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Salatiga Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

city in Central Java Province, Indonesia

About Salatiga

Salatiga was designated as a town in 1917 by the Dutch East Indies government. It was calledDe Schoonste Stad van Midden-Java(the most beautiful town inCentral Java) because it sits at the foot of Mount Merbabu and Mount Telomoyo. Because of the cool weather, the Dutch settled at the area and built luxurious houses along Diponegoro Street. Salatiga is one of the most tolerant cities in Indonesia, with students from many parts of the country studying at the Satya Wacana Christian University.

Top Attractions in Salatiga

Explore the best things to see and do in Salatiga:

  • Agrowisata Salib Putih
  • Atlantic Dreamland
  • Bukit Cinta
  • Candi Dukuh
  • Candi Klero
  • Gereja Katolik Santo Paulus Miki
  • Havana Horses
  • Lapangan Pancasila

Where to Eat in Salatiga

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴Bakpao Luber
  • 🍴Bakso Sari Roso ABC
  • 🍴Biztro
  • 🍴Ronde Sekoteng Jago
  • 🍴Sambel Tumpang Koyor Banjaran
  • 🍴Singkong Keju D-9

Where to Stay in Salatiga

  • 🏨Grand Wahid Hotel
  • 🏨Hotel Le Beringin
  • 🏨Hotel Surya Indah
  • 🏨Kayu Arum Resort
  • 🏨Laras Asri Resort and Spa
  • 🏨Sitinggil Muncul - village accommodation

Salatiga Travel Guide Sections

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