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The 3 best hotels in Semarang.

One Budget, one Best Value, one Luxury, chosen from 12 hotels Booking.com returned for the same stay. No endless list: pick your style and book.

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Selected with the Top3Hotels method · Updated October 8, 2026IndependentNo paid rankings

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BudgetThe Ryokan Semarang8.3/10 · €17 / nightBest ValueREZ Hotel Semarang9.1/10 · €29 / nightLuxuryPadma Hotel Semarang9.6/10 · €133 / night
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The Ryokan Semarang, Semarang
Budget
8.3€17 / night

The Ryokan Semarang

★★The Ryokan Semarang

Best forSmart-budget trips

  • 8.3/10 from 64 guest reviews
  • ≈ 16 min walk to Great Mosque of Central Java
  • Chosen from 12 hotels
64 Booking.com reviewsLocation 7.6Price checked 28 days ago

Lowest eligible reference rate · free parking, free wi-fi.

  • Free parking
Reference rate · 10–12 Nov 2026 · 2 adults
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Why this Budget pick
  • Guest feedback: 8.3/10 from 64 guest reviews; joint review-score position 8 of 12 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Budget choice: €16.60 per night was the lowest eligible reference price after reserving the upscale choice.
  • Price context: €16.60/night versus a sample median of €40.92/night (59% below the median).
  • Location: Semarang, Semarang. Address: The Ryokan Semarang. Walking times and distances to attractions have not been verified.
REZ Hotel Semarang, Semarang
Best Value★ Our pick
9.1€29 / night

REZ Hotel Semarang

★★★★41 Jalan Kh Ahmad Dahlan

Best forMost travellers · Wellness breaks

  • 9.1/10 from 147 guest reviews
  • ≈ 30 min walk to Lawang Sewu
  • Chosen from 12 hotels
147 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.2Price checked 28 days ago
  • Guests sayStaff: Friendly, polite, and helpful team.
  • Parking: Small and narrow area with tight spaces.
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Great breakfast
Reference rate · 10–12 Nov 2026 · 2 adults
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Why this Best Value pick
  • Guest feedback: 9.1/10 from 147 guest reviews; joint review-score position 2 of 12 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Best Value choice: balances the guest score, the number of reviews and the reference price; it is not necessarily the cheapest hotel.
  • Price context: €28.68/night versus a sample median of €40.92/night (30% below the median).
  • Location: Semarang, Semarang. Address: 41 Jalan Kh Ahmad Dahlan. Walking times and distances to attractions have not been verified.
Padma Hotel Semarang, Semarang
Luxury
9.6€133 / night

Padma Hotel Semarang

★★★★★Jl. Sultan Agung No.86 Wonotingal,Candisari,Semarang

Best forSpecial occasions · Families · Wellness breaks

  • 9.6/10 from 103 guest reviews
  • 2.5 km to Sam Poo Kong
  • Chosen from 12 hotels
103 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.5Price checked 28 days ago

Five-star stay · gym, pool.

  • Family rooms
  • Spa
  • Free parking
  • Great breakfast
Reference rate · 10–12 Nov 2026 · 2 adults
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Why this Luxury pick
  • Guest feedback: 9.6/10 from 103 guest reviews; joint review-score position 1 of 12 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Luxury choice: 5 stars (official). Five-star hotels are prioritized; a four-star fallback must score at least 8.5.
  • Price context: €133.41/night versus a sample median of €40.92/night.
  • Location: Semarang, Semarang. Address: Jl. Sultan Agung No.86 Wonotingal,Candisari,Semarang. Walking times and distances to attractions have not been verified.

Reference rate: 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults, 1 room · Booking.com · price checked 28 days ago.

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Where to stay in Semarang

Each pick sits in a different part of town. Choose the base that fits your trip.

Budget

The Ryokan Semarang

The Ryokan Semarang · ≈ 16 min walk to Great Mosque of Central Java

Best for: Smart-budget trips

Best Value

41 Jalan Kh Ahmad Dahlan

REZ Hotel Semarang · ≈ 30 min walk to Lawang Sewu

Best for: Most travellers, Wellness breaks

Luxury

Jl. Sultan Agung No.86 Wonotingal,Candisari,Semarang

Padma Hotel Semarang · 2.5 km to Sam Poo Kong

Best for: Special occasions, Families, Wellness breaks

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BudgetBest ValueLuxuryGreat Mosque of Central Java · Lawang Sewu · Sam Poo Kong

Semarang hotels compared

PickHotelAreaStarsGuest scoreRef. price / night
BudgetThe Ryokan SemarangThe Ryokan Semarang28.3 (64)€17
Best ValueREZ Hotel Semarang41 Jalan Kh Ahmad Dahlan49.1 (147)€29
LuxuryPadma Hotel SemarangJl. Sultan Agung No.86 Wonotingal,Candisari,Semarang59.6 (103)€133

Questions about hotels in Semarang

What is the best budget hotel in Semarang?
The Ryokan Semarang (The Ryokan Semarang): 8.3/10 · 64 reviews · €17 / night
What is the best value hotel in Semarang?
REZ Hotel Semarang (41 Jalan Kh Ahmad Dahlan): 9.1/10 · 147 reviews · €29 / night · Guests say: “Staff: Friendly, polite, and helpful team.”
What is the best luxury hotel in Semarang?
Padma Hotel Semarang (Jl. Sultan Agung No.86 Wonotingal,Candisari,Semarang): 9.6/10 · 103 reviews · €133 / night
Where should I stay in Semarang?
Our three picks are in The Ryokan Semarang, 41 Jalan Kh Ahmad Dahlan, Jl. Sultan Agung No.86 Wonotingal,Candisari,Semarang. Open each hotel on the map to see the neighbourhood before you book.
Are these hotel prices live?
No. They are reference rates for 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults and 1 room, checked on Booking.com on September 19, 2026. The booking link shows the current rate for your dates.

How we pick the three

Budget is the lowest eligible reference rate. Best Value balances price and guest score. Luxury prioritises five-star hotels; if none qualify, a four-star rated 8.5+ is labelled as an upscale alternative. Every pick shows its source, review count and when we checked it. This is a data-based shortlist, not a paid ranking. How we choose →

Sources

Guest scores, review counts, reference prices and hotel photos: Booking.com. City photos: Wikimedia Commons. Sights: Wikipedia. Maps: OpenStreetMap. Price checked 28 days ago.

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