accommodations
There are not so many places to stay in Siantar. The most famous one is for sure Siantar Hotel, which is not an accomodation for budget travelers free Wifi in the lobby though.
A small Guesthouse Siantar GH is close to the bus station in Siatas Barita. Relaxed place with garden owned by a German traveler. You can stay for less than 20,000 IDR per night $2.20 USD.
There are some small guesthouses called Losmen in the city center area, like the one in Jl. Cokro and above 2nd floor Kopi Tiam old coffee shop at Jl. Merdeka.
Best budget accommodation at the moment May 2010 might be Church owned Wisma Tuluy north of the city center Jl. Gunung Simanuk-manuk: Very clean, very new.
Grand Mega Hotel, . is a new hotel in Pematang Siantar. Opened in early 2010, it's very new and each room has free WiFi, air conditioning, hot water, tv, and ensuite bath. edit
