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. Bandung deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
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.
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 India departs from Chandigarh and takes around 40h 50m.
Another option to get to Bandung is to pick up a car hire from Jakarta, which is about 120 km from Bandung. You’ll find branches of TRAC Astra and Avis, among others, in Jakarta.
Bandung’s bus station is located 0.1 km from the city centre.
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 ₹ 2,330 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 7,596 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 holiday rental options in Bandung, with prices from ₹ 584 to ₹ 14,159 per night. Sumurbandung is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Bandung are about 36% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Expect to pay ₹ 75 per litre in Bandung (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 901 and ₹ 1,201.