JAVAHOT Gay Guide to Indonesia

JAVAHOT!
Gay Guide to Indonesia

Visit Indonesia! last updated: Monday, November 29, 1999 09:15		Selamat Datang di Negeri Nyiur Melambai Welcome to Indonesia, hope your dreams come true!
Introduction : There is no law or a government regulation to control about the gay acitivity, but homosexual acts are legal. Homosexuality has traditionally been an integral part of Indonesian culture. Married man also maintain sexual relationship with members of the same sex. Only in the country's new, western-oriented middle class has homophobia taken root.		Capital : Jakarta (Java Island) Language : Bahasa Indonesia Area : 1,919,433 km2 Population : 235,000,000 Province : divided into 27 provinces (include East Timor) Currency : Rupiah (US $1 = Rp 7,200 ~ 01/12/99) Religions : Moslem (87%), Christian, Hindu, Budha, Confusius Climate : mostly wet, hot tropical climate; tropical rain forest. In the dryer southeast large monsoon forest.

Special Note: Please be aware of some guys who come up to you at the clubs may be drug dealers or under-cover cops! Persons convicted with drugs face fines and imprisonment.		Warning! Some of the men you meet may expect money. If you go home with a local, watch your valuables!!!

JAkarta, the capital

Tourism Objects Ancol Dreamland, Art Museum, Dunia Fantasi, Fatahillah Museum, Monumen Nasional, Maritime Museum, Museum Gajah (National Museum), Pasar Ikan (Fish Market), Taman Bunga Cibubur (Flower Garden), Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (miniature of Indonesia), Textile Museum etc.		Play Houses Gedung Kesenian Jakarta, Taman Ismail Marzuki (TIM), Tanah Airku Theatre (TMII Complex), Wayang Orang Bharata.
Hotels Acacia, Alia Cikini, Alia Jatinegara, Alia Pasar Baru, Ambhara, Ancol Hotel, Arcadia, Aryaduta, Ascott, Borobudur, Century Atlet, Century Karawaci, Ciputra, Crowne Plaza, Dharmawangsa, Dusit Mangga Dua, Golden, Grand Hyatt, Grand Mahakam, Grand Melia, Grand Menteng, Griya Wisata, Hilton International Jakarta, Horison Ancol, Ibis Slipi, Ibis Tamarind, Ibis Kemayoran, Ibis Cikarang, Indonesia Hotel, Interhouse Hotel (Blok M), Jayakarta, Kempinski, Le Cristal (Kristal), Le Meridien, Lippo Sudirman Grand Suite Hotel, Mercure Rekso, Marcopolo, Mercure Slipi, Milenium, Mulia, Omni Batavia, Park Lane, Menara Peninsula, Nirwana, Park Royal Boulevard (Slipi), Patra Jasa, Pondok Putri Duyung Ancol, President, Quality, Radin Ancol, Radisson, Regent, Sabang, Sheraton Media, Sheraton Bandara, Sari Pan Pacific, Shangri-La, Sahid Jaya, Sentral, and many cheap small hotel or "losmen" (no star) located at Jalan Jaksa area (Central Jakarta) etc. Internet Service Provider (ISP) CBN, Dnet, Idola, Indonet, Indosat Net, Pacific Net, Radnet, Uninet, Visionet Cyber Cafe/Internet Cafe/Warung Internet (Warnet) Twilite Cafe, Jl. Kemang Raya, South Jakarta. Uninet, Megamal Pluit 3th floor, Jl. Pluit Indah Raya, North Jakarta. Net Cafe, Taman Anggrek Mal, West Jakarta		Restaurants/Cafes Asmat Cafe, Balemang Cafe, Batavia Cafe, Chi-chi's, Chili's, Dapur Sunda, Fashion Cafe, Hard Rock Cafe, Jamz, Jimbani, Mardi Gras Music Club, Musicafe, News Cafe, New Orleans Music Lounge, Nyonya Suharti Fried Chicken, Oasis, Pasir Putih, Planet Hollywood, Tonny Roma's, Twilite Cafe, Warung Kemang, Zanzibar, Net Cafe, Prego Cafe etc. Shopping Centers Blok M Mall, Blok M Plaza, Cinere Mall, Ciputra Mall, Gajah Mada Plaza, Kalibata Mall, Kelapa Gading Mall, Mangga Dua Mall, Megamal Pluit, Pasaraya Blok M, Pasaraya Manggarai, Pasar Baru shopping complex, Pasar Festival, Plaza Bintaro, Plaza Indonesia, Plaza Senayan, Pondok Indah Mall, Puri Indah Mall, Sabang Street, Sarinah Thamrin, Supermal Lippo Karawaci (Tangerang), Taman Anggrek Mall etc.
Bars/Discos Note : Most discos, pubs, cafes and coffee shops in Jakarta are places to meet gay people, specially on Saturday and Sunday nights. Atlanta Discotheque, Lokasari Plaza, Central Jakarta. Bengkel Night Park, Sudirman Business District, South Jakarta Jalan Jalan 36/F Menara Imperium Bld., Jln Rasuna Said, Kuningan, (021) 835-3979/3976. Sun nights.Upmarket gay Indonesian crowd. Live bands, go-go boy dancers and occasional cabaret shows. Spectacular view of the city. Matra *(mixed),* Grand Menteng Hotel, Matraman Raya St. Day and night. Mostly lesbian. Young gay men go on Sat. morning. Moonlight *(mixed), intersection of Jl. Hayam Wuruk and Mangga Besar, Kota area. Very close to Mercure Rekso Hotel. Small and fun disco. Young gay on Fri, Sat and Sun nights. Easy to approach them. Morgan Discotheque, at the basement of Hotel Atrium, Senen Triangle area. Fri and Sat nights. A classic disco tunes. Parkit,* pub and music cafe Peacock Coffee Shop, Hilton Hotel Jakarta, late night Stadium, Jalan Hayam Wuruk, Central Jakarta. Tanamur *(mixed) - highly recommended!!* Tanah Abang Timur St., Central Jakarta. Very popular club for three decades, international crowd. Most gays go on Thurs, Fri and Sat nights, but busy all week. Balcony is especially cruisy. Most lesbians go on Sun. Some men approach for money. Zanzibar Cafe, Blok M, South Jakarta Zona Discotheque, Standard Chartered Building, Jl. Jend. Sudirman, Jakarta.		Public Swimming Pools Gelanggang Remaja Grogol, Pasar Festival, Pluit, Senayan. Massage Service, link to the list of masseurs in Jakarta area. Health Center & Beauty Salon, link to the list of health center and beauty salon in Jakarta area. Gay Magazines, link to the list of gay magazines in Indonesia. Organizations, link to the list of gay organizations in Indonesia.

