Northwest Bandung

Northwest Bandung contains some of Bandung's main shopping centres, from the Jalan Cihampelas 'jeans street' to the extensive Paris Van Java shopping mall. Northwest Bandung also includes the main road into the mountains of Lembang, and Bandung's airport.

Get in

By car

The main road to enter the area is the Pasteur toll road, a short branch of the Padaleunyi toll road connecting Bandung to the suburb of Cimahi, and to Jakarta. Especially during weekends and holidays, the 1 Pasteur toll gate is often severely congested, with waiting times of more than an hour not uncommon. In Northwest Bandung, the Pasteur toll road continues as the Jl. Dr. Djunjunan (generally known as Jalan Pasteur) towards North Bandung. Other key roads into Northwest Bandung include Jl. Pasir Kaliki from Central Bandung, and Jl. Setiabudhi from the northern mountains of Lembang.

By bus

For getting around in Bandung by public transport, you can take a bus or angkot (public minivan). Angkots follow a fixed route (there are various routes throughout the city), but there is no fixed schedule and there are no fixed stops. To get on, simply raise your hand. To get off, shout "Kiri!" to the driver, so he will pull over on the left (Indonesian: kiri) side of the road. The price of an angkot ride within the city is usually about Rp2,000 to 5,000. It is best to ask a local which angkot route to take, and how to recognise the location you want to get off.

The main bus and angkot stops in Northwest Bandung are Terminal Ciroyom (next to Ciroyom railway station) and 2 Terminal Ledeng (in the north of the area). From both locations, there are angkot in to various destinations throughout the city. From the Ledeng terminal there are also buses to the major Leuwi Panjang bus terminal in South Bandung and to the suburbs Lembang and Cimahi. Angkot routes also pass through many other streets in Northwest Bandung.

By train

There are two operational railway stations along the southern edge of Northwest Bandung, being 3 Cimindi railway station and 4 Ciroyom railway station. Both stations serve a few daily local trains to and from other stations in the city, and to suburbs such as Cimahi. Long-distance trains do not call here. For travelling by public transport within the city, it is usually easier and faster to use buses and angkot (public minivans).

By plane

Bandung's international airport, 5 Husein Sastranegara Airport (BDO ^IATA), is in Northwest Bandung. A few angkot routes pass along the airport terminal, with routes 13 and 14 providing connections to Bandung's main railway station. Another option to get from the airport into the city is by taxi. There are no metered taxis available at the airport. You will need to buy an airport taxi ticket at the taxi booth near arrival exit gate. Most hotels provide free airport transfer services.

See

Colonial architecture

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  Pasteur Institute building.

  1 Villa Isola (Gedung Rektorat UPI), Jl. Dr. Setiabudi 229. Art-deco villa building designed by architect C.P.W. Schoemaker. It was built in 1932 for media tycoon D.W. Berretty. It lies in the northern part of Bandung, overlooking the city to south and the Tangkuban Perahu volcano to the north. Villa Isola and its 2 gardens have a magnificent design by its architect, combining the unique landscape and the Indo-European architectural style. The monumental building was later used as a hotel, named Hotel de Luxe. Now it serves as the rectorate building of the Indonesian University of Education (UPI), and it is surrounded by the university's campus. The building cannot be entered, but the surrounding gardens are public, and the building can be seen from all angles. (updated Dec 2016)
• 2 Cipaganti Mosque (Masjid Besar Cipaganti), Jl. Cipaganti No. 85. Mosque designed by Dutch architect C.P.W. Schoemaker, built in 1933. It was the only mosque that was built in the European residential area in the northern part of Bandung. The central facade, using a mix of European and Javanese style elements, still has the original design, but the mosque has been expanded on both sides. (updated Dec 2016)
• 3 Pasteur Institute (Bio Farma), Jl. Pasteur No. 28. Built in 1923 to a design by C.P.W. Schoemaker, for the Pasteur Institute of the Dutch East Indies, for research and production of vaccinations. The institute still exists (as a state-owned enterprise), but now under the name Bio Farma. The name of the Pasteur Institute remains as the namesake of the street, as well as the Pasteur toll gate. (updated Dec 2016)

Other

• 4 Museum Barli, Jl. Prof. Ir. Sutami No. 91, ☏ +62 22 201 1898. Sa-Th 09:00-17:00; F closed. Art museum established by and named after Indonesian painter Barli Sasmitawinata (1921-2007). The collection consists of paintings of Barli himself and other Indonesian painters, as well as vintage toys and comic books. Children are invited to follow comic drawing classes. (updated Dec 2016)

Do

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  Punclut area of Northwestern Bandung.

