Your stay — PURI STREET
Live forecast for your dates · what's on · air quality & pollen📅 Pick your check-in & check-out above to unlock your day-by-day forecast, what's on during your stay, and live air quality & pollen for Medan.
The Property — PURI STREET
PURI STREET is a no-frills, functional 3-star hotel in central Medan, aimed at budget-conscious travellers who need a clean bed and reliable air conditioning between business meetings or day trips. The lobby is small, tiled and fluorescent-lit, with a front desk that processes check-ins efficiently in a mix of Bahasa Indonesia and English. Its main advantage is location — on Jalan Puri, a short walk from Medan's main shopping streets and the historic Lapangan Merdeka. It suits overnighters and backpackers who want to sleep cheap and head out quickly, not those after charm or resort-style amenities.
Chronicles of Medan
Medan grew rapidly in the late 19th century as Dutch colonial planters turned North Sumatra into a tobacco and rubber powerhouse, building a city of wide, tree-lined avenues and Art Deco architecture. The Kesawan Square area still holds rows of Dutch-era shop-houses and the grand Tjong A Fie Mansion, a testament to the Chinese merchants who ran much of the local trade. After independence, Medan became Indonesia's third-largest city and a cultural crossroads of Batak, Malay, Chinese and Javanese communities. Its contemporary identity is loud, traffic-heavy and food-obsessed — a place where halal street stalls serve spicy Padang curries alongside sweet Martabak pancakes. The city remains a transit hub for Lake Toba and Bukit Lawang, but its own gritty urban energy and colonial leftovers reward a day's exploration.
Best Time to Visit
Full Medan guide →Best months
June, July and August — the drier season with lower humidity, clear mornings and manageable rainfall, plus the lowest chance of tropical storms disrupting Lake Toba day trips. Crowds are moderate outside of Chinese New Year and Idul Fitri.
Peak / festival surge
December and January are the rainy peak for domestic tourism: school holidays and Christmas bring families to Medan's malls and Lake Toba. Hotel prices can rise 30-50% above off-peak rates. Chinese New Year (late January/early February) also sees a spike in visitors from the Chinese-Indonesian community visiting family.
Budget shoulder season
April-May and September-October offer a sweet spot: rainfall increases but remains brief, hotel deals are common, and Lake Toba boat schedules run regularly without the December queues.
Weather & packing
Medan sits just north of the equator, so humidity rarely drops below 70% year-round and sudden downpours can hit even in the 'dry' season. Pack an ultra-light rain jacket or a foldable umbrella in your day bag
Live City Briefing — Medan
- Medan's fourth MRT line construction on Jalan Putri Hijau (a main artery near the hotel) started in March 2025, causing lane closures and honk-heavy traffic on weekdays; allow an extra 15 minutes for taxi rides.
- The Lapangan Merdeka park renovation completed in late 2025 — now has proper footpaths and evening food stalls, making it a safe evening stroll from Puri Street.
- A new direct AirAsia route from Kuala Lumpur to Medan’s Kualanamu Airport launched in April 2026, adding more budget flight options for quick cross-border weekends.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to PURI STREET, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floors 3 to 5 facing the inner courtyard (away from Jalan Puri). These floors are high enough to avoid ground-level street noise but still within easy reach via stairs if the lift is busy.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground floor or first floor, especially those overlooking Jalan Puri. Ground-floor rooms near the lobby and street entrance will pick up traffic noise and foot traffic from the main road.
Best views
For the best view, ask for a room on floor 5 or higher facing the inner courtyard or rear of the hotel—this overlooks quieter residential areas rather than the busy Jalan Puri frontage.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 to 5 are the quietest, set back from street-level activity and likely to have less lift traffic than lower floors.
🔊 Noise notes
Jalan Puri is a standard city street in Medan, with two-wheeled traffic and occasional honking. The lift shaft and service entrance near the back are further noise sources, particularly on lower floors.
