Riau · Indonesia
Where to stay in Pekanbaru
Pekanbaru is a city in Riau, Indonesia, home to about 983,000 people.
- Nearest airport
- PKU8 km · Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport / Roesmin Nurjadin AFB
- Currency
- IDRrupiah
- Time zone
- Asia/Jakarta
- Language
- Indonesian
About
About Pekanbaru
Pekanbaru is the capital city of the Indonesian province of Riau, and a major economic centre on the eastern side of Sumatra Island with its name derived from the Malay (Indonesian) word for 'new market' ('pekan' is market and 'baru' is new).
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Things to do
What to see and do in Pekanbaru
See
- Sang Nila Utama Museum
- Idrus Tintin (MTQ) Building
- Great Mosque of An-Nur
- Great Mosque of Pekanbaru
- Soeman H.S. County Library
- Kampung Tionghoa Melayu (Chinatown)
- Labersa Water Park
- Limbungan Reservoir Park
- Alam Mayang Park
Do
- Simpang Tiga Golf Course
- Labersa Golf Course
- Rumbai Golf Course
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Where to stay
Which part of Pekanbaru to stay in
Many hotels (including lower-end) in Pekanbaru can be booked through both global (Agoda, trip.com) and Indonesian (Traveloka, tiket.com) platforms. If you find a good deal, the rates can be significantly lower than the walk-in rate, especially on weekdays.
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Where to stay
Hotels in Pekanbaru
80 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Labersa Grand Hotel & Convention Center | 11.1 km | |
| Amaris Hotel Pekanbaru | 0.7 km | |
| Angkasa Garden Hotel Pekanbaru | 0.3 km | |
| Aryaduta Pekanbaru | 1.7 km | |
| BATIQA Hotel Pekanbaru | 7.0 km | |
| Bono Hotel Pekanbaru | 1.9 km | |
| Citismart Bandara | 7.7 km | |
| Drego Hotel Pekanbaru | 4.2 km | |
| Evo Hotel Pekanbaru | 2.6 km | |
| favehotel Sudirman - Pekanbaru | 2016 | 3.3 km |
| FOX Hotel Pekanbaru | 2.3 km | |
| Furaya Hotel | 0.4 km | |
| Gaja Hotel | 0.8 km | |
| Grand Central Hotel Pekanbaru | 3.5 km | |
| Grand Elite Hotel Pekanbaru | 2.9 km | |
| Grand Hawaii Hotel Pekanbaru | 0.4 km | |
| Grand Jatra Hotel Pekanbaru | 0.3 km | |
| Grand Suka Hotel | 1995 | 5.6 km |
| Grand Tjokro Pekanbaru | 3.7 km | |
| Grand Zuri Pekanbaru | 0.3 km | |
| Guest House 19 Pekanbaru Syariah RedPartner RedDoorz | 8.9 km | |
| Holiday Hotel | 1.5 km | |
| Hotel Aryaduta | 1997 | 7.4 km |
| Hotel Dafam Pekanbaru | 0.5 km | |
| Hotel Pangeran Pekanbaru | 3.2 km | |
| Hotel Sri Indrayani | 0.7 km | |
| Hotel The Village Syariah | 9.9 km | |
| Khas Pekanbaru ( Formerly Pesonna Hotel Pekanbaru ) | 2.8 km | |
| Kyriad Pesonna Pekanbaru | 2016 | 2.8 km |
| Monoloog Hotel Pekanbaru | 2013 | 0.3 km |
| Mutiara Merdeka Hotel | 1.6 km | |
| Novotel Pekanbaru | 2013 | 2.4 km |
| OYO 1025 Hotel Intan OYO Rooms | 4.1 km | |
| OYO 1153 Tiga Dara Hotel & Resort Syariah OYO Rooms | 14.5 km | |
| OYO 1167 Home Sty Residence OYO Rooms | 0.7 km | |
| OYO 1192 Lotus Inn OYO Rooms | 4.3 km | |
| OYO 1367 Damon Butik Hotel OYO Rooms | 1.0 km | |
| OYO 1394 Rumaisa Homestay Syariah OYO Rooms | 5.7 km | |
| OYO 1653 Fajar Residence OYO Rooms | 4.9 km | |
| OYO 1905 Davonsa Homestay Syariah OYO Rooms | 3.2 km |
All 80 hotels in Pekanbaru, with their history and operators
When to go
The best time to visit Pekanbaru
Pekanbaru has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. May is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C; December is the wettest, with about 311 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 Pekanbaru: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport / Roesmin Nurjadin AFB (PKU), about 8.3 km from the city centre in a straight line; Pinang Kampai Airport (DUM, 120 km) is also within reach.
Getting around
There are mikrolets (minivan share taxi), buses, ojek (motorcycle taxi), and taxis (including Grab and Gojek e-hailing apps). A new mode of transport is the Trans Metro Pekanbaru, a bus rapid transit system like the Transjakarta in Jakarta. Tickets must be bought at the bus stop before riding, and the one-way fare is Rp 4,000. The intercity/interprovincial (AKAP) bus terminal is 5km from downtown. From the bus station to town there are many public buses that stop at pre-determined stops. Tickets cost Rp 4,000 and can be purchased inside the bus stop from a ticket agent.
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PKU · Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport / Roesmin Nurjadin AFB
DUM · Pinang Kampai Airport
Questions
Pekanbaru: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Pekanbaru?
Pekanbaru has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. May is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C; December is the wettest, with about 311 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Pekanbaru?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Sultan Syarif Kasim II International Airport / Roesmin Nurjadin AFB (PKU), about 8.3 km from the city centre in a straight line; Pinang Kampai Airport (DUM, 120 km) is also within reach.
What currency is used in Pekanbaru?
rupiah (IDR).
Nearby
Destinations near Pekanbaru
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.