Jakarta Staycation Guide | Menteng, Jakarta

Menteng’s Old World Colonial Charm

Nestled in the heart of Central Jakarta, Menteng have always been considered one of the most (or the most) prestigious neighborhood in Jakarta. Interestingly enough, Menteng is also the neighborhood that President Obama lived in during his childhood. Besides being the neighborhood of choice for Jakarta’s elite, Menteng is also the go-to neighborhood for the expat community. Menteng’s close proximity to Jakarta’s core CBD area, offices, embassies, and government offices, have also given rise to its vibrant restaurant of entertainment scene. 

Boutique Hotels, Great Experiences

Contrary to the 5-star international hotel brands you can find in the Jakarta CBD, Menteng offers a different experience through its array of boutique and historical hotels. For example, Artotel Thamrin collaborated with local contemporary artists to create a modern and edgy atmosphere that will be sure to uplift and inspire. The Hermitage offers a trip back to the Colonial times and will definitely charm you with its beautifully decorated facilities and restaurants. But that is not all Menteng has to offer! Just do a quick Google search and you will find a plethora of great hotel experiences in Menteng!

Menteng offers a different experience through its array of boutique and historical hotels (Source: The Hermitage)

Nature in the Heart of the City

With its beautiful tree line boulevards, it is really easy to mistake the whole neighborhood of Menteng as one big park! Our favorite parks in Menteng are definitely Taman Menteng and Taman Suropati. Taman Menteng stands on an area 30 hectare with over 30 different species of plants and flowers; Taman Suropati, on the other hand, is Taman Menteng’s slightly quieter little sister. With its lush surroundings and romantic fountains, it is the perfect place for an afternoon walk or cycle!

Taman Menteng stands on an area 30 hectare with over 30 different species of plants and flowers (Source: JejakPiknik.com)

But if you are not really into nature but still want to enjoy the outdoors, then do check out Jakarta Car Free day on Sunday morning! Walk through Jakarta’s main CBD areas, visit iconic Jakarta destinations such as Monas, Masjid Istiqlal, and Jakarta Cathedral, and take the bus to Jakarta Old Town.

Coworking Space / Serviced Office / Meeting Rooms

If you are still in the neighborhood on Monday morning and need a comfortable space to work, then come on down to Avenue8 Offices! 

Avenue8 Offices is strategically located on the 7th floor of Tamansari Parama Boutique Office,  only a short walk away from Sarinah. We are fortunate to be able to enjoy the best of both worlds --- the lush boutique-y feel of Menteng while being only minutes away from Jakarta’s core CBD area. We used a combination of Scandinavian and Indonesian design to create a cozy yet professional setting to help you grow your business. To further support our members, we also offer a Concierge Service to help all of our members with the distracting little things that comes in their way! We also offer flexible and affordable meeting room and event space packages to suit your business needs.

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Experience The Avenue8 Advantage today. Contact us for any Private Office, Coworking Space, Virtual Office, Meeting Room, and Event Space inquiries.  

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