Meeting Places

Ancol Dreamland Recreational Park (North Jakarta)
Swimming complex on Sun, especially late afternoon (try under the waterfall). Also, the Art Market (Pasar Seni), 20:00 - 23:00. There's also a sophisticated amusement park, Dunia Fantasi, modeled after Disneyland.
Atrium Senen shopping center (Central Jakarta)
In front of Studio 21, Gunung Agung Book Store and several fast food restaurants and food court. Younger crowd, all hours.
Bintaro Plaza (South Jakarta)
Small shopping center in the suburb area.
Blok M Plaza (South Jakarta)
Blok M Plaza is located in Kebayoran Baru district, South Jakarta. Pay your attention at Exelso Cafe and the food court. Younger crowd, all hours. Many rent boys hang around, specially in the entance lobby and front of Studio 21 movie house.
Blok M Terminal (Bus Station), connected with Blok M Mall, South Jakarta, younger crowd, all hours. Closed at 11.00pm.
Cilandak Sport Center (South Jakarta)
At the swimming pool (evening).
Cinere Mall (South Jakarta)
At movie house (Studio 21). In the lobby, nights. Younger crowd, evening and weekend.
Grand Hyatt Hotel (Central Jakarta)
Fountain Lounge and O'Reilleys pub at night.
Hotel Indonesia (Central Jakarta)
Circle and swimming pool in the hotel.
Istiqlal Mosque
After Friday pray (afternoon). Young crowd.
Kelapa Gading Mall (North Jakarta)
Younger crowd, specially Saturday and Sunday evening (after 05.00pm). Mostly Chinese.
Lapangan Banteng, a square in Central Jakarta. Near the the Borobudur Hotel and Istiqlal Mosque. Nights. Be careful, don't walk alone (cruisy at 21:00 - 24:00).
Megamal Pluit (North Jakarta)
Younger crowd, specially Saturday and Sunday evening (after 05.00pm). Mostly Chinese.
Milenium Hotel (Central Jakarta)
at 4th floor, sauna (evening) close to the swimming pool. No need to go to the gym. Close at 09.00pm.
Mulia Hotel, Senayan (South Jakarta)
At the coffee shop (dinner time).
Pasar Festival (South Jakarta)
Public swimming pool (behind Pasar Festival, Kuningan area). Evening (after 03.00 pm). Ticket Rp 5,000/person only. Younger crowd and also many office workers. Easy to approach and you can play in the shower.
Pasaraya Blok M (South Jakarta)
At the Maruzen book store and food court. Mixed ages, all hours.
Plaza Indonesia (Central Jakarta)
Code : PI. Pay your attention at O'lala Cafe and Excelso Cafe. Night and day. Young crowd. Easy to approach.
Plaza Senayan (South Jakarta)
Code : PS. Pay your attention at the lobby of 21 Studio and the food court. Evening. Young crowd.
Pondok Indah Mall (South Jakarta)
Code : PIM. Younger crowd, specially Saturday and Sunday evening (after 05.00pm). Located around the housing complex.
Sarinah Thamrin (Central Jakarta)
Pay your attention at McDonalds Restaurant and the phone box in the ground floor (evening).
Senayan Stadium (South Jakarta)
Busy on Sunday morning. Pay your attention on the public swimming pool.
Taman Anggrek Mall (West Jakarta)
Code : TMA. Younger crowd, specially Saturday and Sunday evening (after 05.00pm). Pay your attention at the ice skating rink and the food court. Mostly Chinese.
Taman Lawang, Menteng area, Central Jakarta. Cruisy at night. The best place for the man who loves to play with transvestites. They make a transaction inside the car. Most Indonesian gay guys doesn't like come to this place. Do you know why?
Taman Surapati, Jalan Diponegoro, Menteng, Central Jakarta (opposite to the US Ambassador's residence). Nights, specially Sat.

