6

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  • True Blue Menteng Jakarta

    True Blue Menteng Jakarta

    ★★★
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    $27 /night
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    Rate for Jan 6 to Jan 16, 2027 · 10 nights · 1 adult · Seen Nov 6

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  • ZEN Rooms Menteng Gondangdia

    ZEN Rooms Menteng Gondangdia

    ★★★★
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    $27 /night
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    Rate for Jan 6 to Jan 16, 2027 · 10 nights · 1 adult · Seen Nov 6

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  • Puri Inn Hotel

    Puri Inn Hotel

    ★★★
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    $27 /night
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    Rate for Jan 6 to Jan 16, 2027 · 10 nights · 1 adult · Seen Nov 6

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7.0/10

Choose Cikini for arts, old eateries and a less corporate Jakarta.

Getting around
6.6
On your doorstep
3.3
Hotels
8.0
Value
10.0
Axel’s verdict
7.5

Cikini feels more like a lived-in Jakarta neighborhood than a corporate address: established eateries, coffee shops and galleries along Cikini Raya, with Taman Ismail Marzuki's theaters and Jakarta Library anchoring the arts scene. Streets toward Menteng offer a gentler change of pace, and recent visitors praise the area's cafés.

Choose it for cultural evenings and local eating, not frictionless journeys to every business district. There is no MRT station here; the KRL is useful, but reaching SCBD involves a connection or a road journey. Cikini Raya itself is busy, so request a room away from traffic rather than assuming the whole neighborhood is quiet.

Best for
museums and culturea quiet staytravelers on a budgetfood lovers
Skip it if
You need the MRT on your doorstep; You want a late-night club district
Getting around
Walk Cikini Raya and TIM; Cikini KRL serves the Bogor Line, with TransJakarta 6H nearby; CGK: airport train to Manggarai, then KRL to Cikini; HLP: taxi.
After dark
Dinner spots and scheduled performances give evenings a focus; expect a lower-key night than SCBD or Melawai.

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The best hotels in Cikini, ranked by Axel's take

Each hotel is scored for what it is by Axel's own review. The rate is one stay Axel priced this week, beside the public rate for the same dates. Typical Axel rate $55 a night · usually 11% under the public rate.

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What paying more buys

Whiz keeps costs down with compact, basic rooms; mid-priced Novotel adds 30-square-meter entry rooms, children's swimming facilities and generous breakfasts. The Hermitage is one of the pricier picks, buying heritage character, spacious rooms and unusually personal service. Neither upgrade is essential for solo explorers who only need somewhere to sleep.

Typical rates with Axel here run from $24 a night at Whiz Hotel Cikini Jakarta to $124 at The Hermitage, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Jakarta (last 30 days). Typical rates are USD medians, not live quotes. Hotel fees may be extra.

  1. The Hermitage, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Jakarta
    #1 in Cikini

    The Hermitage, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Jakarta

    a five-star heritage boutique hotel in Jakarta’s Menteng district

    8.9/10

    Choose it for heritage character, spacious rooms and unusually personal service.

    Why it's here:
    heritage character, spacious rooms and unusually personal service for quieter couples' stays
    Accept:
    small gym, limited spa setup and a longer MRT walk
    • couples seeking a quieter city stay
    • heritage and architecture enthusiasts
    • travelers who value personal service
    Axel
    $107 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Nov 20 to Nov 27, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Nov 6

  2. Novotel Jakarta Cikini Hotel
    #2 in Cikini

    Novotel Jakarta Cikini Hotel

    a modern 4-star business hotel in central Jakarta

    8.8/10

    Friendly service and generous breakfasts make this a strong Cikini base.

