Jl. Braga — Attraction in Bandung City

The No. 1 must-visit spot in Bandung! Everybody say it with me—THE BANDUNG PUBLIC ZOO!!

...hahah, nah I'm sorry for messing with you. So, welcome to Braga Street, the legendary, lively, and slightly chaotic heart of Bandung! A place where vintage charm meets modern hype, where you can find everything from street food and fashion to charming hotels and—oh, yeah—those occasional friendly neighborhood scammers (but hey, just gracefully ignore them… or step on their toes lightly, your call).

Your Braga Survival Guide (In Order)

Step 1: Get Yourself a NICE Stay

If you're gonna do Braga, do it right—book a hotel nearby! This street is home to some ridiculously aesthetic boutique hotels, perfect for soaking in that old-town charm with a modern twist.

Step 2: Coffee First, Talk Later

Come early morning please. Coffee is mandatory. Walk around and pick any café (there are plenty), order something fancy, and let caffeine kick-start your adventure.

Step 3: Brunch ALARM 🚨

By brunch time, head to the legendary Hidangan Sumber (yes, that’s the name). It’s an old-school bakery serving Dutch-style bread and pastries so good, you might start speaking with a Dutch accent by accident.

Step 4: Strike a Pose!

After that, realise this: Braga is selfie and photobox heaven. But be warned—there will be a queue. Just enjoy the moment and snap some retro photobooth pics because memories fade, but printed evidence lasts forever.

Step 5: Lunchtime Happiness

By now, your stomach will be screaming. No worries—Braga is packed with restaurants, and honestly? You can’t go wrong. Pick anything that calls your name and feast away.

Step 6: Retail Therapy, Braga-Style

Now your tummy got "full tank" situation let's go for another treat. Braga has hidden alleys filled with indie fashion stores, so put on your explorer hat and start hunting for unique pieces.

Step 7: When Night Falls, Braga Howls

As evening comes, Braga gets WILD—like a werewolf summoning its pack. Crowds gather, music plays, and the street turns into a vibrant social hub. A suggestion, don’t miss the street photographers here! These folks are pros—they’ll direct your poses and capture you in aesthetic, cinematic, “I belong in a magazine” shots. Bonus: They’re affordable.

Step 8: Bonus Adventure – Hop on the BANDROS!

Not done yet? Good. There’s more. Head over to the BANDROS tour bus stop (just a short walk from Braga). It’s a cute open-top bus that takes you around Bandung, spilling historical tea about the city along the way.

Wait… Did We Ever Check In to the Hotel?!

Oops. My bad again. Well, I hope you booked that stay in Step 1 because, after this Braga marathon, you will need a soft bed and some good sleep.

Final Verdict? Braga Street is a perfect mix of nostalgia, culture, and chaotic fun. Whether you’re here for the aesthetics, the food, or just to people-watch, it’s a must-visit when in Bandung.

Now go forth and conquer, explorer! But maybe take...

Originally Braga Bandung was called Karrenweg meaning cart trail, since it was used by many two-wheels carts pulled by buffalos to transport coffee to the postal road. When Bandung transformed into a town with many rich Preanger Planters lived nearby, Braga street became the center of the development. It was the first shopping arcade in Bandung with lots of art deco buildings to admire, plenty of high quality shops and a prestigious cinema.

Everything needed or wanted at that time, most likely could be bought at Braga Bandung. The first shop in the street was a firearm shop belonged to the Hellermann. There were several shops selling beautiful dresses as well as custom-made suits. There was a drama group that performed every weekend. A car showroom, a jewelry shop, a watch and clock shop, a few banks were all took part in Braga street. People said that the golden days of Bandung as Parijs van Java was between 1920 and few years before World War II.

Strolling around Braga street feels like taking a step back in time: a narrow street with many art-deco buildings from the early twentieth century. It is refreshing to see some of these old buildings had been renovated back to their old glory. Hopefully, the remaining buildings will also be renovated before they become ruin beyond repair.

Jalan Braga is the only street in Bandung that uses cobblestones instead of asphalt. Its pedestrian walk has also been renovated with new paving blocks and many park benches. If you look up, you will see the decorated lamp posts with tigers...

One of the moat historical place in Bandung. One of the reason why Bandung is called "Paris van Java".

Along the way, you'll find various old shops that has been operating since 1930s. Maison Bogerijen, or now called Braga Permai is one of the most famous Dutch Restaurants back in colonial era. It was the only place that serves Wilhemina Taart (now it's unavailable). You can find an old Bakery in the same street side near Braga Permai as well, called Sumber Hidangan, or originally called Het Snoephuis.

In the end of the street, it is linked to Daendels' 1000km Groot Postweg road that connect the east and west point of java island. In this street, the Asian African Conference museum aslo located. Before is was used for the Asian African Conference, it was once known as Societet Concordia, the most famous elite club for Dutch, especially tea planters. They held various European cultural events in this place including ballroom dance,...