WEST JAVA

Anyer, the beach resort

Hotels
Anyer Cottage, Bukit Pasau, Carita Krakatau Beach, Desiana, Griya Indira Anyer, Jayakarta Anyer, Kalimaya Resort, Mambruk Anyer, Patra Jasa Anyer Beach Resort, Pesona Krakatau Cottage, Pesona Wisata Nuansa Bali, Pondok Pantai Bulakan, Sanghyang Indah Resort etc.

Meeting Places

Mambruk Anyer Hotel, the beach close to the hotel, specially on the weekend.

Bandung, Paris van Java

Tourism Objects

Hotels

Anggrek Golden, Astria Graha, Bumi Asih Jaya, Chedi, Chrisanta, Cileunyi, Citra Papan, Corner, Cortina, Dago Inn, De'Qur, Hyatt Regency, Horison, Imperium, Istana, Jayakarta Suites, Karang Tineung Guest House, Karmila, Kartika, Kumala, Mutiara, Sukajadi, New Naripan, Nyland, Panghegar, Papandayan, Perdana Wisata, Preanger, Puri Gardenia, Royal Dago, Sabang, Savoy Homman, Sepuluh, Sheraton Bandung, Sriwijaya, Sukajadi etc.

Restaurant

Glosis, Jl. Ciumbeluit, nice restaurant and cozy.

Clubs/Discos/Karaoke

Marabu Club, Jl. Suniaraja, beside Jalan Braga, downtown.
L.A. Discotheque
Lipstick
Tropicana Night Club, Jalan Eickmann, Cihampelas, downtown.

Meeting Places

Bala Keselamatan
Alongside the office of Emergency Safety (Bala Keselamatan) and Ponderosa.
Bandung Indah Plaza (BIP), in the same complex with Hyatt Regency Hotel. Cruisy, young crowd. Late afternoon and nights.
Braga Street, anywhere along the street, at night until 12.00pm.
L.A. Dream Palace, Asia Afrika Plaza. Wed, lesbians and gays.
Maluku St., Maluku park around Gedung Gelora, mostly at night until 02am.
Merdeka St., at night.
Palaguna, Bandung town square (Alun-alun Bandung or A2B), nights.
Sumatra St., nights.
Taman Merdeka at Balai Kota (City Hall Park), also known as BP or Badak Putih - "white rhinoceros". Park is well lighted and safe.

Bekasi

Hotels

Bunga Karang Indah, Horison Bekasi, Sentosa Melati

Shopping Centers

Grand Mall, Metropolitan Mall

Meeting Places

Grand Mall
Younger crowd, specially Saturday and Sunday evening (after 05.00pm).
Metropolitan Mall (Bekasi)
Younger crowd, specially Saturday and Sunday evening (after 05.00pm).

Bogor, rainy city

Tourism Objects

Kebun Raya Bogor, Puncak Pass, Botanical Garden

Hotel

Citra Cikopo, Gunung Geulis, Hijau Lestari (Puncak Pass), Megamendung, Mirah, Novotel, Pangrango, Permata, Puri Avia (Puncak Pass), Safari Garden (Puncak Pass), Salak, Wisma Bogor Permai etc.

Karaoke

Karaoke Mulia (mixed)

Taman Topi

Jl. Kapt. Muslihat. Close to train station.. Sat nights (in the front of "wartel").

Meeting Places

Hotel Salak, in front.
Internusa Shopping Complex (Pertokoan Internusa), temporary closed (under construction).

Istana Bogor (the Bogor Palace), in front. Day and night.

Pajajaran St. (Bus Stop). Before the Internusa Shopping Centre, near the fence in front of the Kebun Raya (great garden).

RRI (Radio Republik Indonesia), in front of the offices.

Siliwangi St., along the main road (in front of Mardiyuana High School and the Protestant Church). Mostly at night 20 - 22.

Tugu Kujang, near the guardpost.

Cianjur

Meeting Places

President movie theater, nightly.
The Bus Station, nightly.

Cipanas

Hotels

Villa Yasmin

Meeting Places

Pasar Cipanas (Cipanas Market)
The disco on the 3/F of Cipanas market.

Tangerang

Tourism Object

Hotels

Century (Karawaci), Permata Mulia.

Shoping Centers

Supermal Lippo Karawaci
New area for housing complex. Younger crowd, specially Saturday and Sunday evening (after 05.00pm).

Universities/Colleges

Universitas Pelita Harapan (UPH).

Tasikmalaya

Hotel :

Galunggung Wisma Melati

Meeting Places

BMW Studio

Cilembang Street, especially Sat night.

Dynasty Billiard, Sat night after 10pm.

The GOR Sukapura Dadaha Complex, nightly after 10pm. Transgenders.
Kabupaten (regency) town square, nightly after 11pm. Transgenders.
Mesjid Agung vicinity, nightly 6:30-11:30pm
Samudra Dept. Store, Sat night up to 11pm

Sukabumi

Tourism Objects

Cisolok Spring Water, Pelabuhan Ratu Beach, Selabintana

Hotels

Padi Padi, Pantai Mutiara (Pelabuhan Ratu), Permata Hijau, Samudera Beach Hotel (Pelabuhan Ratu), Tamansari, Wisma Surya etc.

