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Bondowoso

The Horseshoe, Indonesia

Photo: Rizal Febri at Indonesian Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Bondowoso is a town in East Java, Indonesia. It's the seat of regency that bears the same name.

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Bondowoso Railway Station Museum
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Museum Kereta Api Bondowoso
This old railway station (built in 1893) has been turned into a historical museum where you will find the light but well-organized information in English on Bondowoso region, with a focus on trains. The line between Jember to Panarukan Situbondo and the coast used to go through Bondowoso until it was closed in 2004. A new line is planned as a tourist attraction to get visitors through the scenic landscape of the region.
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Hotels

Anugerah Hotel
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near Alun-Alun Bondowoso (Bondowoso city square)
Baru Hotel
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near Alun-Alun Bondowoso (Bondowoso city square)
Palm Hotel
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near Alun-Alun Bondowoso (Bondowoso city square)
Ijen View Hotel
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500 meters south of the bus station

Homestays

Ijen Bondowoso Homestay
Simple rooms with WiFi and a very basic breakfast. Double room with private bathroom Rp 160,000. 2 bakeries and some restaurants opposite of the road. Offers a packaged tour to Ijen Crater, which includes some other local sightseeings (waterfall, coffee plantations): driver (Rp650,000 split to up to 4 person) + mask (Rp 25,000) + entrance fee.
Address
Jalan Diponegoro Gang 1 No 19, Kotakulon
Phone
+62 852 0461 6666
Website
ijen-bondowoso-home-stay-id.book.direct

Getting there and around

Getting there

By bus
The most common transport to get into this region. The Bus Terminal is located on the eastern side of the capital city.

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Getting around

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UnderstandFilled with the lost ancient city and the western gateway to the Ijen Crater. This region has many ancient stones scattered in various districts and almost forgotten.

TalkDespite located in Java island, local peopla are using Madurese as their primary language.

Get inThe nearest airport is in Jember, 45 km south of Bondowoso. Then take a taxi, either to Jember's Arjasa Bus Terminal, or directly to Bondowoso.

Get aroundGet Becak from the station which take to hotel or go around.

EatFood that is characteristic of the tape, made from cassava on fermentation with a sweet taste, this food can be found in almost all places, especially in Chinatown shops.

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Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Bondowoso" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Rizal Febri at Indonesian Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

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Overview

Sights and activities

Bondowoso Railway Station Museum