If you’re bound to visit the Jakarta metropolis but don’t know where to start or which district to stay in, let us help you out. Planning your first ever trip to Indonesia’s capital city can be daunting, but with a city this size it’s an important step that can either make your holiday… or ruin it.

Beneath Jakarta’s modern high-rising skyscrapers you can find a medley of different cultures and even some vibes of antiquity and historical landmarks in certain districts. Being a second home to a considerably large expatriate community, you are bound to find a global feel in other areas, with world-class dining and entertainment features following suit. The different areas and districts each offer a different set of features. Here we present you with some general guidance, the good and the bad, of each of Jakarta’s popular areas to help you better decide which hotel to book.