Bandung travel guide

Bandung Tourism | Bandung Guide

You're Going to Love Bandung

With a population of 1,70 million, Bandung is the largest city in West Java, Indonesia by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Bandung to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Bandung

Bandung in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 70
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bandung in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 70
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Bandung in January, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 27 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is February, when it can get as cold as 19 °C, with an average temperature of 22 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in February, when precipitation is around 250 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Bandung, with an average rainfall of 50 mm.

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How to Get to Bandung

Plane

When flying to Bandung, you’ll arrive at Bandung Husein Sastranegara (BDO), which is located 4 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Bandung from Canada departs from Edmonton and takes around 30h 25m.

Bus

Bandung’s bus station is located 0.1 km from the downtown.

Plane

When flying to Bandung, you’ll arrive at Bandung Husein Sastranegara (BDO), which is located 4 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Bandung from Canada departs from Edmonton and takes around 30h 25m.

Bus

Bandung’s bus station is located 0.1 km from the downtown.

Airports near Bandung

Airlines serving Bandung

Lufthansa
Good (4,614 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,454 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,284 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,929 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (396 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,516 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (487 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,607 reviews)
Egypt Air
Good (193 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bandung

From 5-star hotels such as the Hilton Bandung to great affordable options like the V Hotel & Residence Bandung, Bandung offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 38 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 124 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Buton Backpacker Lodge and Ibis Budget Bandung Asia Afrika. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Bandung, with prices from C$ 10 to C$ 232 per night. Sumurbandung is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Bandung are about 37% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bandung

Most booked hotels in Bandung

The Trans Luxury Hotel
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 129+
Pop! Hotel Festival Citylink - Bandung
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 25+
Shakti Hotel Bandung
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 34+
Harris Hotel & Convention Festival Citylink Bandung
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 46+
ibis Bandung Trans Studio
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 37+

Renting a car in Bandung

Expect to pay C$ 1.24 per litre in Bandung (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 14.77 and C$ 19.69.

Expect to pay C$ 1.24 per litre in Bandung (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 14.77 and C$ 19.69.