Semarang Old Town Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

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.

Kota Lama Semarang

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.

Blenduk Church

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.

Simpang Lima Park

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.

Diponegoro University

Paragon City Mall Semarang

During your visit to Semarang, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Paragon City Mall Semarang. Amble around the area's marina or visit its temples.

Paragon City Mall Semarang

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.

Lawang Sewu

Activities

Semarang: Dive into City's Charms with a Personal Guide

Semarang: Dive into City's Charms with a Personal Guide

NZ$211
per adult
Semarang: Dive into City's Charms with a Personal Guide
semarang excursion tour

Semarang Private City Tour

NZ$175
per adult
Semarang Private City Tour
borobudur shore excursion

Borobudur Private Excursion From Semarang (Upper level access)

NZ$288
per adult
Borobudur Private Excursion From Semarang (Upper level access)
Semarang: Private Car Charter with Driver

Semarang: Private Car Charter with Driver

NZ$185
per traveller
Semarang: Private Car Charter with Driver
Semarang: Personalized Exploration of City's Jewels

Semarang: Personalized Exploration of City's Jewels

NZ$253
per adult
Semarang: Personalized Exploration of City's Jewels
Borobudur Private Tour From Semarang Port

Borobudur Private Tour From Semarang Port

NZ$270
per adult
Borobudur Private Tour From Semarang Port
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Our pick of the best Semarang Old Town Hotel Deals

Ibis Styles Semarang Simpang Lima

Ibis Styles Semarang Simpang Lima

3 out of 5
JALAN PAHLAWAN NO 2-2A, SIMPANG LIMA, Semarang
The price is NZ$56 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
NZ$56
21 Oct - 22 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Semarang. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and valet parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Simpang Lima Park and Indonesia ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (10 reviews)
"Quite comfortable stay except room is a bit small"

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2025

Ibis Styles Semarang Simpang Lima
Ibis Budget Semarang Tendean

Ibis Budget Semarang Tendean

2 out of 5
Jl Kap Pierre Tendean 21, Semarang, Central Java
The price is NZ$26 per night from 21 Oct to 22 Oct
NZ$26
21 Oct - 22 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Semarang. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Paragon City Mall Semarang and DP Mall Semarang ...
7.8/10 Good! (66 reviews)
"Love it so much stay here"

Reviewed on 20 Dec 2024

Ibis Budget Semarang Tendean
Holiday Inn Express Semarang Simpang Lima by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Semarang Simpang Lima by IHG

3 out of 5
No. 145, Jl. Ahmad Yani, Semarang, Central Java
The price is NZ$49 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
NZ$49
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Semarang. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (126 reviews)
"the staff is great and very helpful. the location is convenient. but the building needs rework. the rooms are full of little bugs, the room has a smell like the place was flooded and it dried. the hall on the floor where i stayed smelled very humid. the breakfast buffet doesn't serve what is shown ..."

Reviewed on 17 Mar 2025

Holiday Inn Express Semarang Simpang Lima by IHG
ibis Semarang Simpang Lima

ibis Semarang Simpang Lima

3 out of 5
Jalan Gajah Mada 172, Semarang, Central Java
The price is NZ$45 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
NZ$45
15 Oct - 16 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Semarang. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Ciputra Mall Semarang ...
7.6/10 Good! (99 reviews)
"The property can use an upgrade. But excellent for the money"

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

ibis Semarang Simpang Lima
Somerset Queen City Semarang

Somerset Queen City Semarang

4 out of 5
Jl. Pemuda No.27-31, Pandansari,, Kec. Semarang Tengah,, Semarang, Jawa Tengah
The price is NZ$103 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
NZ$103
22 Oct - 23 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Semarang. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Old Semarang Post Office and Mesjid ...
8/10 Very Good! (5 reviews)
"Staff were all exceptionally friendly and helpful. I will stay there on my next trip"

Reviewed on 5 Sept 2025

Somerset Queen City Semarang
Up-Peak Hotel Simpang Lima Semarang Powered by Archipelago

Up-Peak Hotel Simpang Lima Semarang Powered by Archipelago

3 out of 5
Jl. Ahmad Yani No.173, Semarang, Central Java
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Semarang. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Simpang Lima Park and Ciputra Mall ...
"The hotel was clean and confy. The customer service was nice and friendly. The phone in the room did not work out so everytime we need to ask customer service, we need to go down. The wifi also not working well. The bathroom soap dispenser was broken in the room that we stay."

Reviewed on 7 July 2022

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Other neighbourhoods around Semarang Old Town

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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.

Dadapsari
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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.

Chinatown
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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.

West Semarang
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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.

Candisari
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Banyumanik

If you're spending some time in Banyumanik, Transmart Setiabudi Semarang and Pagoda Avalokitesvara are top sights worth seeing.

Banyumanik

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