Bandung, the capital city of the West Java province in Indonesia, is a popular tourist destination in the country for both local and international travellers. Located approximately 140 km southeast of Jakarta, Bandung offers a unique experience to its visitors with its cool climate, breathtaking natural scenery, and vibrant urban life. While visiting Bandung, one of the most popular queries that a tourist has is regarding the place o stay. Many travellers, especially those who are travelling to the city for the first time, find themselves in a dilemma on whether to book a hotel or a vacation home. In this blog, we will discuss why vacation homes are a better option when travelling to Bandung.
First and foremost, staying in a vacation home provides travellers with a unique opportunity to experience the true essence of Bandung. Vacation homes are usually located in residential areas, and hence, they offer a more in-depth understanding of the local culture and way of life than hotels. Travellers can mingle with locals, explore nearby markets, try out local cuisine, and witness the daily life of the locals firsthand.
Secondly, vacation homes in Bandung provide a much more relaxed and homely atmosphere than hotels, giving travellers a sense of comfort and familiarity. Unlike hotels, where guests stay in overcrowded lobbies and hallways, vacation homes provide private, spacious rooms, and living areas where guests can unwind and relax without any disturbance.
Another major advantage of choosing vacation homes when travelling to Bandung is the cost-effectiveness. Hotels in tourist popular areas often come with exorbitant rates that can be a huge burden on the pockets of budget travellers. Vacation homes, on the other hand, offer a variety of price ranges to fit every traveller's budget, from affordable rooms to luxurious villas.
Lastly, vacation homes in Bandung come equipped with all the necessary amenities to make your stay as convenient and comfortable as possible. From fully-equipped kitchens, laundry facilities, to private gardens, swimming pools, and outdoor barbecue areas, vacation homes provide all the modern amenities that guests need to enjoy a comfortable and hassle-free stay.
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The self-catering Daily Home Villa Dago is set in the Dago Pakar district, about a 25-minute stroll from the botanical garden "Djuanda Forest Park" and a 10-minute drive from Punclut. The villa comprises 5 bedrooms and a kitchen that provides guests with a fridge, a cooktop and kitchenware.
Such major Bandung sights including Mountain View Golf Course are also located nearby. This property offers a self-catering accommodation in Bandung, a 10-minute ride from Rabbit Town. The nearest airport is Husein Sastranegara, 0.5 km from the self-catering establishment.
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Villa Dago Pakar Bandung
The 1-bedroom Villa Dago Pakar Bandung is located a 10-minute ride from Geology Museum and at a 4 km distance from Amazing Art World Interactive Museum. This Bandung villa is approximately 850 square metres in size.
Situated in the Dago Pakar district, the accommodation right next to Orbital Dago and at a 3.3 km distance from West Java People's Struggle Monument. The restaurant within 5 minutes' walk of the Bandung property specialises in Indonesian cuisine. Bukit Pakar Barat/Timur bus stop is 5 minutes' walk away.
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The 7-room Happy House Villa is set in Bandung, 15 minutes on foot from Amazing Art World and about a 10-minute ride from Gedung Sate. This Bandung villa also has a shared kitchen with coffee/tea making machines, a fridge and kitchenware.
The accommodation is located in the Setiabudi district, where guests can admire Bandung Zoo within a short walk from Indonesia University of Education. The Bandung property is also set close to Masjid Sabilul Iman Secapa TNI AD. Asian dishes are offered at The Heritage Kitchen & Gallery, reachable at a mere 500 metres away. Bandung train station is within 7 km of Happy House Villa.
Vacation Homes in Bandung
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The 3-bedroom Permai 1 Villa 3 Bedroom With A Private Pool is within a 10-minute drive of Gedung Sate, while Dago Park is approximately 10 minutes away by car. The Bandung villa also features a modern kitchen and amenities such as a microwave oven, an electric kettle and a full-sized fridge.
Located 20 minutes' drive from Husein Sastranegara airport, the accommodation offers accommodation in the Dago Pakar district. The property boasts a hillside location within a 10-minute drive of Bandung train station. Five Seasons Resto & Lounge includes Mexican cuisine, situated a mere 600 metres away. Permai 1 Villa 3 Bedroom With A Private Pool is set 10 minutes' drive from Saung Angklung Udjo.
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Villa Ciwidey Resort
The 3-bedroom Villa Ciwidey Resort offers accommodation in Bandung, a mere 150 metres from Cimanggu Hot Spring and around 5 minutes on foot from Ranca Upas Ciwidey. The villa comes with a free carpark and a private swimming pool.
Such major Bandung sights including Pemandian Air Panas Ciwalini are also located nearby. You can get to Penangkaran Rusa Ranca Upas 1 km away. Husein Sastranegara airport is 45 km away from the 20-bathroom villa.
Hotels in Bandung
| Best mid-range Hotel 🌴 | Daily Home Villa Dago |
| Hotel with balcony 🌤️ | Villa Dago Pakar Bandung |
| Most comfortable Hotel 🛏️ | Happy House Villa |
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Roemah Asri Villa - Resor Dago Pakar is situated 4.9 km from Gedung Sate. This Bandung villa also has a kitchen with a fridge and kitchenware.
Bandung train station is around 10 minutes by car from the accommodation, and Dago Indah Golf Course is approximately 25 minutes' walk away. The Bandung property is set 10 minutes' drive from Saung Angklung Udjo. Husein Sastranegara airport is approximately 20 minutes' drive away.