Meeting Places

Alun-Alun (town square), nights.
Pelabuhan Ratu Beach, weekend
Selabintana Recreational Park, weekend
Shopping center, evening.

Sumedang

Hotel

Hanjuang Hegar Melati

EAST JAVA

Surabaya, "Kota Buaya"

Tourism Objects

Hotels

Altea Mirama, Elmi International, Garden Palace, Hilton, Hyatt Regency, Ibis Rajawali, Lasmana, Majapahit (managed by Mandarin Oriental), Natour Simpang, New Grand Park, Novotel, Radisson, Sahid Surabaya, Satelit, Sejahtera Hotel & Apartment, Shangri-La, Sheraton

Clubs/Discos

Bongo's African Jungle Bar (mixed), Sheraton Hotel, Embong Malang St. Nightly, but Sat is best.

Borneo Club, Jalan Tunjungan (downtown).

Calypso, Kenjeran Amusement Park (Pantai Ria Kenjeran). Sun nights.

Desperado Mexican Bar (mixed), Shangri-La Hotel, Mayjen Sungkono St. Nightly, best on Fri and Sat nights.

Kowloon Club, Surabaya Plaza level 5 (downtown).

Lido Diskotik, Mayjen Sungkono St. Thu and Sun nights, after 11pm.

Qemi Discotheque, Elmi Hotel, best on Sat. night (mixed)

Red Top Cabaret (mixed), Semut St., best on Sat.

Station Top 10 (mixed), 6/F Plaza Tunjungan, Tunjungan St . Fri and Sat nights best.

Restaurants

Note: you can always meet some gay-waiters if you're discreet.
Indigo (mixed), Mojopahit Mandarin Hotel on Jln Tunjungan. Faboulous regional and western food.
Portofino, (mixed)
Shangri-La, Jl. Mayjen. Sungkono. Great Italian restaurant.

Health Clubs/Swimming Pools

Atlas Clark Hatch, Jln Dharma Husada Indah. Mostly Chinese and Indonesians.

Darmo Grande, Darmo Grande Site. Place where foreigners go to swim

Klub Primalaras, Darmo Grande. Some foreigners.

Sheraton Health Club

Water Park Pantai Ria Kenjeran, swimming pool, Sun at 4pm.

Meeting Places

Bungurasih Terminal (back part). Nightly, gay men.
Excelso Cafe at Surabaya Plaza, Galaxy Mall and Plaza Tunjungan 3 (shopping centers). Irian Barat St., (transgenders), nightly.
Jembatan Delta, the bridge close to Delta Plaza. Nights. Many rent boys hang around looking for customer.
Jimerto Street
Kalfor, "Kalifornia", Jalan Ketabang Kali - Gubeng Pojok).
Kokar, Konservatori Karawitan (Arts Conservatoire)
Pasar Atum Complex, Terminal One
Pataya, Kangean St ("stren kali"), the narrow street along the river between Pemuda St and Irian Barat St. Nightly, gay men.
Plaza Tunjungan Shopping Complex
Especially in front of Gunung Agung Bookstore (Plaza Tunjungan II), food court and around the ice-skating rink. Some rent-boys.
Surabaya Plaza

Taman Remaja Surabaya (Youth Park), Jl. Kusumabangsa. Near the stage. Thurs night drag show. Transgenders, gay men, lesbians.

Taman Ria Surabaya, where gays usually come for dancing or "joget", an Indonesian dance accompanied by dangdut song)

"Texas" (the Joyoboyo Bus Terminal), nights.

Party Line ("Kontak Jodoh") via telephone

Contact phone number 3200015

Jember

Meeting Places

Town square (alun-alun), nights.

The warung, small restaurant in the alley in front of the station, nights.

Kediri

Bars/Discos

Sky Disco

Merdeka Hotel. Nightly, especially Tues (ladies' night) and Sat nights.

Meeting Places

Brawijaya Stadium, in front of the stadium, nightly (busiest on Sat).
Kowak Swimming Pool, in front of the swimming pool.

Gresik

Meeting Places

Harbour, inside the harbour, Fri and Sat before 07.00pm.

Madiun

Meeting Places

Wilis Stadium, behind the stadium, Oendowo St.
Alun-Alun (town square), crowd (transgender)

Malang

Tourism Objects

Batu, Tretes

Hotels

Montana, Tugu (the unique boutique hotel in Malang)

Meeting Places

Lobby Mandala Theatre, Sat night.
My Place(mixed), Kartika Prince Hotel, Sat night.
Alun-Alun (town square), next to Lippobank. Nights.
Brawijaya Museum, next to the museum, Wed nights
Arjosari Terminal, Sat nights.

Mojokerto

Meeting Places

Alun-Alun (town square), next to the military police building. Nights.

Pandaan

Meeting Places

Mojopahit Restaurant, in front of the restaurant, nights. Transgender.
The Gunung Sari grave, every Thurs night leading into Jum'at legi (a particular Thursday night in the 35 day Javanese calendar). Transgender.

