The capital of North Sumatra, the booming city of Medan, offers myriads of things to do. It is known for mouthwatering delicious culinary spots rich in numerous flavors. Along with Bolu Meranti, a kind of rolled sponged cake with various buttercream choices, Bika Ambon Zulayka is another famous snack in Medan.
The city has many attractions — the Maimoon Palace, for instance, showcases the glimpse of the royal heritage. Lake Toba and the Samosir Island offer the soothing vibes of the highlands. Berastagi, famous for abundant fruits and flowers, is another place to visit near Medan. The durian fruit or cake and the sweet passion fruit is known as Markisa that also comes in syrup bottles to mix as beverages are worth tasting. The local market is suitable for fresh picked local products. The fantastic waterfalls and hot water springs are good to relax in, too. With so many places to explore, you’ll need a comfy accommodation for rest and recharge. We’ve compiled a list of places to stay for you to pick from. Scroll down and see the top Airbnb vacation rentals in Medan, Indonesia.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on October 16, 2025.
1. Grandiose condo with outdoor swimming pool (from USD 148)
The Royal Condominium in Medan, Indonesia, offers sumptuous rentals for luxurious living. Book a condo with them, and enjoy the contemporary amenities along with a stunning view from your balcony. Wake up to sunrises on the city skyline and start your days with a hearty breakfast at one of the suggested restaurants. You can beat the afternoon heat with a swim in the shared pool before heading out.
The best bit about this place is its location. Sitting at the center of bustling local life, you’ll be conveniently placed to explore Medan with various tours or by yourself.
Kecamatan Medan Maimun, Sumatera Utara, Indonesia
914 meters (0.6 ft) from Masjid Agung Sumatera UtaraSuperhost
Accommodates: 4
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great host thank youreally great place and very friendly ownervery lovely place in medan with a great and helpful hostLocation:
great place clean and spacious friendly host very good location at the heart of medanfionas’s place is extremely great i will go to this apt again when i visit medan next timeCleanliness:
the appartment was clean and modern decoratednice and clean worth the pricevery clean kinda spacious and well facilitatedRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
spacious clean and also impressive they had 4 free bottles of mineral water waiting at the apartment
2. Guesthouse in a great location (from USD 107)
Strategically located near Berastagi Supermarket, restaurants, and the city, the guesthouse has three bedrooms with three beds and three baths. The guest house has a kitchen, Wi-Fi, washer, iron, air conditioning, and free parking facilities. The master bedroom is spacious and it also has a bathroom with a shower. The upper bedrooms at this pet-friendly Airbnb in Medan Indonesia, have air conditioning units. The place is cleaned everyday day. Breakfast is served on request.
Medan Petisah, Sumatera Utara, Indonesia
3.04 km (1.9 mi) from Masjid Agung Sumatera UtaraAccommodates: 6
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guesthouse staff were great tooesther is a great host she was very patient with my questions and my requirementsester as host really nice and helpfulllocal eat out places and even mall nearby i highly recommend and host was very accommodatingLocation:
the location near from restaurant and tourist attractionthe location in is private and secured area with security 24/7i am very pleased with the location ester provided for me and familynext time i am in medan i will definitely being staying at ester's place againRead more reviewsCleanliness:
clean and feels like homethe house so clean and ester provide tea coffe and sugarthe place was super clean great movie channels for the kids fast wifi
3. A spacious house with an equipped kitchen (from USD 29)
Welcome to this spacious house for rent in Medan, Indonesia, that provides ample space for up to nine people. So, you can bring all your loved ones with you. There are three bedrooms available to accommodate every guest’s needs, along with two bathrooms, an equipped kitchen, a dining room, and a living area, where you can relax and enjoy a quality chat. Shops and minimarkets are all around you and the international airport can be reached within a quick drive.
Medan Tuntungan, Sumatera Utara, Indonesia
8.29 km (5.2 mi) from Masjid Agung Sumatera UtaraAccommodates: 9
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friendly and accommodating hoststhe host was a good and friendly can speak english so no probromthe owner was also very easy to communicate and always promptly reply to each messagegreat homestay fast respons from the hostgreat hosts nothing was too much trouble
4. A private room in a townhouse, close to Central Station (from USD 15)
Enjoy a nice stay at this townhouse that is close to Central Station. Offering a private room that is equipped with two beds, the accommodation is perfect for couples or solo travelers who are traveling to Medan on a tight budget. In addition to the bedroom, as a guest, you will also have access to a shared bathroom, air conditioning, household essentials, and a wireless internet connection.
