Major city · Indonesia
Ngawiꦔꦮꦶ
One night is enough: see Fort Van Den Bosch and Ngawioboro Street, eat tahu tepo, then move on to Solo, Yogyakarta or Surabaya.
Ngawi is a small East Java town on the Solo–Madiun river junction, halfway between Solo and Surabaya on the main rail and bus lines. It is a trade town, not a resort: the draw is a Dutch colonial fort, a pedestrian street, batik and cheap Javanese food. Most travellers pass through in a day or use it as a one-night stop between Yogyakarta and Surabaya.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- IDR
- Best months
- Apr–Oct (dry season)
- avoid Nov–Mar (wet season, heaviest Dec–Feb)
- Airports
- SOC · YIA
- Nights
- 1
Rules in force · 6Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore…
- 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.
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
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Ngawi112 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Ngawi, 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
- SafetyNgawi is a quiet, low-crime town and generally safe for visitors.
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- RestroomsWestern in hotels and cafés; squat toilets with a water scoop elsewhere; paper in the bin.Indonesia-wide
- Emergency numbers112 General emergency · 110 police · 113 fire (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.
- AirportcheckSOC Adisumarmo International, Solo (About 93 km (58 mi) west; taxi or bus onward to Ngawi (check)).SOC Adisumarmo International, Solo (About 58 mi (93 km) west; taxi or bus onward to Ngawi (check)).
- Getting aroundThe centre is small and walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee or tea at a warungRp5,000–15,000
- Street or quick mealNasi lethok breakfastFrom Rp6,000
- Museum or sight ticketFort Van Den Bosch entryRp10,000 (check)
- Budget bedHostel or guesthouse bed, a night, per personRp100,000
- Mid-range bedBudget-hotel double room, a night, per roomRp350,000
- High-end bedBudget-hotel double room, a night, per roomRp700,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget Rp300,000 · Mid Rp600,000 · High Rp1,200,000
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
- SOC Adisumarmo International, Solo (About 93 km (58 mi) west; taxi or bus onward to Ngawi (check)) · YIA Yogyakarta International, Kulon Progo (About 190 km (118 mi); roughly 4 h by road plus a bus from Giwangan terminal (check))SOC Adisumarmo International, Solo (About 58 mi (93 km) west; taxi or bus onward to Ngawi (check)) · YIA Yogyakarta International, Kulon Progo (About 118 mi (190 km); roughly 4 h by road plus a bus from Giwangan terminal (check))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Feb
Avoid
29°C (83°F)83°F (29°C)
Mar
Avoid
29°C (85°F)85°F (29°C)
Apr
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
May
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jun
Best
30°C (85°F)85°F (30°C)
Jul
Best
29°C (85°F)85°F (29°C)
Aug
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
Avoid
31°C (87°F)87°F (31°C)
Dec
Avoid
31°C (87°F)87°F (31°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Oct (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jul (23°C (74°F)74°F (23°C) low), wettest Jan (19 rain days), driest Aug (3). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Ngawi: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
19 rd
Feb
29°C (83°F)83°F (29°C)
24°C (76°F)76°F (24°C)
17 rd
Mar
29°C (85°F)85°F (29°C)
25°C (76°F)76°F (25°C)
15 rd
Apr
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
11 rd
May
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
25°C (76°F)76°F (25°C)
9 rd
Jun
30°C (85°F)85°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
7 rd
Jul
29°C (85°F)85°F (29°C)
23°C (74°F)74°F (23°C)
5 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (74°F)74°F (24°C)
3 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
3 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
26°C (78°F)78°F (26°C)
6 rd
Nov
31°C (87°F)87°F (31°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
13 rd
Dec
31°C (87°F)87°F (31°C)
26°C (78°F)78°F (26°C)
18 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
The centre is small and walkable. Grab and Gojek ride-hailing work in the town, and becak (pedicabs) cover short hops. Bicycles are common for locals and visitors. For the fort and the parks outside the centre, take a ride-hailing car or a becak.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Solo (Surakarta)
goDoor to door: About 2–3 h
Intercity bus from Terminal Kertonegoro, or train from Ngawi station
Easy half-day or full-day trip; buses run through the day.