Pasuruan

Meeting Places

The Banyubiru baths, 17 kilometers from Pasuruan. Sun daytime.
The north town square (alun-alun), nights.
Makam Gunung Gangsir, Bangil. Every eve of Friday Legi. Transgenders.
The warung (small restaurant), second from the south, called Pasar Poncol, Nusantara St., beside the Himalaya Cinema, nights.

Ponorogo, a religious town

Meeting Places

Town square (alun-alun), center of town, next to the banyan tree on the south side, along the sidewalk between the West and East squares. Nightly, esp. Sat.

Sidoarjo

Meeting Places

GOR Swimming pool, every Sunday morning and afternoon.
Larangan Market
Alun-Alun, town square, near the public telephones beside the Mahkota Cinema and the street next to it. Sat nights best.

CENTRAL JAVA

Semarang

Hotel

Ciputra, Metro, Dibya Puri, Djelita Melati, Indraprasta, Merbabu, Patra Jasa, Puri Garden, Puri Indrakila (Ungaran), Srondol Indah, Tanjung Mas Jaya, Telomoyo, Tugu Indah,

Shopping Centers

Ciputra Mall

Meeting Places

Menteri Supeno St., nights
Simpang Lima Field, near Ciputra Hotel, nights.
SMA 1 (high school), the yard in front of the school (upper secondary school #1). Many transverstites at nights.

Magelang

Tourism Objects

Candi Borobudur (Borobudur Temple), Candi Mendut (Mendut Temple).

Hotel

Aman Jiwo, a unique boutique hotel located in quiet area (close to Borobudur Temple)

Meeting Places

Alun-Alun (town square), many young and cute army from the military school, specially on Sat and Sun evening.
Borobudur Temple, around the parking lot. Many young guys.

Pekalongan, the "batik town"

Tourism Objects

Batik Museum

Hotel

Nirwana, Yudhistira

Meeting place

Independence Monument (Juang '45), Thursday and Saturday.

Purwokerto

Hotels

Rosenda Cottage

Solo/Surakarta, the old town

Hotels

Cakra, Narita, Sahid Raya

Meeting places

Jurung Park, along the river side (Bengawan Solo River)
Manahan (Manhattan) Field, Nights. Gay men, transgenders, women.
Pasar Legi, (transgender), in the park behind
Slamet Riyadi, near BTPN Bank
Sriwedari (Swedia) Park, Also the parking lot behind. Nights.
Quality Hotel Solo, gays hang around swimming pool.

Tegal

Hotels

Bahari Inn

Meeting Places

Mosque Square, on the east side, in front of the Dewa cinema. Nights.

Susana Baru Hotel, in front, nights.

Stasiun Tegal (bus station), yard in front of the station, nights.

Salatiga

Meeting Places

Sudirman St., along Sudirman St., Sat night.
Salatiga Plaza, near the shopping center, nights.

Yogyakarta

Special Note : A university town with a tolerant atmosephere. The streets near Malioboro are the most interesting to gays.

Tourism Objests

Prambanan Temple, Sewu Temple, Kraton Kasultanan (the palace), Vredeburg Fort, Kaliurang, Merapi Volcano.

Hotels

Ambarukmo Palace, Ayodya, Bakti Kasih Pundi Mas, Batik Palace, Berlian Melati, Bumi Asih Melati, Dusun Yogya Village Inn, Indraloka Guest House, Holiday Inn, Hyatt Regency, Makuta Guest House, Matahari, Melia Purosani, Mendut, Mutiara, Natour Garuda, Oryza Melati, Phoenix, Peti Mas, Puri Artha, Santika, Sejahtera Family, Sewu Mas, Sheraton Mustika, Sri Manganti, Tribrata Melati, Yogya Inn Melati, Yogya Moon Melati, Wisma Gembira Melati.

Universities/Colleges

IAIN Sunan Kali Jogo, IKIP Negeri Karangmalang, IKIP Sanatha Darma, Institut Seni Indonesia (ISI), STIE YKPN, Universitas Atmajaya, Universitas Gajah Mada, Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII), Universitas Janabrada, Universitas Muhammadiyah, UPN.

Discos

Basement Discotheque, Hotel Mutiara, Jl. Malioboro.
Graha Paramitha Discotheque. Gay night only on Fri.

Meeting Places

Borobudur Bar
Near the train station. Favorite with expats and backpackers. Some commercial activity.
Cafe Excelso, at Malioboro Mall, young local crowd.
North Square (Alun-alun utara), nights.
Seni Sono, in front of the building, after 21:00.
THR Purawisata, Jalan Brigjen Katamso. Thurs night drag show.

Bali ISLAND Tourism Objects

Bedugul, Besakih, Kuta Beach, Lake Batur, Nusa Dua Beach, Sangeh Monkey Forest, Sanur Beach, Tanah Lot, Ubud, Uluwatu.

Hotels

Amandari, Amankila, Bali Beach Hotel, Bali Clift Resort, Balisani, Bintang Bali, Chedi Ubud, Grand Hyatt Bali, Hard Rock Hotel, Kupu-Kupu Barong (Ubud), Med Club, Nikko Bali, Radisson (Sanur), Ritz Carlton Hotel, Sahid Bali Seaside, Sanur Beach Hotel, Sheraton etc.