Medan Barat, Sumatera Utara, Indonesia
1.35 km (0.9 mi) from Masjid Agung Sumatera UtaraAccommodates: 2
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the host was very friendly and helpfulhe was nice and friendly showed us surrounding give us some tipsjoseph is a very good host always helpful and cheerfuljoseph is also super friendly and helpful - and will give you advice on medanjoseph himself cared a lot about us and was really friendly and obligingLocation:
the location is also very good near the train station and close to the merkada park/walknear station you just walk like 5 minutesvery good location in the centre of medansuperb location near to food & beverages atm convenience store train station and centre point malljoseph's place is great for the price and located close to everything you might want to see in medanCleanliness:
the bathroom was clean with a powerful hot showerjoseph’s place is very nice feels safe and is cleanthe room is spacious and cleanthe place is kept simple but you have everything you need and it was cleanlocation is good clean room affordable priceRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
refillable water which was great (although ours had ran out) wifi was goodcomfortable beds and pillows and free water refillsthe room was clean with ac and shared bathroom with hot shower
5. h floor lux apartment suite (from USD 65)
Choose this apartment suite for your next stay in Indonesia and experience luxury like never before. The magnificent place boasts well-lit and elegant spaces with contemporary amenities. Furthermore, the residential building has a fully equipped fitness center for your daily workouts. Build up a sweat while burning calories, take a relaxing shower, and dive into the pool for an invigorating swim. Next to the pool is a kid’s play zone with swings and rides, a place loved by little ones.
Additionally, this accommodation is located at the center of Medan City, ideal for exploring the local culture.
Medan Barat, Sumatera Utara, Indonesia
1.41 km (0.9 mi) from Masjid Agung Sumatera UtaraAccommodates: 4
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owner is also very responsive and kindgreat and friendly hostthe security and the workers in the apartment are very polite and helpfulhelen responsive host good communicationLocation:
located on top of a huge shopping mall there is plenty to shop and dinelocation is good because its next to the deli parkez to access deli park mallnice place to stay great locationhelen place is great and the location is strategicCleanliness:
the apartment is brand new & cleanthe apartmn clean and looked like the picthe condo is very nice clean and spaciousplace is very cozy and cleanoverall very nice and cleanRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
a very comfortable appartment on the 27th floor with excellent view over medanmost importantly for international travelers is wifi and there is not available therethe apartment is clean with all of the amenities as described
6. MM capsule hotel Medan (from USD 10)
This cheap and clean hostel has a bedroom with ten beds and one bath. An ATM, a mini-mart and ticketing place is at a distance of 150 meters (492 feet) from home. On the way, there are many local street food stalls operating from morning till evening. The hostel has a kitchen, Wi-Fi, washer, iron, air conditioning, and dryer facilities.
Medan Timur, Sumatera Utara, Indonesia
4.73 km (3.0 mi) from Masjid Agung Sumatera UtaraAccommodates: 10
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i will recommend you ask the hosts if you want to taste popular local food destinationsCleanliness:
a very cheap and clean hostel with friendly and helpful hostsRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
for a hostel the wifi signal is strong and fairly stable so absolutely a great point this hostel
7. A modern villa with a swimming pool (from USD 64)
Unwind at this modern villa that is spacious enough for up to eight people. Enjoy a good night’s sleep in one of the three bedrooms available, with eight comfortable beds in total. What’s more, the villa also provides four bathrooms and a kitchen, among other amenities. Feel free to take a relaxing dip in the swimming pool, whenever you feel like relaxing your muscles and recharging your energy. When you have nothing to do in the villa, explore the neighborhood and you will find the Millennium Plaza and Manhattan Mall.
Medan Helvetia, Sumatera Utara, Indonesia
4.43 km (2.8 mi) from Masjid Agung Sumatera UtaraAccommodates: 8
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wijaya has been a great host and went out of his way to make us feel welcomeeasy check in very friendly hostLocation:
the location is quite strategic and the place was roomy and sparkling cleanRead more reviewsCleanliness:
the place clean & in the central area alsoclean and everything new owner very friendly helpful and responsible
8. A comfortable guesthouse in the center of the city (from USD 13)
Have a relaxed stay at this comfortable guesthouse that will be your starting point from which to explore the nearby attractions and restaurants of the center of the city. At the same time, it is set in a quiet area. Providing one comfortable bed and one bathroom, the guesthouse makes an excellent choice of accommodation for no more than two people. Other facilities offered include an equipped kitchen and wireless internet access.
