Panduan Wisata Mataram
Mataram adalah kota terbesar di Lombok dan ibukota provinsi Nusa Tenggara Barat, Indonesia. Lokasinya berada di bagian barat Pulau Lombok. Jumlah penduduknya sebanyak 461.936 jiwa pada tahun 2024 dengan kepadatan sekitar 7.500 jiwa/km². Kota ini dikenal sebagai pusat pemerintahan, ekonomi, dan budaya di Pulau Lombok.
Yang Bisa Dilihat di Mataram
- Islamic Center Mataram Jl. Udayana, Mataram. Masjid megah dan pusat kegiatan Islam di NTB, dikenal sebagai ikon Kota Mataram
- Museum Negeri Nusa Tenggara Barat Jl. Panji Tilar, Mataram. Museum yang menyimpan koleksi sejarah dan budaya Lombok serta Sumbawa. -
- Masjid Raya Hubbul Wathan Islamic Center Mataram), Gomong, Selaparang. Desain warna kubah utama masjid ini memadukan warna batik khas Sasambo (Suku Sasak-Samawa-Mbojo). (diperbarui Okt 2022
Tips Praktis
1 Bandar Udara Internasional Zainuddin Abdul Madjid (LOP IATA), Tanak Awu, Lombok Tengah. Bandara utama yang melayani penerbangan domestik dan internasional menuju Lombok. (diperbarui Nov 2024) Tersedia transportasi umum seperti bus, angkot, taksi, dan ojek.
Panduan Lengkap Mataram
🧭 Kenali Kota
Mataram is an agglomeration of a number of villages that have grown together. The main ones are Ampenan, the harbour on the west coast and the site of the old airport; Mataram, in the center; and Cakranegara, the commercial hub to the east.
✈️ Cara Menuju
By plane: Lombok International Airport (LOP IATA) opened on 1 October 2011 near the city of Praya on in South Lombok. It is approximately 40 km southeast of Mataram. The airport is covered in the main Lombok article. It will cost you Rp 130,000 - 150,000 to get to Mataram. Airport shuttle bus: A public bus service is available from the airport to service passengers wishing to travel to and from either Mataram or Senggigi. The DAMRI buses late model air-conditioned buses and are white in colour. DAMRI services depart from the Mandalika bus terminal in eastern Mataram every hour and proceed to the airport, commencing at 04:00 with the last bus leaving that terminal at 19:00. The fare from/to the Mandalika terminal is Rp15,000. DAMRI services are also provided to connect Senggigi to the airport departing Senggigi from 03:00 and then every 1½ hr until the last departure from Senggigi at 20:00. Some airport buses may provide services between Mandelika and Senggigi. Services may not follow the published schedules; ensure you leave plenty of buffer time if catching a departing flight. The fare from the airport to Senggigi is Rp25,000 per person. Taxis are normally available at the terminal for travel onward to other areas. By boat: The port of Lembar is 22 km south of Mataram. There are ferries every 90 minutes or so, 24 hours a day, from Padang Bai on Bali, with the trip taking 4-5 hours. Any volunteer "porters" who carry your bags will expect at least Rp10,000. See the main Lombok article for details. If you haven't booked an end-to-end travel package, getting from Lembar to Mataram can sometimes be problematic. You can take a shuttle bus service to Mataram with Perama Tours and Travel, Pejanggik Str. No. 66, ☏ +62 370 635928, fax: +62 370 653936. Perama have offices across Indonesia including Bali and Lombok providing land sea and air connections . Perama shuttle bus offers Bali to Mataram connections and Lembar to Mataram connections. A hotel pick-up should always be arranged well in advanced and preferably confirmed by email. An alternative is to negotiate a trip with a private car operator upon arrival. You can take a bemo from Lembar Harbour to Mataram during daylight hours. The fare should be Rp5,000-8,000 to the Ampenan-Mataram-Cakranegara-Sweta area, but you may pay more if you have a lot of luggage. This is one good reason to book through to Mataram or Senggigi with Perama or another tourist shuttle company. Alternatively, metered taxis are often available at the terminal or just outside the gates. A taxi may be available but do not depend on one being there. There are a few basic warung and losmen in Lembar if you get stuck. By car: It is also possible to access Mataram from Denpasar, which is a 4- to 5-hour drive plus ferries. By bus: 1 Terminal Mandalika, Jalan Sandubaya, Sandubaya, Kec.. Prefer to book online to avoid solliciting. (updated Jun 2024). 2 DAMRI pool (Perum Damri Cabang Mataram), Jl. TGH. Faesal No.10, Mandalika, Kec. Sandubaya (Near Terminal Mandalika). Also damri mobile app (google play store and apple store but not all regions for latter) but more international services may be easier like redbus or traveloka (but won't have all damri routes...). Most bus will stop a short time at Terminal Mandalika. Some DAMRI Routes at jun 2024: Lembar Rp35,000, Bangsal, Senggigi. (updated Jun 2024).
