East Java · Indonesia
Where to stay in Malang
Malang is a city in East Java, Indonesia, home to about 866,000 people.
- Nearest airport
- MLG10 km · Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport
- Currency
- IDRrupiah
- Time zone
- Asia/Jakarta
- Language
- Indonesian
About
About Malang
Malang (; Javanese: ꦏꦸꦛꦩꦭꦁ, romanized: Kutha Malang, Indonesian: Kota Malang), historically known as Tumapel, is a landlocked city in East Java, Indonesia. It has a history dating back to the age of the Singhasari Kingdom.
The capital city of great historical significance. The oldest existing record of Malang as a regency is from the 8th century when it was the seat of government of the ancient Kanjuruhan and Singhasari kingdoms. The region became part of the all encompassing Javanese Mataram kingdom in the 17th century which by that time was controlled by the Dutch colonialists. Unsurprisingly given that history, there are several interesting Hindu relics in this area.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Malang
See
In a region of such great cultural and historical significance there are lots of cultural attractions and any visitor to Malang should dedicate some time to exploring these. There are also a number of beautiful sights in the rural areas surrounding the city. Malang is home to multiple temples and mountains, as it is a mountainous region. Several mountains such as Panderman, and Bromo and Semeru, surround the regency and can be seen in the early morning and evening.
- Ijen Boulevard
- Jodipan Colorful Village
- Singosari Temple
- Candi Kidal
- Sanggar Senaputra
- Malang Night Paradise
- Soekarno Hatta Boulevard
- Badut Temple
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Where to stay
Which part of Malang to stay in
Malang offers a full range of accommodation through from simple homestays to star-rated hotels.
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Where to stay
Hotels in Malang
212 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata; the 40 best known are shown, by the number of Wikipedia editions that cover them. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Santika Premiere Malang Hotel | 1.3 km | |
| Adisa Homestay RedPartner RedDoorz | 0.4 km | |
| Amaris Hotel Malang | 1.0 km | |
| Atria Hotel & Conference, Malang | 1.4 km | |
| Atria Hotel Malang | 2.2 km | |
| Baitussafar UMMI 1 Syariah RedDoorz | 2.5 km | |
| Bess Resort Hotel and Waterpark Lawang | 18.9 km | |
| Capital O 90070 Giri Palma Hotel & Villas OYO Rooms | 5.2 km | |
| Cozy Boutique Guest House | 0.9 km | |
| De Boutique Style Hotel Malang | 0.7 km | |
| De Malang Sweet Homestay Syariah RedPartner RedDoorz | 3.2 km | |
| De PAMMA Syariah RedPartner RedDoorz | 3.1 km | |
| Dewarna Hotel Sutoyo Malang | 0.7 km | |
| Djoglo Luxury Bungalow | 5.4 km | |
| Everyday Smart Hotel Malang | 2.9 km | |
| favehotel Malang | 5.2 km | |
| Front One Boutique B21 Malang | 0.8 km | |
| Front One Budget Malang By Azana | 3.7 km | |
| Gangnam Home RedPartner RedDoorz | 2.1 km | |
| Gets Hotel Malang | 0.6 km | |
| Grand Cakra Hotel Malang | 4.2 km | |
| Grand Mercure Malang | 2019 | 3.4 km |
| Griya Mumpuni Syariah RedDoorz | 1.6 km | |
| HARRIS Hotel & Conventions Malang | 5.0 km | |
| Hotel Tidar Malang | 4.0 km | |
| Hotel Syariah 99 | 2.3 km | |
| Ibis Styles Malang Hotel | 2013 | 1.9 km |
| Kapal Garden Hotel by UMM | 7.9 km | |
| KoolKost Syariah @ Taman Nusa Indah RedDoorz | 2.0 km | |
| MaxOne Ascent Hotel Malang | 0.4 km | |
| NIPA GUEST HOUSE RedDoorz | 3.5 km | |
| OJ Hotel | 0.3 km | |
| OPO Guest House RedPartner RedDoorz | 4.5 km | |
| OYO 1036 Hotel Palem 1 OYO Rooms | 0.2 km | |
| OYO 1038 Embun Pagi Syariah Residence OYO Rooms | 2.4 km | |
| OYO 1119 Gendhis Gallery Syariah OYO Rooms | 3.6 km | |
| OYO 1130 Bandoeng Guest House Syariah OYO Rooms | 1.3 km | |
| OYO 1165 Cakalang Residence Syariah OYO Rooms | 4.4 km | |
| OYO 1289 Cbr Residence OYO Rooms | 2.8 km | |
| OYO 1293 Dei Residence Arjosari OYO Rooms | 4.6 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Malang
Malang has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. October is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C; January is the wettest, with about 417 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 Malang: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport (MLG), about 10 km from the city centre in a straight line; Juanda International Airport (SUB, 68 km) and Dhoho International Airport (DHX, 79 km) are also within reach.
Getting around
Online ride-hailing-services such as Gojek and Grab are abundant. City mini-vans in Malang, called "mikrolet" or "angkot" by locals, are blue and can be hailed at random. Two- or three- letter acronyms indicate their routes, and journeys are flat-priced at Rp 2,500 for students, indicated by their uniform, and Rp 4,000 for everyone else. There are multiple routes that the mini-vans take, and prices may differ on how far you ride. Becaks (pedicabs) are a great way to see the Malang city and are easy to find, often on the side of the road waiting for customers.
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MLG · Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport
SUB · Juanda International Airport
DHX · Dhoho International Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Malang
Drink
Malang is by no means famous for its nightlife, being a more relaxed and less party-intensive city, however there are still some decent bars if you're up for a drink.
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Questions
Malang: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Malang?
Malang has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. October is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C; January is the wettest, with about 417 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Malang?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport (MLG), about 10 km from the city centre in a straight line; Juanda International Airport (SUB, 68 km) and Dhoho International Airport (DHX, 79 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Malang?
rupiah (IDR).
Nearby
Destinations near Malang
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.