| Contrary to popular belief, Medan history is eventful | | | | Take on a Sightseeing Spree |
| and filled with several interesting instances that have | | | | After checking into one of the several 5 star hotels |
| helped shape the course of the city we see today. | | | | in Medan, you should get yourself a local tour book |
| Prior to the building of several 5 star hotels in Medan, | | | | for a list of places you must visit during your stay. |
| this Indonesian city was once a part of the Deli | | | | You can start off with the Grand Mosque which |
| Sultanate. Early in the 1590s, Medan was merely a | | | | happens to be the largest mosque in Indonesia, built |
| village which went by the name of Kampung Medan | | | | in its unique Moorish style more than a century ago. |
| founded by Guru Patimpus. Its name is believed to | | | | Remember to inquire about the traditions to be kept |
| have been derived from the name of a holy city in | | | | in mind while dressing up for a visit to the mosque. |
| Saudi Arabia that goes by the name Medina. It could | | | | Within the same area is the Maimoon Palace which |
| also be a derivative of the Indian word "Maidan" | | | | was built even before the mosque. The Military |
| which stands for ground or field. | | | | Museum which holds some of the weapons and |
| Medan has been a significant part of Indonesian | | | | cannons used in the War of Independence can be an |
| economy as it has served as a trading center and | | | | amusing treat to all war enthusiasts. |
| crucial harbor for the region. With nearly 2 million | | | | While choosing the best 5 star or 3 star hotels in |
| people residing in Medan, it is now a well known | | | | Medan, keep in mind the proximity of these hotels to |
| tourist spot with several luxurious 5 star hotels in | | | | the city's hub. You wouldn't want to waste your |
| Medan and comfortable, pocket friendly 3 star hotels | | | | precious vacation time in traveling from your hotel to |
| in Medan. The Grand Mosque or the Mesjid Besar is | | | | the city's common tourist spots. Secondly, always be |
| like the city's commercial area with most of the 5 | | | | on the lookout for the best bargain you can get for |
| star hotels in Medan along with 3 star hotels in Medan | | | | any of the hotels in Medan. Let simplify the process |
| situated here. | | | | of finding the best prices at discounts up to 75%. |