Semarang Old Town Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Semarang Old Town
Popular places to visit
Simpang Lima Park
Explore the great outdoors at Simpang Lima Park, a lovely green space in Semarang. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Kota Lama Semarang
You can find out about the history of Semarang Utara with a visit to Kota Lama Semarang. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Semarang Contemporary Art Gallery
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Semarang Contemporary Art Gallery in Semarang Utara. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Blenduk Church
Blenduk Church is just one of the places to see in Semarang Utara, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Diponegoro University
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Diponegoro University during your travels in Tembalang. While you're in the area, wander around Chinatown.
Lawang Sewu
You can learn about the history of Semarang with a visit to Lawang Sewu. While you're in the area, find time to visit its shops.
Activities
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Our pick of the best Semarang Old Town Hotel Deals
Bobopod Kota Lama Semarang
Padma Hotel Semarang
The best experience in Indonesia Central Java.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Ibis Styles Semarang Simpang Lima
Quite comfortable stay except room is a bit small
Reviewed on 4 Sept 2025
Somerset Queen City Semarang
Holiday Inn Express Semarang Simpang Lima by IHG
Aircon was cool and clean when days outside is hot and humid. The gym is clean - had treadmill and weights. Breakfast was wide but generally same dishes every day.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Hotel Ciputra Semarang managed by Swiss-Belhotel International
very clean, great check in and comfy bed
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Semarang Old Town
Dadapsari
When in Dadapsari, you can plan a visit to Kota Lama Semarang and Paragon City Mall Semarang, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Chinatown
While there might not be top attractions in Chinatown, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kota Lama Semarang and Paragon City Mall Semarang.
West Semarang
While there might not be top attractions in West Semarang, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Lawang Sewu and DP Mall Semarang.
Candisari
While there might not be top attractions in Candisari, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Simpang Lima Park and Ciputra Mall Semarang.
Banyumanik
If you're spending some time in Banyumanik, Transmart Setiabudi Semarang and Pagoda Avalokitesvara are top sights worth seeing.
