Sandjaja Hotel in Palembang

Set along a bustling road, this low-key hotel with a colorful exterior is a 10-minute walk from the nearest light rail station. It’s 2 km from Ampera Bridge and 3 km from the 18th-century Kuto Besak Fortress.The straightforward rooms offer flat-screen TVs, desks, and tea and coffeemaking equipment, plus en suite, shower-only bathrooms.Amenities include a warm restaurant with cane furnishings, a gym, and an outdoor pool surrounded by a deck. There’s also meeting and event space.