Java, albeit the most crowded island in Indonesia, has several insta-worthy spots guaranteed to make any traveler’s feed look cooler and more exciting.
If making your Instagram feed look cool has become a personal mission, whether you are a local or a tourist, check out Agoda’s ‘instagenic’ guide to Java.
Discover Dutch heritage in Jakarta
Start your journey in is Kota Tua or literally translated the Old City in Jakarta. Packed with well preserved and restored Dutch Colonial Buildings, this neighborhood provides the perfect vintage montage backdrop. Take a walk from Toko Merah, explore Rumah Akar and Jembatan Kota Intan and head to Fatahillah Park to find plenty of historical museums. Check in at Ibis Styles Jakarta Mangga Dua Hotel, with its unique and photogenic design to keep you in the mood.
Museum Macan, currently favorite destinations for residents of Jakarta, is packed with post-worthy backdrops. Stay overnight in Veranda Serviced Residence Puri, so you still have time to explore NEO SOHO Mall, famous for its giant aquarium.
Outdoor lovers should visit Wisata Alam Mangrove PIK, and roam the ‘city jungle’ of mangroves, where tourists can enjoy a ride on boat, canoe and water cycles. If one night is not enough, an overnight stay at Mercure Jakarta Pantai Indah Kapuk will leave you refreshed to capture plenty more action-packed images.
Ibis Styles Jakarta Mangga Dua Hotel
Veranda Serviced Residence Puri
Mercure Jakarta Pantai Indah Kapuk
Explore insta-genic nature in Bandung, West Java
West of Bandung is the well-known tourist area of Lembang. Located in a valley, Lembang has a great selection of places to keep your newsfeed fresh. Stay at Stevie G Hotel and Sandalwood Boutique Hotel for easy access to Dago Dream Park, Taman Lembah Dewata, Dusun Bambu, De’Ranch, Farmhouse Susu Lembang,or the Floating Market. The Lodge Maribaya and Tafso Barn are stunning and almost designed with social media perfection in mind.
Stevie G Hotel
Sandalwood Boutique Hotel
The Lodge Maribaya
Feel the true Javanese experience in Yogyakarta, Central Java
Looking for a bit culture experience with the locals? Malioboro is the ideal spot to people-watch and experience true Indonesia. Stay at the contemporary Greenhost Boutique Hotel Prawirotaman, Homestay Kaki Langit or YATS Colony to explore the region and capture the most amazing shots.
This special region of Yogyakarta is a favorite for photo hunters, with its infamous Pine Forest plus Jurang Tembelan in the Magunan area of Bantul district. You can also hike in the Gunung Kidul district to see Jogan Beach and Pok Tunggal Beach with their sweeping sandy beaches beaches and exotic coral reefs or indulge in a river and cave tour at Goa Kalisuci.
Aside from nature, Yogya also has beautiful European architectural buildings to explore. The Lost World Castle located in Cangkriman, Sleman, provides a backdrop for great selfies but also has a serious side that educates about the devastation of volcanic eruptions at Mount Merapi.
Greenhost Boutique Hotel Prawirotaman
Homestay Kaki Langit
YATS Colony
Fancy unforgettable hillside of Malang, East Java
This literally cool city is getting more attention since they added more destinations for tourists. Coban Rondo and Coban Talun waterfalls will be the perfect au natural backdrop, which never lose their appeal, especially for campers. If you prefer soft beds to sleeping on the ground, Kampung Lumbung Boutique Hotel with its forest views, may just provide the answer.
Bromo Mountain, the most well-known destination in East Java has a great selection of places to stay including Bromo Terrace Hotel and Plataran Bromo, as you explore Kaldera Pasir, Gunung Batok, Kawah Gunung Bromo and Bukit Teletubbies on the north side of the mountain.
Kampung Lumbung Boutique Hotel
Bromo Terrace Hotel
Plataran Bromo
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