Many people think that there aren’t many things to do and attractions in Bandung Indonesia. Well, this post is going to show you what are some of the things to do in Bandung and the attractions in Bandung, Indonesia that we have covered during our recent trip to Bandung!
Things to do in Bandung – Shopping
1. Shopping Malls and Factory Outlets
There are so many shopping options in Bandung that range from huge shopping malls to factory outlets. Trans Studio Mall, Cihampelas Walk (Ci-Walk), Bandung Indah Plaza (BIP), Paris Van Java and Braga City Walk are just some of the malls that we’ve been to. Our favourite? Paris Van Java! There are al fresco dining and shopping options as well as a few levels of underground shopping, including a mega market as well as a cineplex. In other words, all shopping, dining and entertainment options under-one-roof!
Food street at Ci-WalkCihampelas Walk aka Ci-WalkBandung Indah PlazaParis Van JavaShopping street at Paris Van JavaBraga City WalkRiau Street – factory outlet optionsThe Secret Factory OutletHeritage Factory Outlet
Things to do in Bandung – Dining
2. Endless Dining Options in Bandung
There are countless dining options in Bandung and there simply wasn’t enough time (and room in our tummies) to try all of it. In this section, we’ll feature some of the things we ate during our trip!
The Valley
The Valley Bistro and Resort Hotel offers great dining options with splendid views overlooking the city of Bandung.
The Valley Bistro Cafe and Resort HotelCombo Platter – Tenderloin beef, BBQ sausage, chicken cordon bleu and king prawns for 187,500rpSingaporean Claypot Rice – 97,500rpViews as seen from the ValleyCan get quite crowded at the ValleyChilling out and enjoying the views over Bandung City
Local Delights
Soup Buntut – with ridiculously tender meat!Nasi Goreng Kampung – fried rice with an assortment of small dishes in itBakso SoupTauhu Telur – especially shiok when freshly fried!Beef Kway Teow with Bandung Dinosaur (don’t have to try the Bandung dinosaur though)Nasi Goreng Pattaya
Other Dining Options
Richeese Factory Fried ChickenSushi platter at Tokyo ConnectionJapanese food at sushigroove Paris Van JavaJapanese Omu rice
Bandung Attractions
After covering the things to do in Bandung (including dining and shopping options available), we’ll next touch on the attractions in Bandung that you may wish to visit as well.
3. Bandung Attractions – Trans Studio Bandung Theme Park
Trans Studio Bandung theme park is an indoor theme park that includes a 45 seconds roller coaster ride known as the Yamaha Racing Coaster. For approximately $20sgd during week days, a visit to this Bandung attraction is well worth it. Well, less so on weekends at $30sgd.
Entrance to Trans Studio Bandung – Walk past the entrance and get your tickets on the leftYamaha Racing Coaster – 45seconds roller coaster ride
4. Bandung Attractions – Djuanda Forest Park
Djuanda Forest Park offers a tranquil greenery walk for visitors at Dago. Visitors can enjoy a serene walk, visit the famed Japanese caves or the waterfalls within the park’s vicinity.
Intan at the entrance of Japanese Caves at Djuanda Forest Park
5. Bandung Attractions – Dago / Bukit Pakar
The Dago and Bukit Pakar area offers splendid views over Bandung city. There are many dining options, galleries and even a golf course – all of which enjoy marvellous views…
Congo Art GalleryViews from Mountain View Golf Club Bandung Indonesia
6. Bandung Attractions – Asian African Museum
Asian African MuseumAbout Asian African Conference 1955
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Trans Studio Bandung is a theme park located at the heart of Bandung City. During our stay at the Sheraton Bandung, we took a day out to visit Trans Studio and its adjoining mall and had a ball of a time! This post will be a pictorial post to show you around Trans Studio Bandung. Do note that this is mainly an indoor theme park (which still surprises us) except for the roller coaster ride which spends 45 seconds out in the open. We’ll talk more about that later…
About Trans Studio Bandung
Entrance to Trans Studio Bandung – Walk past the entrance and get your tickets on the leftTrans Studio Bandung is divided into 3 zones Studio Central, The Lost City and Magic Corner
Do note that tickets costs 150,000rp (about $18SGD) from Mondays to Fridays and 250,000rp on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. To fast track to your favourite rides, you can purchase the VIP access at an additional 250,000rp.
