Istana Negara, Jakarta

Name: Istana Negara
Address: Jalan Veteran, Jakarta, 10110, Indonesia
Telephone: +62 21 3863777

#123 among attractions in Jakarta

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Istana Negara is one of the six presidential palaces of Indonesia. It is located on Veteran Street in Central Jakarta, with Merdeka Palace located south. It is part of the presidential palace compound which has a total area of 68,000 m², along with three other buildings: Bina Graha that was formerly used as the President's Office, Wisma Negara in the western side which is used as state guest house, and the office for the Ministry of State Secretariat of Indonesia. Istana Negara faces north towards aforementioned street, while the Merdeka Palace faces Merdeka Square and the National Monument. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1804 (220 years ago)Coordinates: 6°10'5"S, 106°49'26"E

Address

Jalan VeteranJakarta Pusat (Gambir)Jakarta 10110 Indonesia

Contact

+62 21 3863777

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Istana Negara – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Glodok, National Museum, National Monument, Istiqlal Mosque.

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Merdeka Square, Jakarta
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Istana Negara?

Nearby attractions include Merdeka Palace, Jakarta (4 min walk), Museum Taman Prasasti, Jakarta (11 min walk), Prince Diponegoro Monument, Jakarta (11 min walk), Gambir, Jakarta (13 min walk).

How to get to Istana Negara by public transport?

The nearest stations to Istana Negara:

Bus

Harmoni Central Busway • Lines: 1, 2, 3 (8 min walk)
Pecenongan • Lines: 2, 3 (8 min walk)

Train

Juanda (12 min walk)
Sawah Besar (14 min walk)