  1 Karang Setra Waterland, Jl. Sirnagalih No. 15, ☏ +62 22 203 5272. Daily 08:00-18:00. Water recreation park with many swimming pools, water slides, etc. Weekdays Rp40,000; weekend Rp50,000. (updated Dec 2016)
• 2 ZEN Family Spa & Reflexology, Jl. Sukajadi No.182, ☏ +62 22 203 9177. Daily 10:00-23:00. One of the most popular massage/spa services in the city. The location on Jalan Sukajadi (near the PVJ shopping mall) is the original location, but nowadays they have more locations in Bandung and other Indonesian cities. Balinese relaxation massage, foot treatment, back and shoulder massage, face therapy, Thai massage, body scrub, and more. (updated Dec 2016)
• 3 Punclut. Punclut, an abbreviation of Puncak Ciumbuleuit ("the peak of Ciumbuleuit") is an area in the northern foothills of Bandung. The area is known for its many cheap and traditional Sundanese restaurants, and for its natural surroundings. From Punclut, there are hiking trails through the mountains towards Lembang. (updated Dec 2016)

Buy

Shopping malls

• 1 Cihampelas Walk (Ciwalk), Jl. Cihampelas No. 160, ☏ +62 22 206 1122. Daily 10:00-22:00. After a drop from your outlet shopping at the strip, there are choices of restaurants to fill up, or rest at the outdoor park for a change of pace. (updated Dec 2016)
• 2 Paris Van Java (PVJ), Jl. Sukajadi No. 131-139, ☏ +62 22 203 3888. M-F 10:00-22:00, Sa Su 10:00-23:00. Open-air style shopping mall, buildings designed in a European colonial style, hence its name. Wide alleyways and boulevards filled with middle to upper class apparels with a plethora of food outlets, as well as a Blitz cinema that sometimes airs non-Hollywood blockbusters as well as a number of Indonesian movies. (updated Dec 2016)
• 3 Istana Plaza (IP), Jl. Pasirkaliki No. 121-123, ☏ +62 22 600 0100. Typical Indonesian mall with middle-class shops and cafés. (updated Dec 2016)
• 4 BTC Fashion Mall (Bandung Trade Centre), Jl. Dr. Djunjunan No. 143-149 (Pasteur). Daily 10:00-21:00. Shopping mall with a large number of small shops selling cheap clothing. There are also various other shops, restaurants, cafés, and a cinema. (updated Dec 2016)

Factory outlets

• 5 Rumah Mode, Jl. Dr. Setiabudi No. 41F, ☏ +62 22 203 3031. Daily 9:00-23:00. Probably the most well-known factory outlet store in Bandung. The options are especially great for both girls and boys' formal wear, but may not be as cheap as the street outlets. If your feet are aching after the stroll, there are cafés with both indoor and outdoor sit-down areas. Rumah Mode gets very crowded on weekends. (updated Dec 2016)

Local handicrafts

• 6 Jalan Cihampelas (Jeans Street), throughout Jl. Cihampelas. Street known for its many clothing stores, and especially for the sale of jeans. A lot of denim shops are decorated with funky designs. Giant models of Superman, Goku, Rambo and others, stand guard over some of the shops. The Cihampelas Walk shopping mall is along the same street. (updated Dec 2016)
• 7 Souvenir Shop 39, Jl. Cihampelas No. 39, ☏ +62 22 420 5427. Daily 08:00-18:00. Very good quality and inexpensive local souvenirs. The shop in one of the many old Dutch colonial style buildings. (updated Dec 2016)