    Why it's here:
    larger entry rooms than Mercure, generous breakfasts and children's swimming facilities for family stays
    Accept:
    heavy surrounding traffic and occasional bathroom or furniture upkeep issues
    • business travelers in central Jakarta
    • families wanting a pool
    • travelers exploring Cikini's eateries
    Axel
    $57 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Jan 6 to Jan 16, 2027 · 10 nights · 1 adult · Seen Nov 6

  3. Mercure Jakarta Cikini
    #3 in Cikini

    Mercure Jakarta Cikini

    a mid-range 4-star city hotel in central Jakarta

    8.7/10

    Warm service and a strong breakfast make this a reliable Cikini base.

    Why it's here:
    warm service, strong breakfasts and a rooftop pool for Cikini sightseeing
    Accept:
    compact standard rooms; railway-facing rooms can be noisy
    • business travelers in central Jakarta
    • sightseers exploring Cikini
    • travelers who prioritize helpful service
    Axel
    $45 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Jan 5 to Jan 15, 2027 · 10 nights · 1 adult · Seen Nov 6

  4. Hotel Gren Alia Cikini
    #4 in Cikini

    Hotel Gren Alia Cikini

    a simple, Muslim-friendly 3-star in central Jakarta

    8.3/10

    A strong family pick for room space and location, with some inconsistent basics.

    Why it's here:
    affordable room space and a mosque for Muslim families exploring central Cikini
    Accept:
    couples need marriage documentation; Wi-Fi and hot water are unreliable
    • Muslim families
    • travelers wanting spacious rooms
    • central-Jakarta sightseeing
    Axel
    $43 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Jan 5 to Jan 16, 2027 · 11 nights · 1 adult · Seen Nov 6

  5. #5 in Cikini

    Whiz Hotel Cikini Jakarta

    a no-frills 2-star hotel in central Jakarta

    8.0/10

    A good-value Cikini base with helpful staff, compact rooms and some wear.

    Why it's here:
    the cheapest Cikini base here for café and culture outings, with responsive staff
    Accept:
    compact rooms, aging finishes and uneven Wi-Fi
    • budget-conscious city explorers
    • short business trips
    • travelers exploring Cikini cafés and culture
    Axel
    $21 /night
    Per night, all in, as a free account pays it

    Rate for Jan 5 to Jan 15, 2027 · 10 nights · 1 adult · Seen Nov 6

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Hotels in Cikini, Jakarta from $22 a night (1–2★), $38 (3★), $52 (4★) and $113 (5★) next weekend, Nov 13–15, 2026, for 2 adults in 1 room; Thanksgiving (Nov 24–29) from $21 a night; prices checked Nov 6, 2026.

Cikini, Jakarta hotels with prices for the next twelve weekends, upcoming holidays and a monthly midweek stay, for 2 adults in 1 room, by star rating. Open a hotel for other dates and lengths.

Cikini, Jakarta hotel prices by date: Axel private rates

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Cikini, Jakarta hotel prices in November 2026

Hotel / areaNov 13–15, 2026 · 2 nightsNov 20–22, 2026 · 2 nightsNov 24–29, 2026 · 5 nights · ThanksgivingNov 27–29, 2026 · 2 nights
5★ from$225$223$560$224
4★ from$104$105$268$108
3★ from$75$76$184$76
1–2★ from$44$44$106$42
5★ The Hermitage, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Jakarta · Cikini$225$223$560$224
4★ Novotel Jakarta Cikini Hotel · Cikini$104$145$311$132
4★ Mercure Jakarta Cikini · Cikini$108$105$268$108
3★ Hotel Gren Alia Cikini · Cikini$75$76$184$76
1–2★ Whiz Hotel Cikini Jakarta · Cikini$44$44$106$42

