Overview
Batam Centre serves as Indonesia's main ferry gateway for travelers coming from Singapore, with the busy Batam Centre Ferry Terminal handling frequent crossings. The area is primarily government and office buildings, with limited tourist appeal beyond the ferry terminal and Mega Mall.
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Before you go
Accommodation
Limited options directly in Batam Centre; Harris Hotel from Rp550,000 or Harmoni One from S$78. Better choices in Nagoya.
Shopping
Mega Mall - Batam on Jl. Engku Putri is the only major shopping center, with free WiFi in coffee shops.
Transport
The ferry terminal is the main arrival point with connections to Singapore (Harbourfront, Tanah Merah) and Malaysia. Link to Mega Mall by bridge.