Budget Hostels from S$12

By going with a hostel, you can spend less on accommodations and set aside more of your money for exploring during your trip. You can check out the monuments and other cultural highlights in this destination, as well as activities like shopping.

No two hostels look the same, but these dorm-style accommodations all have shared rooms (though many hostels offer private room options too), low prices and a social environment.

Ready to book a hostel? These top picks have the best reviews from our customers and could be a good place to start looking: The Packer Lodge - Hostel - You can take advantage of free WiFi and a restaurant, as well as a bar. Rooms come with towels, showers and linens. Digital Airport Hotel - Hostel - Property features include free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk. You’ll find towels, showers and TVs in all rooms. Digital Airport Hotel Terminal 2 - You can take advantage of free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk, as well as TV in a common area. Rooms come with towels, showers and linens. Wonderloft Hostel Kota Tua - Close to public transport, this property is within a 10-minute walk of Jakarta Kota Station. Guests can enjoy free WiFi, a restaurant and a 24-hour front desk. You’ll find towels, showers and TVs in all rooms. Beranda Plus near Hayam Wuruk 2 - Property features include free WiFi and a 24-hour front desk. You’ll find free WiFi in all rooms.

If you’re searching for an affordable place to stay in Jakarta, one of Expedia’s 24 hostels could be a great choice for you.

Good weather’s always better when you’re experiencing new places, so here’s some information about the local climate: The hottest months are usually September and October, with an average temperature of 28°C, while the coldest months are July and August, with an average of 27°C. The rainiest months in Jakarta are February, January, March and December, with each month seeing an average of 329 mm of rainfall.

Depending on how you want to spend your time, you might appreciate some places near Jakarta. Get out into nature with places such as White Sand Beach PIK 2, Scientia Square Park and San Antonio Beach PIK 2. Cultural attractions include National Museum of Indonesia, Jakarta History Museum and Taman Mini Indonesia Indah. Visit landmarks such as Merdeka Palace and Pasar Baru.

Keep this information about transit options in Jakarta in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Jakarta (HLP-Halim Perdanakusuma Intl.), located 6.5 mi (10.5 km) away. An alternative is Jakarta (CGK-Soekarno-Hatta Intl.), situated 12.7 mi (20.4 km) away. After you’ve arrived, you might want to use public transport to get around. You can take advantage of metro transport at Bundaran HI MRT Station, Dukuh Atas MRT Station and Stasiun MRT - Setiabudi. To check out more of the area, hop on a train at BNI City Station, Jakarta Sudirman Station or Jakarta Karet Station.