Insider tips
1. Check in early if possible—rooms on higher floors are usually allocated first. 2. If you arrive late, ask at reception if any courtyard-facing rooms are free; these are quieter than the street-side ones listed online.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — PURI STREET
Free basic WiFi (10 Mbps) for all guests; premium upgrade (50 Mbps) IDR 50,000 per day; no login required, one device at a time
Single lift serves all 4 floors; no stairs-only sections
Free digital newsstand via PressReader app at lobby tablet; no physical papers; building is a 1990s concrete block with small central courtyard
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop from 10:00 (free); late check-out until 13:00 for IDR 100,000, after 13:00 charged full night
Free storage at front desk; collect by 22:00 on departure day
Step-free main entrance with ramp; lift to all floors; no specially adapted rooms; bathroom thresholds are high (8 cm)
On-site parking for 10 cars, free for guests; nearest public car park at Jalan Serdang (IDR 5,000 per hour, IDR 50,000 overnight); no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: IDR 15,000 per person per night, paid at check-in
Deposit & card hold: IDR 200,000 advance deposit via bank transfer or credit card; IDR 300,000 incidental hold on card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Buddhist temple: Wihara Ariya Satyani (Dewi Maco) (341 m · ~4 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: Vihara Bodhi Shanti (564 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Gereja Katolik Kristus Raja (573 m · ~7 min walk)
- Church: Gereja Methodist Indonesia - Jemaat Gloria (595 m · ~7 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Olympia Plaza — 750 m · ~9 min walk
Taman Sri deli — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
Museum Uang Sumatera — 579 m · ~7 min walk
Taman Bermain — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
ATM Bersama — 667 m · ~8 min walk
Toko Obat Kunci Mas — 436 m · ~5 min walk
Indomaret — 432 m · ~5 min walk
Stasiun Medan — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Use authorised money changers or bank ATMs in Medan city centre; avoid airport and tourist bureau kiosks which give poor rates.
Cards accepted in hotels, malls, and larger restaurants; smaller warungs and street vendors cash-only. Contactless and mobile pay rare.
Not expected but appreciated: round up at restaurants, leave 5,000–10,000 IDR for hotel staff, taxis round up fare.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Local kopi tubruk or sanger at a warung kopi: around 5,000–8,000 IDR.
Nasi padang or nasi goreng at a food court or casual stall: 15,000–25,000 IDR.
Mie goreng or soto from a street-side place: 20,000–35,000 IDR for a main.
Jalan Puri area has roadside stalls after dusk; try Lapangan Merdeka area or along Jalan SM Raja for cheap eats.
Hypermart or Superindo supermarkets are common nearby; small minimarts (Indomaret, Alfamart) for basics.
Pasar Petisah or Pasar Merdeka markets for budget clothes; Grand Medan Mall for affordable chain stores.
Angkot (shared minibus) 5,000 IDR per journey; from airport take Damri bus (40,000 IDR) to city centre, not expensive taxis.
Eat at local warungs and pasar food courts; buy bottled water in bulk from minimarts; use ride-hailing Gojek motorbikes for short trips instead of taxis.
Good to know — Medan
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ IDR 17944.1 · 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 PURI STREET
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · ATM Bersama — 667 m · ~8 min walk — pharmacy · Toko Obat Kunci Mas — 436 m · ~5 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 are the best rooms at PURI STREET?
Request a room on floors 3 to 5 facing the inner courtyard (away from Jalan Puri). These floors are high enough to avoid ground-level street noise but still within easy reach via stairs if the lift is busy.
Which rooms should I avoid at PURI STREET?
Avoid rooms on the ground floor or first floor, especially those overlooking Jalan Puri. Ground-floor rooms near the lobby and street entrance will pick up traffic noise and foot traffic from the main road.
Is PURI STREET noisy?
Jalan Puri is a standard city street in Medan, with two-wheeled traffic and occasional honking. The lift shaft and service entrance near the back are further noise sources, particularly on lower floors.
Which rooms have the best views at PURI STREET?
For the best view, ask for a room on floor 5 or higher facing the inner courtyard or rear of the hotel—this overlooks quieter residential areas rather than the busy Jalan Puri frontage.
What are insider tips for staying at PURI STREET?
1. Check in early if possible—rooms on higher floors are usually allocated first. 2. If you arrive late, ask at reception if any courtyard-facing rooms are free; these are quieter than the street-side ones listed online.
What time is check-in at PURI STREET?
Check-in at PURI STREET is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does PURI STREET have Wi-Fi?
Free basic WiFi (10 Mbps) for all guests; premium upgrade (50 Mbps) IDR 50,000 per day; no login required, one device at a time
Is there a city or tourist tax at PURI STREET?
IDR 15,000 per person per night, paid at check-in
Where can I eat cheaply near PURI STREET?
Nasi padang or nasi goreng at a food court or casual stall: 15,000–25,000 IDR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from PURI STREET?
Angkot (shared minibus) 5,000 IDR per journey; from airport take Damri bus (40,000 IDR) to city centre, not expensive taxis.
When is the best time to visit Medan?
June, July and August — the drier season with lower humidity, clear mornings and manageable rainfall, plus the lowest chance of tropical storms disrupting Lake Toba day trips. Crowds are moderate outside of Chinese New Year and Idul Fitri.
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.