Trans Studio Bandung – Studio Central
Entrance to Studio Central for shows, souvenirs and ridesMady’s – strangely similar to a US departmental store, wonder what’s the nameTrans Studio Store for your Trans Studio souvenirsYamaha Racing Coaster – 45seconds roller coaster ride Ride brings you forwards like a normal rollercoaster then up a vertical track and reverses back to where you started 45 seconds of pure adrenaline rush!Giant Swing – 2 axis of rotationIndosat Vertigo Galaxy – 3 axis of 360 rotation! Now that’s excitement!Waiting area to Transcar Racing
Transcar Racing Video
Trans City Theatre – Performers rehearsing their actsMarvel Superheroes – A 4D show which was really good. English show about 15 minutes long. Waited for about 45 minutes.Science Centre Inside Science Centre – Sadly, exhibits are in Bahasa Indonesia
Trans Studio Bandung – The Lost City
Entrance to the Lost City Trans Studio BandungEntrance to Jelajah (the Adventure) and Sky Pirates (aerial ride above Trans Studio)Jelajah ends off the ride with a drop from a 13 metres height!Kong Climb – A challenging wall climbing experience / Above – Sky Pirate Ride
Trans Studio Bandung – Magic Corner
Entrance to Magic Corner Trans Studio BandungNegeri Raksasa – A mini “Giant Drop”Dragon RidersCaptain Blackheart Pirate Ship – A soft play area for kids / Notice Harry Potter’s spectacles have been removed…
Dining options inside Trans Studio Bandung
Corvette Diner – An American food jointStudio Chicks – Fried chicken fast food jointStudio Mie – Noodles selectionBaskin Robbins – ICE CREAM!The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf
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It is really amazing that such a huge theme park can be built entirely indoors. For the week day price, it is still worth a visit. For those looking for thrills on the rides, only Yamaha Racing Coaster and Indosat Vertigo Galaxy are truly scary. The 4D movie is also worth a visit. Otherwise, for these attractions, it is not worth a visit on weekends at 250,000rp.
Gino Feruci Braga Bandung was our choice of stay in Bandung city after our stay at Sheraton Bandung. This is because of the location (along Braga Street – walking distance from the Asian African Museum), price (relatively cheap for a 4 star hotel) and facilities such as a spa, swimming pool and gym.
Lobby of Gino Feruci Braga Bandung
Lobby of Gino Feruci Braga BandungOur receptionist at Gino Feruci BragaEntrance of Gino Feruci Braga
Superior Room of Gino Feruci Braga Bandung
Superior Room Gino Feruci BragaTV with cable networkBathroom (without bath tub)
Video tour of Superior Room at Gino Feruci Braga Bandung
What we liked about the room was that it had a great view of Bandung city. However, 2 things needed improvement during our stay. Firstly, the room was not sound proof and we could hear people along the corridor and kids shouting next door. Secondly, while watching “Unbreakable” on the cable network, the programme suddenly went off and we were not able to resume watching the programme.
Facilities at Gino Feruci Braga Bandung
Spa
Marzanie SpaMassage area with bath tub
Gym
Gym of Gino Feruci Braga Bandung
The spa and the gym are co-located in the same premise on level 4. We did not try the massages here as it was priced the same as in Sheraton Bandung – can you believe it?!
On the other hand, the gym was cool. It had treadmills that were facing the TV with cable. The only catch is that you can only switch on the TV by pressing buttons at the TOP of it (not at the sides or below). It took us some time to locate the buttons before we could enjoy our run while watching cable shows.
Swimming Pool
Swimming Pool and Jacuzzi on level 5Pool of Gino Feruci Braga Bandung
Sky Lounge
Sublime Sky Lounge Gino Feruci Braga BandungSublime Sky Lounge Pizza and DrinksViews from Sublime Sky Lounge
The Sublime Sky Lounge of Gino Feruci Braga Bandung is a great place to hang out and to enjoy great views of the city. The music’s not too loud and the atmosphere is relaxed and unpretentious. The drinks and pizza were a little expensive and the pizza was not that good though.
Breakfast at Gino Feruci Braga Bandung
Breakfast at level 2 D’Risotto RestaurantBuffet spread for breakfastBuffet Breakfast at Gino Feruci Braga BandungBread counterTraditional counterPorridge and desserts Waffles with maple syrup – Our Favourite breakfast item!Breakfast mainsNeatly arranged porridgeDesserts and sweets
On Saturdays, there’s an all you can eat buffet and it even comes complete with a live band and al fresco dining!
All you can eat buffet Gino Feruci Braga Bandung Saturday eveningsBuffet spread and al fresco dining
To round up the post, we think that Gino Feruci Braga can be a good base for you to explore Bandung city…
Map in and around Gino Feruci Braga Bandung
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Sheraton Bandung Hotel Indonesia has undergone a complete face-lift over the last couple of months and have since opened its doors, welcoming guests to a newly-reinvigorated and modern garden sanctuary…
The newly renovated Sheraton BandungEntrance of Sheraton Bandung
Thanks to the good folks at Sheraton Bandung, we were hosted to a 3D2N stay and before long, we found ourselves being whisked away from the Husein Sastranegara International Airport to the hotel premise via the hotel’s own express transfer service.
