West Java · Indonesia
Where to stay in Tasikmalaya
Tasikmalaya is a city in West Java, Indonesia, home to about 678,000 people.
- Nearest airport
- KJT76 km · Kertajati International Airport
- Currency
- IDRrupiah
- Time zone
- Asia/Jakarta
- Language
- Indonesian
About
About Tasikmalaya
Tasikmalaya (also known as Tasik) is a landlocked city in West Java, Indonesia. The city is sometimes dubbed kota santri (city of religious learners) or "the City of a Thousand Pesantrens" for its abundance of Islamic boarding schools.
The city of Tasikmalaya has a population of about 716,000 (2020). The city is surrounded by the regency of Tasikmalaya. The city is also known simply as Tasik, which means 'sea' or 'lake' in Sundanese.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Tasikmalaya
See
- Kampung Naga
- Makam Pamijahan
- Situ Gede
Do
- Mount Galunggung
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Where to stay
Which part of Tasikmalaya to stay in
There are many hotels in Tasikmalaya to choose from. There is a cheap hotel, Merdeka, right down the road by the train station. Hotel Aden is also quite cheap at around 50,000 per night.
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Where to stay
Hotels in Tasikmalaya
24 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Amaris Hotel Tasikmalaya | 2.3 km | |
| City Hotel Tasikmalaya | 0.8 km | |
| favehotel Tasikmalaya | 2.0 km | |
| Graha HT Sumantri RedPartner RedDoorz | 2.9 km | |
| Graha Martadinata Syariah RedPartner RedDoorz | 2.5 km | |
| Grand Metro Hotel Tasikmalaya | 1.3 km | |
| Horison Tasikmalaya | 0.4 km | |
| Hotel Santika Tasikmalaya | 0.3 km | |
| OYO 2346 Hotel Padjadjaran 1 OYO Rooms | 2.5 km | |
| OYO 2674 Siliwangi Guest House Syariah OYO Rooms | 2.6 km | |
| OYO 2682 Bumi Eyang Enin Homestay Syariah OYO Rooms | 4.5 km | |
| OYO 876 D' Exclusive OYO Rooms | 1.8 km | |
| OYO 90086 Pondok Tasyiq Guest House Syariah OYO Rooms | 4.8 km | |
| OYO 90347 Hotel Srikandi Syariah OYO Rooms | 2.5 km | |
| RedDoorz near Universitas Siliwangi Tasikmalaya RedDoorz | 2.6 km | |
| RedDoorz Syariah @ Boemi Guesthouse Tasikmalaya RedDoorz | 1.5 km | |
| RedDoorz Syariah @ Hotel Kencana Tasikmalaya RedDoorz | 0.1 km | |
| RedDoorz Syariah @ Villa Grand Mutiara Tasikmalaya RedDoorz | 2.0 km | |
| SPOT ON 1970 Hotel Priangan OYO Rooms | 0.2 km | |
| SPOT ON 2080 Rumah Kita Residence OYO Rooms | 0.6 km | |
| SPOT ON 2341 Hotel Padjajaran 2 OYO Rooms | 2.5 km | |
| SPOT ON 2395 Hotel Aden 2 Syariah OYO Rooms | 2.6 km | |
| SPOT ON 2730 Hotel Maribaya Indah Syariah OYO Rooms | 8.9 km | |
| The Arsy Syariah Tasikmalaya RedPartner RedDoorz | 1.8 km |
All 24 hotels in Tasikmalaya, with their history and operators
When to go
The best time to visit Tasikmalaya
Tasikmalaya has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. April is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C; December is the wettest, with about 403 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 Tasikmalaya: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Kertajati International Airport (KJT), about 76 km from the city centre in a straight line; Husein Sastranegara International Airport (BDO, 85 km) and Tunggul Wulung Airport (CXP, 97 km) are also within reach.
Getting in
Tasikmalaya is on Java's southern route (National Road 3) between the city of Bandung and Central Java. To get to Tasik from Bandung, you will need to take the road over the Nagreg mountain pass. The journey takes about 2.5 to 3 hours if traffic conditions are good. However, serious traffic congestion is common on the mountain pass road. The main bus terminal of Tasik is Indihiang bus terminal on the northwestern side of the city.
Getting around
Travel around the city by using available angkot (public minivans) to take you to several places in Tasikmalaya. Other options to get around include becak (cycle rickshaw) and delman (horse carriage).
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KJT · Kertajati International Airport
BDO · Husein Sastranegara International Airport
CXP · Tunggul Wulung Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Tasikmalaya
Eat
A traditional type of food from Tasik is nasi tutug oncom, which is rice mixed with 'oncom' (fermened soy bean tailings) that is fried or grilled.
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Questions
Tasikmalaya: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Tasikmalaya?
Tasikmalaya has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. April is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C; December is the wettest, with about 403 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Tasikmalaya?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Kertajati International Airport (KJT), about 76 km from the city centre in a straight line; Husein Sastranegara International Airport (BDO, 85 km) and Tunggul Wulung Airport (CXP, 97 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Tasikmalaya?
rupiah (IDR).
Nearby
Destinations near Tasikmalaya
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.