Palembang Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

an iconic red bridge from the city of Palembang
an iconic red bridge from the city of Palembang
Sriwijaya Museum @ Palembang city, Indonesia
Ampera Bridge with an area of ​​400.6 Km2, 1,177 meters long and 22 meters wide
The Phinisi line up at Sunda Kelapa Harbour

Sunda Kelapa is the old port of Jakarta located on the estuarine of Ciliwung River. "Sunda Kalapa" (Sundanese: "Coconut of Sunda") is the original name, and it was the main port of Sunda Kingdom of Pajajaran. The port is situated in Penjaringan sub-district, of North Jakarta, Indonesia. Today the old port only accommodate pinisi, a traditional two masted wooden sailing ship serving inter-island freight service in the archipelago. Although it is now only a minor port, Jakarta had its origins in Sunda Kelapa and it played a significant role in the city's development.

The pinisi or phinisi is a traditional Indonesian two-masted sailing ship. It was mainly built by the Konjo tribe, a sub-ethnic group of Bugis-Makassar mostly residents at the Bulukumba regency of South Sulawesibut was, and still is used widely by the Buginese andMakassarese, mostly for inter-insular transportation, cargo and fishing purposes within Indonesian archipelago.

Where to stay in Palembang

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Sukarami

When in Sukarami and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Museum Balaputra Dewa or Palembang Trade Center Mall and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Bandara LRT Station or Punti Kayu LRT Station.

Sukarami
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Al-Munawar Arab Village

Al-Munawar Arab Village might not have many top sights, but Palembang Indah Mall and Palembang Golf Club are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Al-Munawar Arab Village
The Zuri Palembang

The Zuri Palembang

4 out of 5
Jl. Batu Nilam Palembang South Sumatra
The price is Rp504.091 per night from 24 Feb to 25 Feb
Rp504.091
Rp609.950 total
24 Feb - 25 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Palembang. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Jakabaring Stadium and Palembang ...
A nice hotel, clean, close to shopping, full service spa for Gentleman. Although the pool gets very crowded with locals, so isn't relaxing. Also very close to Libra Gentleman's Club. Girl friendly.

Reviewed on 8 Jun 2023

The Zuri Palembang
The 1O1 Palembang Rajawali

The 1O1 Palembang Rajawali

4 out of 5
Jl. Rajawali No. 18, 9 Ilir Palembang
The price is Rp489.545 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
Rp489.545
Rp592.350 total
9 Feb - 10 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Palembang. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the room service in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (32 reviews)
Stay at the penthouse 1001 but the room a bit dated and the aircon in the master bedroom was not working. Also some mould in both bathrooms sink so smell damp around the area. The breakfast not much selection and the pempek and model were terrible. I would not come back next time when I visit my ...

Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025

The 1O1 Palembang Rajawali
Novotel Palembang Hotel & Residence

Novotel Palembang Hotel & Residence

4 out of 5
Jalan R Sukamto No 8a Palembang South Sumatra
The price is Rp909.091 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
Rp909.091
Rp1.100.000 total
9 Feb - 10 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Palembang. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Palembang Trade Center Mall and Palembang Golf Club ...
8/10 Very Good! (58 reviews)
The floor dirty

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2025

Novotel Palembang Hotel & Residence
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
T-Rooms Homestay Bandara

T-Rooms Homestay Bandara

2.5 out of 5
Lorong Teratai II Palembang Sumatera Selatan
Stay at this villa in Palembang. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and air conditioning. Popular attractions Museum Balaputra Dewa and Palembang Trade Center Mall ...
T-Rooms Homestay Bandara
Aldeoz Palembang City Villa Sumsel

Aldeoz Palembang City Villa Sumsel

3 out of 5
Jl. Sang Merahputih Blok K-32 Palembang
Stay at this villa in Palembang. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Palembang Square Mall and Jakabaring Stadium are ...
Aldeoz Palembang City Villa Sumsel
T-Rooms Homestay

T-Rooms Homestay

3 out of 5
36 Jl. Sukabangun II Palembang Sumatera Selatan
Stay at this business-friendly villa in Palembang. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Museum Balaputra Dewa and Palembang ...
T-Rooms Homestay
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Palembang

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