Eat

Budget

• 1 D'COST Seafood BTC, Dokter Djunjunan No. 143 (BTC mall, Pasteur), ☏ +62 22 612 6593. Daily 11:00-21:00. Budget no-frill seafood restaurant that has several branches in Bandung, including one in the BTC Fashion Mall. (updated Nov 2016)
• 2 Saung Punclut Teh Ita 3, Jl. Rereongan Sarupi No.110 (Punclut), ☏ +62 813 2243 7640. Open 24 hours. Traditional Sundanese restaurant with a nice mountain view: sitting on the floor, eating using your hands. Like most of the restaurants in the Punclut area, the restaurant is known for its red rice. (updated Dec 2016)

Mid-range

• 3 Eastern, Jl. Pasirkaliki Blok B No.121-123 (Istana Plaza mall, GF), ☏ +62 22 604 6778. M-F 10:00-22:00, Sa Su 07:00-22:00. Popular halal Chinese restaurant. (updated Nov 2016)
• 4 Korean House, Jl. Sukajadi No. 175, ☏ +62 22 203 1626. Daily 11:00-22:00. (updated Nov 2016)
• 5 N Cafe, Jl. Setra Duta Kencana II No.11, ☏ +62 22 201 7815. M-Th 09:00-17:00, F 09:00-21:00, Sa Su 09:00-22:00. Balinese & European cuisines, with great scenery, try the balinese fried duck. (updated Nov 2016)
• 6 Raja Sunda, Jl. Dr. Djunjunan No.63 (Pasteur), ☏ +62 22 603 7688. Daily 10:00-22:00. Sundanese restaurant (updated Nov 2016)
• 7 Sadewa Steak, Jalan Sadewa No. 20, ☏ +62 22 601 5649. Daily 16:00-22:00. Steak and pasta. Main courses about Rp50,000. (updated Nov 2016)
• 8 Saung Kabayan, Jl. Dr. Djunjunan No.107 (Pasteur), ☏ +62 22 601 7197. Daily 09:00-23:00. Sundanese restaurant (updated Nov 2016)

The following four places are in a green, quiet neighbourhood in the hills north of Universitas Katolik Parahyangan (UNPAR) in Ciumbuleuit, all very "instagrammable" and a pleasant walk from each other. From south (city) to north (uphill): Woodfired Pizza & Gelato Di Dee, Wild Grass, Miss Bee, Kalpa Tree.

• 9 Kalpa Tree, Jl. Kiputih No.37, Ciumbuleuit, ☏ +62 22 64402875. 10:00-22:00. Stylish restaurant, café, and lounge since 2017. (updated May 2022)
• 10 Miss Bee Providore, Jl. Ranca Bentang No.11A, Ciumbuleuit, ☏ +62 22 2033613. 07:00-23:00. Popular place with a big selection of good, standard Western and Asian classics in a spacious, family-friendly setting. (updated Feb 2018)
• 11 Wild Grass, Jalan Gunung Kareumbi No.10, Ciumbuleuit, ☏ +62 22 82602840. 08:00-22:00, weekend until 23:00. Semi-open brick building with garden. Mostly western food with a modern twist, inventive desserts, big selection of non-alcoholic cocktails. (updated Feb 2018)
• 12 Woodfired Pizza & Gelato Cremeria Di Dee, Jl. Gn. Batu (off Jl. Ranca Bentang, east of Jl. Ciumbuleuit). Tiny pizza place (limited selection, but wood fired oven) with Gelateria next door, in an open garden setting. Cozy to relax for a while in sunny weather. (updated Feb 2018)

Splurge

• 13 Coca Suki, Jl. Setiabudi No. 45, ☏ +62 22 204 1900. Daily 11:30-22:00. A branch of the Coca restaurant in Thailand. More than Rp 150,000 per person. (updated Nov 2016)
• 14 The Duck King, Jl. Sukajadi No. 137 (Paris Van Java mall, unit C18), ☏ +62 22 82063768. M–Sa 10:30–22:30, Su 08:00–22:30. Possibly the best Chinese restaurant in Bandung. (updated Nov 2016)
• 15 Vienna Cafe (previously Cafe Venezia), Jl. Sukajadi No. 205, ☏ +62 22 203 0874. 09:00-23:00. Italian restaurant with pasta, pizza, fried chicken, salad, soup. (updated Nov 2016)

