Well to be truth…not many things that you can see in Bandar Lampung unless if you born here then there’s some obligation to come home :)
Not try to be cynical but the main problem the government not yet put a serious effort to build the infrastructure and some other accomodation in some historic areas of bandar lampung.
What might be things to do will be to visit the Anak Krakatau Mountain (the mother which is Krakatau Mountain was very well-known for its 1883 eruption). It is interesting to see but be careful for once-in-a-while-small eruption of Anak Krakatau.
Other thing you can do is to visit its almost white beach :) I think Kalianda Resort will be good option to go or some small islands near Lampung. If you’re not too tired than you can have a 8 hours driving to Way Kambas which well-known as elephant sanctuary. It used to be sumatera tiger sanctuary but I guess nobody really know whether this rare animal still exist or not (at least I was not well-informed with the exact number of sumatera tiger at this moment). At this place you can see some attraction from the elephants. Great to bring kids here but don’t forget to bring your own food supply!!
If you want to do some rough driving up to the north Sumatera then I should say Bandar Lampung will be worth visiting to stop over and to eat as much as you like because it is going to be the only place that dluxurioys to eat. Stop by at the Begadang!! They served best food along the Trans sumatera (at least for my tummy:)
If you want to stay in this city, then check hotel Andalas or Hanum for a cheap version around 15-20 euro per night with breakfast and a real decent place to sleep plus it’s pretty much in the city centre. For an expensive version try Indra Puri Hotel for 36-40 euro pernight for its standard bedroom (2 persons) with breakfast and beautiful view of Semangka bay. The room itself won’t be that great but has its own bathtub and nice view. Or you can check in to Sheraton for 50 euro per night. It also offers an excellent service.
That’s all I guess that I need to share!:) Enjoy your visit to BDL!