Shopping in Aceh
Shopping in Aceh does not present the typical shopping frenzy. Simply put, what you can expect is everyday fare, from fresh organic farm produce and the catch of the day to regular groceries and general products. Like any other destination, it does have its share of shops and markets trading what is required for comfortable existence in a small city.
For generations, Aceh has been home to a small-scale, handicraft industries (largely dominated by women) for the production of handbags, embroidered clothes, pastries and specially crafted jewellery for events like weddings.
Explore the city as you go shopping in Aceh. Get the best deals, learn about the best places to shop in Aceh, stop for some finger food, or relax in one of the Aceh Restaurants along the city's shopping streets.
Aceh handicrafts wave many varieties of embroidered bags, cloths, purses and sandals in different, lively colors, sizes and designs. They are very unique and functional. The door of Aceh (Pintu Aceh) is a famous symbol; you can get a fake gold brooch as a wonderful gift for your friends. You can also find other wonderful handicrafts such as key chains, pencil cases and so on.
For all coffee lovers, don't leave Aceh without a package of strong Takengon Coffee. Popular coffee shops (warung kopi) in Ulee Kareng and Beurawe areas of Banda Aceh sell packages of their freshly ground coffee wrapped in attractive packaging.
Shopping Places
Pusaka Souvenir
Jl. Sri Ratu Safiatuddin No. 78 Peunayong, Banda Aceh
+62 (0651) 741 1510
Pasar Aceh
Located at the back of Baiturrahman Grand Mosque.
Aceh Putra
Jl. Merduati No. 27 Banda Aceh
Rencong Aceh
Jl. Mohd. Jam No. 1-E Banda Aceh
+62 (0) 852 6010 1687
LabSeni Garish
Jl. Madya Swayasa No. 7 Jeulingke, Banda Aceh
Nyakni Usaha Souvenir
Jl. Singgah Mata 10 Blower, Banda Aceh
+62 (0651) 48474
Lhoong Raya Souvenir
Jl. Malikul Saleh No. 56 Neusu
+62 (0651) 21357
Istana
Jl. Pusat Perbelanjaan Pasar Aceh
Bungong Ban Keumang
Jl. Merduati No. 27 Banda Aceh
Anita Souvenir
Jl. Pusat Perbelanjaan
Pasar Aceh
Jl. Diponegoro Banda Aceh
Bungong Jaroe
Jl. Cut Nyak Dhien Banda Aceh
Cahaya Pase
Jl. Tgk. Pulo Dibaroh No. 5
Coffee Shop Jasa Ayah Solong
Jl. T. Iskandar Ulee Kareng
Coffee Shop Beurawe
Jl. T. Iskandar Beurawe
Meet Totok Julianto and the team at Banda Perdana Tour & Travel (BP Travel), your local connection in Aceh. We are proud to be the first independent traveller service in the region, and also to be a bridge between the West, and the local guesthouses and tour operators in Aceh. We have been heavily involved in trying to rebuild tourism in Aceh since the 2004 tsunami, and encourage anyone considering it to come visit us, in order to see the beauty of Aceh and the friendliness and powerful spirit of the Acehnese people.