Shopping Centers

Galeria Nusa Dua, Pasar Sukawati

Cyber Cafe/Warung Internet

Bali Cyber, Cafe & Restaurant, where every bite is a passion. We serve good food and fast connection. Phone : (62) 361-761326 E-mail : bl-cafe@idola.net.id
Legian Cyber, fast connection, friendly atmosphere, ample parking. Address : JONI II, Jl. Sahadewa (ex Menuh) 21, Legian-Kuta, Bali. Phone : (0361) 761804 Fax : (0361) 752455. E-mail : cyleg1@idola.net.id.

Special Note :
It is easy to make friends at all of the venues listed here. These places are popular with locals and visitors.

Cabaret

Hulu Cafe (see listing below under Restaurants/Bars). Great drag show on Wed, Fri and Sun.

Klub Koala

Gelael Top Plaza (Lippo Bank), Legian Road (opp. Hard Rock Cafe). Mon to Sat, two shows nightly.

Discos/Clubs

It's common for guys to meet in the beachside clubs, go for a "walk" together on the beach, then return to the club for more dancing.

Gado-Gado (mixed)

Jl. Dhyana Pura Seminyak, Kuta, 730-955. Open-air beachside club. Sun, Tues, Wed, and Fri nights.

Double Six (66) (mixed): Seminyak, Kuta, 731-266. Open-air beachside club. Swimming pool and bungee jumping!

Meeting Places

Kuta Legian Beach

Afternoon best, near Made's Warung and Scandal. The "gay end" of the beach doesn't have much other than Massage stands.

Puputan Field (Lapangan Puputan): Between Surapati and Veteran Streets. Nightly, 18:00 - 23:00 (Sat nights go later).

Restaurants/Bars

Cafe Luna (mixed)

Opposite Goa, E-mail michaelzeth@hotmail.com. December '98 brings new gay-friendly management to this venue and that promises a return to its former friendly atmosphere. Romantic Italian restaurant is a pre-disco gathering place. Happy hours, theme nights and monthly special events. Stop by and tell Mr. Michael, Guest Relations Manager, that Utopia sent you. He will be happy to fill you in on what's hot on the gay scene.

Hulu Cafe: In the middle of the dense shopping of Kuta. Located on the northern end of Medan Lane as you head down Jln. Padma toward beach, before the entry to Bali Padma Hotel. Look for rainbow flags on either side of the door. Very gay and homey. Owned by a gay Aussie and his Balinese lover. Reasonable drink and snack/meal prices. Colorful mix of Aussies and local gays in this funky, friendly, fun spot. Packed on Wed, Fri and Sun for the cabaret show.

Goa 2001 (mixed): Jln. Legian in Seminyak (next to the Taxi stands). Well-known trendy spot which gets packed just before the scene shifts to the dance clubs around Midnight. Very cruisy at the bar. Best after 11pm.

La Lucciola: Reservations: 261-047. Restaurant, bar and beach club just north of the gay beach area, 261-047 . Best to simply walk north along the gay beach from the end of Jln. Dhyana Pura. Owned and operated by a gay couple from Sydney. This is the place to hang-out, with fabulous Italian/continental menu and great breakfasts. Friendly, gorgeous staff and reasonable prices. Very laid-back, open-airr beachfront environment.

La Terasz
Jln. Legian in Seminyak. This new restaurant/night attracts much of the nearby Goa crowd. Enclosed with air-con.

LOMBOK ISLAND

Mataram
n/a

Senggigi Beach

Hotel

Holiday Inn Resort, Senggigi Beach Hotel

Meeting Places

Some activities in Sengiggi (main tourist center), try Pondok Sengiggi bar.

Kute Nyale Beach
n/a

SUMATRA ISLAND

Medan (North Sumatra)

Tourism Objects

Lake Toba, Samosir Island

Hotels

Best Western, Danau Toba International Hotel, Dirga Surya, Garuda Plaza, Kenanga Melati, Natour Dharma Deli, Natour Parapat, Novotel Soechi, Pardede International, Peninsula, Tiara Medan.

Discos/Pubs

Dynasty (mixed)

Danau Toba International Hotel, Imam Bonjol St. #17. An exclusive rendezvous spot.

Fire Discotheque(mixed)

Thamrin Plaza

Istana Plaza, Carpark and disco on main floor.

Kirana, a night club specially for gay guys. Cheap.

Skyroom, 8/F Olympia Plaza, Sat nights.

Que Que Discotheque, Olympia Plaza. Nightly, many Indonesian Chinese.

Meeting Places

Ahmad Yani St., at end, near the post office, Telecommunications, and Tourism office (PTP) at the London Bld.

Balai Kota Street, at the coffee shop "TD"
Danau Toba International Hotel, at the pool
Deli Plaza Theatre, lots of gay men watching films.
Hotel Berlian, Iskandar Muda St. (transgenders)
Lapangan Merdeka, Jalan Balai Kota (evening only).
NDD (Natour Darma Deli), at outdoor cafe.
Olympia Plaza, top floor, next to the amusement area, cafe, and Olympia Theater.
Pal Merah St.(transgenders)
Tiara Hotel, swimming pool (evening), Cut Mutia St., visitors and gay locals (evening).

Restaurants

TD (Tembakau Deli)

Tembakau Deli St., near Deli Plaza. Nightly. Lots of gay men to the point near the center of town/next to Deli Plaza and Darma Deli Natour Disco.

