2025 Medan Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in January)

#churches #100waysoftravel The Catholic church building in Medan reflects the acculturation of Catholicism with Indian culture. The excitement of the colors used in accordance with Indian culture colors the main building and also the chapels built around it. Some places were built to depict several events during the time of the Lord Jesus, such as Bethlehem with Jesus' manger, the first miracle at the banquet in Cana The parking is also free, the parking attendants do not want to accept tips. The cleanliness and environment are very good. Please note that there are several areas that we have to remove our shoes to enter. Address: Taman Sakura Indah St. Sakura III No.7-10, Tj. Selamat, Kec. Medan Tuntungan, Kota Medan, Sumatera Utara 20135

#myhiddengems Tjong A Fie Mansion in Medan is a two-story mansion in Medan with 35 rooms, built by Tjong A Fie a Hakka merchant who was once one of Medan's wealthiest citizens through his plantations... . Tjong A Fie is said to be related to Cheong Fatt Tze, thus his mansion has many similarities to the Cheong FattTze blue mansion in Penang... . Love how well the mansion has been maintained and the many picturesque spots around the mansion.... A must visit in Medan.. . Address-Jl. Jend. Ahmad Yani No.105, Kesawan, Kec. Medan Bar., Kota Medan, Sumatera Utara 20111 #tobaadventuretrail #wonderfulindonesia #travelgram

#indonesiatrip Located in the bustling city of Medan, JW Marriott Hotel Medan offers a luxurious retreat with impeccable service and modern amenities. The hotel features spacious and elegantly designed rooms and suites, each offering comfort and sophistication. Guests can indulge in a variety of dining options, from fine international cuisine to local delicacies, all prepared with the highest culinary standards. JW Marriott Medan also boasts a rooftop pool with panoramic views, a well-equipped fitness center, and extensive meeting facilities, catering to both leisure and business travelers. With its prime location and commitment to excellence, JW Marriott Hotel Medan promises an unforgettable experience in North Sumatra.

Visit the first branch of @coldnbrew in Sumatra Island, specifically in Medan city. Like its other branches, the design is dominated by elegant and minimalist black monochrome, combined with warm lighting to create a calm and comfortable atmosphere. The coffee is delicious, especially the classic coffee and manual brews, and the baristas are friendly. There are also various options for meals and snacks. Cold 'n Brew - Medan Jl. Abdullah Lubis No.77, Merdeka, Kec. Medan Baru, Kota Medan, North Sumatra #songkran2024 #mytravelhacks #cherryblossom2024 #historicallandmarks #localguides #familytrip #trip #instatravel #foodphotography #goodfoods

Another recommendation for a great and aesthetic coffee shop in Medan.brew located in the Guru Patimpus area. It has an industrial ambiance with dark tones complemented by warm lighting, creating a very calm and comfortable atmosphere. It's perfect for relaxing while enjoying various delicious coffee options.#coffee #coffeeshop #coffeelover #coffeehouse #coffeetime #coffeetourism #localguides #trip

The first city that I traveled to Indonesia was Medan. We also spent a few days at Lake Toba. It was a summer trip ☀️ We took ferry to reach Lake Toba and checked in to Zoe’s Paradise Waterfront Hotel. Their service was really good and staff were friendly too🙌 Zoe’s Paradise Waterfront Hotel 📍Jalan Lingkar Tuktuk, Kecamatan Simanindo, Tuk Tuk, 22395, Indonesia If you visit any of the restaurant in lake Toba, you could ask them to cook “Fish Arsik”. It’s kinda their local secret recipe to cook fish. It’s a steam fish and you can definitely tastes the freshness of the fish 🐟 I just love it. P/S: Please bring your hat and sunglasses with you all the time! As you don’t wanna get any sunburn right? 😆

This palace is located in the city center and is decorated in gold. You can see the well-preserved Sultan's Palace. There are many souvenir shops inside the palace. You will have no trouble buying souvenirs inside the palace. The Sultan's family still lives somewhere in the palace, but clothes are hung here and there for visitors to see, so you can feel the Sultan's breathing. It is lit up at night and is beautiful. If you come here, please come. Name: Maimun Palace Address: Jl. Brigjend Katamso No.370, Sei Mati, Kec. Medan Maimun, Kota Medan, Sumatera Utara 20214 #palace #Medan #historicalheritage #museum

Lake Toba is a volcanic lake in North Sumatra, Indonesia. This is the largest lake in Indonesia and also one of the largest lakes in the world.Lake Toba, located in North Sumatra, Indonesia,This lake has a unique characteristic in the form of a submerged volcanic island in the middle, with Samosir Island being the largest.Lake Toba was formed from a powerful volcanic eruption around 75,000 years ago. This eruption created a large caldera which was then filled with rainwater and rivers, forming a giant lake

Lake Toba is a volcanic lake located on Sumatra Island, Indonesia. Lake Toba was formed by the eruption of the Toba volcano around 74,000 years ago. The former caldera that formed then became the bottom of the lake Lake Toba is surrounded by green and beautiful hills and mountains. Lake Toba is famous for its amazing sunrise views. One of the best places to watch the sunrise is from Holbung Hill, which offers spectacular views over the lake.

