Your stay — Aston
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The Property — Aston
The Aston Semarang is a dependable 3-star business hotel, all clean lines and dark-wood lobby with a small reception and a lift that can feel slow during checkout. It’s not flashy — the main draw is that it’s part of a reliable chain with a decent gym and a breakfast buffet that includes nasi goreng and soto. For a one-night stopover or a work trip where you just need a clean, quiet room, it does the job without surprises.
Chronicles of Semarang
Semarang was founded in the 16th century as a coastal trading post for the Sultanate of Demak, and the Dutch East India Company made it a major port for sugar and coffee exports. The Old Town (Kota Lama) still holds rows of colonial Dutch warehouses and art-deco buildings, earning it a tentative UNESCO tentative listing. After independence, the city grew into a chaotic, sprawling metropolis of two million people, known today for its Chinese-Indonesian culture and the iconic Sam Po Kong temple, dedicated to the Ming admiral Zheng He.
Best Time to Visit
Full Semarang guide →Best months
JulyAugustSeptember
Peak / festival surge
August is the busiest month because of the Idul Adha holiday and Indonesian Independence Day on 17 August. Hotel prices jump by 20–30% and rooms can sell out, especially in the city centre. The long weekend also brings day-trippers from Jakarta and Surabaya.
Budget shoulder season
October and November offer better room rates and thinner crowds. The rainy season hasn’t fully started, so you’ll still get sunny mornings, but afternoon thunderstorms are more likely.
Weather & packing
Semarang sits on the coast so humidity is high year-round, but July is in the dry season so rain is rare. Pack light, breathable fabrics, a sun hat, and repellent for mosquitoes — they appear after dusk near any standing water.
Live City Briefing — Semarang
- Semarang’s new BRT corridor (Line 2) from Tawang Station to Tugu Muda started full operations in March 2026, cutting travel time across the city centre.
- The Kota Lama revitalisation project added a pedestrian plaza with weekend food markets, running every Saturday evening until October.
- Expect some road closures around Jalan Pandanaran on 14–15 July for a city-wide clean-up drive ahead of Independence Day preparations.
Hotel Facilities — Aston
Free basic WiFi (up to 10 Mbps) in lobby and rooms; premium tier (up to 30 Mbps) available for IDR 75,000 per 24 hours; no login constraints
One lift serves all floors; no stairs-only sections
Complimentary digital editions of Kompas and Jawa Pos via hotel app; no physical newspapers
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop available from 10:00; late check-out until 16:00 for 50% of room rate (subject to availability)
Free for same-day storage; overnight storage available for IDR 50,000 per bag
Step-free access via ramp at main entrance; lift to all floors; one accessible room with widened doorways and grab bars; no hearing/visual aids
On-site parking for IDR 25,000 per night; nearest public car park at Simpang Lima (IDR 15,000 per night, 5 min walk); no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 10% of room rate per night
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; IDR 200,000 incidental hold on credit card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Masjid At-Taqwa (247 m · ~3 min walk)
- Mosque: Musala Al Hikmah (289 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: GPIB Immanuel (293 m · ~4 min walk)
- Church: Gereja St. Yusup (332 m · ~4 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Shopping Centre Johar — 824 m · ~10 min walk
Taman Kota Lama (ex Hotel Jansen) — 52 m · ~1 min walk
Museum Kota Lama — 334 m · ~4 min walk
Oudetrap Theatre — 271 m · ~3 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
CIMB Niaga — 285 m · ~4 min walk
SMC — 484 m · ~6 min walk
Indomaret — 63 m · ~1 min walk
Semarang Tawang — 557 m · ~7 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Use ATMs for the best rates; avoid currency exchange at the airport or tourist bureaux due to poor rates and commission fees.
Cards accepted at larger hotels, malls, and restaurants; smaller warungs and street stalls are cash-only. Contactless is rare.
Not expected but appreciated: round up taxi fares, leave 5-10% at nicer restaurants, and 10,000 IDR for hotel porters.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A cup of local kopi tubruk at a simple coffee stall: about 10,000-15,000 IDR.
