Semarang Old Town
Semarang
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 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.
DP Mall Semarang
You can search for that perfect souvenir at DP Mall Semarang during your stay in Semarang. While you're in the area, wander around Chinatown.
Things to do
Semarang: Private custom tour with a local guide
Semarang: Dive into City's Charms with a Personal Guide
Semarang: Private Car Charter with Driver
From Semarang port: Borobudur Temple excursion - Cruise Ship Traveler
Top hotels in Semarang Old Town
PO Hotel Semarang
The direct connecting entrance to the mall was a plus point especially for a family with kids.
Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026
Padma Hotel Semarang
The best experience in Indonesia Central Java.
Reviewed on Apr 10, 2026
Louis Kienne Hotel Simpang Lima
The hotel is extremely dirty and this is not a 4 star hotel. If you’re looking for somewhere clean and a bed to sleep on, this is not for you. Dirty carpets, dirty tables just terrible. Left my booking earlier just because we couldn’t take it any longer.
Reviewed on May 16, 2024
Novotel Semarang
Room is very old and towel needs to be replaced too old and look dirty unfortunately.
Reviewed on Jan 28, 2026
Somerset Queen City Semarang
Hotel Chanti
Uncommon rules in dining area. Lobby has to be accessed from parking level.
Reviewed on Oct 3, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Semarang Old Town
Dadapsari
While Dadapsari isn't home to many top sights, Kota Lama Semarang and Paragon City Mall Semarang 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 Paragon City Mall Semarang.
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.
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.
Banyumanik
If you're spending some time in Banyumanik, Transmart Setiabudi Semarang and Pagoda Avalokitesvara are top sights worth seeing.
