Major city · Indonesia
Bondowoso
Spend 1–2 days in Bondowoso: visit Ijen Crater viewpoint, Railway Station Museum and town square; optional day‑trip to nearby villages.
Bondowoso is a small East Java town, gateway to Ijen Crater and home to a historic railway museum. Its sights cluster around the central square, making it easy to explore in a short stay.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- IDR
- Best months
- Apr–Oct
- avoid Nov–Mar (rainy season)
- Airport
- JBR
- Nights
- 1–2
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- Southeast Asia ↗Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar; never carry a bag or parcel for anyone.
- Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
- Indonesia ↗Buy the visa on arrival or e-visa only on the official Immigration portal; lookalike sites charge extra.
- Indonesia ↗Complete the All Indonesia digital arrival and customs form before landing; it is free.
- Indonesia ↗Foreign visitors to Bali pay a one-off tourist levy; keep the payment proof on your phone.
- Indonesia ↗Riding a motorbike needs a valid licence that covers motorbikes (an international permit alongside your own) and a helmet; check your insurance covers it.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Bondowoso110 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Bondowoso, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Rupiah (Rp) in small notes for warungs, parking, offerings and drivers; large cards are common in tourist restaurants but not everywhere.Indonesia-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckTelkomsel, XL and Indosat sell tourist SIMs at airports; foreign phones must be IMEI-registered if staying over 90 days — check.Indonesia-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; refill stations common in Bali.Indonesia-wide
- TippingRestaurants: Often 10% service + tax on the bill; nothing more needed.Indonesia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Indonesia-wide
- SafetyBondowoso is generally safe; stay aware of traffic, especially becak and motorbikes, and keep valuables secure in crowded markets.
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- RestroomsWestern in hotels and cafés; squat toilets with a water scoop elsewhere; paper in the bin.Indonesia-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 118/119 fire and ambulance · 112 General (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysBali shuts completely for Nyepi; government offices close Friday midday for prayer; Lebaran slows the country for two weeks.Indonesia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportJBR Jember Airport (45 km (28 mi) south; taxi or bus to Bondowoso).JBR Jember Airport (28 mi (45 km) south; taxi or bus to Bondowoso).
- Getting aroundFrom the bus terminal, take a becak (cycle‑rickshaw) to town square or hotels.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a warungRp 5,000–8,000
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (city)Rp 15,000–25,000
- Budget bedBudget hotel or homestay, a night, per personRp50,000
- Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel double room, a night, per roomRp200,000
- High-end bedMid‑range hotel double room, a night, per roomRp350,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget Rp80,000 · Mid Rp150,000 · High Rp250,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- JBR Jember Airport (45 km (28 mi) south; taxi or bus to Bondowoso)JBR Jember Airport (28 mi (45 km) south; taxi or bus to Bondowoso)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Feb
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Apr
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Nov
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Dec
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C) low), wettest Mar (13 rain days), driest Jun (7). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Bondowoso: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
13 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
9 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
8 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
7 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
7 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
7 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
8 rd
Oct
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
10 rd
Nov
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
12 rd
Dec
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
From the bus terminal, take a becak (cycle‑rickshaw) to town square or hotels. Taxis are available for longer trips.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Ijen Crater viewpoint
goDoor to door: ≈2 h total
Hire a homestay guide; 30 km (19 mi) drive, about 1 h each wayHire a homestay guide; 19 mi (30 km) drive, about 1 h each way
Mask and guide fee required (see watch_out).
Kalianyar Village
goDoor to door: ≈45 min
Taxi or local bus, 15 km (9.3 mi) southTaxi or local bus, 9.3 mi (15 km) south
Rice‑farming and traditional music on Saturdays.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Anugerah Hotel
Near Alun‑Alun Bondowoso, basic rooms
Baru Hotel
Near town square, budget option
Palm Hotel
Close to square, simple amenities
Ijen View Hotel
500 m south of bus station, good for crater trips
Ijen Bondowoso Homestay
Simple rooms, Rp 160,000 double, offers Ijen tour package
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- Rp 80,000–120,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- Rp 120,000–200,000 excl. bed
- High
- Rp 200,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range hotel double room1 × 1 night × Rp200,000 | Rp200,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × Rp150,000 | Rp300,000 |
| Taxi from Jember Airport to Bondowoso2 × Rp120,000 · check | Rp240,000 |
| Ijen Crater guide package (driver + mask + entrance)1 × Rp650,000 · split up to 4 people | Rp650,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | Rp139,000 |
| Trip total≈ Rp764,500 per person per day, bed included | Rp1,529,000≈ US$95 |
2026 estimate in rupiah; flights and long‑distance trains excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a warung | Rp 5,000–8,000 |
| Nasi pecel plate | Rp 12,000–20,000 |
| Becak ride (short) | Rp 5,000–7,000 |
| Taxi (city) | Rp 15,000–25,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Last bus from Jember arrives late evening; plan overnight stay if arriving after 20:00.Last bus from Jember arrives late evening; plan overnight stay if arriving after 8:00 PM.
- Ijen Crater tours require masks (Rp 25,000) and a guide (Rp 650,000 split up to 4 people).
- Check museum opening hours before visiting; no official schedule listed.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 118/119
- General
- 112
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance118/119
- General112
Embassy
US consulate in Surabaya (check address); other embassies in Jakarta.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Jember Airport → Bondowoso (taxi): ≈ Rp 120,000 (check)
- Becak ride within town: ≈ Rp 5,000–7,000
Say or show
- Maaf — Excuse me / Sorry (maaf)
- Terima kasih — Thank you (terima kasih)
- Berapa harganya? — How much is it? (berapa harganya?)
- Bisa pakai kartu? — Can I pay by card? (bisa pakai kartu?)
- Di mana toilet? — Where is the toilet? (di mana toilet?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Bondowoso. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Oct · avoid Nov–Mar (rainy season) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 5 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add night‑bus schedule from Jember to Bondowoso (check).
- Create pocket guide for becak fares (≈Rp 5,000 per short ride).
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