New hotels in Central Java: Magelang, Semarang and the toll road

In Central Java, ARTOTEL Leguna has opened in Magelang, where Oakwood is also planned. Semarang is expecting Hyatt Place; Batang has a new stop on the toll road. Next up is the Oakwood Magelang, which opens in 2027.

Photo: an ARTOTEL Leguna room with pale timber and a curved window · ARTOTEL Group

Updated 4 November 20262 min readHow we write the guide

A bright ARTOTEL Leguna room with pale wood and a curved window

Art in Magelang

Leguna places Kuncir Sathya Viku’s work in the lobby, Kukuh Hermadi’s at reception and Win Pro Studio’s in the restaurant. The art follows you beyond the gallery.²

Opened since December 2025

ARTOTEL Leguna Magelang

Magelang · open since 25 April 2026.² 111 rooms in Andra Matin’s design, with an art gallery.²

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Swiss-Belexpress Rest Area KM 379A

Batang · open since 11 December 2025.¹ The fourth Swiss-Belexpress on the Trans-Java toll network.¹

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The calendar for Central Java

2027

Oakwood Magelang

130 planned units, from studios to 2-bedroom apartments.³

Opening announced

Hyatt Place Semarang

154 planned rooms in the development with BINUS and 23 Semarang Mall.⁴

If you go sooner

An open hotel from the guide for a trip now.

Amanjiwo

For a couple coming for Borobudur and the quiet hills.⁵

The trade-off

Stone paths and stairways need care with a pushchair.⁵

Why choose it

The swimming pool is 40 metres long.⁵

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