#timetotravel MIEL Coffee is a coffee shop located on Jalan Dazam Raya Medan, the location of this coffee shop is not too strategic but many people still know this place because of their nice coffee. At MIEL Coffee you have to order first and then find a seat. Self-service is a culture printed here. Not all coffee shops in Medan can apply it. This coffee shop isn't big, there are only a few tables, stools against the wall and chairs at the coffee bar. The design of the shop is so minimalist with a touch of wood and plants. ☕️Miel Coffee Medan Address - Jl. Dazam Raya No.4, Petisah Tengah, Kec. Medan Petisah, Kota Medan, Sumatera Utara 20111 Ambiance/Facilities - toilet, fan, aircon Highlights - Hidden Gem In Medan Avg. Price per Person - start from IDR 20.000 Rating - 4.6/5 #trip #travel #cafe #coffee

#timetotravel SONG FA is a legendary famous Bak Kut Teh shop from Singapore since 1969 serving pork ribs soup dish as their signature dish. This time i try Song Fa Bak Kut Teh in Medan, Indonesia. What is Bak Kut Teh? Bak Kut Teh is a Chinese soup popularly served in Singapore. The name “Bak Kut Teh” literally translates as “meat bone tea” and at its simplest, consists of pork ribs simmered in a broth of herbs and spices for hours. Despite its name, there is in fact no tea in the dish itself; the name refers to a strong oolong Chinese tea which is usually served alongside the soup in the belief that it dilutes or dissolves the copious amount of fat consumed in this pork-laden dish. 🍖Song Fa Bak Kut Teh Address - Centre Point, Gg. Buntu, Kec. Medan Tim., Kota Medan, Sumatera Utara 20232 Ambiance/Facilities - wifi, eyecatching place Highlights - Singapore’s Legendary Food Avg. Price per Person - start from IDR 70.000 Rating - 4.4/5 #travel #trip #cafe #foodie #medan

#wecreate Grand Mosque of Medan also known as Masjid Raya Al-Mashun is a mosque in Medan, Indonesia 🇮🇩. The mosque start it's construction at 1906 & fully completed at 1909. The Grand Mosque of Medan is famous for it's magnificent & unique architechture which combine the elements of Malay, Middle East, Indian & Spanish. The items of the buildings such as marble pillars, decorative lamps, tiles & stained glass made it's looks beautiful & luxury. 😇 To understand more about Islamic & Malay's culture, visitor can have a visit to The Grand Mosque of Medan. The best dress code visit to mosque is dressy pants/trousers or long pants that cover the knees for men & women. Attraction: Grand Mosque of Medan, Indonesia Opening hours: Daily 7.30am - 12pm, 4.00pm - 8.30pm Entrance fees: Free #mosque #medan #indonesia #awesomepic

#wecreate Tjong A Fie also known as Tjong Yiauw Hian(张耀轩) was a Chinese Hakka businessman who born at Jiaying Zhou, China in Year 1860. Tjong A Fie built a business empire in Sumatra, Indonesia which covered plantations, banks, mining, railroad & others. He was a richest man in Medan which employed more than 10,000 plantations’s workers. At 1911, Tjong A Fei appointed as Chinese Major to replacing his brother. He died at age 66 & left his legacy of his house that become museum. The two storey building of his mansions telling the story about his successful & history of Chinese community in Medan in the past. Attraction: Tjong A Fie’s Mansion, Medan, Indonesia 🇮🇩 Opening hours: Daily, 9-5pm Entrance fees: Rp35,000 for general visitors, Rp20,000 for students #tjongafie #medan #indonesia

A new place in Medan located in Tengah, which is a place where has some restaurants available. The place looks nice. It has indoor and outdoor that has different vibes that will make you hard to choose where to sit. Foods that available here are western foods like pizza, pasta and some fried fries. They also have beer if you. For the price, it is a little bit expensive for my wallet, but it okay for try. #wecreate #DickyReview

The atmosphere is comfortable and nice. the indoor space is spacious for non-smokers so it's really comfortable to hang out for a long time. For those who smoke outdoors, it's also a good place Lots of cool photo spots. There is live music every weekend. The waitresses are friendly. There are brothers who are good at taking pictures of their guests. Because according to me this coffee restaurant is the best place for your family event #wecreate

