Lively Hotel Kualanamu

Medan


A reasonable budget option for those needing to catch an early flight is this faux-designer hotel that's a five-minute drive from Medan's airport. Its rooms are modern but extremely compact, yet somehow manage to squeeze in a double bed plus cable TV, wi-fi, air-con and hot-water bathroom. Rates include airport transfers and basic breakfast.

It's part of a new complex comprising hotels, restaurants and a supermarket.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Medan attractions

1. Museum of North Sumatra

9.76 MILES

Housed in a striking traditional building, this museum has a well-presented collection ranging from early North Sumatran civilisations and the Hindu,…

2. Mesjid Raya

10.32 MILES

The impressive Grand Mosque was commissioned by the Sultan of Deli in 1906. The Moroccan-style building has a grand entrance, towering ceilings, ornate…

3. Istana Maimoon

10.54 MILES

The grand, 30-room Maimoon Palace was built by the Sultan of Deli in 1888 and features Malay, Mughal and Italian influences. Only the main room, which…

4. Tjong A Fie Mansion

10.73 MILES

The home of a famous Chinese merchant who died in 1921 – formerly the wealthiest resident of Medan – this mansion mixes opulent Victorian and Chinese…

5. Town Hall

10.95 MILES

One of several fine examples of ornate Dutch colonial buildings in downtown Medan is the stately town hall, constructed in 1908.

6. Sri Mariamman Temple

11.38 MILES

Dating to 1884, Medan's oldest Hindu temple has a classic Dravidian style typical of South India, with a storied tower adorned with ornamental deity…

7. Graha Maria Annai Velangkanni

15.98 MILES

One for advocates of religious diversity and quirky architecture, this surreal Catholic church combines Hindu and Islamic architecture styles with a…