5 City Attractions You Can Easily Visit From Hotel Aryaduta Medan in North Sumatra

A stay at Hotel Aryaduta Medan in North Sumatra will give you plenty of opportunity to see places of worship, monuments, museums, and the bustling business and commercial scene of the third largest city in Indonesia. Here are some of the spots you shouldn't miss while in Medan:

1. Maimoon Palace

Built in 1888 by Sultan Makmun Al Rasyid Perkasa Alamsyah, Maimoon Palace serves as a legacy of the Deli Sultanate and a marker of the center of the kingdom. The 40-room palace, which is inspired by European architecture, is set in a 2,772-sq-m plot of land. Inside the building, one can find family photographs, furniture, and old weapons. Maimoon Palace is just 2.8 km from the hotel.

2. Al Mashun Grand Mosque

The Great Mosque, as Al Mashun Grand Mosque is often called, is the biggest and most beautiful of its kind in North Sumatra. The Moorish architecture features flat, quadrangle-shaped domes and curved ceilings with rich floral and polygonal decorations. The mosque, like Maimoon Palace, features Italian decors and serves as a legacy of the Deli Sultanate.

3. Graha Maria Annai Velangkanni

Graha Maria Annai Velangkanni is a Catholic church dedicated to Our Lady of Good Health who said to have made an apparition in the 17th-century town of Velankanni, India. The church was built in 2005 in Indo-Mogul style. From the hotel in Medan, reaching this attraction will take you about 14 minutes by car.

4. Merdeka Walk

Fans of al fresco dining will find a treat waiting for them when they visit Merdeka Walk. The street has a collection of outdoor cafes, fine restaurants, and fast food outlets that have everything from international favorites to local dishes. Merdeka Walk is about 650 m from the hotel.

5. Pantai Cermin Themepark

Located 4 km from the hotel, Pantai Cermin Themepark is a fun place for locals and tourists alike. Aside from its slides and pools, the park has sauna and steam rooms, a mini zoo, and rides — perfect for guests of all ages. Pantai Cermin Themepark is open from 11 AM to 5 PM on weekdays and 9 AM to 6:30 PM on weekends and holidays.

If you have time to spare, you can also visit North Sumatra's Lake Toba, the biggest lake in southeast Asia, and Bukit Lawang, which is home to many orangutans. It takes a few hours to get to these destinations from Hotel Aryaduta Medan, but you can be sure that the sight waiting for you there will be worth the trip.