Indonesia - bandung

[nonameisme]

hello all~
planning to go Bandung next month. any buddy went there before? can give some feedback?

which hotel is good~

 

[nonameisme]

any one knows where to get contact to hire a driver for a day kind?

 

[shichang]

i assume you're going there to shop?

Bandung is generally laid-back (at least to me) and quiet.. wouldn't go there if not for the shopping available!

There are many many many outlet stores to visit there.. I liked Rumah Mode the best given the huge variety of items inside. Some people debated on whether the goods sold in the outlet stores are authentic but from my own judgement, even if it is a replica, the quality is also very good.

There's a jeans street (with the superhero characters on the signboard) which I feel is a waste of time.. Didn't bother to check out the nearby scenery and attractions since my purpose there was purely to shop.

 

[nonameisme]

Acutally my main purpose going there to slight seeing and shopping. Yeah, there are lots of factory store from my understand.

Which hotel you stayed when you over there?
how's the safety over there? Haha.

 

[shichang]

How long will you be there?

I stayed at Grand Serela Hotel which is pretty well located along the stretch of outlet stores. Room was ok, nothing to shout about. Distance to airport, I am not sure as I took the train from Bandung back to Jakarta before flying back to SG.

If you are staying there for a short period only, consider staying directly opposite Rumah Mode outlet. There is a nice hotel which I can't remember its name..

Sightseeing wise, I read on TripAdvisor and some forums that there is nothing to see and traveling out is a waste of time.. do your research and decide for yourself.. cannot help you on this

The place is typically safe. Walked around in the early evening with only my partner and did not feel threatened in any ways.

 

[nonameisme]

yeah, going there for sure. hmm, will be there for 5 days, from 3aug-7,

ic, thats cool.
hhmm, was planing to engange a driver to fetch around, isit necessary?
found one below.
Car Rental Rate |Rent car in bandung |Bandung Car Rental| Car rental bandung |Sewa mobil bandung| Sewa kereta bandung

 

[shichang]

if you want to do sightseeing, a driver can be very handy. Traveling everywhere is typically easy since taxis are aplenty and the fares are very affordable.

 

[tokobajoo]

Bandung should be pretty safe. Many Singaporeans and Malaysians visited.
Enjoy your trip.

 

[pepperthrow]

off topic - heard there is also a live volcano nearby too?

 

[stevano_lorens]

The volcano you are talking may be the Tangkuban Perahu mountain. But for us Indonesians, the Kawah Putih (White crater) has become more popular destination. You can google for the picture.

My suggestion for your trip, buy some cakes from Kartika Sari. They are famous for brownies, cakes and snacks. Ask the driver to get you to the original store, not small shop by the main street.

Have fun!

 

[gentoro]

I stay at holiday inn. Very good! Walking distance to all factory and malls. Exchange money opps. The disco plc quite far, need to take cab. Very fun!

 

[kiss01]

Will be in Bandung next week.
Anyone wanna share vehicle & driver on 30 Aug / 31 Aug / 1 Sept?

 

[bugmenot45]

can consider this hotel if you are going to do a lot of shopping alot jl riau -
Hummingbird (Bandung, Indonesia) - Hotel Reviews - TripAdvisor