Semarang Old Town
Semarang
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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 stop at Kota Lama Semarang. 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.
Semarang Contemporary Art Gallery
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Semarang Contemporary Art Gallery during your trip to Semarang Utara. 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.
Great Mosque of Central Java
Great Mosque of Central Java is just one of the places to see in Semarang, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the marina or visit the monuments while you're in the area.
Things to do
Borobudur Private Excursion From Semarang (Upper level access)
Top hotels in Semarang Old Town
Padma Hotel Semarang
Somerset Queen City Semarang
"The room was tidy and cozy."
Reviewed on May 31, 2026
Up-Peak Hotel Simpang Lima Semarang Powered by Archipelago
"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 Jul 7, 2022
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 Apr 11, 2026
Hotel Ciputra Semarang managed by Swiss-Belhotel International
"very clean, great check in and comfy bed"
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026
Hotel Chanti
"Uncommon rules in dining area. Lobby has to be accessed from parking level."
Reviewed on Oct 3, 2025
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Where to stay in Semarang Old Town
West Semarang
When in West Semarang, you can plan a visit to Lawang Sewu and DP Mall Semarang, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Banyumanik
If you're spending some time in Banyumanik, Transmart Setiabudi Semarang and Pagoda Avalokitesvara are top sights worth seeing.
Candisari
While Candisari might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Simpang Lima Park and Ciputra Mall Semarang.
Dadapsari
While Dadapsari isn't home to many top sights, Kota Lama Semarang and Marabunta Building are some notable places to visit nearby.
Chinatown
Though Chinatown might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Kota Lama Semarang and Ciputra Mall Semarang.
