Title: Chinatown Travel Guide: Best of Chinatown, Semarang Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Chinatown](https://expedia.co.uk/Chinatown-Hotels.d715158405355728896.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Semarang](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Semarang.d3262.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Semarang](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Semarang.d3262.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Chinatown Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Chinatown.d715158405355728896.Car-Hire-Guide)[Chinatown Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Chinatown.d715158405355728896.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Chinatown Travel Guide ## Semarang ## Visit Chinatown Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Semarang travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Semarang.dx3262) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Central Java which includes general coastal views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6055681/b8316d22-b2d9-49bf-bae2-0a62c32083ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Simpang Lima Park 4.5/5(3 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Simpang-Lima-Park-Semarang.d6176393.Attraction) #### Diponegoro University 4.5/5(2 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Diponegoro-University-Semarang.d6106294.Attraction) #### Paragon City Mall Semarang 4.5/5(5 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Paragon-City-Mall-Semarang-Semarang.d553248634722103562.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Great-Mosque-Of-Central-Java-Semarang.d6176385.Attraction) #### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/DP-Mall-Semarang-Semarang.d553248635997998955.Attraction) #### Lawang Sewu 5/5(4 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lawang-Sewu-Semarang.d6176388.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Semarang: Private Car Charter with Driver](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48180845/aff01e36-fe4a-45de-bae4-1327b39c3cbf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Semarang: Private Car Charter with Driver £79 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/semarang-private-car-charter-with-driver.a48180845.activity-details) ![Semarang: Dive into City's Charms with a Personal Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48413463/f17b144e-59e3-40f4-837f-ef345ae59193.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Semarang: Dive into City's Charms with a Personal Guide £88 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/semarang-dive-into-citys-charms-with-a-personal-guide.a48413463.activity-details) ![Semarang Private City Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1423939/fb45c1ff-8198-4400-89ca-3018249c81d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Semarang Private City Tour £74 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/semarang-private-city-tour.a1423939.activity-details) ![Borobudur Private Tour From Semarang Port](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1459112/213d79bd-22e3-4073-a69f-1b2046427567.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Borobudur Private Tour From Semarang Port £110 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/borobudur-private-tour-from-semarang-port.a1459112.activity-details) ![From Semarang port: Borobudur Temple excursion - Cruise Ship Traveler ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44922957/cd9e2dc3-6411-45a4-b472-d193ce9dd17c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### From Semarang port: Borobudur Temple excursion - Cruise Ship Traveler £163 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/from-semarang-port-borobudur-temple-excursion-cruise-ship-traveler.a44922957.activity-details) ![Picture 7 for Activity Semarang Port: Borobudur 6-Hour Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51939799/27a2e2fc-207a-4bfd-8052-801fcc2612b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Semarang Port: Borobudur 6-Hour Trip (Port Return Guarantee) £215 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/semarang-port-borobudur-6-hour-trip-port-return-guarantee.a51939799.activity-details) [See all activities in Semarang](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Semarang.d3262.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Chinatown ![Quest Hotel Simpang Lima - Semarang by ASTON](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3850000/3849300/3849277/w2693h1800x104y0-ff1c820f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Quest Hotel Simpang Lima - Semarang by ASTON Jl. Plampitan No.37-39 Semarang Central Java £25 28 Mar - 29 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Semarang. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Popular attractions Mesjid Besar and Johar Market are located ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=28%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026&selected=3849277&PinnedHotelID=3849277&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=715158405355728896) ![Padma Hotel Semarang](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78390000/78387800/78387765/e6902357_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Padma Hotel Semarang Jl.Sultan Agung Semarang Jawa Tengah £101 31 Mar - 1 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Semarang. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Java Supermall Semarang and Indonesia Kaya Park are located ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (57 reviews) Amazing Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=31%2F03%2F2026&endDate=01%2F04%2F2026&selected=78387765&PinnedHotelID=78387765&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=715158405355728896) ![Ibis Styles Semarang Simpang Lima](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83330000/83321800/83321778/w2990h2250x0y0-d46f87ee_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Ibis Styles Semarang Simpang Lima JALAN PAHLAWAN NO 2-2A Semarang £22 31 Mar - 1 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this hotel in Semarang. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and valet parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Simpang Lima Park and Indonesia Kaya ... 8.2/10 Very Good! (13 reviews) Quite comfortable stay except room is a bit small Reviewed on 4 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=31%2F03%2F2026&endDate=01%2F04%2F2026&selected=83321778&PinnedHotelID=83321778&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=715158405355728896) ![Somerset Queen City Semarang](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117320000/117314200/117314143/1739cf75_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Somerset Queen City Semarang Jl. Pemuda No.27-31, Pandansari, Semarang Jawa Tengah £37 13 Apr - 14 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this aparthotel in Semarang. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Old Semarang Post Office and Mesjid Besar ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F04%2F2026&endDate=14%2F04%2F2026&selected=117314143&PinnedHotelID=117314143&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=715158405355728896) ![Holiday Inn Express Semarang Simpang Lima by IHG](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6900000/6896500/6896451/265b2a5a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Holiday Inn Express Semarang Simpang Lima by IHG No. 145, Jl. Ahmad Yani Semarang Central Java £20 6 Apr - 7 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Semarang. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Simpang Lima Park and Ciputra Mall Semarang ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (129 reviews) Room was very clean and comfortable, the staff were very friendly, and check in was very smooth - everything was completed within 5 minutes! Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F04%2F2026&endDate=07%2F04%2F2026&selected=6896451&PinnedHotelID=6896451&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=715158405355728896) ![Novotel Semarang](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1270000/1260100/1260033/5ef6eacd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Novotel Semarang Jalan Pemuda 123 Semarang Central Java £29 5 Apr - 6 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Semarang. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Paragon City Mall Semarang and Mesjid Besar are ... 7.8/10 Good! (163 reviews) Room is very old and towel needs to be replaced too old and look dirty unfortunately. Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F04%2F2026&endDate=06%2F04%2F2026&selected=1260033&PinnedHotelID=1260033&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=715158405355728896) [See all 447 properties in Chinatown](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=21%2F03%2F2026&endDate=22%2F03%2F2026®ionId=715158405355728896) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Semarang-Semarang-Old-Town.dx553248621526914804) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Dadapsari 4/5(1 area review) When in Dadapsari, you can plan a visit to Kota Lama Semarang and Paragon City Mall Semarang, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Semarang-Dadapsari.dx553248635975880208) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Semarang-Candisari.dx959765757622063104) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Semarang-West-Semarang.dx553248635976007896) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Banyumanik If you're spending some time in Banyumanik, Transmart Setiabudi Semarang and Pagoda Avalokitesvara are top sights worth seeing. 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