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Voykit pocket guide · Indonesia
Banten, town
Spend a half‑day in Banten town to see the Sultan palace, Great Mosque and museum; otherwise skip or use as a day‑trip from Serang.
Banten town is a compact historic site on Java’s west coast. Most attractions – the Surosowan palace, Great Mosque, archaeological museum and Dutch fort – lie within a 10‑minute walk. A half‑day suffices if you’re based in nearby Serang or Jakarta; otherwise stay overnight in Serang and visit as a day trip.
- Country
- Indonesia
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- Avoid
- Jan–Mar (rainy season)
- Stay
- 0 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 Rp70,000–120,000 excl. bed (check) (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
- Police 110 · General 112
- 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 |
|---|---|
| Street seafood snack | Rp15,000–30,000 |
| Fruit juice | Rp10,000–20,000 |
| Ojek ride (short) | Rp5,000–10,000 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- CGK · Soekarno‑Hatta International Airport
- about 100 km (62 mi) east; take toll road to Serang, then 7 km (4.3 mi) north to Bantenabout 62 mi (100 km) east; take toll road to Serang, then 4.3 mi (7 km) north to Banten
Typical fares
- Train Serang ↔ Banten
- about Rp15,000 each way (check)
- Ojek 5 km
- about Rp20,000 (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
All main sights are walkable from Karangantu railway station; ojek (motorbike taxi) is available for longer hops. Public bus (angkot) runs from Serang to Banten.
See and do
Known for
- Surosowan Sultan Palace
- Great Mosque of Banten
- Old Banten Archaeological Museum
- Fort Speelwijk
- Vihara Avalokitesvara
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Anyer beach | Drive west on Jl. Raya Banten, about 40 km (25 mi), 45 minDrive west on Jl. Raya Banten, about 25 mi (40 km), 45 min | ≈1 h |
| Serang city | Drive south 7 km (4.3 mi) or take local busDrive south 4.3 mi (7 km) or take local bus | ≈20 min |
Sleep
- Serang city hotels
- Closest accommodation, 7 km (4.3 mi) south; budget guesthouses start around Rp150,000/nightClosest accommodation, 4.3 mi (7 km) south; budget guesthouses start around Rp150,000/night
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Maafma-fah |
| Thank you | Terima kasihtuh-ree-mah kah-see |
| How much is this? | Berapa harganya?buh-rah-pah har-gah-nyah |
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
- Limited food and restroom facilities in town; plan meals ahead.
- Some historic sites have limited opening hours; check before visiting.
Banten town is generally safe for tourists; stay aware of traffic when crossing streets and keep valuables secure, especially at night.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Banten, town yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Surosowan Sultan Palace
- Great Mosque of Banten
- Old Banten Archaeological Museum
- Fort Speelwijk
- Vihara Avalokitesvara
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Banten town coordinates: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q123456
- Wikivoyage: Banten (town), revision 4698579 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4698579
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/banten-town). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.