North Sulawesi · Indonesia
Where to stay in Bitung
Bitung is a city in North Sulawesi, Indonesia, home to about 219,000 people.
- Nearest airport
- MDC32 km · Sam Ratulangi International Airport
- Currency
- IDRrupiah
- Time zone
- Asia/Makassar
- Language
- Indonesian
About
About Bitung
Bitung, officially the City of Bitung (Indonesian: Kota Bitung), is a coastal city at the north-eastern edge of the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia. Bitung is located in the province of North Sulawesi (Sulawesi Utara), and faces Lembeh Island (which forms two districts of the city), and the Lembeh Strait, which is known for its colourful marine life, in particular sea slugs.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Bitung
See
- Tangkoko Nature Reserve
Do
- Batuangus Beach
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Where to stay
Hotels in Bitung
9 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Bastianos Lembeh Dive Resort | 4.5 km | |
| Botanica Nature Resort | 8.2 km | |
| Cocotinos Lembeh a Boutique Dive Lodge | 5.9 km | |
| Favehotel Bitung | 1.9 km | |
| Homestay Singgasana RedPartner RedDoorz | 6.5 km | |
| OYO 3424 Hotel Bitung Plaza OYO Rooms | 1.2 km | |
| OYO 90924 Tarsius Homestay OYO Rooms | 14.4 km | |
| RedDoorz plus @ Bitung City Center RedDoorz | 0.5 km | |
| RedDoorz Plus near Pelabuhan Bitung RedDoorz | 0.6 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Bitung
Bitung has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. May is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C; January is the wettest, with about 426 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Bitung: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC), about 32 km from the city centre in a straight line.
Getting in
The nearest airport is Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC), about 35 km to the west, north-east of Manado. Take a taxi or rent a car from the airport to get in here.
Getting around
Public buses to Manado operate very often, at a cheap price, but they are far from convenient. Buses are not air conditioned, with many and long stops to wait for passengers. Furthermore, many local passengers smoke onboard buses, despite being illegal throughout Indonesia. Taxis are also easy to find in Bitung. There are usually taxis from Manado, waiting for passengers from Bitung going to Manado. A few of them will use meters for fares, but most of them will charge on negotiation basis.
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MDC · Sam Ratulangi International Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Bitung
Drink
Beer is easy to find in all restaurants and even in small shops. Saguer is the traditional alcoholic beverage made out of palm.
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Questions
Bitung: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Bitung?
Bitung has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. May is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C; January is the wettest, with about 426 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Bitung?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC), about 32 km from the city centre in a straight line.
What currency is used in Bitung?
rupiah (IDR).
Nearby
Destinations near Bitung
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.