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Things to Do in Depok (2026)
Depok is known as a university city, and the University of Indonesia (UI) campus is a great place to begin. Stroll through the lush green campus, visit the iconic UI Libβ¦ ποΈ Start at the University
Depok is known as a university city, and the University of Indonesia (UI) campus is a great place to begin. Stroll through the lush green campus, visit the iconic UI Library, or explore the Danau UI (UI Lake) for a peaceful walk. The campus is open to the public, and you can easily reach it via the UI Station on the KRL commuter line.
ποΈ Shop at Margo City
Margo City is one of Depok's largest shopping malls, located at Jalan Margonda Raya. It offers a wide range of local and international brands, a food court, and a cinema. For a more local experience, head to the nearby Depok Town Square (DeTos) for affordable street food and small boutiques.
π Eat Local Favorites
Don't miss trying Depok's signature dish, soto betawi, a rich beef soup with coconut milk. Head to Soto Betawi Bang Ali at Jalan Margonda Raya for a bowl under IDR 30,000. For a sweet treat, try the es campur or martabak from street vendors near the UI campus.
π³ Explore Taman Lembah UI
Taman Lembah UI is a hidden green space within the university grounds, perfect for a relaxing afternoon. It features a small lake, jogging paths, and plenty of shaded benches. Entry is free, and it's a favorite spot for students and families to picnic or read.
ποΈ Visit Situ Pengasinan
Situ Pengasinan is a natural lake located in Pancoran Mas, offering a serene escape from the city. You can rent a paddleboat for around IDR 20,000 per person or simply walk along the wooden boardwalk. The area is also popular for fishing and birdwatching, especially in the early morning.
π Getting Around Depok
Depok is well-connected by the KRL commuter train, with stations like Depok, Depok Baru, and UI. For shorter trips, use online ride-hailing apps like Gojek or Grab, which are widely available and affordable. Avoid peak hours (7-9 AM and 5-7 PM) to skip the crowds on trains.
π Best Evening Spots
As night falls, head to the Margonda Raya street food area for a lively atmosphere with grilled skewers and fried snacks. For a quieter evening, the UI campus lakeside offers a calm setting for a stroll. Many cafes along Margonda stay open until late, serving coffee and light meals.
π Catch a Cultural Show
Check out the Gedung Kesenian Depok (Depok Art Building) at Jalan Kartini for traditional dance and music performances. Shows are often held on weekends and tickets range from IDR 50,000 to 100,000. Alternatively, the university's art center occasionally hosts student theater productions.
honestly the UI lake area is way better at golden hour than the guide lets on. around 4-5 PM the light hits the water just right and you get these really nice reflections off the modern library building. i sat on one of the benches near the amphitheater steps last month and watched a group of students practicing angklung for like an hour, it was super chill
The guide covers the big spots well, but I'd add that the street food scene on Jalan Margonda really comes alive after 9 PM, when the kaki lima vendors set up along the sidewalk near the Depok Baru station. The sate kambing there is some of the best I've had, and you can get a full meal for under IDR 20,000. It's a totally different vibe from the mall food courts, and you'll see everyone from students to families eating there.
Nice rundown. I'd add that Situ Pengasinan is best visited on a weekday morning if you can manage it. The weekends get crowded with families and the paddleboat queue can take 30 minutes or more. I went on a Tuesday around 8 AM and had the boardwalk almost to myself, just a few older guys fishing and some kingfishers diving for minnows. The rental guy was happy to let me take the boat out for an extra 15 minutes since nobody else was waiting.
3 Days in Depok: Itinerary 2026
Start your morning at Margonda Raya, Depok's main commercial strip. Visit Depok Town Square (Jl. Margonda Raya) for breakfast and a quick walk around the mall, whiβ¦ πΊοΈ Day 1: Margonda & City Center
Start your morning at Margonda Raya, Depok's main commercial strip. Visit Depok Town Square (Jl. Margonda Raya) for breakfast and a quick walk around the mall, which opens at 10 AM. Spend the afternoon exploring the University of Indonesia campus, just a 10-minute drive south, where you can stroll through the green campus and see the iconic UI Library.