Lobby of Sheraton Bandung
As we entered into the lobby of Sheraton Bandung, we could feel an air of elegance defined by the high ceilings, classy touches of tiffany blues as well as the brightly-lit spaces…
Welcoming Lobby of Sheraton BandungBrightly-lit spaces with a touch of eleganceWarm welcome by Ms Ari and her team at the reception! Thanks!
After settling into our room (newly-renovated Towers Room!), we went on a quick tour of the hotel’s premise and if you wish to, you can consider these various room options…
Room options available at Sheraton Bandung
Deluxe Room
Deluxe Room Sheraton BandungBathroom of the Deluxe Room
What we liked about the Deluxe Room was the neat artistic features. Notice the flowery design at the head board which also matches the design of the carpet! Alot of thought must have been placed into the design of the rooms during the renovation. The balcony also overlooks the gardens of Sheraton Bandung providing a resort-styled sanctuary on the outside and a chic modern feel on the inside. The only thing that you may want to take note is that there’s NO bath tub in the Deluxe Room. But have no fear, you can always check out the Towers Room for that small touch of luxury…
Towers Room
Towers Room Sheraton BandungLarge comfy couch – perfect for lazing inLARGE / HUGE Bathtub – definitely one of the largest we’ve been in!Spacious bathroom of Towers Room Sheraton BandungModern showering facilities including the rain shower head – SHIOK!Greenery as seen from the Towers Room Balcony
We were hosted to 2 nights at the Towers Room of Sheraton Bandung and here’s why we thoroughly enjoyed the room…
1. Spacious. The room was really spacious with a huge couch for lazing in and of course a large flat screen TV. The spacious concept also extends to the bathroom, offering users ample space for personal care. The balcony was also huge by these standards, offering yet another view of the garden sanctuary of Sheraton Bandung.
2. HUGE Bathtub! We cannot say this enough, the bath tub was really HUGE! Definitely one of the biggest ones we’ve been to. Perfect for honeymooners and staycationers alike!
3. Comfy Bed. The bed was really inviting and when you snooze, you really didn’t feel like getting up. It was also here on this huge comfy bed that we got our in-room traditional massage. Blissful luxury!
Junior Suite
Living Space of Junior Suite Sheraton BandungPantry area of the Junior SuiteAgain, the HUGE bath tubBedroom overlooking the pool
As you step into the Junior Suite, you’ll realise that you have actually stepped into the next class of opulence and luxury. In this 64spm suite, you’ll find a living space and bedroom (both overlooking the pool area). Attached comes the pantry area, perfect for in-room dining options and of course the modern bathroom.
Presidential Suite
Chandelier at the entrance of Presidential Suite Sheraton BandungLarge dining areaA waiting areaHUGE living areaSo spacious that it extends here…Overview of the living space of the Presidential Suite at Sheraton BandungHome entertainment areaClassy and inviting bedroom of the Presidential SuiteHUGE BATHROOM!
What we really liked about the Presidential Suite was its space. At 135sqm, there’s really no lack of space for work, dining, living, entertainment and relaxation. Surely the pinnacle of luxury at Sheraton Bandung. The only thing which we found strange was that given the huge space, there should have been a smaller guest room to house additional guests if required. Nonetheless, we found out that there’s an a room attached to the Presidential Suite that can be booked for additional guests if required. Combining the room rooms would yield a combined space of 177sqm! Now that’s HUGE!
Facilities of Sheraton Bandung
At the time of arrival, the gym and feast restaurant was still under construction. Nonetheless, we hope this video we’ve created (for the first time! So please pardon the standards) will be able to give you a quick overview of the hotel…
Resort-styled facade of Sheraton BandungLarge garden area – perfect for weddings and outdoor eventsDay care area with a make-shift gym (till the renovations are fully completed)Playground for the kids The pool of Sheraton Bandung definitely exudes a luxury resort feelTower Lounge Sheraton BandungOutdoor seating of the Tower Lounge
There’s also an in-house spa facility which we enjoyed.
