Food, Transport, and Hotel
Most foods in Malang and Batu are very cheap, starting from IDR 10,000 per meal. You will find the cities’ delicacies everywhere—from well-established restaurants, public squares or alun-alun (of course!), to humble kiosks on the streets.
The easiest way to get to Malang is by air, as there are direct flights from several cities in Indonesia to Malang. You can also catch a train from Stasiun Pasar Senen or Stasiun Gambir in Jakarta and stop at Stasiun Malang Kota Lama or Stasiun Malang Kota Baru. To continue your journey to Batu, you can book an online taxi. If you are feeling adventurous, just rent a motorcycle for IDR 70,000 per 24 hours.
While you are in Malang, you can stay at Sufelir Room Hostel Syariah in Lowokwaru district for IDR50,000 per night, or Homestay K10 Syariah also in Lowokwaru district for IDR 60,000 per night. In Batu, you can stay at Kos Harian Sugih Waras in Junrejo district for IDR 50,000 per night, or Sahabat Backpacker in Ngaglik subdistrict for IDR 85,000 per night.