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: Private Car Charter with Driver

Semarang: Private Car Charter with Driver

AU$166
per traveller
Semarang: Private Car Charter with Driver
semarang excursion tour

Semarang Private City Tour

AU$152
per adult
Semarang Private City Tour
Semarang: Dive into City's Charms with a Personal Guide

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

AU$184
per adult
Semarang: Dive into City's Charms with a Personal Guide
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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
The price is AU$90 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
AU$90
24 Oct - 25 Oct
includes taxes & fees
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! (164 reviews)
"Nice stay"

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2024

Quest Hotel Simpang Lima - Semarang by ASTON
Hotel O Gang Tengah Homestay Syariah

Hotel O Gang Tengah Homestay Syariah

2 out of 5
Jl.Gang Tengah, 31, Semarang, Central Java
The price is AU$7 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
AU$7
27 Oct - 28 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

Hotel O 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 4 Nov to 5 Nov
AU$15
4 Nov - 5 Nov
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 30 Oct to 31 Oct
AU$49
30 Oct - 31 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 AU$23 per night from 29 Oct to 30 Oct
AU$23
29 Oct - 30 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
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 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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