Istana Negara and Istana Merdeka are two palaces in the same complex located between Veteran street and North Medan Merdeka street in Central Jakarta, they have a total area of 68,000 m². Within the State Palace complex also stood several buildings used for state activities.
The two main buildings in the State Palace complex are the Istana Merdeka, which faces south towards the National Monument (Monas), and Istana Negara, which faces north towards the Ciliwung River. The Istana Negara side has a Bina Graha that was formerly used as the President's Office. The west wing of Istana Negara and Merdeka has a Wisma Negara.