Cikini, Jakarta hotel prices in December 2026

Hotel / areaDec 1–3, 2026 · 2 nights · MidweekDec 4–6, 2026 · 2 nightsDec 11–13, 2026 · 2 nightsDec 18–20, 2026 · 2 nightsDec 22–27, 2026 · 5 nights · ChristmasDec 25–27, 2026 · 2 nightsDec 30, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027 · 3 nights · New Year’s
5★ from$234$212$212$212$539$212$523
4★ from$108$107$107$107$281$119$181
3★ from$69$75$75$68$204$80$165
1–2★ from$40$42$41$41$134$76$71
5★ The Hermitage, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Jakarta · Cikini$234$212$212$212$539$212$523
4★ Novotel Jakarta Cikini Hotel · Cikini$118$109$115$115$281$128$181
4★ Mercure Jakarta Cikini · Cikini$108$107$107$107$281$119$200
3★ Hotel Gren Alia Cikini · Cikini$69$75$75$68$204$80$165
1–2★ Whiz Hotel Cikini Jakarta · Cikini$40$42$41$41$134$76$71

Cikini, Jakarta hotel prices in January 2027

Hotel / areaJan 1–3, 2027 · 2 nightsJan 5–7, 2027 · 2 nights · MidweekJan 8–10, 2027 · 2 nightsJan 15–17, 2027 · 2 nightsJan 15–18, 2027 · 3 nights · MLK weekendJan 22–24, 2027 · 2 nightsJan 29–31, 2027 · 2 nights
5★ from$354$255$248$249$373$215$227
4★ from$100$98$101$103$151$101$89
3★ from$76$70$70$70$105$70$102
1–2★ from$38$36$38$74$111$74$38
5★ The Hermitage, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Jakarta · Cikini$354$255$248$249$373$215$227
4★ Novotel Jakarta Cikini Hotel · Cikini$100$111$115$115$172$101$89
4★ Mercure Jakarta Cikini · Cikini$105$98$101$103$151$103$99
3★ Hotel Gren Alia Cikini · Cikini$76$70$70$70$105$70$102
1–2★ Whiz Hotel Cikini Jakarta · Cikini$38$36$38$74$111$74$38

5 hotels in Cikini, Jakarta with Axel rates

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Axel's take on Cikini: #2 of 5 in Jakarta, 7.0/10

Choose Cikini for arts, old eateries and a less corporate Jakarta. The best hotel value and strong hotel quality bring Cikini close to first, but fewer doorstep options and no MRT hold it back.

Cikini feels more like a lived-in Jakarta neighborhood than a corporate address: established eateries, coffee shops and galleries along Cikini Raya, with Taman Ismail Marzuki's theaters and Jakarta Library anchoring the arts scene. Streets toward Menteng offer a gentler change of pace, and recent visitors praise the area's cafés.

Choose it for cultural evenings and local eating, not frictionless journeys to every business district. There is no MRT station here; the KRL is useful, but reaching SCBD involves a connection or a road journey. Cikini Raya itself is busy, so request a room away from traffic rather than assuming the whole neighborhood is quiet.

  • Best for: museums and culture, a quiet stay, travelers on a budget, food lovers
  • Skip it if: You need the MRT on your doorstep; You want a late-night club district
  • Getting around: Walk Cikini Raya and TIM; Cikini KRL serves the Bogor Line, with TransJakarta 6H nearby; CGK: airport train to Manggarai, then KRL to Cikini; HLP: taxi.
  • After dark: Dinner spots and scheduled performances give evenings a focus; expect a lower-key night than SCBD or Melawai.
  • Rates: Typical Axel rate $55 a night · usually 11% under the public rate

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What paying more buys

Whiz keeps costs down with compact, basic rooms; mid-priced Novotel adds 30-square-meter entry rooms, children's swimming facilities and generous breakfasts. The Hermitage is one of the pricier picks, buying heritage character, spacious rooms and unusually personal service. Neither upgrade is essential for solo explorers who only need somewhere to sleep. Typical rates with Axel here run from $24 a night at Whiz Hotel Cikini Jakarta to $124 at The Hermitage, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Jakarta (last 30 days). Typical rates are USD medians, not live quotes. Hotel fees may be extra.

The best hotels in Cikini, ranked by Axel's take

Each hotel scored for what it is by Axel's own review; the rate is one stay Axel priced this week, beside the public rate for the same dates.

