Hotel Tugu Malang
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Hotel Tugu Malang is worth booking if you want the best-rated hotel in Malang and are happy to pay about double the local median for it. Travellers who only need a clean central bed can save a lot with our other two picks.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This is our Luxury pick in Malang. It suits couples and travellers who want a full-service stay with a pool, spa, gym, restaurant, garden and terrace, all listed by the property. Guests also praise staff who speak good English and help arrange tours and transport, which is handy if you plan day trips.
Arriving by train? Guests say the station is close. Free parking is listed for anyone driving.
Skip it if your budget is tight. At €79.55 per night it costs more than three times our Budget pick. If you only plan to sleep in the room between outings, that money may be better spent elsewhere.
Location and getting around
The hotel is at Jl. Tugu No. 3 and has a location score of 9.6 out of 10. Guests describe a central setting near the train station, Rainbow Village and local shops.
The Great Mosque of Malang is about 0.7 km away, roughly 9 minutes on foot. Singhasari temple is about 10.5 km away, around 131 minutes walking. That is far, so arrange a taxi or other transport. The staff's help with transport, mentioned by guests, could be useful here.
Walking times are straight-line estimates and have not been verified.
What guests say
With 9.4 out of 10 from 1,071 reviews, this hotel had the top score among the 10 eligible properties we compared. A score that high on more than a thousand reviews is a strong signal.
Praise centres on two things. The location is central and close to the station and shops. The staff are friendly and attentive, speak good English and help with tours and transport.
Our data shows no recurring complaint for this hotel. That does not mean there are none. It means no common weakness was identified in the summary we hold, so read a few recent reviews for anything that matters to you.
Price and how it compares with our other picks
The reference price was €79.55 per night, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults in one room. The sample median was €41.99. These are reference prices, not live quotes, so check today's price for your dates.
Our Budget pick, Ibis Styles Malang, was €25.27 per night with a score of 8.2 and 3 stars. Our Best Value pick, THE 1O1 Malang OJ, was €41.93 with 8.8 and 4 stars. Tugu costs nearly €38 more per night than the Best Value option. What you get for that is a higher score, 5 stars by the hotel's own estimate, and a pool and spa on site.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 10 eligible hotels in Malang. Five-star properties are prioritised for the Luxury slot, and Tugu's star rating is estimated by the accommodation rather than an official grade. It also has the highest guest score of the group.
The review volume, the 9.6 location score and the range of listed facilities made it the clear choice for this category.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Breakfast is not confirmed in our data, so check whether your rate includes it.
Availability, opening times and fees for the pool, spa and gym must be checked for your dates. Note that the 5-star rating is self-estimated, so judge the hotel by reviews and facilities rather than the stars alone.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Hotel Tugu Malang near the train station?
Guests describe it as central and near the train station. The exact walking time is not confirmed, so check a map before you arrive.
Does Hotel Tugu Malang have a pool and spa?
Yes, both are listed, along with a gym. Opening times and any fees must be checked for your dates.
How much does Hotel Tugu Malang cost per night?
The reference price was €79.55 per night, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults. Check today's price for your dates.
Can I walk from Hotel Tugu Malang to Singhasari temple?
No. It is about 10.5 km away, around 131 minutes on foot. Arrange a taxi or other transport; guests say staff help with this.
Is Hotel Tugu Malang an official 5-star hotel?
The 5-star rating is estimated by the accommodation, not an official grade. Its 9.4 score from 1,071 reviews is the more reliable guide.