South Kalimantan · Indonesia
Where to stay in Banjarmasin
Banjarmasin is a city in South Kalimantan, Indonesia, home to about 662,000 people.
- Nearest airport
- BDJ23 km · Syamsudin Noor International Airport
- Currency
- IDRrupiah
- Time zone
- Asia/Makassar
- Language
- Indonesian
About
About Banjarmasin
Banjarmasin is the largest city in South Kalimantan, Indonesia. It was the capital of the province until 15 February 2022.
The official founding date of the city is 24 September 1526, but its history is older than that. From the time of the ancient kingdom of Nan Serunai, to the Buddhist kingdom of Tanjungpuri and the Hindu kingdom Negara Dipa and its successor Negara Daha, the rivers of Southern Kalimantan have always been a favorite spot of the Malay people. That’s why Banjarmasin's old name was “Bandar Masih”, meaning the port of the Malay in Dayak Bukit dialect.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Banjarmasin
See
Banjarese, the name of South Kalimantan’s ethnicity, have a unique way of building their houses and other structures in harmony with nature. There are at least 12 types of traditional Banjarese houses, which have unfortunately lost their popularity in modern times. Still, you can see a few houses that were built with traditional techniques all over Banjarmasin if you really search for them. The palace ground was totally destroyed by the colonial Dutch, but you can still visit its remnants in Kampung Kraton, along Jalan Pangeran Samudera. There, you can see Masjid Sultan Suriansyah.
- Museum Waja Sampai Ka Puting
- Masjid Sultan Suriansyah
- Masjid Raya Sabilal Muhtadin
- Pasar Terapung Siring Banjarmasin
- Menara Pandang Banjarmasin
- Siring Martapura River Park/Bekantan Statue
- Jahri Saleh Zoo
Do
There are many destination or ways for canal trips, for example along the Kelayan River or the Kuin River.
- Waterboom Alfin
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Where to stay
Hotels in Banjarmasin
51 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata; the 40 best known are shown, by the number of Wikipedia editions that cover them. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Swiss-Belhotel Borneo Banjarmasin | 1.4 km | |
| Amaris Hotel Banjarmasin-So Kalimantan | 6.0 km | |
| Aquarius Hotel | 1.4 km | |
| Aria Barito Hotel | 1991 | 1.2 km |
| ASTON Banua Banjarmasin Hotel & Convention Center | 10.9 km | |
| Best Western Kindai Hotel Banjarmasin | 2015 | 3.9 km |
| DParagon Veteran | 1.3 km | |
| favehotel Ahmad Yani Banjarmasin | 1.3 km | |
| G'SIGN HOTEL BANJARMASIN | 4.0 km | |
| Galaxy Hotel Banjarmasin | 1.5 km | |
| Golden Tulip Galaxy Banjarmasin | 2013 | 1.6 km |
| Grand Mentari Hotel | 2.3 km | |
| Hotel 88 Banjarmasin | 1.2 km | |
| Hotel Alibaba | 1.4 km | |
| Hotel Banjarmasin International | 3.6 km | |
| Hotel Regen Bajarmasin RedPartner RedDoorz | 1.7 km | |
| Hotel Victoria River View | 1.5 km | |
| Mercure Banjarmasin Hotel | 2011 | 1.5 km |
| Nasa Hotel Banjarmasin | 1.2 km | |
| OYO 1724 Hotel Sembilan Sembilan OYO Rooms | 2.2 km | |
| OYO 1864 Tiara Guest House OYO Rooms | 4.4 km | |
| OYO 2057 Hotel Kharisma OYO Rooms | 1.7 km | |
| OYO 2197 Pulau Laut Guest House OYO Rooms | 0.5 km | |
| OYO 2301 Hocky Guest House OYO Rooms | 5.6 km | |
| OYO 2524 Royal Borneo Guesthouse OYO Rooms | 1.2 km | |
| OYO 2879 Pondok Bunda Syariah OYO Rooms | 7.6 km | |
| OYO 3031 Hotel Regenerasi OYO Rooms | 1.7 km | |
| OYO 3344 Kanca Hotel OYO Rooms | 2.1 km | |
| OYO 3762 Wisma Focus OYO Rooms | 3.6 km | |
| OYO 3920 Himawari Homestay OYO Rooms | 1.5 km | |
| OYO 3999 Hotel Pelangi Indah OYO Rooms | 0.9 km | |
| OYO 850 Lapan Lapan OYO Rooms | 1.8 km | |
| OYO 90162 Remboelan Guest House OYO Rooms | 5.3 km | |
| POP! Hotel Banjarmasin | 1.3 km | |
| Pyramid Suites Hotel Banjarmasin | 0.8 km | |
| Rattan Inn | 4.9 km | |
| RedDoorz near Jalan Ahmad Yani Banjarmasin RedDoorz | 4.5 km | |
| RedDoorz near Pasar Tarapung Siring Banjarmasin RedDoorz | 1.1 km | |
| RedDoorz Near Taman Bekantan Banjarmasin RedDoorz | 0.8 km | |
| RedDoorz Near Uniska Banjarmasin RedDoorz | 2.7 km |
All 51 hotels in Banjarmasin, with their history and operators
When to go
The best time to visit Banjarmasin
Banjarmasin has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. October is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C; December is the wettest, with about 376 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Banjarmasin: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Syamsudin Noor International Airport (BDJ), about 23 km from the city centre in a straight line; Tjilik Riwut Airport (PKY, 141 km) is also within reach.
Getting around
Your best bet would be the metered taxi, insist the driver to use the meter if you have to. Alternatively, you can use “angkot” or “bamikro” or public shuttle microbuses (Rp5,000 per passenger), which are also called “taxi” by the locals. Also available is by "ojek" (motorcity taxi) and "becak" (tricycle rickshaw), that cost around USD2.00-2.50 or Rp15,000 - 20,000 for inner city trips. There are some really old orange-colored "bajaj' (auto rickshaw) on the city streets as well. Another options is to hire a motor bike. Amelindo Bike Rent offers motorbikes from Rp75,000/day.
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BDJ · Syamsudin Noor International Airport
PKY · Tjilik Riwut Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Banjarmasin
Eat
Banjarese loves their local cuisine. While restaurants, malls, or foodcourts are fine for beginners, to find the real taste of Banjarese food, you might have to join the locals among hidden places on the streets.
Drink
One should try the Banjarese tea, which is somewhat different with the teas found elsewhere in Indonesia. It is a strongly Muslim area, so don't expect to find alcohol outside large hotels.
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Questions
Banjarmasin: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Banjarmasin?
Banjarmasin has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. October is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C; December is the wettest, with about 376 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Banjarmasin?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Syamsudin Noor International Airport (BDJ), about 23 km from the city centre in a straight line; Tjilik Riwut Airport (PKY, 141 km) is also within reach.
What currency is used in Banjarmasin?
rupiah (IDR).
Nearby
Destinations near Banjarmasin
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.