Aceh · Indonesia

Where to stay in Lhokseumawe

Lhokseumawe is a city in Aceh, Indonesia, home to about 180,000 people.

Nearest airport
TXE61 km · Rembele Airport
Currency
IDRrupiah
Time zone
Asia/Jakarta
Language
Indonesian

About

About Lhokseumawe

Lhokseumawe is the second largest city in the province of Aceh, with a population of about 180,000. Being between Banda Aceh to the north and the large city of Medan to the south, the town is a key regional centre important for the economy of Aceh.

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Things to do

What to see and do in Lhokseumawe

See

  • KP3 Beach
  • Meuraksa Beach
  • Rancong Beach
  • Reklamasi Pusong Beach
  • Ujong Blang Beach
  • Krueng Cunda River
  • P. Ramlee Village
  • Riyadhah Park
  • Seumadu Island
  • Waduk Pusong

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Where to stay

Which part of Lhokseumawe to stay in

There are many hotels and also other types of accommodation available in Lhokseumawe.

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Where to stay

Hotels in Lhokseumawe

6 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.

HotelTypeOpenedFrom centreWebsite
Habieb Homestay Syariah RedPartner
RedDoorz
guest house2.5 km
OYO 1636 Wisma Kuta Karang
OYO Rooms
hotel0.6 km
OYO 2180 Vina Vira Hotel
OYO Rooms
hotel0.1 km
OYO 2972 Wisma Sartika
OYO Rooms
hotel1.9 km
OYO 3278 Penginapan Alfajri
OYO Rooms
hotel3.6 km
OYO 90487 Wisma Kuta Karang Baru
OYO Rooms
hotel0.7 km

All 6 hotels in Lhokseumawe, with their history and operators

When to go

The best time to visit Lhokseumawe

Lhokseumawe has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. September is the warmest month, with average highs of 35 °C; December is the wettest, with about 241 mm of rain.

0°17°35°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec241 mm
Average highAverage lowRain per monthComfortable months

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 Lhokseumawe: airports and arrival

The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Rembele Airport (TXE), about 61 km from the city centre in a straight line.

Getting around

There is no need for travel permits anymore in Lhokseumawe. Rental becak (rickshaws), cars and motorcycles are available in Lhokseumawe. Lhokseumawe also has a lot public transportation.

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medium airport

TXE · Rembele Airport

60.8 km from the centreICAO WITK

Questions

Lhokseumawe: questions travellers ask

When is the best time to visit Lhokseumawe?

Lhokseumawe has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. September is the warmest month, with average highs of 35 °C; December is the wettest, with about 241 mm of rain.

Which airport is closest to Lhokseumawe?

The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Rembele Airport (TXE), about 61 km from the city centre in a straight line.

What currency is used in Lhokseumawe?

rupiah (IDR).

Nearby

Destinations near Lhokseumawe

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.