Nasi padang or nasi campur from a local warung: 25,000-35,000 IDR.
A main of mie goreng or nasi goreng at a casual food stall: 25,000-35,000 IDR.
Pasar Semawis night market and Simpang Lima food stalls are typical cheap-eats areas; look for sate, lumpia, and tahu gimbal.
Superindo, Giant, and Hypermart are common budget supermarket chains in the area.
Pasar Johar market or the cheap clothing stalls in Simpang Lima area for affordable basics and batik.
Cheapest is by angkot (minibus, 4,000-5,000 IDR per ride) or use ride-hailing apps like Gojek (motorcycle taxi). From the airport, the DAMRI bus to the city centre costs about 30,000 IDR.
Eat at local warungs rather than restaurants serving tourists; use ride-hailing apps for short trips instead of taxis; haggle at markets but always with a smile.
Good to know — Semarang
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ IDR 18119.39 · IDR
Emergency Contacts
SemarangWhere to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Semarang, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Aston
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · CIMB Niaga — 285 m · ~4 min walk — pharmacy · SMC — 484 m · ~6 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
N/A → N/A
💡 Semarang has no metro or light rail. Ignore any map suggesting otherwise. Your best bet from the airport is the fixed-rate taxi or a pre-booked ride-hail (Gojek/Grab) from the pick-up zone.
Semarang Tawang Station → Patra Jasa Hotel (via taxi from station)
💡 Only useful if arriving from other cities (e.g., Solo, Yogyakarta). From Tawang, a metered taxi to hotel costs ~IDR 50k. Don't take the train to get from airport to hotel – it doesn't connect directly.
Ahmad Yani Airport (SRG) → Patra Jasa Hotel Semarang
💡 Pre-book at the official counter inside arrivals to avoid touts. The fixed rate is about IDR 30,000–35,000 depending on destination zone. Ask for a receipt.
Terminal Penggaron (via Airport stop Pandanaran) → Simpang Lima (walk 5 mins to hotel)
💡 No direct route from airport – take local angkot to Pandanaran first. Use Trans Semarang app for real-time stops. Tap e-money card or use cash exact change. Avoid peak 07:00–09:00 and 16:00–18:00.
About Semarang
Wikipedia ↗
Semarang (Javanese: ꦏꦸꦛꦯꦼꦩꦫꦁ, Kutha Semarang) is the capital and largest city of Central Java province in Indonesia. It was a major port during the Dutch colonial era, and is still an important regional center and port today. The city has been named as the cleanest tourist destination in Southeast A...
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is check-in at Aston?
Check-in at Aston is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Aston have Wi-Fi?
Free basic WiFi (up to 10 Mbps) in lobby and rooms; premium tier (up to 30 Mbps) available for IDR 75,000 per 24 hours; no login constraints
Is there a city or tourist tax at Aston?
10% of room rate per night
Where can I eat cheaply near Aston?
Nasi padang or nasi campur from a local warung: 25,000-35,000 IDR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Aston?
Cheapest is by angkot (minibus, 4,000-5,000 IDR per ride) or use ride-hailing apps like Gojek (motorcycle taxi). From the airport, the DAMRI bus to the city centre costs about 30,000 IDR.
When is the best time to visit Semarang?
JulyAugustSeptember
Top Attractions in Semarang
💡 Start at Taman Indonesia Kaya at sunset; the light hits the old facades perfectly. Watch for uneven pavements after rain.
💡 Bring your own rod and bait; street vendors charge double. The grilled ikan bakar at stall 12 is exceptional.
💡 Go early on weekdays to avoid crowds; the back courtyard has a quiet café with decent kopi tubruk.
💡 Entry is IDR 10,000 but free on Sunday mornings (08:00-11:00). The batik collection in Pavilion D is the highlight.
💡 Entrance is cheap (IDR 10,000), but skip the overpriced souvenir stalls inside. The real gem is the quiet back garden.