Padang

Tourism Objects

Hotels

Bumminang, Dipo International, Natour Muara, Pangeran Beach Hotel

Meeting Places

Duta Plaza, at the yard, nights.
Padang Theater, all hours.
President Music Room
Taman Melati

Aditiawarman Museum Complex, near the Utama Theater at the Taman Budaya.

Bengkulu

Tourism Objects

Marlborough Fort, Nala Beach, Panjang Beach, Suci River, Tapak Balai Beach, Tapak Padri Beach.

Hotel

Horison

Meeting place

Nala Beach (Pantai Nala), late afternoons.

Bukittinggi

Tourism Objects

Ngarai Sianok, Benteng De Kock Fort, Pasar Atas Pasar Bawah, Lake Danau Maninjau, Lake Danau Bawah, Lake Danau Atas, Istana Pagaruyung.

Hotel

Nuansa Maninjau Resort, Novotel and many other small hotels.

Meeting places

Taman Kota (Town Square), (mixed)

Jam Gadang, Big Clock. Nightly, 9pm - midnight.

Hotel Novotel, next to the hotel, nightly, 10pm - midnight.

Palembang

Tourism Objects

Hotels

Bumi Asih, King, Lembang International, Princess, Sanjaya, Wisata Hotel & Restaurant.

Meeting Places

Tugu Lima Hari Lima Malam, the "Five Days and Five Nights Monument, nightly, especially for gay men.

Taman Nusa Indah, the Nusa Indah Park. Nightly, transgenders and gays.

Taman Talang Semut, in the vicinity, Sat nights best.

Pekanbaru, Riau

Tourism Objects

Hotels

Bumi Asih

Meeting Places

Special note :
All discotheques in Pekanbaru have certain tables where rent-boys hang out.

Plaza Citra, at the atrium. Gay men, nightly, 9pm - midnight.
Cafe Plaza Citra(mixed), nightly, 8-10pm.
Jln Cut Nya Dhien, next to the Education & Culture building (Depdikbud). Gay men, nightly, 9pm - midnight.

Bandar Lampung

Tourism Objects

Hotels

Indra Puri, Kartika, Marcopolo, Sahid Krakatau.

Clubs/Discos/Karaoke

Gotcha Discotheque

Oya Discotheque, Yos Sudarso St., Sukaraja, Telukbetung district. Sat nights.

Meeting Places

Bioskop Golden, around the monument in front of the movie house, Tanjungkarang district, nights.
Between Pemuda St. and the main crossroads, Tanjungkarang district, nights.
Tanjungkarang Plaza, near King Supermarket, days.

Batam Island

Batam is the tiny island, in the border between Indonesia and Singapore.There are many Singaporean and Malaysian visit Batam Island by ferry and boat specially for weekends.

Tourism Objects

Hotels

Melia Panorama, Nagoya Plaza, Nantongga View, Nongsa Beach Hotel, Royal Eastern, Sahid Rasinta, Sari Jaya etc.

Clubs/Discos/Karaoke

Sky Line Discotheque

Thurs women's night. Sat popular with gays.

Meeting Places

Batu Ampar harbour, Sat night from midnight to morning.
BCA bank, in the front of the builiding in Batam: daily from 10pm - 5am.
Bukit Senyum (Smiling Hill), nights.
Bank Bali, bus stop in front of the Bank Bali-Bank Exim. Daily from 10pm - 3am.
Matahari Shopping Centre, Lucky Plaza at 4th floor (gays hang around centre for AIDS Support there)
Plaza 21, Tanjung Pantun-Jodoh. Daily from 2pm - 10pm. Studio 21 Cinema

KALIMANTAN ISLAND

Banjarmasin

Discos

Bobo Discotheque(mixed), Tues nights.

Matt Discotheque (mixed), Fri nights.

Shinta Discotik (mixed), Wed nights.

Meeting Places

Pasar Malani, Pasar Baruk (near warung stalls)

Balikpapan

Tourism Objects

Hotels

Dusit Inn

Disco

Panorama Disco, Thurs night, after 23:00.

Meeting Places

Lapangan Monumen, Jln Jend Sudirman. After 21:30. Many gay locals.

Gunung Pasir, transgenders meet at Jl. Gunung Pasir, after 23:00.

Sauna

Dusit Hotel, sauna. Tue-Thurs, 18:00-20:00.

Pontianak

Meeting Places

Taman Alun Kapuas, park in front of the Korem (subregional military HQ), nightly after 7pm.

Samarinda

Meeting Places

Citra Niaga (CN)
Mesra Indah Shopping Centre 2/F, Sat nights.
Patung Pesut Mahakam, Sun nights.
Terapung Disco, Mon nights.

SULAWESI ISLAND

Manado (North Sulawesi)

Hotels :

Kawanua City, Manado Beach, Manado Plaza, Minahasa Melati, New Queen, Novotel, Panorama Melati, Permata Ria, Santika Manado etc.

Meeting places :

Pasar 45, bus station and terminal complex, nights.
Balai Wartawan, near the building and Arta Pusara Bank, nights.
The People's Unity Park (Taman Persatuan Bangsa), in the central.

