Quick question for the Indonesia regulars — has anything changed in the last few months?
I was there 6 months ago and had a great time but I've heard some crackdowns happened.
Worth going back or should I try somewhere new?
Cheers
Indonesia accommodation guide
Started by BuffaloBill · 25 Feb 2026 · 517 views
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I was there in January and prices were exactly as described.
Spent about $80/day all-in. Quality was excellent.
My tip: go early evening for best selection.
Spent about $80/day all-in. Quality was excellent.
My tip: go early evening for best selection.
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25 Feb 2026 at 22:12
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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26 Feb 2026 at 07:37
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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26 Feb 2026 at 16:15
Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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27 Feb 2026 at 02:28
Been going for years. The scene has improved recently.
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27 Feb 2026 at 05:21
Agreed on all points. Make sure to get a local SIM.
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Agreed on all points. Make sure to bring small bills.
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27 Feb 2026 at 19:47
Quick question — how was the wifi?
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27 Feb 2026 at 19:59
I'd rate it similarly. Solid 8/10 destination.
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Quick question — how was the ATM situation?
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28 Feb 2026 at 06:34
Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were higher when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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28 Feb 2026 at 14:57
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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Adding my experience from last month.
The scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more competition.
The scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more competition.
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This matches my experience. Indonesia is great value.
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