Is Salaman a good area to stay in Magelang?

A large, spread-out agricultural area southwest of Magelang, between the city and Borobudur. It’s mostly farmland and small villages. Travellers wanting total peace, or those cycling between Magelang and Borobudur on the back roads. Not for solo travellers without transport.

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Where to Stay in Salaman, Magelang

A large, spread-out agricultural area southwest of Magelang, between the city and Borobudur. It’s mostly farmland and small villages.

✦ The vibe

Rural, slow-paced, with a strong agricultural feel. Rice fields, bamboo groves, and traditional Javanese houses. Very quiet.

👤 Best for

Travellers wanting total peace, or those cycling between Magelang and Borobudur on the back roads. Not for solo travellers without transport.

🏨 Where to stay

A few farm-stay homestays and eco-lodges. Very budget: Rp 150,000–300,000 a night.

🚇 Getting around

Not walkable. You need a motorbike or car. To centre: 20–30 minutes. To airport: 1 hour.

📍 Nearby

Salaman Market (traditional); Dusun Gendol (village with traditional weaving)

Best hotels in Salaman

24 hotels ranked by how close they are to Salaman

★★★ 📍 5.7 km

Hotel Maharaja Borobudur

5.7 km from Salaman

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Where to Stay in Salaman, Magelang

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Best hotels in Salaman

Hotel Maharaja Borobudur

Homestay

Jolan Jalan Home Stay (Right Place)

Janur Bungalow

Plataran Resort und Spa

Borobudur Hill

Le temple

Sendang Wadon

Homestay Bukit Dagi (real position)

Cempaka Guesthouse

Lotus GH

Gopalan Borobudur

Joglo Guesthouse

Ardian Guesthouse

Homestay 77

Guesthouse Art Gallery

OYO 860 Rajasa Hotel

Cempaka Villa

Griya Harja Homestay

Ada Homestay

Efata homestay

Lotus 2 GH

the Nalaya Hotel & Resto

Homestay Fadilah

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