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Voykit pocket guide · Indonesia
Bandar Lampung
Spend 1–2 days in Bandar Lampung: one night, see the city sights and a nearby beach, then head to Sumatra’s national parks.
Bandar Lampung is the provincial capital of Lampung on Sumatra’s south coast. It offers a compact city centre, easy transport, and easy access to beaches and Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park. One night is enough for the main sights; add a second day for a beach trip or a park day‑trip.
- Country
- Indonesia
- Best months
- Apr–Oct (dry season, cooler temperatures)
- Avoid
- Nov–Mar (rainier, higher humidity)
- Stay
- 1–2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- IDR
- Money
- Rupiah (Rp) in small notes for warungs, parking, offerings and drivers; large cards are common in tourist restaurants but not everywhere.
- Daily spend
- Budget Rp70,000–100,000 excl. bed · Mid Rp100,000–150,000 excl. bed · High Rp150,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Telkomsel, XL and Indosat sell tourist SIMs at airports; foreign phones must be IMEI-registered if staying over 90 days — check.
- Emergency
- General 112 · Police 110 · Fire 113 · Ambulance 118/119
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · European round pins.
- Tipping
- Warung: Nothing.; Restaurants: Often 10% service + tax on the bill; nothing more needed.; Drivers and guides: Rp50,000–100,000 a day.; Spa: Rp20,000–50,000.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap; refill stations common in Bali.
- Toilets
- Western in hotels and cafés; squat toilets with a water scoop elsewhere; paper in the bin.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee at a café | Rp15,000–20,000 |
| Street food (pempek, kemplang) | Rp5,000–12,000 |
| BRT ride | US $0.30 (≈Rp4,500) |
| Angkot fare (short ride) | Rp2,000–3,500 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- TKG · Raden Intan II Airport
- Domestic flights to Jakarta, Bandung, Yogyakarta, Semarang and Palembang; prepaid taxis to city centre.
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Language, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Angkot minibuses (color‑coded routes) connect Tanjungkarang and Teluk Betung in 30–40 min. Ojek motorbike taxis are faster but pricier. The new BRT system runs on main corridors; a trip costs about US $0.30.
See and do
Known for
- Puncak Mas viewpoint
- Lampung Museum
- Monkey Forest Tourism Park
- Kain Tapis textiles
- Proximity to Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Pasir Putih Beach | Taxi or angkot about 30 min south of the city centre | ≈45 min each way |
| Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park (gateway at Puncak Mas) | Car or taxi ~1 h north‑west | ≈2 h round trip |
Sleep
- Arinas Hotel
- Budget option near city centre, basic amenities.
- Horison Lampung
- Mid‑range hotel with pool and restaurant.
- Sheraton Lampung
- Higher‑end hotel with gym, pool and breakfast buffet.
Language
Indonesian is easy to start: Latin script, no tones, simple grammar. Nearly everyone speaks it alongside a regional language (Javanese, Sundanese, Balinese and hundreds more). English is common in Bali tourism.
- 'Terima kasih' (thank you), 'berapa?' (how much?), 'tidak pedas' (not spicy).
- WhatsApp for every business.
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Light handshake then hand to chest; smile; avoid: Firm grips
- Left hand: Give and receive with the right; avoid: Passing anything with the left
- Temples: Sarong and sash; step around offerings; avoid: Standing higher than priests
- Keeping calm: Patience; indirect requests; avoid: Anger in public
- Pointing: Thumb; avoid: Index finger
Scams and watch-outs
- Pickpockets are common on crowded Angkot; keep valuables secure.
- Traffic can be chaotic; use a reputable ojek service.
- BRT stops are still being built; some buses stop on roadside curbs.
Bandar Lampung is generally safe for tourists, but stay alert to petty theft in crowded transport and follow local advice on road safety.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Bandar Lampung yet. Suggested stay: 1–2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Puncak Mas viewpoint
- Lampung Museum
- Monkey Forest Tourism Park
- Kain Tapis textiles
- Proximity to Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Bandar Lampung, revision 5244144 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5244144
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/bandar-lampung). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.