Medan Sunggal, Sumatera Utara, Indonesia
3.0 km (1.9 mi) from Masjid Agung Sumatera UtaraAccommodates: 2
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excellent bed helpful staff host went above and beyond to help with local tipslamsi the morning shift staff was so kind and helpfullit was a nice stay in ritzel worth the the owner was responsive and friendlyplus ritzel is very responsiveRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
the most important is that the room amenities bed sheet are cleanthe room was spacious and the bed was comfortable
9. Super cozy loft in the city center (from USD 29)
The penthouse is situated in the city center and has four rooms. On the first floor is the common area where guest can chill, have a meal in dining or make light lunch in the kitchen. The rooms are on the second floor, and there is a rooftop garden on the third floor. The accommodation has a kitchen, Wi-Fi, air conditioner, and free parking on premises. The public area such as living room is monitored with CCTV for security reasons. The house is located at city center in Medan opposite Sun Plaza.
Medan Petisah,Kota Medan, Sumatera Utara, Indonesia
271 meters (0.2 ft) from Masjid Agung Sumatera UtaraAccommodates: 2
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william is a great hostthe owner is really kind and is happy to help you if you need any helpanyway william is a great hostwilliam is a very friendly hostfortunately william was very helpful with directionsLocation:
nice place in a central areathe location of the place is great and it’s close to almost everythinglocation is superb as it is very close to medan's best mall sun plazathe location is very good and cozy insidethis place is so nice for tourist so close to the biggest shopping mall in townCleanliness:
the room is clean and spaciousnice room very nice bed clean sheets and towelsthe room and bathroom are very clean and comfortablethe house is clean and with a garden on the roofthe house its so beautiful clean and really relaxing to stayRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
nice room with ac william has been very helpfulhe provides iron in my room it was very helpful for travelerspretty big living hall dining kitchen and a nice rooftop decklolexcellent value for moneyairconbut no hot water shower :( and no towelsthis place is awesome to begin with the living room area is huge albeit without a tv
10. Private room close to the airport (from USD 11)
Suitable for transit or leisure, this private room has a bed and a bath. The modern, air-conditioned accommodation is located in a gated community in a quiet and calm housing area about 60 minutes from Kuala Namu International airport. The shelter has kitchen, dryer, washer, air conditioning, TV, and free parking. The host can arrange tours for guests and guests can even specify what kind of trip they want.
4.9 km (3.1 mi) from Masjid Agung Sumatera UtaraAccommodates: 2
Top guest reviews
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andrio was a great hostthey were wery helpfulandrio and ratni were very kind hostsratni and rio are wonderful hoststhe hosts are so kind and generousLocation:
his beautiful house is located in a quiet area of medaneasy to get to the place on public transportCleanliness:
the room is clean & tidythe room was clean and had everything i neededour bed was comfortable and everywhere was cleanthe room was clean and comfy and we had a good dinner at a german restaurant they recommendedhelped me out with the planning of my trip room was clean and far enough from all noiseRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
the breakfasts were the best local culinariesthe room was clean and had air conditioningthe room is very nice and stylish and prepared for the guestthe room was clean and perfect for the night (good aircon too)they helped us to plan our tour to bukit lawang and we enjoyed the prepared breakfast
11. Superior room at the Putra Mulia hotel (from USD 31)
Located at the very heart of Medan City, Putra Mulia rooms feature a king-size bed or twin bed configuration, with LED-TV, individual air conditioner, and private bathroom. With total of 72 guest rooms available the hotel is also an ideal place to organize private dinner, product launches, or events such as Meetings, Incentives, Convention and Exhibitions (MICE). The hotel has Wi-Fi, dryer, washer, air conditioning, and TV facilities. Guests have access to room service, restaurant, Mushola, and free parking.