Ujung Pandang (South Sulawesi)

Hotels :

Bumi Asih, Kenari, Losari Beach, Makassar Gate Beach, Makassar Golden Hotel, Makassar City, Marannu City, Radisson, Sahid Makassar, Sedona Makassar, Wisata Inn Melati etc.

Discos

Belopa Disco (mixed), Marannu City Hotel, Sultan Hasanuddin St.. Sat nights, Sun mornings.

Jumbo Roller-Disco (mixed), Timor St., Thurs and Sat nights. Young crowd.

Zig-Zag Disco, at Makassar Golden Hotel

Meeting Places

Karebosi Field, nights.

Makassar Theatre

Bali St., Sat nights, after the midnight show, people continue hanging out at the Losari beach.

Pubs/Restaurants

Donald's Canteen(mixed)

Karunrung, business hours 11:00am to 10:00pm.

Losari beach pub & restaurant

Makassar Golden Hotel, nightly.

MALUKU PROVINCE

Ambon

Tourism Object

Hotels

Ambon Manise, Manise Hotel

Meeting Places

WEST PAPUA (IRIAN JAYA PROVINCE)

Jayapura

Disco

Paramount, Sat, Tues (ladies' night) and Thurs.

Meeting Places

Ahmad Yani Street, along and in front of the Bintang Mas Store.
Irian St., along and in front of the shopping complex.
Imbi Park (Taman Imbi), in the center of town.
Imbi movie theater (Sun after 04:00pm)
Taman Pelabuhan Kapal (Dermaga), a park.

Timika

Hotel

Sheraton Timika

Freeport, mining complex, many foreigners.

TIMOR ISLAND

Dilli

Tourism Object

Hotel

Contact Person

Kupang

Tourism Object

Hotel

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Twilite Cafe, Jl. Kemang Raya, South Jakarta.

Uninet, Megamal Pluit 3th floor, Jl. Pluit Indah Raya, North Jakarta.

Note : Most discos, pubs, cafes and coffee shops in Jakarta are places to meet gay people, specially on Saturday and Sunday nights.

Atlanta Discotheque, Lokasari Plaza, Central Jakarta.

Bengkel Night Park, Sudirman Business District, South Jakarta

Jalan Jalan

36/F Menara Imperium Bld., Jln Rasuna Said, Kuningan, (021) 835-3979/3976. Sun nights.Upmarket gay Indonesian crowd. Live bands, go-go boy dancers and occasional cabaret shows. Spectacular view of the city.

Matra (mixed), Grand Menteng Hotel, Matraman Raya St. Day and night. Mostly lesbian. Young gay men go on Sat. morning.

Moonlight (mixed), intersection of Jl. Hayam Wuruk and Mangga Besar, Kota area. Very close to Mercure Rekso Hotel. Small and fun disco. Young gay on Fri, Sat and Sun nights. Easy to approach them.

Morgan Discotheque, at the basement of Hotel Atrium, Senen Triangle area. Fri and Sat nights. A classic disco tunes.

Parkit, pub and music cafe

Peacock Coffee Shop, Hilton Hotel Jakarta, late night

Meeting Places

WEST JAVA

Anyer, the beach resort

Bandung, Paris van Java

Bekasi

Hotels

Bunga Karang Indah, Horison Bekasi, Sentosa Melati

Shopping Centers

Grand Mall, Metropolitan Mall

Meeting Places

Bogor, rainy city

Tourism Objects

Kebun Raya Bogor, Puncak Pass, Botanical Garden

Hotel

Citra Cikopo, Gunung Geulis, Hijau Lestari (Puncak Pass), Megamendung, Mirah, Novotel, Pangrango, Permata, Puri Avia (Puncak Pass), Safari Garden (Puncak Pass), Salak, Wisma Bogor Permai etc.

Karaoke

Meeting Places

Cianjur

Meeting Places

Hotels

Villa Yasmin

Meeting Places

Tourism Object

Tasikmalaya

Hotel :

Galunggung Wisma Melati

Meeting Places

Sumedang

EAST JAVA

Surabaya, "Kota Buaya"

Tourism Objects

Hotels

Clubs/Discos

Restaurants

Health Clubs/Swimming Pools

Meeting Places

Jember

Meeting Places

Town square (alun-alun), nights.

The warung, small restaurant in the alley in front of the station, nights.

Kediri

Bars/Discos

Meeting Places

Gresik

Madiun

Malang

Mojokerto

Pandaan

Pasuruan

Sidoarjo

CENTRAL JAVA

Semarang

Magelang

Pekalongan, the "batik town"

Purwokerto

Solo/Surakarta, the old town

Tegal

Yogyakarta

Special Note : A university town with a tolerant atmosephere. The streets near Malioboro are the most interesting to gays.

Tourism Objests

Hotels

Universities/Colleges

IAIN Sunan Kali Jogo, IKIP Negeri Karangmalang, IKIP Sanatha Darma, Institut Seni Indonesia (ISI), STIE YKPN, Universitas Atmajaya, Universitas Gajah Mada, Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII), Universitas Janabrada, Universitas Muhammadiyah, UPN.

Discos

Meeting Places

Duta Plaza, at the yard, nights.
Padang Theater, all hours.
President Music Room
Taman Melati