Where to Go for a Free Vacation in Bandung

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Bandung offers a variety of tourist attractions to visit, ranging from nature tourism, religious tourism, and contemporary tourist attractions. Even if you don’t have much to spend, Bandung still offers plenty of attractions to enjoy free of charge. Check out the recommendations for free tourist attractions in Bandung below. 

Recommendations for Free Tourist Attractions in Bandung

Free destinations are sought after by many tourists during their vacations. In addition to saving expenses, the advantage of choosing a free spot is that tourists can divert the budget for other purposes, such as hotel rent, culinary delights, and souvenirs.

1. Bandung Square

Traveling to Bandung would be incomplete without visiting the city square. With a green expanse of synthetic grass, visitors can walk around while tasting various culinary choices and snacks around the square area. There is a night market with many interesting rides every weekend on this square. Bandung Square is located on Jl. Asia Afrika, Balonggede, Regol Subdistrict, Bandung City, West Java. 

2. Bandung City Hall Park

The second recommendation for free tourist attractions in Bandung is City Hall Park. The Bandung City Hall building was formerly called Gemeente Huis. Dating back to the Dutch colonial era, the city hall building is one of the oldest and most iconic buildings in Bandung. Bandung City Hall Park is located at Jl. Wastukencana No.2, Babakan Ciamis, Sumur Bandung Subdistrict, Bandung City, West Java. 

3. Braga Road 

Jalan Braga (Braga Road) is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Bandung. Many tourist attractions are located along Braga Road, such as art exhibitions, unique photo spots, and various culinary tourism destinations.

4. Museum of the Asian-African Conference

One of the most well-known museums in Bandung is the Asian-African Conference Museum. To enter the museum, tourists do not need to pay a penny. The Asian-African Conference Museum is located at Jl. Asia Afrika No.65, Braga, Sumur Bandung sub-district, Bandung City, West Java. It is open every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. 

5. Gedung Sate Museum

Gedung Sate Museum is an old building dating back to the colonial era.  Although it is currently used as an office complex for the West Java provincial government, the Gedung Sate Museum is popular with tourists.

This museum is located at Jl. Diponegoro No.22, Citarum, Bandung Wetan Subdistrict, Bandung City, West Java. It is open every day except Monday. 

6. Film Park

If you are looking for a family and children-friendly tourist spot in Bandung, you can visit Taman Film or Film Park. The park is located under the Pasupati bridge, on Jl. Layang Pasupati, Tamansari, Bandung Wetan Subdistrict, Bandung City, West Java.  The park is open every day for 24 hours. 

7. Babakan Siliwangi Forest Park

This open green area is also known as Forest Walk Babakan Siliwangi. Visitors are free to relax and walk around the forest. Babakan Siliwangi Forest Park is located at Jl. Tamansari No.90, Lb. Siliwangi, Coblong District, Bandung City, West Java. 

8. Teletubbies Hill Cicalengka

Teletubbies Hill is also a natural attraction in Bandung that can be accessed for free. From the top of the hill, visitors are presented with an atmospheric view of Bandung. You can also enjoy a beautiful sunset view over the city from Teletubbies Hill. This hill is located in Tanjungwangi, Cicalengka, Bandung Regency, West Java.

9. Pusdai Mosque

This mosque is suitable for those seeking religious tourism in Bandung. In addition to congregational prayers, various types of worship activities are held at the Pusdai Mosque. The Pusdai Mosque is located at Jl. Diponegoro No.63, Cihaurgeulis, Cibeunying Kaler Subdistrict, Bandung City, West Java. 

10. Sanghyang Tikoro

Located in the middle of a forest, Sanghyang Tikoro is arguably Bandung's hidden gem. The main attraction of this place is the existence of unique ancient caves from karst rock cliffs. River water flows swiftly between the cave rocks. This natural attraction is located on Jl. PLTA Saguling, Rajamandala Kulon, Cipatat Subdistrict, West Bandung Regency, West Java. 

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