Semarang Old Town Travel Guide
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 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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Semarang: Private Car Charter with Driver
Semarang: Dive into City's Charms with a Personal Guide
Borobudur Private Excursion From Semarang (Upper level access)
From Semarang port: Borobudur Temple excursion - Cruise Ship Traveler
Top hotels in Semarang Old Town
Bobopod Kota Lama Semarang
Novotel Semarang
Room is a bit outdated, but location is very good
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
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 7 Jul 2022
Somerset Queen City Semarang
Had an excellent stay at Somerset. Very pleasant staff, great breakfast en good central location.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Ibis Styles Semarang Simpang Lima
Quite comfortable stay except room is a bit small
Reviewed on 4 Sept 2025
Allstay Hotel Semarang
I booked this for one of my vendor who had stayed here for a few times in the past 2 years. However this time they were dissapointed. The room was messy and dusty like it hasn't been cleaned for sometimes. There are cockroach and leaking shower that goes to the bedroom.
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2021
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Other neighbourhoods around Semarang Old Town
Dadapsari
When in Dadapsari, you can plan a visit to Paragon City Mall Semarang and Old Semarang Post Office, 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 Paragon City Mall Semarang and Ciputra 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.