🚌 Transportasi Lokal
By taxi: Blue bird * Lombok Taksi, ☏ +62 370 627000. is the most common taxi available in Mataram . Both the Bluebird and white coloured Express Taksi have a radio dispatch system and both companies cars are equipped with meters which should be used by their drivers at all times. Flag fall is approximately Rp4,250 and the meter ticks up a few hundred rupiah for every hundred meters past 2 km. Taxis can be booked in advance either by calling them yourself or by booking through your hotel. Taxis may be hailed down on the street anywhere around Mataram with the exception of the dark blue Airport Taksi the use of which is limited to arriving airport passengers only. By bemo: Bemos run many set routes in and around Mataram, Ampenan and Cakranegara. They may be flagged down anywhere on the streets of Mataram. Bemo can sometimes be crowded and may stop and start frequently to pick up and set down passengers or to tout for business. Sometimes trips can get a bit drawn out. Beware of pickpockets as they often prey on passengers especially around the Cakranegara routes. These pickpockets can be persistent even if their activities are detected. It may be more straight forward and possibly less expensive to take an air-conditioned taxi especially if there are 2 or more people in your group. By ojek: Prices are negotiable but a rule of thumb is Rp5,000-10,000 for a short trip with a local motorbike rider if the destination is nearby, longer distances will require some informed negotiation. By horsecart: Horse carts known as cidomo remain a common means of transport in Mataram and they are often found operating throughout the congested streets near a pasar or produce market. Public bemos and metered taxis are more commonly used for transport in and around Mataram. By car: Renting a car is a possible alternative in Mataram. It will cost Rp250,000-300,000 for a Toyota Avanza/Daihatsu Xenia (2x4) 6-8 seats, Rp300,000- 450,000 for a Toyota Kijang (2x4) with 7-8 seats. The age and condition of the car will affect its price as will high rental demand during the peak tourism period around June-August and local holidays. Rental periods should be for 24 hours. By motorbike: Motorbikes are also available for rent around Mataram. Expect to pay approximately Rp50,000 per day for a motor bike in as new condition. There are several rental operators to be found in the Cakranegara area or enquire at your hotel for assistance. Please see the main Lombok article article for more detailed information on driving in Lombok and ensure you obtain and use a helmet when riding a motor bike.
📸 Yang Bisa Dilihat
1 Mayura Park (Taman Mayura), Jl. Purbasari 29. 08:00-21:00. A historic garden and water palace dating from the 18th century, built during the period of Balinese rule in western Lombok. Its large rectangular pool is surrounded by lawns and mature trees, making it a pleasant place to escape the traffic and heat of Mataram. The complex also contains several Balinese Hindu shrines, including Pura Jagatnatha. The site was involved in the fighting between Dutch colonial forces and the Balinese rulers of Lombok in 1894. Allow 20-40 minutes. Rp20,000. (updated Jun 2024) 2 Narmada Park (Taman Narmada) (10 km east of Mataram). A historic royal garden and retreat built in the 18th century. The complex was designed to evoke the landscape of Mount Rinjani and contains gardens, pools and a Hindu temple. A sacred spring is traditionally associated with youth and longevity. The park is particularly lively on weekends, when local families come to picnic and swim. Allow 30-60 minutes. (updated Feb 2022) 3 Museum Negeri Nusa Tenggara Barat (Lombok Museum), Jl Panji Tilar Negara 6, ☏ +62 623 70632159. M 09:00-16:00, Tu-Th 08:00-16:00, F 08:00-17:00, Sa Su 08:00-18:00. The provincial museum provides a useful introduction to the history and cultures of Lombok and neighbouring Sumbawa. Its collections include archaeological and historical objects, traditional weapons, textiles and other ethnographic material, as well as manuscripts and examples of local arts and technology. Some information is in English, although coverage varies between displays. Allow 30-60 minutes. The museum has separate admission prices for Indonesian visitors and foreign visitors. Rp 7,000. (updated Jun 2024) 4 Masjid Raya Hubbul Wathan (Islamic Center Mataram), Gomong, Selaparang. The city's most prominent mosque and one of Mataram's most recognisable landmarks. The complex was completed and inaugurated in 2013 and combines modern Islamic architecture with Sasak and other local design influences. The main dome uses colours associated with Sasambo, referring to the Sasak, Samawa and Mbojo peoples of West Nusa Tenggara. The mosque is particularly impressive from outside and is illuminated after dark. As an active place of worship, visitors should dress appropriately and avoid visiting during prayer times unless specifically permitted. (updated Oct 2022) 5 Lingsar Temple. One of the most unusual religious sites on Lombok, Lingsar is a Hindu temple complex built beside Kemaliq, a sacred site associated with the Sasak Wetu Telu tradition. The two traditions share the same wider sacred complex, making Lingsar an important symbol of the island's Hindu and Muslim cultural coexistence. The complex includes the Hindu Pura Gaduh, the Kemaliq sanctuary and sacred springs. A pool containing sacred eels is traditionally associated with the site. Lingsar is also the setting for Perang Topat, an annual ceremony in which Hindu and Muslim participants throw rice cakes at one another in a ritual symbolising harmony and shared prosperity. Dress modestly and follow local instructions when entering the sacred areas. (updated Jul 2026) 6 Meru Temple (Pura Meru), Jl. Selaparang, Cakranegara. \The largest Hindu temple on Lombok and one of the most important reminders