Planning my first trip to Indonesia in the next few months. I've read through a lot of the older threads but wanted to check if the info is still current.
My main questions:
- Best area to stay for easy access to the scene?
- Realistic daily budget?
- Any areas to avoid?
- How welcoming are the locals to foreign visitors?
I'm coming from Australia and have experience in a few different countries but this would be my first time in Indonesia.
Thanks for any help!
Indonesia — planning trip, need advice
Started by DetroitDan · 24 Mar 2026 · 826 views
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24 Mar 2026 at 03:55
Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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24 Mar 2026 at 17:30
Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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25 Mar 2026 at 00:20
Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were higher when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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25 Mar 2026 at 04:21
Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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25 Mar 2026 at 04:49
Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try going midweek next time.
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25 Mar 2026 at 07:09
Quick question — how was the hotel security?
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25 Mar 2026 at 08:24
How does it compare to Thailand?
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25 Mar 2026 at 16:32
100% agree. The value is hard to beat.
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25 Mar 2026 at 22:13
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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Agreed on all points. Make sure to get a local SIM.
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I was there in January and prices were slightly higher.
Spent about $58/day all-in. Quality was excellent.
My tip: avoid weekends.
Spent about $58/day all-in. Quality was excellent.
My tip: avoid weekends.
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Adding my experience from 3 weeks ago.
The scene has improved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 20%.
The scene has improved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 20%.
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26 Mar 2026 at 18:52
This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since last year. Current prices are higher than what's described here.
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26 Mar 2026 at 20:54
Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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