Your stay — Hermes
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Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Buddhist temple: Shri Mariamman Kuil Mangkubumi (278 m · ~3 min walk)
- Church: Katedral Medan (331 m · ~4 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: Wihara Ariya Satyani (Dewi Maco) (361 m · ~5 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Al Massawa (540 m · ~7 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Medan Mall — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Istana Maimun — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
Museum Uang Sumatera — 80 m · ~1 min walk
Taman Bermain — 1.1 km · ~13 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
ATM Bersama — 191 m · ~2 min walk
Kimia Farma — 463 m · ~6 min walk
Indomaret — 618 m · ~8 min walk
Stasiun Medan — 1.3 km · ~17 min walk
Good to know — Medan
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ IDR 18074.01 · IDR
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Medan, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Hermes
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · ATM Bersama — 191 m · ~2 min walk — pharmacy · Kimia Farma — 463 m · ~6 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) → Medan Station (Stasiun Medan)
💡 This is the fastest option from the airport. From Medan Station, the Grand Sakura Hotel is a 5-minute taxi ride (about 30,000 IDR). Don’t take the slow local economy bus from the station—spring for a metered taxi.
Grand Sakura Hotel, Medan → Local destinations (e.g. Merdeka Square, Kesawan)
💡 Use motorcycle taxis (ojek) for short hops between 2–5 km—they’ll slip through traffic. For longer evening trips or if it’s raining, book a car. Always type the hotel name exactly: 'Grand Sakura Medan'.
Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) → Grand Sakura Hotel, Medan
💡 Buy a fixed-price coupon from the official taxi counter inside the arrivals hall. Avoid unmarked drivers offering rides right outside the terminal—they can charge double.
Kualanamu International Airport (KNO) → Grand Sakura Hotel, Medan (alight at Jalan Sisingamangaraja bus stop, then 10-min walk or ojek)
💡 Get off at the Sisingamangaraja stop—it’s the closest to the hotel. You’ll need to walk or grab a scooter taxi (ojek) for the last 800 metres. Keep small bills ready for the fare.
About Medan
Wikipedia ↗
Medan ( meh-DAHN, Indonesian: [ˈmɛdan] , Batak: ᯔᯩᯑᯉ᯳) is the capital and largest city of the Indonesian province of North Sumatra. The nearby Strait of Malacca, Port of Belawan, and Kualanamu International Airport make Medan a regional hub and multicultural metropolis, acting as a financial centre ...
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Hermes?
Check-in at Hermes is from null. Check-out is by null.
Top Attractions in Medan
💡 Best at dusk when the food stalls open. Try the local martabak (stuffed pancake) from a stall near the fountain – about 15,000 IDR.
💡 Non-Muslim visitors welcome outside prayer times. Remove shoes and cover shoulders; robes are provided. Combine with Maimun Palace as they are 10 minutes apart on foot.
💡 Free to enter the grounds and main hall, but donations accepted. Wear long trousers or a sarong; they lend them at the entrance.
💡 Entry is 35,000 IDR (about £2). Go early to avoid crowds and check the upstairs balcony for quiet views.
💡 Entry 5,000 IDR (about 30p). The keris (ceremonial dagger) collection on the upper floor is the highlight. Allow 1 hour.