Nevland,
The kind of budget that you have will get you a room at Hotel Progo, located just 250m away (or it is less?) from the Jalan Banda/Martadinata aka Riau road junction where some 5-6 FOs clustered (Heritage, Cascade, Summit, Stamp, Formen). You can't go wrong...it's the nearest hotel to the FOs!

BTW, do not expect 5 star treatment at Progo! It's a basic 50-room 3-storey hotel converted from a hostel some 15 years ago. Some of the newer rooms are on the upper floors. Hot water a bit slow due to low water pressure; and for breakfast it's better you bring your own instant noodle! But in terms of location its unbeatable! I wanted to stay there last Nov (I had stayed there once before) but was shocked when told it's fully booked for the whole of Nov, Dec 2010 and first half of Jan 2011; testimony of its popularity!
Yep! Since Bandung became popular with M'sian and S'pore tourists, not to mention those from Jakarta, prices of just about everything have gone up all the way without signs of abetting! However, for ladies looking for high quality fabrics, do visit Pasar Baru, there are many, many shops but there is one that is owned by a Japanese-Indian (Japanese Citizen of Indian ethnicity) ... yep.....a "Japind".....hard to believe but its true - I didn't believe it when my friend told me about it until when I met this guy in person. This Japind proudly boasted that nobody else in Pasar Baru can match his prices for Japanese and Korean fabrics. This guy showed me his clientele list + namecards + samples of Purchase Orders from the big Fabrics stores in KL - Gulati's, Jakel, Maya, etc.....you name it he has it.... even UMNO bought from him for their Wanita uniform! No wonder when my other half went to Jalan TAR later she confirmed prices in this guys shop is between 30-40% of those sold in KL. I won't name his shop cos I don't get paid to promote him!
For those going to FOs, beware only 30-40% of the goods are original rejects/seconds/overruns/old stocks etc. The rest are cheap imitations from China or Indonesia....but then again for me that's the fun part - trying to find the original items! For branded leather goods, 100% fakes! You are better off in Petaling Street!

Listiani,
Looks like you and me have been to the same places! Hehehe..... I've been to BDG five times (heck, maybe more!) since 2008 and my wife have made it a compulsory annual shopping trip!
Like you said, all hope are not lost yet...... recently I saw on internet ..in Spore someone selling Armani Exchange T-Shirts (Made in Peru) for SGD49 ...approx RM115; he claimed these were retailing at SGD100. I bought four of those at Rumah Mode at about RM35/pce; I had bought exactly the same one before at AX store at Pavillion for RM220! And yes...all of them are "Hencho en Peru"! I almost cried.......mixed up between exasperation and happiness! Worth being the first guy at Rumah Mode that morning.....I was there at 9.30 sharp and just barged in - turned out there was a staff briefing and store only open at 9.45am.
BTW, D'Cost Seafood as Setabudi is very2 highly recommended ...... "Mutu Bintang Lima; Harga Kaki Lima" ...........its cheap and great service (They use PDA or IPOD to take orders, hows that!)

Listiani,
You should try D'Cost Seafood at (typo error "as") Setiabudhi. This Resto has outlets in many places throughout Indonesia especially JKT. Been there many times and they really live up to their motto! If only someone could clone their biz model here! You can check out their website to check their menu & prices; the place is usually super crammed with people but service is surprisingly quick!

Guys,
Everytime I get back from BDG I start to plan for the next trip.... hehehe these days I'm wearing Armanis, Burberrys (Don't be shocked- Made in M'sia - how to get it here?) and Calvin Klein as pajamas!
However, before you guys get excited to go to BDG do very detail research on branded items lest you buy those made in China. Bear in mind if you are looking for the likes of Prada, Burberry, Gucci, Christian Dior, Emporio Armani and other very high end apparels; these are not manufactured outside Europe; so its unlikely that you will find them in BDG. (M'sia produces some limited range of Gucci and Burberry - please Google for a report by Penang state Govt think tank unit on this). But for second liners like Guess, Esprit, Elle, Quicksilver, Roxy, MNG, Zara, Abercrombie sure you can find these.

Shiloong,
Sorry , can quite make out what do you mean by "outlet apparel"

Factory Outlets in Bandung got started by Perry Tristianto - the undisputed "Factory Outlet King" of Bandung in 1990s. Biz picked up after the economic crisis of late 1990s when many people have less money but still want to buy designer goods. Bapak Perry now has more than 20 outlets - each catering for different market segments; but always bearing in mind that that his target market is the "discerning" buyers who know the brands, prefer quality goods and want to shop in comfort. Hence most factory outlets in Bandung are beautifully appointed, furnished (mostly in old colonial bungalows) classy boutique shops; to create the "ambience" to lure these discerning buyers.
Kindly read this website for detail information on the basic info on FO in Indonesia:-
http://www.expat.or.id/info/outletshopping.html
BTW, in Malaysia we too have stores operating along similar lines but different "ambience" concept:-
http://factoryoverrun.com/v2/
http://www.mo-outlet.com/outlet.htm

I too have initial reservation regarding these stuff until I read this "Do you know that Alain Delon, Gucci, Adidas, Nike, Reebok, Brooks Brothers, Kohl’s, Polo, Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, Yves St Laurent, and many more world reknown up-market brands are made by the contract manufacturers in Malaysia?" (Penang Economic Monthly May 2007). Plus news from STAR online that suits from Saville Row London are made in Malaysia by founders of the Sparkmanshop chain!

