Alternatives to Mataram
Outside West Nusa Tenggara, the places most like Mataram on GeoKepo's records are Karangasem, Banda Aceh and Manado — compared on travel-guide coverage, attractions, size, coastline and region, not on visitor numbers or ratings.
KarangasemBali
Well covered by GeoKepo travel guides (66); also has historical sites and iconic buildings; also in the southern part of Indonesia.
To see: Tenganan Pegringsingan Traditional Village, Besakih Temple, Pura Penataran Agung Lempuyang
Banda AcehAceh
Well covered by GeoKepo travel guides (48); similar size (58 km² vs 61 km²); also has historical sites and iconic buildings.
To see: Peunayong Culinary Area, Masjid Raya Baiturrahman, Aceh State Museum
ManadoNorth Sulawesi
Well covered by GeoKepo travel guides (93); also has iconic buildings and legendary cuisine.
To see: Jalan Roda Culinary Area (Jarod), Ban Hin Kiong Temple, Monument of Jesus Blessing
MedanNorth Sumatra
Well covered by GeoKepo travel guides (136); also has historical sites and iconic buildings.
To see: Graha Maria Annai Velangkanni, Maimun Palace, Kesawan City Walk Area
Compare Mataram and Medan →BukittinggiWest Sumatra
Well covered by GeoKepo travel guides (40); also has historical sites and iconic buildings.
To see: Fort de Kock Fortress, Jam Gadang, Lobang Jepang
DenpasarBali
Well covered by GeoKepo travel guides (25); also has historical sites and iconic buildings; also in the southern part of Indonesia.
To see: Bali People's Struggle Monument (Bajra Sandhi), Bali Provincial State Museum (Museum Bali), Pura Agung Jagatnatha
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Questions
What places are similar to Mataram?
Outside West Nusa Tenggara, the places most like Mataram on GeoKepo's records are Karangasem, Banda Aceh and Manado — compared on travel-guide coverage, attractions, size, coastline and region, not on visitor numbers or ratings.
How are these alternatives chosen?
Ranked by a similarity score from GeoKepo's records: how much of our travel writing covers each place (30%), the mix of attraction categories (25%), coastline (20%), area (15%) and compass position (10%). Places in West Nusa Tenggara are left out — see the nearby page for those. No visitor numbers, ratings or reviews are used.