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If you want to enjoy the "Tempoe Doeloe" or past atmosphere in Kotabaru, please stop at Halte Kotabaru. From the bus station, we can continue the "Indies Tour" by walking down the shaded roads. There are several places that can be visited, such as Saint Antonius Church and Kolese Saint Ignatius which formerly used as Ministry of Defence Office. Still we can see Indies styled houses around Kotabaru which now used as shops, cafes, boutiques, or office buildings. After satisfied by "Tempoe Doeloe" atmosphere in Kotabaru, we can stop at to Terrace Javana Resto (open 11 am to 11 pm; food prices IDR 5,000 - IDR 35,000; Abubakar Ali Street 24-26; +62 274 541290) for a while. Terrace Javana Resto, a restaurant with Western menu is located in the formerly Dutch house which was completed with large ancient oil tank in the garden. Another place to hang-out with cheaper price is the House of Raminten (open 24 hours; the price of food IDR 1,000 - IDR 20,000; Jl FM Noto 7, Kotabaru; +62 274 547315).
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