This cafe/coffee shop provides a variety of specialty coffee/non coffee drinks. There is also a manual brew and (which the owner offers directly) pure cold brew which he says is like a manual brew except that everything is done by a machine. Let's try. It turned out that the results did not disappoint, the taste of the cold manual brew had a clean aftertaste and was really cold and refreshing in the hot weather in the field. Overall my visit to the 2-floor cafe with a clean tropical nuance was very memorable, highly recommended for coffee lovers ☕ #wecreate

For the food, it's lacking in terms of taste and drink, it looks interesting, but for taste, it still needs to be improved, and for the price, it doesn't match the food or drink. Bangkok Spring Rolls 6/10. The pizza is 7/10. Forgot the name of the drink but the taste is 6/10. Spacious parking lot. There is indoor and outdoor seating. It's just that the outdoor is super hot maybe the night will be cool. If the indoor is cool and spacious. Lots of photo spots and instagramable. Hangout with friends and family is perfect. The place is clean, the toilet is also clean. The employees are friendly and quickly arrange seats even though it's very busy. #wecreate

Hotel GranDhika Setiabudi Medan providing good services and also good variety of foods. The location also is very prominance and easy for people to walk in. The room quality is nice too and the services is good. Its located in a strategic place and can welcome more customers to enjoy their hospitality. Room : 4.26 Lobby : 4.06 Facility : 3.68 Environment : 4.39 This hotel is comfort enough. Average value of my version is 4.10 #wecreate

This place is highly recommended for WFC (work from caffe) and hanging out with friends… Prices for food and drinks are quite affordable for the employee class. This place also provides live music on certain days. Good service makes this place even more comfortable to relax with friends.. you guys must to come here and enjoy!!! #wecreate #cafehoping #medan

A wonderful stay at this hotel. Grab is easily accessible from this hotel. Wifi is okay. Breakfast selection is okay for me. The breakfast menu changes daily. So it is a good thing for guest to be able to eat different breakfast everyday. There is water dispenser available at each floor. If you need iron, just call receptionist, staff will send iron to your room. Staff are friendly. Rooms are cleaned daily. I really recommend staying at this hotel. Keep up the good service. #wecreate

This is the latest rooftop bar in Medan with live band and DJs every night singing Mandarin, English and Local songs. Sound system is not top notch, but at least comfortable to sit down sip some beer and listen the live music. Ordered its finger food - garlic chicken, french fries, melinjo (empeng) crackers and garlic peanuts. Not bad and reasonable priced. I reckon the pool side seating is better than the indoor seating because of the night scenery and breeze from all corner. #wecreate

The place is nice and cozy, the food tasted not bad at all but just okay, nothing really special. In fact it kinda feels overpriced for the taste since you can have the same dish that tastes better around that price somewhere else, but if the coziness of the place is what you're looking for and you don't mind a just-okay meal, then this place is definitely good for you. #wecreate

This is more like a fancy resto lounge (club), really something new in town (more like Los Angeles vibe than Bali, imo), all the staff here dress like a club bodyguard with all black outfit, but dont worry all the staff are super friendly. But this place might be difficult to find, bc there is no any signage at the front road. (inside a residential kompleks). Food plating are nice tho, the choco lava plating looks nice also taste good too. Parking spaces are hugh inside, and the best time to come here are at the afternoon near the sunset. #wecreate

#wecreate I really love for staying here. The staffs are very friendly, kind and also professional. The room is so comfort, classy, classic, and the view is so good. The location I think in the middle of the city. We can go every where which is only takes around 5 minutes to Sun Plaza. The most I like here is the breakfast menus. So many choices that you can enjoy while you stay here. Very hopefully I can stay here next. Thank You for a best service.

#wecreate One of favourite modern tourism spot in Toba Lake. This place serve good coffe and snack. We can do several activities like camping, watching traditional dance show, and tracking. The view just wonderfull 👍 The best place to enjoy the view of Amazing Lake Toba. If you wanna stay and enjoy the sunset and the sunrise, you can book the Bobocabin from the Apps.

Address: Jalan Putri Hijau No.10 Medan Good location, in the center of the city, the road is one-way direction, so it may be more hassle, depending on the driving direction. Opposite is Deli Park Mall, the latest and largest mall in Medan, however, there is no easy access to the mall. Consider is the most popular luxury hotel in Medan, this hotel is popular for its buffet restaurant, and the Chinese restaurant. The hotel also provides a fitness center and spa facilities with a swimming pool on the 17th floor. The gym facilities are also open to the public. nonguest hotel with a fee. All visitors entering the hotel will pass a double security check, one is at the gate entrance and the other one is at the lobby entrance. Overall, this hotel is one of the best choices to stay while you are in Medan. #medan #urbanexplorer #tripblazers #jwmariott