Madiun
goDoor to door: About 1–1.5 h
Bus or car west on the main road
Nearest larger town for shopping and rail connections.
Yogyakarta
overnightDoor to door: About 4–5 h
Bus from Terminal Kertonegoro via Solo, or train
Too far for a return day; sleep there instead.
Surabaya
overnightDoor to door: About 4–5 h
Train or intercity bus east
A full travel day; plan it as the next stop, not a day trip.
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.
Town centre near the alun-alun
Walkable to Ngawioboro Street, the mosque and the market; best for one night.
Around Terminal Kertonegoro
Convenient if you arrive or leave by intercity bus.
Near Ngawi railway station (Paron)
Quiet and outside the centre; only useful for an early train.
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
- Rp250,000–450,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- Rp450,000–900,000 excl. bed
- High
- Rp900,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Budget-hotel double room1 × 1 night × Rp350,000 | Rp350,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × Rp600,000 | Rp1,200,000 |
| Becak or short ride-hailing hop in town2 × Rp20,000 · check | Rp40,000 |
| Fort Van Den Bosch entry2 × Rp10,000 · check | Rp20,000 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × Rp100,000 | Rp200,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | Rp181,000 |
| Trip total≈ Rp996,000 per person per day, bed included | Rp1,991,000≈ US$130 |
2026 estimate in rupiah; flights and long-distance transport excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee or tea at a warung | Rp5,000–15,000 |
| Tahu tepo or tepo tahu | Rp12,000–25,000 |
| Nasi lethok breakfast | From Rp6,000 |
| Bakso or mie ayam | From Rp10,000 |
| Restaurant main dish | Rp25,000–60,000 |
| Gethuk Anyar box | Rp12,000–15,000 |
| Fort Van Den Bosch entry | Rp10,000 (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Wet season Nov–Mar brings heavy rain and flooded roads; check conditions before travelling by car.
- Some sights sit outside the centre with no pavement: use a ride-hailing car after dark.
- Carry cash: small warungs and becak drivers rarely take cards.
- The fort is a heritage site with uneven ground; wear shoes you can walk in.
Emergency numbers
- General emergency
- 112
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 113
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Ngawiꦔꦮꦶ
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My bed tonight
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Ke alamat ini, yaTo this address, please
Emergency
- General emergency112
- Police110
- Fire113
Embassy
Most embassies are in Jakarta; the nearest consulates-general are in Surabaya and Yogyakarta (check).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Becak short hop in town: Rp10,000–25,000, agree the price first (check)
- Ride-hailing car across town: Rp15,000–35,000 (check)
- Bus Ngawi → Solo: Rp30,000–60,000, about 2–3 h (check)
Say or show
- Permisi / Maaf — Excuse me / Sorry (per-mee-see / ma-af)
- Terima kasih — Thank you (te-ree-ma ka-see)
- Berapa harganya? — How much is it? (be-ra-pa har-ga-nya)
- Bisa bayar pakai kartu? — Can I pay by card? (bee-sa ba-yar pa-kai kar-too)
- Di mana toilet? — Where is the toilet? (dee ma-na toy-let)
- Tidak, terima kasih — I don't want it, thank you (tee-dak, te-ree-ma ka-see)
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 Ngawi. 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 (dry season) · avoid Nov–Mar (wet season, heaviest Dec–Feb) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for SOC and YIA: last bus and train departures field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Three walking clusters with rescue anchors: alun-alun and Ngawioboro Street, the fort and Kali Tempuk, the batik and food streets.
- Place pages with verified opening hours (fort, Kepatihan, temples) and eat pages with last orders.
- Wet-season and hostile-arrival fixtures so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
- officialNgawi Regency government
- secondaryWikidata — Ngawi
- secondaryWikivoyage: Ngawi, revision 5291316 (CC BY-SA 4.0)