Drink

Bars and night clubs

• 1 Fame Station, Jl. Sersan Bajuri No.100, ☏ +62 22 201 1881. Tu-Sa from 18:00. Nightclub in the hills of northern Bandung. Regular live performances of local bands, followed by electric/dance music. (updated Nov 2016)
• 2 MOX Club (formerly Embassy), Cihampelas Walk Blok SL03A, Jl. Cihampelas No. 160 (in the CiWalk mall complex), ☏ +62 22 206 1156. Daily 21:00-3:00. Nightclub. (updated Nov 2016)
• 3 Sobber's Bar, Jl. Setiabudhi No.43 (next to Rumah Mode factory outlet), ☏ +62 821 1817 9800. Popular bar/nightclub, with regular performances by famous Indonesian DJs. (updated Nov 2016)

Sleep

Budget

• 1 Ahadiat Hotel & Bungalow, Jl. Sindang Sirna Elok No.9, ☏ +62 22 2005870. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. Unfussy, inexpensive bungalow-style hotel with a small pond (with fish), playground and swimming pool. From Rp350,000. (updated May 2022)
• 2 Cassadua Hotel, Jl Cassa no. 2 (near the Pasteur toll road exit), ☏ +62 22 200 5822. Balcony, terrace, cableTV, internet, private toilet and bath. Fitness room/gym, restaurant, bar, meeting rooms, airport transfer, room service and wake-up call. From Rp 225,000. (updated Nov 2016)
• 3 Cihampelas Hotel 2, Jl. Cihampelas No. 222, ☏ +62 22 203 5374. 15 A/C rooms, all with internet, cableTV, coffee/tea maker, and a private bathroom with shower and bathtub. (updated Nov 2016)
• 4 favehotel Premier Cihampelas, Jl. Cihampelas No. 129 (Premier Plaza), ☏ +62 22 203 0300, cihampelasinfo@favehotels.com. Budget hotel from the favehotel chain, right in 'Jeans Street' Cihampelas. More hotels of the same brand can be found in the city centre. From Rp418,000. (updated Dec 2016)

Mid-range

• 5 Aston Tropicana, Jl Cihampelas 125-129, ☏ +62 22 8446 0000, fax: +62 22 8446 0100. The only giant hotel right at the heart of Bandung's shopping destination, Cihampelas. Beds may not be comfortable for people more than 6 feet high, but otherwise the rooms are very spacious. Complete facilities such as pool, gym, Japanese restaurant, and a grand ballroom. From Rp700,000.  
• 6 Daarul Jannah Cottage, Jln. Gegerkalong Girang No 67, ☏ +62 22 200 7955. 15 A/C rooms, all with Internet, coffee/tea maker, and a private bathroom with shower. From Rp488,000 per night. (updated Nov 2016)
• 7 Holiday Inn Bandung Pasteur (former Aston Primera Pasteur), Jl. Dr. Djunjunan No. 96, ☏ +62 22 206 0123, fax: +62 22 206 0123. Hotel and conference centre. 4 stars. From Rp670,000 per night. (updated Nov 2016)
• 8 Hotel Imperium, Jl. Dr Rum 30-32, ☏ +62 22 420 2244. A/C, cableTV, mini-bar, and a coffee/tea maker. Club Music Room, a sport centre, and a swimming pool. 3 stars. From Rp500,000. (updated Nov 2016)
• 9 Hotel Nalendra Bandung, Jl. Cihampelas 225-227., ☏ +62 22 203 4000. 91 room 3 star hotel in 3 types ( standard, deluxe & suite). A/C, TV, hot water, cafe, mini-bar, massage, swimming pool, free internet in lobby area, free pick up & drop to airport & train station, breakfast for 2 person. From Rp530,000. (updated Nov 2016)
• 10 Novotel Bandung, Jl. Cihampelas No. 23, ☏ +62 22 421 1001, reservation@novotelbandung.com. 4 star hotel. From Rp566,000 per night. (updated Nov 2016)
• 11 Ottenville Boutique Hotel, Jl. Dr Otten No. 6, ☏ +62 22 423 4518. A/C rooms, all with a toilet and bath with hot/cold shower, flat-screen satellite TV, and coffee/tea maker/mini-bar. From Rp455,000 per night. (updated Nov 2016)
• 12 Topas Galeria Hotel, Jl. Dr. Djunjunan No. 153 (next to ITC mall Pasteur), ☏ +62 22 602 0550. A/C rooms, all with cableTV, internet connection and a mini-bar. Room service, massage service, and airport/city transfer. From Rp600,000. (updated Nov 2016)
• 13 Villa Damar, Jl. Damar No. 7, ☏ +62 21 2041361. Deluxe, Junior Suite and Garden Suite, all equipped with air-conditioning, flat-screen TV and refrigerator. Facilities and services are spa & wellness centre, restaurant and coffee shop. From Rp650,000 per night. (updated Nov 2016)