For the best FOs I strongly recommend Rumah Mode - in fact it's compulsory to go there! Hehehe..... price-wise its uber alles (slightly more expensive than most other FOs), but it has a splendid restaurant & massage centre and an overall fantastic setting. The rich Indonesians shop here! Next will be the Secret, Summit, Heritage/Cascade - all at Jalan Riau aka Martadinata. The other cluster will be Episode, Jetset, Uptown, Grande, Glamour, Blossom, Coconel at Jalan Dago aka Juanda. For sportswear please visit DSE, a 4 storey store at Jl Dago.

To ensure you get "originals" the labels are normally cut or blackout - just like the ones in FOs or Reject Shop in M'sia plus the "Made in ..........." is prominently displayed either at the collar or at the bottom inshirts. Imitation/fakes never displayed their origins! Some shirts especially higher end ones have certificates of origin attached to them.
The FOs there now source their goods from all over the place, hence the goods sold there can be from Indonesia, China, Cambodia, Bangladesh (biggest producer of T-shirts in the world now!), India, Peru, El Salvador, Macau, Mexico, Mauritius, Tunisia, Vietnam, Philippines, Pakistan, Brunei.
Hope this lengthly post explains enough......

G'morning Listiani
Gals & guys,
I wont' be surprised if you get to see famous Indonesian artists at Rumah Mode; like I said earlier the cream of Jakarta society shop there. Once when I was there, three busloads of students from an international school in JKT stop there and of all the sudden you have Arabs, Africans, Westerners, East Europeans, Japanese and ..the most beautiful of the lot...hehehe... South Americans jammed into all the spaces at Rumah Mode! And before you know it....all the best T-shirts were gone!! Another outlet where there's a strong possibility of you rubbing shoulders with celebrities is "Rich & Famous" FO near Holiday Inn, at Jalan Dago, it's purposely designed and named to attract the celebrities (pls google for interview with Perry Tristianto)

BTW one word on Rumah Mode.....price wise slightly more expensive than other FOs and they do sell fakes - e.g. Hugo Boss jackets - I saw these being sold by the kilos in Shenzhen! (Yep, not by piece or dozens but by weight!)

Listiani, I envy you senang pergi BDG cos for me it's not easy...distance (I don't live in KL), family, work commitments etc conspired to limit my trips there 1-2 a year only! Lagipun I still have not worn my Tommy Hilfiger, Ashworth and DKNY shirts from my last trip! And my wife belum habis buat baju kurung/kebaya semua 20 pasang kain beli at Pasar Baru!

Before I forgot, there is an obscure FO located at Buah Batu, south of Bandung by the name "Paberik Badjoe". I "accidentally" went there once when was I was lost - due to miscommunication with taxi driver - its located in the middle of an industrial area far from the tourist areas. Locals said its the best place in BDG to buy "sisa ekspor" because its attached to a huge textile factory! Didn't have time to properly check it out since had to leave fast due to roads around it already starting to "macet" due to factory workers streaming home. maybe its worth checking out this place.

BDG is not just purely for shopping, like Listiani mentioned,it is a good place to wind down after a hectic time at work. The scenery, dining, spas and old colonial architecture simply exudes certain charms that made many M'sian fell in love with the city. ....(well, I have to declare I don't get paid by Bandung tourism board!!!)

Listiani,
Info on Paberik Badjoe: Please check this link for the review on this place:-
http://mignonesia.blogspot.com/2011/03/ano...in-bandung.html
Location: GPS coordinates: -6.9458544230769,107.63749929487
Jalan Soekarno-Hatta Nomor 571, Bandung, West Java 40212Jl. near Buah Batu-Samsat junction?

Babygod,
Sorry to interfere here, I suggest you use established proper Car Rental Companies, their car is properly insured in case something happens. There is a huge risk if you rent from individuals...... I've used these "proper" car rental companies before :- zafiracar.com and muliarental.com. Just google them; they also offer fair rates on apartments etc equivalent or cheaper than the above mentioned rates (the one above I think is Aston Braga Apartment. Their also reply promptly via emails, in addition you only pay when you meet them, no need for deposits etc.

I strongly advise members to check out tripadvisor.com for advice before you go somewhere......I never go anywhere before doing a detailed search there.