Unplug from Indonesia’s Hustle and Bustle with This Full-Day Bandung Itinerary

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com – The weekend is fast approaching, and we prepared a full-day Bandung itinerary inclusive of a trip to the famous Braga Street in Indonesia.

A day trip can be inexpensive, and it does not require a long journey and our full-day Bandung itinerary proves just that.

Indonesia’s city of Bandung always leaves travelers mesmerized and easily invokes a feeling of comfort that makes it difficult to return to our original destination point.

It does not take much to miss a piece of Bandung because strolling around Braga Street can amplify such emotions.

To find out why Bandung is a go-to travel destination for Jakarta residents, we have curated this full-day itinerary for you.

Jakarta-Bandung destination train

Inexpensive and hassle-free, the train headed from Jakarta’s Pasar Senen Station to Kiaracondong will have you arriving in Bandung at 1:20pm after departing at 9:15am.

Once you arrive at Kiaracondong, you can take a motorbike taxi to make your way to your accommodation.

Do not be concerned about the transportation costs as a one-trip train ticket costs $4 (Rp 60,000).

Sleep at Bobobox Pods Paskal

With a full-day Bandung itinerary ahead, travelers will need a comfortable place to sleep for the night at a budget-friendly price.

To save money, you can opt for Bobobox Pods Paskal located at Jalan Pasirkaliki Nomor 76A which is a 15-minute drive from Kiaracondong Station.

A night’s stay costs $13 (Rp 190,000) during the weekdays and $16 (Rp 240,000) during the weekends and you can check-in at 2pm and check-out by 12pm.

Adopting nuances of pod hotels in Japan, Bobobox Pods Paskal prioritizes guest comfort with touches of modern technology.

You will be impressed by the “smart door” which uses a QR code and the pod facilities which operate using touchscreen features.