#Myperfectstaycation Hotel Adi Mulia Medan is a four-star hotel located in the heart of Medan, Indonesia. The hotel features modern facilities and amenities, making it a popular choice for business and leisure travelers alike. The rooms at Hotel Adi Mulia Medan are spacious and well-appointed, offering guests a comfortable stay. Each room is equipped with air conditioning, satellite TV, a minibar, and a private bathroom with hot and cold shower facilities. The hotel also has several dining options for guests to choose from. The Kedaton Restaurant serves a wide range of Indonesian and international dishes, while the Seroja Coffee Shop offers snacks, coffee, and pastries. In addition, the hotel has a bar where guests can relax and enjoy a drink. For business travelers, the hotel has several meeting rooms and a business center that can accommodate various events and meetings. The hotel also has a fitness center, sauna (closed since the pandemic ), and outdoor swimming pool for guests to stay active and relax. Visitors can enjoy the view of Medan City from the garden beside the swimming pool. It's walking distance from hotel to The Sun Plaza, one of the popular mall in Medan. Overall, Hotel Adi Mulia Medan is a comfortable and convenient choice for travelers visiting Medan, with its central location and modern facilities. #urbanexplorer #tripblazers #staycation

I recently had the pleasure of visiting Lake Toba and Samosir Island, and it was truly a trip of a lifetime! From the breathtaking natural beauty of the lake to the fascinating culture of the Batak people, this trip had something for everyone. ☀️🤗 First, let me start with Lake Toba itself. 🌴This is the largest volcanic lake in the world, and it is absolutely stunning. The water is crystal clear and the scenery is simply breathtaking. We spent hours just sitting by the shore and enjoying the peaceful atmosphere.🥑🥥🥭 🚣But Lake Toba isn't just a pretty sight - it's also a great place for activities. The highlight of the trip was visiting Samosir Island. This is an island in the middle of the volcano Lake, Lake Toba, and it is home to the Batak people. The Batak have a rich and fascinating culture. We visited traditional Batak villages, such as Siallagan and Tomok where you can experience Batak music and performances and that’s also the place where you can buy Batak souvenirs such as wooden sculptures, Batak instruments and clothes.🏊💚🌴 There are a lot of Home Stays, Bungalows or Hotels mainly around Tuk Tuk area, which is the lively tourist area. One of the best and most authentic plays to stay is Tuk-Tuk Timbul, it is not directly located in the middle of the lively touristic Tuk-Tuk area, but it lays on the way (by foot around 15-20min and by motorbike around 5min).☀️☀️ tuition's Timbul is such a gem, peaceful, your bungalow is directly in front of the lake for morning dips and the people are so friendly. Perfect place if you want to reflect, find inspiration and do Yoga.🧘🏻‍♀️ 😍Overall, I highly recommend a trip to Lake Toba and Samosir Island. The natural beauty of the lake is unmatched, and the opportunity to learn about the Batak culture is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Whether you're looking for a relaxing vacation or an adventure-filled trip, this destination has something for everyone. 😍😘 #mytripvlog #celebratewithtrip #volcaniclandscapes #supervolcano #islandtravel #adventure #wonderfulindonesia

People love coffee shop nowadays. And coffee shop is so easy to be found. But for tea lovers, finding a nice place to take a sip of tea seems not so easy. Tong Tji Tea House is one of the best Tea House in Medan, Indonesia. Here you can find different types of Tea. Jasmine, Lychee, Classic, and so many others. Don't worry about the taste, believe me it's really really good. And not only tea, here you can also enjoy your meal. The main course like Fried Rice, Fried Noodle, Mie Goreng Jawa, Traditional fried tofu, and so many others. If you like spicy food, you'd love what they cook in here. But if you don't like spicy food, you can simply ask them to make the food less spicy, and the taste remains unchanged. For me as a tea lover, this place is a very very good place to find my favourite tea and find something to eat. The price is also good. Yu have to try it. Believe me, you are not going to be disappointed. #cafe #teahouse #medan #indonesia #tea #restaurant #food #drink #sumatra #northsumatra #foodie #meal

There is a saying that goes : there is nothing better than a proper breakfast ! True that is and we were so pleased when breakfast was already included in the staycation package 😉. It is something that we always look forward whenever we were travelling as we got to experiment what the locals eat. The kind of breakfast served ranges from nasi kuning (yellow rice), bubur ayam (chicken porridge), lontong medan (rice cake with gravy), mie goreng (instant noodles) and other yummy foods ! 😋 My mouth waters just by writing it 😁. And whats really interesting is, they also served jamu in a small glass, to start the day. It is a popular traditional herbal drink for ones wellness and good health. We did try and the taste was so strong that we had to dilute it with more water ! #newyearadventure #yearofrabbit #tripblazers