2025 Jakarta Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in June)

The city of Jakarta is located in the northwest of Java Island and is the economic and cultural center of the country. Jakarta, also known as "Coconut City" was just a small fishing village back in the 5th century AD, but is now a sprawling international and multicultural metropolis. The city can be separated into two parts, the old and the new. The old, industrial district is in the north, close to the bay and features unique scenery with numerous monuments. The new district, located in the south, is full of modernity and houses the central business district. Most of the buildings here are European in style. Many visitors to Indonesia use Jakarta as a transit point, but a walk around the historic city is well worth the time.