Vacation Homes in Bandung with Private Pool
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Indah 1 Golf Mountain Villa 4 Bedroom Private Pool is situated in Bandung, nearly a 15-minute ride from Gedung Sate and within 3.9 km of Saung Angklung Udjo. The 4-bedroom villa provides guests with a sun terrace, an indoor swimming pool and a golf course in the Dago Pakar district of Bandung.
This property is a property in Bandung, not far from Mountain View Golf Course. You can get to the botanical garden "Djuanda Forest Park" a 25-minute walk away. The 4-bathroom villa lies approximately a 20-minute ride from Bandung train station.
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Bandung Zoo is situated 5 minutes by car from Kuldesak Villas Bandung. Providing complimentary private parking, an outdoor swimming pool and a restaurant, this Bandung villa also features WiFi throughout the property.
The accommodation is located in the Sukajadi district, where guests can admire Bandung City Square within a short walk from Karang Setra Swimming Complex. The Bandung property is nestled in a touristic area, close to Morning Glory Coffee. It is within a short walking distance to Burger King. The nearest train station is Bandung and it is 4.6 km from Kuldesak Villas Bandung.
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Featuring a terrace with mountain views, the 2-bedroom Villa Bayu Lembang is 26 minutes' drive from Husein Sastranegara airport. Puncak Bintang Bandung Mountain Cabin is 3.7 km from the accommodation, while Dago Dreampark is 4.5 km from the property.
The Bandung villa is set 3.9 km from Miniature Railways Floating Market Lembang. The villa is 15 km from Bandung train station.
Luxury Vacation Homes in Bandung
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Permai 7A Villa 4 Bedroom With A Private Pool
Set in the Dago Pakar district, the 4-bedroom Permai 7A Villa 4 Bedroom With A Private Pool provides access to Saung Angklung Udjo, which is approximately 10 minutes away by car. This Bandung villa also has a kitchen with a microwave, an electric kettle and a refrigerator.
Keraton Cliff lies 1.4 km from the accommodation. You can taste Asian cuisine in Tian Jing Lou, located just next door to the Bandung property. This 4-bathroom villa is set 10 minutes by car from Dago Park. The nearest train station is Bandung, which is around 10 minutes away by car.
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Homestay Syariah Cileunyi, Bandung Timur
Homestay Syariah Cileunyi, Bandung Timur is located within a 10-minute drive of Stasiun Kereta Api Rancaekek and approximately 10 minutes by car from Sunan Gunung Djati State Islamic University Bandung. Guests, staying at the 2-bedroom villa, can use an equipped kitchenette area with fridges, a stovetop and kitchenware to prepare home-cooked meals.
Such major Bandung sights including Forest Park Conservation Area Tahura Ir. H. Juanda are also located nearby. This villa is set 40 minutes' drive from Bandung train station.
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Situated in Bandung, merely 1.2 km from Cihampelas Walk, Villa Taribandung provides accommodation with a free private carpark, a golf course and a terrace. A kitchen with a microwave, an electric kettle and fridges is included at the Bandung villa so that guests can cook for themselves.
The property is a property in Bandung, not far from Masjid Baiturrachman. The Bandung accommodation is set relatively near Kapel Hati Kudus. Offering you Indian flavours, Ayam Bakar Juara Mas Pri is a 5-minute walk away. Forest Walk Babakan Siliwangi is a short walk away from Villa Taribandung. Bandung train station is at a 3.9 km distance from the accommodation.
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Gedung Sate is 6 km from the 3-bedroom Grand Sofia Family Gh Villa and Husein Sastranegara airport is 15 minutes’ drive away. The accommodation also has a fully equipped kitchen with a fridge, a kettle and a washing machine.
Indonesia University of Education lies nearly a 20-minute walk from this Bandung villa. The Bandung property is set 15 minutes by car from Braga Street. Kecamatan Sukasari bus stop can be found just 550 metres away.
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The 2-bedroom Rose Garden Villa is situated in the Dago Pakar district, at a 4.8 km distance from Saung Angklung Udjo and approximately 15 minutes' drive from Gedung Sate. This accommodation is approximately 95 square metres in size.
The villa is set 10 minutes by car from Keraton cliff. The nearest train station is Bandung, at a 12 km distance from the 1-bathroom villa.
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The 4-bedroom Cemara Villa 4 Bedroom With A Private Pool is placed in the Dago Pakar district, within 6 km of Gedung Sate. The Bandung villa also features a fully equipped kitchen and amenities such as a freezer, a stove and an oven.
The accommodation is set in a hillside location in Bandung, a 25-minute drive from Husein Sastranegara airport. Mountain View Golf Course is just a short walk from the Bandung property. You can get to Kebun Begonia approximately a 10-minute ride away. Cemara Villa 4 Bedroom With A Private Pool is 20 minutes by car from Bandung train station.
Pet Friendly Vacation Homes in Bandung
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Juanda Forest Park Japanese Cave is at 750 metres from the 5-bedroom Villa Babeh and Husein Sastranegara airport is 20 minutes’ drive away. Located in the Dago Pakar district, this accommodation provides guests with an equipped kitchen with a microwave oven, an electric kettle and refrigerators.
Popular points of interest near the villa include Djuanda Forest Park and Keraton Cliff. The Bandung property is also sited 1.7 km from Curug Dago. Sierra Cafe & Lounge offers Indonesian specialities and lies nearly 5 minutes' walk away. Villa Babeh is set 10 minutes by car from Punclut. The nearest train station is Bandung, 9 km from the property.