  1. The Hermitage, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Jakarta 8.9/10, five-star heritage boutique hotel in Jakarta’s Menteng district. Choose it for heritage character, spacious rooms and unusually personal service. Why it's here: heritage character, spacious rooms and unusually personal service for quieter couples' stays. Accept: small gym, limited spa setup and a longer MRT walk. $107 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate · Customer link — Open hotel details
  2. Novotel Jakarta Cikini Hotel 8.8/10, modern 4-star business hotel in central Jakarta. Friendly service and generous breakfasts make this a strong Cikini base. Why it's here: larger entry rooms than Mercure, generous breakfasts and children's swimming facilities for family stays. Accept: heavy surrounding traffic and occasional bathroom or furniture upkeep issues. $57 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate · Customer link — Open hotel details
  3. Mercure Jakarta Cikini 8.7/10, mid-range 4-star city hotel in central Jakarta. Warm service and a strong breakfast make this a reliable Cikini base. Why it's here: warm service, strong breakfasts and a rooftop pool for Cikini sightseeing. Accept: compact standard rooms; railway-facing rooms can be noisy. $45 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate · Customer link — Open hotel details
  4. Hotel Gren Alia Cikini 8.3/10, simple, Muslim-friendly 3-star in central Jakarta. A strong family pick for room space and location, with some inconsistent basics. Why it's here: affordable room space and a mosque for Muslim families exploring central Cikini. Accept: couples need marriage documentation; Wi-Fi and hot water are unreliable. $43 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate · Customer link — Open hotel details
  5. Whiz Hotel Cikini Jakarta 8.0/10, no-frills 2-star hotel in central Jakarta. A good-value Cikini base with helpful staff, compact rooms and some wear. Why it's here: the cheapest Cikini base here for café and culture outings, with responsive staff. Accept: compact rooms, aging finishes and uneven Wi-Fi. $21 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate · Customer link — Open hotel details

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HotelStayAxel ratePublic rateSavingCheck current rates
Hotel Menteng 2 · 2-starJan 6 to Jan 16, 2027 · 10 nights · 1 adult$16 a night · non-refundablenot seenCustomer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Johns Pardede International Hotel · 3-starJan 6 to Jan 16, 2027 · 10 nights · 1 adult$17 a night · refundablenot seenCustomer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Whiz Hotel Cikini Jakarta · 2-star, Inti WhizJan 6 to Jan 16, 2027 · 10 nights · 1 adult$23 a night · non-refundablenot seenCustomer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Jambuluwuk Heritage Menteng Suites · 3-starJan 6 to Jan 16, 2027 · 10 nights · 1 adult$24 a night · non-refundablenot seenCustomer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Hotel Cikini · 2-starJan 6 to Jan 16, 2027 · 10 nights · 1 adult$25 a night · refundablenot seenCustomer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Giia Sanno Menteng · 3-starJan 6 to Jan 16, 2027 · 10 nights · 1 adult$25 a night · non-refundablenot seenCustomer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
True Blue Menteng Jakarta · 3-starJan 6 to Jan 16, 2027 · 10 nights · 1 adult$27 a night · non-refundablenot seenCustomer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
ZEN Rooms Menteng Gondangdia · 4-starJan 6 to Jan 16, 2027 · 10 nights · 1 adult$27 a night · refundablenot seenCustomer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Puri Inn Hotel · 3-starJan 6 to Jan 16, 2027 · 10 nights · 1 adult$27 a night · non-refundablenot seenCustomer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Hotel Marcopolo Jakarta · 3-starJan 6 to Jan 16, 2027 · 10 nights · 1 adult$30 a night · refundablenot seenCustomer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
ibis budget Jakarta Cikini · 3-star, ibisJan 6 to Jan 16, 2027 · 10 nights · 1 adult$33 a night · non-refundablenot seenCustomer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Daima Norwood Hotel · 3-starJan 6 to Jan 16, 2027 · 10 nights · 1 adult$34 a night · non-refundablenot seenCustomer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms

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