of the island's Balinese heritage. Built in 1720, the temple is dedicated to the Hindu trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. Its most striking feature is the three large thatched meru towers, with 11, 9 and 9 tiers respectively. The towers are associated with the three principal deities and with sacred mountains, including Rinjani. The temple's spacious courtyards and ornate gateways make it particularly worthwhile for visitors interested in Lombok's Balinese history and architecture. Visitors may need to wear a sarong or sash; these are normally available at the temple. (updated Jul 2026) 7 Ampenan Old Town (Kota Tua Ampenan). The historic western part of Mataram and the former main port of Lombok during the Dutch colonial period. The old streets contain surviving shop houses and other buildings reflecting the area's Arab, Chinese and European trading communities. It is best explored on foot, particularly in the late afternoon, when the old port area and nearby Ampenan beach make a pleasant place for sunset. There are also numerous small cafés and local food stalls. Allow 1-2 hours for a leisurely walk. (updated Jul 2026)
🎯 Yang Bisa Dilakukan
Jalan Udayana. There is a long strip of warungs and small food stalls lining both sides of the road near the airport between Jalan Gilli Gede and Jalan Adi Sucipto. The area is very popular at night especially on the weekends and is a very popular destination for couples who appreciate both lack of bright lighting and the opportunity to stroll or sit in the lineal parks that line the road on both sides. Parking is available along the road and a small parking fee will be requested by the park 'attendants' as you depart. It may seem a bit intimidating due to the very low lighting but it is not a threatening place, more one of subtle and discreet romancing by many of the visitors. Not really worth an outing to see in itself but if you are in the area it can make a pleasant rest stop. There are many outlets selling snacks like satay or small meals. Soft drinks and bottled water are sold by most of the food vendors. Jalan Pejanggik (west of Mataram mall near Ruby supermarket and Rumah Sakit Risa (Risa Private Hospital)). This very informal night time strip has many street food vendors and 'tenda' roadside eating venues that set up at dusk and trade until later in the night. This area can get quite busy some evenings and there is even a half decent cake shop in this strip at Cycling. Bicycle riding events are common on the weekends, especially Sundays, normally a participation ticket is required and some events attract several thousand participants, there are often prizes given after lucky draws from the ticket numbers. They are large scale community events and normally some roads and streets are closed during the event.
🛍️ Belanja & Oleh-oleh
Cakranegara. Has the greatest concentration of retail outlets and a produce market. There are a few interesting small shops above the markets and a large area to the rear of the fresh produce area containing a considerable number of clothing and homeware vendors. It is an often dark and confusing maze of little corridors and goods so travellers who are not used to tightly packed and slightly chaotic Asian market environments might find it best to stick with the more predictable Mataram Mall. The streets of Cakra have a wide assortment of shops lining the roads selling a wide range of goods. Some of the guides in Senggigi and especially Mangsit may be prepared to take a visitor on a trip to the markets and shops of Cakra. 1 Mataram Mall, Jl Pejanggik, Cakranegara (lies between Jl Pejanggik and Jl Pancawarga). Lombok's premier shopping mall (don't get too excited), a destination for many residents of the city and from distant kampungs. It has been upgraded and expanded and has parking for cars and motor bikes, an outdoor swimming pool off to the side of the main mall and an amusement arcade on the upper levels. There is a wide range of shops including a smallish Hero supermarket, a Tiara department store, a reasonable homewares store plus fast-food favorites including the only McDonalds and KFC on the island. Many smaller shops offer clothing, homewares, computer accessories, travel bags, electrical appliances and hand phones. Unless you need to buy something, don't bother: other parts of Indonesia have far more interesting shopping malls and the streets, warungs and restaurants of Mataram offer a far richer experience. 2 Melissa Bakery, Jl Pejanggik, Cakranegara (opposite the High School (SMAK)), ☏ +62 370 628446, melissabakery@mail.com. Nice cakes and quite edible bread. Redwood Cafe and Lounge is on the 2nd floor and the ground floor also has a small supermarket or minimart with some speciality and general items. MGM Supermarket, Jl Arief Rachman Hakim. It sells a wide range of items on two levels and has some interesting shops surrounding the car park at the rear. 3 Epicentrum Mall, Jl. Sriwijaya No.333. Newest (as of June 2016) and biggest mall in Mataram. Also a good place to find an open restaurant during Ramadan. Guided shopping tours. This is a good idea if you want to find your way around the markets and backstreets of Mataram, Ampenan and Cakranegara more easily and possible arrive at some places you might otherwise not discover. Choose your guide carefully and it could be a most interesting outing or just find your own way around. There is everything from second hand motor bike parts, cooking equipment, bric-a-brac antiques and reproductions to gold, pearls and costume jewellery. Much of it is presented in an apparent maze of reasonably civilised chaos whilst other parts are very quiet and laid back. Bargaining and price enquiry is essential in the smaller shops and the market areas. Larger shops in the Mall and the supermarkets have fixed and marked prices on their goods.
