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The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Medan

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Medan

Visiting Medan, Indonesia for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Medan, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Medan based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Medan for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Medan before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Medan for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Medan for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

JW Marriott Hotel Medan

5-star Hotel with prices starting at $90 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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Located at Jalan Putri Hijau No. 10, JW Marriott Hotel Medan has great rooms from $90 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 9.00 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 1.8 km from the city center, first time visitors will especially love parking, child care, laundry services, golf, and city views at this relaxing hotel. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Spa
  • Child pool
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  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Emerald Garden International Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $28 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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A great place to stay is Emerald Garden International Hotel which has nice rooms starting at $28. Offering an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Jl. K.L. Yos Sudarso No. 1. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers child care, laundry services, city views, a hot tub, and free parking which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 2.2 km from the city center. Everyone loves a nice pool, and you won't be disappointed with this one. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Tennis
  • Refrigerator
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Four Points by Sheraton Medan

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $48 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Medan
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
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We found Four Points by Sheraton Medan to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $48. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.80 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Jl. Gatot Subroto No 395. You'll also find child care, laundry services, city views, a child pool, and free parking which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 1.9 km from the center of town. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Child pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Aiho Hotel Medan

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $23 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
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With terrific rooms from $23, Aiho Hotel Medan, at 5 Jalan Haji Adam Malik provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and laundry services. Its terrific guest rating is 8.30 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers city views, a spa, free parking, laundry facilities, and a tour desk. It's located just 1.2 km from the city center, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Airport shuttle
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
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Cambridge Hotel Medan

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $54 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Medan
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
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Cambridge Hotel Medan has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a fitness center. The great rooms here start at $54 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Jl S Parman No 217, 217. Furthermore, it also offers a bar, laundry services, city views, a hot tub, and a spa, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.2 km from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Having a hot tub at this hotel is also a nice splurge.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Breakfast in the room
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Karibia Boutique Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $30 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
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The great guest rating of Karibia Boutique Hotel is 8.70 out of 10. This place has room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and laundry services. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $30, and it's located at Jl. Timor Blok J No. I - Iv. We also love the city views, a spa, free parking, a pool table, and evening entertainment which are great for visitors. And since it's just 2 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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Hotel Deli River and Restaurant Omlandia

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $44 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Medan
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
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A cool place is Hotel Deli River and Restaurant Omlandia because it has great rooms that start at $44. It has an outdoor pool, a pool bar, room service, a restaurant, and a bar, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Jl. Raya Namorambe 129. Only 9 km from the city center, travelers will especially love rooms with kitchenettes, child care, laundry services, a hot tub, and a child pool at this convenient hotel. We find the kitchenette here to be a great way to get a good breakfast and save time and money.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Child pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Pool bar
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Playground
  • Infinity pool
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Harper Wahid Hasyim Medan By Aston

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $29 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for first time trip hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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Harper Wahid Hasyim Medan By Aston offers room service, a restaurant, a bar, city views, and free parking which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $29 (before taxes). It's located at Jl. Wahid Hasyim No.53/72 Kel. Babura Kec. Medan Baru Kota Medan Sumatera Utara and has earned a guest rating of 8.90/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, an airport shuttle, and private parking which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.1 km from the city center. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking
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Santika Premiere Dyandra Hotel & Convention - Medan

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $49 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly
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Located at Jalan Kapten Maulana Lubis no. 7, Santika Premiere Dyandra Hotel & Convention - Medan has great rooms from $49 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, laundry services, and city views. It has a terrific 8.80 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find a spa, free parking, laundry facilities, air-conditioning, and a 24-hour desk which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 0.9 km from the center of town.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Laundry service
  • Free parking
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
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favehotel S. Parman Medan

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $21 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Medan
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
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A great place to stay is favehotel S. Parman Medan which has nice rooms starting at $21. Offering room service, a restaurant, a bar, city views, and a spa, it also has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Jalan Mayjend Siswondo Parman No. 313A. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers free parking, air-conditioning, a coffee shop, a 24-hour desk, and an airport shuttle. It's located just 0.4 km from the city center, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Room service
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking
  • Coffee shop
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For more terrific hotel ideas in Medan, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Medan, Best Luxury Hotels in Medan, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Medan, Best Hotels for One Week in Medan, Best Hotels for One Night in Medan, or Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Medan.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Medan?

Medan Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$34

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Medan, Indonesia. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Medan, Indonesia based on data from 16 hotels is an affordable $34. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Medan.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $90
  • 4-star hotels: $40
  • 3-star hotels: $25
  • 2-star hotels: $16


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