Where to stay in Sukabumi

Sukabumi (Sundanese: ᮞᮥᮊᮘᮥᮙᮤ) is a landlocked city surrounded by the regency of the same name (within which it is an enclave) in the southern foothills of Mount Gede, in West Java, Indonesia, about 100 km (62 mi) south of the national capital, Jakarta.

The city of Sukabumi is located in the southwest of the province of West Java, about 100 km south of national capital Jakarta and 75 km west of provincial capital Bandung, as the crow flies. The independent city (kota) of Sukabumi is surrounded by the regency (kabupaten) of Sukabumi. The capital of the regency is Pelabuhan Ratu on the southwestern coast. The history of the city of Sukabumi and the surrounding region is closely related to the development of plantations for coffee, tea, and rubber during the colonial time.

If you need to stop overnight in Sukabumi town, there are some cheap places available not far from the bus terminal, just ask the people around, or ojek drivers near the bus station who will be happy to transport you there for Rp5,000-10,000. Expect to pay around Rp50,000 for room with a basic fan (air conditioning is not needed anyway, as nights in Sukabumi may be quite cold).

Getting in

The nearest airports to Sukabumi City are in Jakarta (Soekarno-Hatta International Airport) and Bandung (Husein Sastranegara Airport). From both these cities, travelling to Sukabumi usually takes more than 3 hours. Sukabumi is along National Road 3, also known as the Southern Java Route, between Pelabuhan Ratu to the west and Cianjur to the east. To get to Sukabumi from Jakarta, you can take the Jagorawi-Bocimi toll road to Parungkuda and then trunk the road further south to the district of Cibadak, where this road connects to the aforementioned National Road 3.

Getting around

Mostly points of interest are either natural or urban, but several locations can only be accessed easily by car. The rest may be accessed by motorcycle or on foot. A common way to get around in Sukabumi is by angkot (public minivan). Angkots follow a trayek or fixed route (there are various routes throughout the city and surrounding areas), but there is no fixed schedule and there are no fixed stops. To get on, simply raise your hand. To get off, simply shout "Kiri!" to the driver, so he will pull over on the left (Indonesian: kiri) side of the road.

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