π Lunch at Local Eateries
Head to Pecenongan Street (Jl. Pecenongan) near Margonda for affordable local food. Try Soto Depok at Soto Bang Udin (Jl. Margonda Raya No. 56) for around IDR 25,000. The area is busy from 11 AM to 2 PM, so arrive early to avoid long queues.
ποΈ Afternoon: Cultural Spots
Take a 15-minute Grab ride to the Depok Heritage Museum (Jl. Pemuda No. 1, Pancoran Mas), open from 9 AM to 4 PM. Entry is free, and you can learn about the city's colonial history. Afterwards, walk to the nearby Pancoran Mas Grand Mosque for a quiet break.
π Evening: Margonda Nightlife
Return to Margonda for dinner at a rooftop cafe like Kopi Nako (Jl. Margonda Raya No. 88), open until 10 PM. Try their signature coffee and nasi goreng for around IDR 50,000. After dinner, explore the street food stalls along Jl. Margonda, which come alive after 6 PM.
πΏ Day 2: Alam Sutera & Nature
Spend the morning at Taman Lembah Hijau (Jl. Raya Sawangan, Pancoran Mas), a 20-minute drive from Margonda. This park opens at 7 AM and has jogging tracks and a lake. Entry is IDR 10,000. Bring water and sunscreen, as the area is open and sunny.
ποΈ Shopping at Depok Mall
After the park, head to Depok Mall (Jl. Margonda Raya No. 1) for lunch and shopping. The mall opens at 10 AM and has a food court with options like Bakso Lapangan Tembak Senayan. Spend an hour browsing local brands and electronics.
π’ Evening: Culinary Street
In the evening, visit Jalan Kukusan (Kukusan Street) near UI, a 10-minute drive from the mall. This street is famous for its night food market, with stalls selling sate, martabak, and es campur. Prices range from IDR 15,000 to IDR 30,000. Arrive around 6 PM for the best selection.
ποΈ Day 3: Cimanggis & Outskirts
On your last day, take a 30-minute Grab to Cimanggis to visit Situ Pengasinan Lake (Jl. Raya Pengasinan). This recreational spot offers paddle boats and a jogging track, open from 8 AM to 5 PM. Entry is IDR 15,000. It's a peaceful way to end your trip before heading back to the city center.
This is a solid itinerary, especially the focus on UI campus. I'd add that the UI Library isn't just a quick walk-by, you can actually go inside the main building if you have a visitor pass from the security desk, and the architecture is worth the short detour.
For the last day, if you have time after Situ Pengasinan, stop by Pasar Cimanggis which is about 5 minutes away. It's a traditional market with some of the best pisang goreng I've found in Depok, and you can grab some cheap snacks for the ride home. The lake itself gets crowded on weekends but on a weekday morning it's quiet enough to hear the birds.
I've done this exact itinerary twice and it holds up well. One thing the guide doesn't mention is that the UI campus has a free shuttle bus (the blue one) that loops around every 15 minutes, so you don't have to walk the whole thing in the heat. The bus stop is right by the library entrance.
For the Kukusan street food night, I'd swap the es campur for es doger from a cart near the UI law faculty gate. It's a coconut milk and jackfruit drink that costs IDR 12,000 and hits different after the sate. Just make sure the ice looks clean, the cart with a blue tarp is the one locals queue at.
solid plan honestly, you hit the main spots. one thing I'd say about Margonda nightlife is that Kopi Nako gets packed after 7 pm, especially on weekends. if you want a quieter spot with better views, try Lantai 8 at Margonda Residence, it's a rooftop lounge that's less known but the sambal matah there is killer, around IDR 60,000 for a meal.
for day 2, Taman Lembah Hijau is nice but if you're up for a bit more nature, take a Grab to Taman Bunga Wiladatika instead. it's a 15 minute ride from Margonda, has actual flower gardens and a small greenhouse, entry is IDR 15,000. less crowded than Lembah Hijau on weekends, and you can grab pisang ijo from a cart outside for IDR 10,000.
one more thing, the street food at Jalan Kukusan is great but the martabak there is overhyped imo. skip it and get the sate padang from a stall called Sate Pak Joko near the UI gate, it's IDR 20,000 for 10 sticks and way better flavor. just a heads up, it gets busy after 7 pm so go early.