Chinatown Travel Guide

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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.

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

5/5(2 reviews)

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

4/5(1 review)

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

Kariadi Hospital Semarang

If Kariadi Hospital Semarang is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Semarang.

Kariadi Hospital Semarang

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.

DP Mall Semarang

Activities

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

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

AU$183
per adult
Semarang: Dive into City's Charms with a Personal Guide
semarang excursion tour

Semarang Private City Tour

AU$151
per adult
Semarang Private City Tour
Semarang: Private Car Charter with Driver

Semarang: Private Car Charter with Driver

AU$165
per traveller
Semarang: Private Car Charter with Driver
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Our pick of the best Chinatown Hotel Deals

Quest Hotel Simpang Lima - Semarang by ASTON

Quest Hotel Simpang Lima - Semarang by ASTON

4 out of 5
Jl. Plampitan No.37-39, Semarang, Central Java
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Semarang. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Popular attractions Mesjid Besar and Johar Market are ...
7.6/10 Good! (163 reviews)
"Nice stay"

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2024

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Quest Hotel Simpang Lima - Semarang by ASTON
SPOT ON 90780 Gang Tengah Homestay Syariah

SPOT ON 90780 Gang Tengah Homestay Syariah

2 out of 5
Jl.Gang Tengah, 31, Semarang, Central Java
The price is AU$7 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$7
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Semarang. Enjoy room service, a 24-hour front desk, and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Johar Market and Mesjid Besar are located ...
4/10 (1 review)
"very terrible"

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2025

SPOT ON 90780 Gang Tengah Homestay Syariah
DS Residence 34 Gang Pinggir

DS Residence 34 Gang Pinggir

3 out of 5
Jalan Gang Pinggir 34, Semarang, Central Java
The price is AU$15 per night from 9 Oct to 10 Oct
AU$15
9 Oct - 10 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Semarang. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Johar Market and Mesjid Besar are located ...
DS Residence 34 Gang Pinggir
Ibis Styles Semarang Simpang Lima

Ibis Styles Semarang Simpang Lima

3 out of 5
JALAN PAHLAWAN NO 2-2A, SIMPANG LIMA, Semarang
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$49 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
AU$49
14 Oct - 15 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
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 AU$40 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$40
12 Oct - 13 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
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 AU$89 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$89
12 Oct - 13 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
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Other neighbourhoods around Chinatown

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Semarang Old Town

Visitors to Semarang Old Town enjoy its shopping, and if you want to do some exploring, Kota Lama Semarang is worth a stop.

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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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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