Splurge

• 14 GH Universal, Jl. Setiabudhi 376, ☏ +62 22 2010388. 5 stars. From Rp1,100,000 per night. (updated Nov 2016)
• 15 Grand Aquila, Jl. Dr. Djundjunan No. 11 (Pasteur), ☏ +62 22 203 9280, fax: +62 22 2039282, reservation@aquila-international.com. Luxurious 5-star hotel. From Rp1,200,000 per night. (updated Nov 2016)
• 16 Padma Hotel Bandung, Jl. Ranca Bentang No. 56-58, ☏ +62 22 203 0333, fax: +62 22 2030633, reservation@malyabandung.com. 5 star hotel with view to the northern hills, with outdoor swimming pool, spa, restaurant, and recreation activities. From Rp1,800,000. (updated Nov 2016)
• 17 Sensa Hotel Bandung, Jl. Cihampelas No. 160, ☏ +62 22 206 1111. 5 stars. Connected to the 'Cihampelas Walk', boulevard-style shopping mall. (updated Nov 2016)

Private villas

• 18 De Bale Pakuan Town House, Jl. Ciumbuleit 197 / A9, ☏ +62 811 248 912, +62 811 248 956. Town house with modern architecture. Three bedrooms. From Rp1,300,000 per night. (updated Nov 2016)

Stay safe

Police stations

There are three local police stations in Northwest Bandung. In addition, there are small police posts at a few major traffic junctions, and at the Pasteur toll gate. The main police station of the city can be found in Central Bandung.

• 1 Cidadap local police (Polsekta Cidadap), Jl. Setiabudhi No. 396 (along the road towards Lembang), ☏ +62 22 201 3521. (updated Dec 2016)
• 2 Sukajadi local police (Polsekta Sukajadi), Jl. Sukajadi No. 141 (next to the PVJ shopping mall), ☏ +62 22 203 1615. (updated Dec 2016)
• 3 Sukasari local police (Polsekta Sukasari), Jl. Gegerkalong Hilir No. 155, ☏ +62 22 201 3179. (updated Dec 2016)

Stay healthy

Hospitals with 24 hour emergency units

• 1 Advent Hospital (RS Advent Bandung; RSA), Jl. Cihampelas No.161, ☏ +62 22 203 4386. (updated Dec 2016)
• 2 Dr. Hasan Sadikin Hospital (RS Dokter Hasan Sadikin Bandung; RSHS), Jl. Pasteur No. 38, ☏ +62 22 255 1111. (updated Dec 2016)

Connect

There are various copy shops and internet cafés in the area, with concentrations to be found around the several large university campuses (such as UnPar university in Jalan Ciumbuleuit, and Maranatha University in Jalan Surya Sumantri) . Many cafés and restaurants offer free Wi-Fi access, including the most fastfood joints and coffee houses in the shopping malls. There are also various post offices and postal agents throughout the area.