🎉Nightlife Seekers
Where to Stay in Samarinda
Best party districts, bar streets, and late-night neighborhoods
🛡️ Safe💰 Budget: IDR 250000/day🚇 Good Transit
Best Neighborhoods for Nightlife Seekers
Ranked by relevance for nightlife seekers visiting Samarinda
1
Sungai Kunjang
Mid-rangeA bustling riverside area with a mix of residential, commercial, and some tourist facilities.
first-timersfoodiesbudget
- +Good access to local food stalls and restaurants
- +Relatively central for accessing different parts of the city
- +Affordable accommodation options
- -Can be noisy and crowded
- -Limited high-end amenities
2
Palaran
BudgetA developing area, primarily residential with some newer commercial developments.
familiesbudgetdigital nomads
- +Quieter than the city center
- +More affordable prices for accommodation and food
- +Good for experiencing local life away from tourist crowds
- -Further from the main tourist attractions
- -Public transport can be less frequent
3
Samarinda Kota
LuxuryThe administrative and commercial heart, featuring government buildings, shopping centers, and modern amenities.
first-timersbusiness travelersluxury
- +Convenient access to shopping and dining
- +Good infrastructure and modern facilities
- +Likely to find more international-standard services
- -Can be more expensive
- -Less authentic local experience compared to other areas
Daily Budget (Budget)
IDR 250000/day
Guesthouse room at Penginapan MahakamIDR 100000
Nasi Goreng and Teh Botol at a local warungIDR 30000
Rent a motorbike for the dayIDR 70000
Visit the Masjid Raya Samarinda and walk along the Mahakam RiverIDR 0
Explore the Pasar Pagi marketIDR 20000
1 area to be cautious about
Read our full safety guide for Samarinda