Padma Hotel Semarang
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.
Padma Hotel Semarang is worth booking if you want the highest-rated hotel in our Semarang sample and full five-star facilities, and the price gap does not worry you. Value-focused travellers will get a 9.1-rated stay at our Best Value pick for a fraction of the cost.
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This is our Luxury pick in Semarang. It holds an official 5-star rating and the top guest score of the 12 eligible properties we compared.
The facility list is long: a pool, a gym, a restaurant, a garden, a terrace, family rooms, free parking, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. A buffet breakfast is listed. That makes it a strong fit for couples on a special trip, families who want a pool, and anyone planning to spend real time at the hotel.
Skip it if your budget is tight. At about €133 a night it costs more than three times the sample median. Skip it too if you want to walk everywhere, since the main sights in our data are each more than 30 minutes away on foot.
Location and getting around
The address is Jl. Sultan Agung No.86 Wonotingal,Candisari,Semarang. The location score is 9.5 out of 10.
Sam Poo Kong is about 2.5 km away, roughly 31 minutes on foot. Lawang Sewu is about 2.9 km, around 36 minutes. The Great Mosque of Central Java is about 4.3 km, around 54 minutes. These are straight-line estimates, and all three are over half an hour on foot, so plan on a taxi or public transport for sightseeing. Free parking is listed if you have a car.
What guests say
The score is 9.6 out of 10 from 103 guest reviews, joint first of 12 eligible properties. That is an excellent result on a reasonable number of reviews.
Our data does not include a summary of specific guest likes or dislikes, so we cannot tell you which parts of the stay drive that score. Read recent reviews on the booking page and look for comments on rooms, noise, the pool and breakfast before you commit.
Price compared with our other two picks
The reference price was about €133.41 per night, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults, roughly €267 for both nights. The sample median was €40.92. These are reference prices, not live quotes. Check today's price for your dates.
REZ Hotel Semarang, our Best Value pick, was about €28.68 per night with 4 stars and a score of 9.1. That is about €105 a night less for a score half a point lower.
The Ryokan Semarang, our Budget pick, was about €16.60 per night with 2 stars and a score of 8.3.
So the question is simple. Padma gives you the top score and five-star facilities, but you pay several times the city's going rate. Whether the buffet breakfast is included in your rate is not confirmed.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 12 eligible hotels in Semarang. For the Luxury slot, five-star hotels get priority, with four-star hotels allowed only at a score of 8.5 or more. Padma Hotel Semarang is officially 5 stars and scored 9.6, the best in the sample, so it was the clear choice for this category.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Check them for your exact rate.
Ask whether breakfast is included, check pool and gym opening hours, and confirm parking. If you want spa treatments, confirm with the hotel what is offered, as this is not detailed in our data.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Padma Hotel Semarang worth the price?
If you want the top-rated hotel of the 12 we compared, with five-star facilities, yes. If value matters most, REZ Hotel Semarang scored 9.1 at about €28.68 a night on the reference dates.
Can I walk to Lawang Sewu from Padma Hotel Semarang?
It is about 2.9 km, roughly 36 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate. That is a long walk, so most people will prefer a taxi or public transport.
Does Padma Hotel Semarang have a pool?
Yes, a pool is listed, along with a gym, a restaurant and a garden. Check opening hours for your dates.
How much does Padma Hotel Semarang cost?
The reference price was about €133.41 per night for 2 adults, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026. Check today's price for your dates.
Is breakfast included?
A buffet breakfast is listed, but whether it is included in your rate is not confirmed. Check the rate details.