Jalan Jaksa, abbreviated Jl. Jaksa is a short 400 meters street in Central Jakarta where cheap accomodations are located. The street became internationally known through the International Youth Hostel Federation (IYHF) in 1960 when Nathanael Lawalata turned his home into a hotel and made it the first hotel listed in the IYHF.

The street’s name predates back to the colonial times, when students of the Dutch law school, Rechts Hogeschool, went to live on this street. The name “jaksa” means prosecutor.

The room rates of hotels and hostels on this street ranges from Rp.30,000 – Rp.150,000 per bed per night (US$3-15). Besides known amongst international backpackers and budget travellers as a street full of cheap accommodations, it is also known as the Kawasan Wisata Malam or the Nightlife Area. You may find a lot of interesting places to go to on this street for dining, parties and games.

The street receives 57,201 visitors annually who spends US$5 to $15 per day for accommodation and food. It is estimated that Jl. Jaksa, earns about $572,000 annually because the accommodation business has brought other related businesses such as restaurants, money changers, and laundries to the area.

If you take a taxi to Jl. Jaksa (make sure your taxi is from the Blue Bird company), the drivers will take you to the street and straight to Wisma Delima, the first hotel established by Nathanael Lawalata in 1960.

To find out what Jalan Jaksa has to offer you (from cheap hostels/ hotels and restaurants and bars) go to their official website: JalanJaksa.com.

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