2.4 km (1.5 mi) from Masjid Agung Sumatera Utara
12. Putra Mulia suite (from USD 77)
The accommodation has two bedrooms with three beds and two private baths. The two bedrooms have an individual bathroom, air conditioning, 32-inch LED TV, and parquet floor, king-size bed and a twin bed at other room. The living room has a sofa, a dining table, another 32-inch LED TV, individual air conditioning, and beautiful lighting. Guests have access to room service, restaurant, Mushola, free parking and free Wi-Fi.
The place is around 10 minutes from shopping and culinary centers such as Medan Fair Plaza, Medan Plaza, Center Point Plaza Sun Plaza, and Merdeka Walk.
2.23 km (1.4 mi) from Masjid Agung Sumatera Utara
13. Fully furnished one-bedroom apartment (from USD 10)
Located along the way to Bukit Lawang close to the city center, this fully furnished private house has a bedroom with a bed and one shared bath. There are two separate living rooms on the same floor and guests have access to the kitchen and the dining area. The accommodation has Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and free parking.
1.8 km (1.2 mi) from Masjid Agung Sumatera Utara
14. Scandinavian-inspired condominium (from USD 82)
This newly renovated Scandinavian-inspired two bedroom condominium has a spacious kitchen and living room area for relaxing. The main bedroom has queen-size bed and en-suite bathroom complete with a power shower. The second bedroom also has a cozy double bed with access to the main bathroom. The accommodation has a TV, a kitchen, and other amenities. Also, there are coffee, tea, and mineral water. Other amenities include Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and pool.
It is located in the heart of Medan city, Kesawan (Old Town Heritage), Sun Plaza (Mall), Kampoeng Madrash (Little India), restaurants, coffee shops, bakeries, convenience store and reflexology are all just minutes away.
691 meters (0.5 ft) from Masjid Agung Sumatera Utara
15. Apartment near Medan's city center (from USD 14)
Located at the city center of Medan the air-conditioned rooms feature electronic key card access, free Wi-Fi in all areas, clean and comfortable mattress with soft and freshly cleaned linen, towel and amenities such as soap, toothbrush. Other amenities include hair dryer, free parking, and laptop friendly workspace.
The place is close to Tjong A Fie Mansion, Pajak Ikan Lama (Clothing Market), malls, Maimoon Palace and Masjid Raya.
Medan, Sumatera Utara, Indonesia
1.33 km (0.9 mi) from Masjid Agung Sumatera Utara
16. Spacious property in Medan Penginapan Murah (from USD 12)
Located near to USU, restaurants, and a shopping area some distance from the central city, the hotel has 16 beds and eight baths. The place is well originated and has a great swimming pool. It’s excellent for relaxing and extended stay with big families since the rooms are quite spacious. The hotel has a TV, washer, air conditioning, pool, and free parking facilities.
2.4 km (1.5 mi) from Masjid Agung Sumatera UtaraAccommodates: 2
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but the best part of huber apartments were the people so friendly :) recommendedLocation:
great place for chilling in the crowdy city of medannice cozy place except that certain room might have mosquitoes especially room that nearby to the flower plant/treesRead more reviewsAmenities & Room:
the room was perfect and other amenities like breakfast were also goodgood place to stay in medan with a nice poolit's a nice place to stay basically a part of a bigger hotel with 18 rooms
17. A modern apartment, close to everything (from USD 30)
Book this modern apartment and you will stay close to basically everything, from the railway station and restaurants to shopping centers and coffee shops – all are within walking distance or can be reached within a quick drive.
The apartment comes with one bed and one bathroom and can accommodate couples or solo travelers. Free, high-speed wireless internet is yours to use for 24 hours throughout your stay. Feel free to also use the kitchen to prepare a light breakfast and turn on the cable TV to keep up with the news. What’s more, you can also enjoy a relaxing dip in the swimming pool after a day of adventure in the city of Medan.
Medan Petisah, Sumatera Utara, Indonesia
1.83 km (1.2 mi) from Masjid Agung Sumatera UtaraAccommodates: 2
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good place to stay in medanRead more reviewsCleanliness:
clean and nearby places around
A place of mouthwatering delicious culinary spots
Medan with its fantastic waterfalls, hot water springs, and mouthwatering delicious culinary spots is a must-see place in Indonesia. It has something for people of all age groups and attracts both domestic and foreign tourists all year round. Consider booking one of the best apartments for rent in Medan to ensure your holiday here is all the more memorable.
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