Central Java · Indonesia
Where to stay in Tegal
Tegal is a city in Central Java, Indonesia, home to about 276,000 people.
- Nearest airport
- CXP87 km · Tunggul Wulung Airport
- Currency
- IDRrupiah
- Time zone
- Asia/Jakarta
- Language
- Indonesian
About
About Tegal
Tegal is a city in the northwest part of the province of Central Java, Indonesia. It is situated on the north coast (or pesisir) of Central Java, about 175 km (109 mi) from Semarang, the capital of the province.
Tegal is the home of the ubiquitous warteg eating places across Indonesia (from Warung Tegal), known for their low prices.
Wikipedia and Wikivoyage contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; excerpted.
Things to do
What to see and do in Tegal
See
- Pantai Alam Indah
- Pantai Purin
- Waduk Cacaban
Do
- Bahari Waterpark Tegal
- Pemandian Air Panas Guci
- Rita Park Tegal
Wikivoyage contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; excerpted.
Where to stay
Hotels in Tegal
27 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bahari Inn Tegal | 2.2 km | |
| Green Garden Residence Tegal RedPartner RedDoorz | 2.3 km | |
| Guest House Hj Muriyah Syariah Slawi RedPartner RedDoorz | 11.9 km | |
| Horison Plaza Tegal | 2.2 km | |
| Karlita Hotel Tegal | 1975 | 1.3 km |
| Khas Tegal ( formerly Pesonna Hotel Tegal ) | 0.9 km | |
| Mr. J Suites Hotel Tegal | 0.6 km | |
| OYO 2436 Hotel Kencana OYO Rooms | 0.2 km | |
| OYO 2808 D'residence Syariah OYO Rooms | 1.2 km | |
| OYO 2873 Griya Annisa OYO Rooms | 1.9 km | |
| OYO 3060 Al Fatih Guest House Syariah OYO Rooms | 1.5 km | |
| OYO 3426 Innova Suites Home OYO Rooms | 1.3 km | |
| OYO 3797 Wisma Amanah Syariah OYO Rooms | 11.9 km | |
| Premiere Hotel Tegal | 1.5 km | |
| PrimeBiz Hotel Tegal | 0.8 km | |
| RedDoorz near GOR Wisanggeni RedDoorz | 1.1 km | |
| RedDoorz near Pacific Mall Tegal 2 RedDoorz | 1.5 km | |
| RedDoorz Plus Syariah near Stasiun Tegal 2 RedDoorz | 0.4 km | |
| RedDoorz Syariah @ Jalan Sultan Agung Tegal RedDoorz | 2.0 km | |
| RedDoorz Syariah near Alun Alun Balai Kota Tegal RedDoorz | 0.9 km | |
| RedDoorz Syariah near Alun Alun Tegal RedDoorz | 0.3 km | |
| RedDoorz Syariah near RS Mitra Siaga RedDoorz | 1.7 km | |
| RedDoorz Syariah near Stasiun Tegal RedDoorz | 1.2 km | |
| RedDoorz Syariah near Transmart Tegal RedDoorz | 1.4 km | |
| Riez Palace Hotel | 0.6 km | |
| Ryola Inn Syariah | 1.2 km | |
| SPOT ON 2289 Hotel Saudara OYO Rooms | 2.5 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Tegal
Tegal 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 471 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 Tegal: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Tunggul Wulung Airport (CXP), about 87 km from the city centre in a straight line; Kertajati International Airport (KJT, 110 km) and Jenderal Ahmad Yani Airport (SRG, 137 km) are also within reach.
Getting in
Tegal is on the North Coast Route trunk road (Jalur Pantura). From the west, a tolled motorway connects Jakarta, 275 km, and Cirebon, 75 km, with Tegal. The toll ends at Tegal's western outskirts.
Getting around
There are some online ride-hailing apps such as Gojek. You may choose to go by motorcycle or car.
Wikivoyage contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; excerpted.
CXP · Tunggul Wulung Airport
KJT · Kertajati International Airport
SRG · Jenderal Ahmad Yani Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Tegal
Drink
Tegal is famous for tea served in a small earthenware teapot (hence its name teh poci or teapot tea, clay pot tea), with little earthenware cups to drink it from. Normally strong, and served with a lump of rock sugar so big that it barely fits into the cup. Widely available. In the Slawi District of Tegal, there is a local iced drink called es lontrong, made from agar, mung bean, white bread, coconut milk, and pandan syrup.
Wikivoyage contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; excerpted.
Questions
Tegal: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Tegal?
Tegal 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 471 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Tegal?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Tunggul Wulung Airport (CXP), about 87 km from the city centre in a straight line; Kertajati International Airport (KJT, 110 km) and Jenderal Ahmad Yani Airport (SRG, 137 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Tegal?
rupiah (IDR).
Nearby
Destinations near Tegal
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.