TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Beyond expanding knowledge, books offer a refreshing break from daily screen time. While online platforms make buying books convenient, browsing in person provides a distinct physical experience, making it a fitting weekend activity.
This is particularly true for the following bookshops across Jakarta. The capital's independent and chain bookstores stand out for their thoughtful spaces. Alongside curated selections, many feature aesthetic interiors and in-house cafes serving warm coffee, creating an inviting environment for readers.
10 Recommended Bookstores in Jakarta to Visit
1. Prose & Petals
Enclosed by glass walls and warm wooden furniture, Prose & Petals creates a cozy atmosphere for readers. An extensive book selection combined with an in-house cafe makes visitors feel right at home. Located at Jalan Prof. Moh. Yamin No. 11, Menteng, Central Jakarta, it opens daily from 07:00 to 22:00.
2. Taksu Book Cafe
Combining a library, bookstore, and cafe into an aesthetic space with green accents and warm timber, Taksu serves as a welcoming hub for literary communities. Located in Cilandak, South Jakarta, it welcomes visitors from 10:00 to 20:00 daily, extending hours until 22:00 on Fridays and Sundays.
3. Post
Situated on the upper floor of Pasar Santa in Kebayoran Baru, this independent bookstore offers an intimate space stocked with curated local and international titles. Though open daily, visitors should check its specific afternoon operating hours before heading over.
4. Transit BookStore
For readers seeking less conventional titles, Transit BookStore on Jl. Bintaro Tengah, South Jakarta, provides a distinct selection. Featuring a minimalist white and turquoise interior, the shop maintains its own character and welcomes guests from 14:00 to 19:00 daily, except Wednesdays.
5. Smiljian Pelopor
Operating as a combined bookcafe, Smiljan Pelopor sits on Jl. Prof. Moh. Yamin in Menteng, near Cikini Station. Its proximity to public transit makes it easily accessible for commuters daily between 07:00 and 22:00.
6. Gramedia Jalma
Part of the country's largest retail bookstore network, Gramedia Jalma integrates a bookstore, cafe, and community space under one roof. Located on Jl. Melawai, Kebayoran Baru, it offers a comfortable layout and opens daily from 10:00 to 21:00.
7. Natan Bookstore
Natan Bookstore features a cheerful yellow facade and a homey atmosphere. Located in Petogogan, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta, it greets visitors Tuesday through Sunday from 09:00 to 18:00.
8. Blooks Store
Situated in Blok S, Kebayoran Baru, Blooks Store opens Thursday through Sunday from 11:30 to 19:30. Its clean blue-and-white aesthetic and expansive floor-to-ceiling windows create an airy, comfortable shopping environment.
9. Makarya
Makarya houses a cozy coffee shop amidst tall wooden bookshelves and warm lighting. Located on Jl. Matraman Raya in East Jakarta, it operates daily from 10:00 to 20:30, extending weekend hours until 22:00 from Friday to Sunday.
10. Kinokuya Kokas
Kinokuniya at Kota Kasablanka remains a primary destination for book enthusiasts in South Jakarta. Located inside the shopping center, it houses a wide array of titles spanning multiple genres and languages in a spacious setting, operating daily from 10:00 to 22:00.
SALSABILLA FARKA KIRANI
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