🍜 Kuliner
Mataram is one of the best places in Lombok to try local food. Look for ayam taliwang (small grilled chicken with a hot chilli and spice paste), plecing kangkung (water spinach with spicy tomato-chilli sambal), beberuk terong (eggplant with fresh chilli and tomato), sate rembiga (spicy beef skewers), sate bulayak (grilled meat served with rice cakes and spicy sauce) and nasi balap puyung, a spicy rice dish topped with shredded chicken and accompaniments. Most local restaurants are inexpensive and cater primarily to local diners. Mataram also has numerous Chinese-Indonesian, seafood and modern restaurants. 1 Dua Em Bersaudara, Jalan Transmigrasi No.99, ☏ +62 370 626734. 08:00-22:00. Famed for the best ayam taliwang in Lombok. (updated Feb 2022) 2 Bubur ayam 43, Jl. Hos Cokroaminoto No.43, Monjok Bar., Kec. Selaparang. Two rooms with fan. dish Rp10,000-23,000, drink Rp4,000-7,000. (updated Jun 2024) 3 Warung sate muslim, Jl. Hos Cokroaminoto No.32, Monjok Tim., Kec. Selaparang. popular with locals. sate Rp20,000-25,000 (10 sticks), drinks Rp3,000-15,000, other dish Rp10,000-30,000. (updated Jun 2024) 4 Blusky Pizza, bluskypizza@gmail.com. M-Th 13:00-21:00, F-Su 14:00-22:00. Popular with the locals. Real pizza oven in the street corner. pizza Rp45,000-65,000, drinks Rp10,000-30,000. (updated Jun 2024)
☕ Tempat Nongkrong
Some restaurants in Mataram will serve cold beer as do the hotels but do not expect a wine list to be available in other than a large and substantial hotel. Public drinking of alcohol or drunkenness is not condoned in any part of Lombok including Mataram. Many restaurants and eating houses have an excellent range of local fruit juices, tea including ginger tea and local coffee (kopi biasa or kopi lombok) at very moderate prices.
🛏️ Menginap
1 Lombok Raya Hotel, Jl. Panca Usaha No.11, Cilinaya,, ☏ +62 370 632305. near Mataram Mall US$23. (updated Aug 2020) 2 Grand Legi Hotel, Jl. Sriwijaya No.81, Pagesangan Tim., ☏ +62 370 636282. Sparkling pool, spa, gym, restaurant, bar, breakfast buffet, wifi, a/c. US$38. (updated Aug 2020) 3 Hotel Santika Mataram, Jl Pejanggik No.32, ☏ +62 370 617 8888, fax: +62 370 617 8777, mataram@santika.com. Opened in 2012, contemporary city hotel from an established national operator. 4 Dewi Sri Guest House, Jl. Cendana No.24, Monjok Tim., Kec. Selaparang (15 min walk to Mataram Immigration Office and Islamic Center NTB - Hubbul Wathan Great Mosque, 10min drive to/from Terminal Mandalika), ☏ +62 819-5300-0254. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. Wi-Fi, shared toilet+bathroom (x2), towel, hot water, toilet paper+toilet gun, soap, large terrace with swimming-pool, large living-room with shared desktop computer, free water refill/tea/coffee, fridge but no kitchen. beds dorm with power plugs x2, no bedlight or curtain. Great vibe. dorm Rp150,000-175,000, double room Rp200,000/pers, others Rp295,000-650,000. Laundry Rp15,000/kg. (updated Jun 2024) 5 Hastina Stylish Hotel (Hastina Hotel), Jl. Kulintang I No.1, Mataram Tim., Kec. Mataram (next to epicentrum mall, 10 min from Damri pool by Goride), ☏ +62 896-3586-6368. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. 6-beds dorm (3F), capsule mode, bedlight, power plug x1, aircon, wifi (captive portal). In small locker with provided key: blanket, towel, toilet paper, soap, toothbrush. attached two shower+western toilets. dorm Rp125,000. (updated Jun 2024)