Central Java · Indonesia
Where to stay in Pekalongan
Pekalongan is a city in Central Java, Indonesia, home to about 298,000 people.
- Nearest airport
- SRG78 km · Jenderal Ahmad Yani Airport
- Currency
- IDRrupiah
- Time zone
- Asia/Jakarta
- Language
- Indonesian
About
About Pekalongan
Pekalongan (Javanese: ꦥꦼꦏꦭꦺꦴꦁꦔꦤ꧀) is a city of Central Java, Indonesia. It was formerly the seat of Pekalongan Regency on the northern coast of the province, but is now an independent municipality within the province.
The seat of the Pekalongan regency, today it is one of the most important port cities in Central Java, Indonesia. Pekalongan is known for its batik and is listed as one of the UNESCO Creative Cities in the category "Crafts and Folk Arts".
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Things to do
What to see and do in Pekalongan
See
- Pekalongan Batik Museum
- Curug Bajing
- Wonokerto Beach
Do
- Lolong Adventure
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Where to stay
Hotels in Pekalongan
18 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Horison Pekalongan | 1.3 km | |
| Hotel Dafam Pekalongan | 1.9 km | |
| Hotel Istana Pekalongan | 1.4 km | |
| Hotel Marlin Pekalongan by Dafam Hotels | 0.9 km | |
| Hotel Namira Syariah Pekalongan | 0.4 km | |
| Hotel Nirwana Pekalongan | 0.7 km | |
| Hotel Santika Pekalongan | 1.2 km | |
| Khas Pekalongan ( formerly Pesonna Hotel Pekalongan ) | 0.2 km | |
| Namira Syariah Hotel | 0.4 km | |
| OYO 3934 Hotel Istana Syariah OYO Rooms | 1.4 km | |
| RedDoorz Plus Syariah near Stasiun Pekalongan 2 RedDoorz | 1.5 km | |
| RedDoorz Syariah near Exit Tol Pemalang RedDoorz | 15.9 km | |
| RedDoorz Syariah near Exit Tol Pemalang Comal 2 RedDoorz | 15.5 km | |
| RedDoorz Syariah near Stasiun Pekalongan 3 RedDoorz | 2.7 km | |
| Srikaya Hotel 1 Syariah Pekalongan RedPartner RedDoorz | 1.8 km | |
| Srikaya Hotel 2 Syariah Pekalongan RedPartner RedDoorz | 1.8 km | |
| Srikaya Hotel 3 Syariah Pekalongan RedPartner RedDoorz | 1.8 km | |
| The Sidji Hotel Pekalongan | 0.4 km |
All 18 hotels in Pekalongan, with their history and operators
When to go
The best time to visit Pekalongan
Pekalongan has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. September is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C; January is the wettest, with about 605 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 Pekalongan: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Jenderal Ahmad Yani Airport (SRG), about 78 km from the city centre in a straight line; Tunggul Wulung Airport (CXP, 110 km) and Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA, 121 km) are also within reach.
Getting in
Pekalongan is along the North Coast of Great Post Road or well-known as Jalur Pantura. Pekalongan railway station is served by regular trains to the west (Tegal, Cirebon, and Jakarta) and to the east (Semarang and Surabaya). There is one daily train to Bandung.
Getting around
There are some online ride-hailing apps such as Gojek. You may choose to go by motorcycle or car.
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SRG · Jenderal Ahmad Yani Airport
CXP · Tunggul Wulung Airport
YIA · Yogyakarta International Airport
Questions
Pekalongan: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Pekalongan?
Pekalongan has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. September is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C; January is the wettest, with about 605 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Pekalongan?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Jenderal Ahmad Yani Airport (SRG), about 78 km from the city centre in a straight line; Tunggul Wulung Airport (CXP, 110 km) and Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA, 121 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Pekalongan?
rupiah (IDR).
Nearby
Destinations near Pekalongan
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.