Spa facilities at Sheraton Bandung
The traditional massage was professional and skilfully done. At one point in time, both Kate and I fell asleep! That was how relaxing the massage really was. And to let everyone in on a little secret, the massage packages at this 5 star hotel is actually very affordable! The 1 hour traditional massage was only 185,000 ruppiah or approximately 20SGD! :O
Spa menu of Sheraton Bandung
Throughout the hotel, you can enjoy the luscious greenery and the serene vibe of this luxury resort. What we really like after the renovation was that pastel colours brings about a calm and soothing feel. Perfect for a short weekend getaway for city dwellers from Jakarta and Singapore. As a 5 star hotel, Sheraton Bandung offers not only the full facilities of gym, swimming pool and lounge, it also offers an excellent selection of food…
Gastronomical Bliss at Sheraton Bandung
To top off the entire experience, we were pleasantly surprised that Sheraton Bandung also offers a high standard of food selection at its premise. Both western and asian selections were yummilicious and here are some of our top picks…
Soup Buntut – with ridiculously tender meat!Nasi Goreng Kampung – fried rice with an assortment of small dishes in itHawaiian Pizza (the ones with thin crust!) with a glass of chilled MojitoApple strudel with ice cream to round up with desserts
Daily Cocktails at Tower Lounge Sheraton Bandung
From 4pm to 7pm daily, there’s a cocktail session for guests at the Tower Lounge. At some hotels, this is also called the afternoon hors d’oeuvre, characterised by drinks and bite-sized finger foods…
Selection of afternoon treats at the daily cocktailIncluding pastries, cakes and finger foodsA small selection of hot foodsA selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beveragesChilled selection including Bintang Beer Ice cold beers, finger foods and marvelous views – Ah…Hors d’oeuvre we had
To enhance the experience, we suggest adding to this menu, buffalo wings. Coupled with drinks and idyllic views? Ingredients for a perfect evening ahead! 🙂
Breakfast at Sheraton Bandung
As for breakfasts at the Sheraton Bandung, these pictures certainly don’t do enough justice to the wide selection available. You can have hot asian dishes, western pastries, traditional noodles, omelettes (at an omelette station) and desserts (including ice cream!). When the Feast restaurant completes its renovation, it will definitely offer a fantastic start to a day at Sheraton Bandung…
Selection of breads and pastriesAsian selectionFruits and cereals for the kids
In and around Sheraton Bandung
Besides the hotel premise itself, we were also introduced to some of the places that you can visit around the hotel. These places are a mere 10 minutes drive away and you can easily arrange for these day trips through the hotel’s concierge.
Djuanda Forest Park Bandung
The Djuanda Forest Park is a nature reserve and for a small fee, you can enter its premise to visit waterfalls, the famed (or infamous) Japanese caves or just take a relaxing stroll through the forest…
One of the waterfalls of Djuanda Forest ParkLush greenery at the nature reserveEntrance to the Japanese Caves
This day, our guide to Djuanda reserve was Intan and she took really good care of us throughout this day trip. She was really professional and hardworking in the sense that eventhough she was dressed in a pretty uniform with heels and all, she still offered to take the 1km stroll with us through uneven surfaces to visit the Japanese caves! Thanks Intan!
Intan at the entrance of Japanese Caves at Djuanda Forest ParkIntan translating the introduction of the Japanese caves to usEntrance into the caves – Intan continues to translate what the local guide says about the cavesVentilation shafts built within the cavesExiting the caves – local guides renting torches for a small fee
Art Galleries
Atop Bukit Pakar, just a mere 10 minutes drive from the hotel, there are a few art galleries where you can visit for locally produced pieces of art…
Selasar Sunaryo Art SpaceCongo Art Gallery
Particularly at Congo (primarily a wooden sculpture art gallery), we stumbled upon this art…
Pencil-coloured art work at Congo
Can you believe that this piece of art is entirely done out of colour pencils?! The detail and realistic drawing achieve is simply unbelievable! Also, you can chill at the cafe of Congo and enjoy splendid views over Bandung City…
Views overlooking Bandung City
Golf anyone?
At Mountain View Golf Club, you not only can enjoy a great game of golf, the views are just as awesome too…
Views from Mountain View Golf Club Bandung Indonesia
We understand from our guide that many Singaporeans visit this golf club over the weekends as well! Sheraton Bandung can thus offer a great base for these leisure activities within Bandung. For a place to unwind at night, head to the Valley for great food and splendid views…
The Valley
The Valley Bistro Cafe and Resort HotelAl fresco dining with splendid views over Bandung
Having been to attractions in and around Sheraton Bandung, you can also opt to go to the city for more things to do and attractions in Bandung. There, you can have dining options, shopping (outlets), entertainment and attractions such as Trans Studio. All within a 20 to 30 minutes drive from Sheraton Bandung (yes, we have included the time stuck in traffic jams :p)
In and around Sheraton Bandung
Sheraton Bandung is located at Jalan Ir. H. Juanda No. 390 · Bandung, IDWJ 40135· Indonesia and is a mere 20 minutes drive from the Husein Sastranegara International Airport.
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We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Sheraton Hotel Bandung. Service was top notch (smiles from staff all around the hotel), ambience was relaxing, room was spacious and the food was awesome! We hope you have enjoyed our coverage of Sheraton Bandung and do let us know how you found the newly renovated Feast restaurant, Shine Spa and Gym as well!
**Special thanks to Ari and the team at Sheraton Bandung for hosting us for this fantastic stay!
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