Surakarta Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Aerial view landmark of surakarta, urban city of Surakarta in the morning. Selamet riyadi street : Surakarta Indonesia June 16 2020
Aerial view of rows of indigo-dyed fabric drying under the sun, creating a vibrant gradient from deep blues to soft whites, Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia.
Aerial view of vibrant textiles laid out in neat rows, creating a colorful patchwork against the earth, as workers tend to the drying fabrics, Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia.
Surakarta

Where to stay in Surakarta

Solo City Centre

Solo City Centre

4.5/5(4 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the museums and zoo in Solo City Centre. You might want to make time for a stop at Solo Paragon Lifestyle Mall or Radya Pustaka Museum.

Solo City Centre
Banjarsari

Banjarsari

If you're spending some time in Banjarsari, Solo Paragon Lifestyle Mall and Balekambang City Park are top sights worth seeing.

Banjarsari
Alila Solo, Java

Alila Solo, Java

5 out of 5
Jl. Slamet Riyadi No. 562 Surakarta Central Java
The price is ฿1,878 per night from 25 Apr to 26 Apr
฿1,878
฿2,272 total
25 Apr - 26 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Surakarta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Solo Square and UMS are located nearby.
Alila Solo, Java
Moxy Solo

Moxy Solo

3.5 out of 5
Jl. Slamet Riyadi No.173, Kemlayan Surakarta Central Java
The price is ฿1,033 per night from 25 Apr to 26 Apr
฿1,033
฿1,250 total
25 Apr - 26 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Surakarta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Radya Museum Library and Mangkunegaran Palace ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (7 reviews)
It was a chic and clean hotel in the center of the city. The staff was very friendly.

Reviewed on 28 Dec 2024

Moxy Solo
Novotel Solo

Novotel Solo

4 out of 5
Jalan Slamet Riyadi 272 Surakarta Central Java
The price is ฿871 per night from 16 May to 17 May
฿871
฿1,054 total
16 May - 17 May
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Surakarta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Danar Hadi and Radya Pustaka Museum are located ...
Novotel Solo
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ZG Home Solo

ZG Home Solo

2 out of 5
No.8-4 Jl. Pajajaran I Surakarta Jawa Tengah
Stay at this villa in Surakarta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi. Popular attractions Balekambang City Park and Solo Paragon Lifestyle Mall are located nearby.
ZG Home Solo
ZG Homestay Solo

ZG Homestay Solo

3 out of 5
1 Jl. Pajajaran Surakarta Jawa Tengah
Stay at this villa in Surakarta. Enjoy daily housekeeping, a garden and bike hire on-site. Popular attractions Balekambang City Park and Solo Square are located ...
ZG Homestay Solo
Diiza Glamping Tawangmangu

Diiza Glamping Tawangmangu

3 out of 5
Area Hutan, Kalisoro Tawangmangu Jawa Tengah
Stay at this villa in Tawangmangu. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and private pools. Popular attractions Wisata Bukit Sekipan and Grojogan Sewu Wafterfall are ...
Diiza Glamping Tawangmangu
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Universitas Sebelas Maret

4/5(1 review)

Explore the campus of Universitas Sebelas Maret during your trip to Surakarta. Take in the musical theatre in this culturally rich area.

Universitas Sebelas Maret

Solo Paragon Lifestyle Mall

During your trip to Surakarta, you can enjoy retail therapy at Solo Paragon Lifestyle Mall. Experience the museums and musical theatre in this culturally rich area.

Solo Paragon Lifestyle Mall

UMS

Learn about the local history of Kartosuro when you spend time at UMS.

UMS

Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta

Explore the campus of Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta during your visit to Kartosuro.

Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta

The Heritage Palace

You can spend time studying the exhibits at The Heritage Palace during your travels in Kartosuro.

The Heritage Palace

Mangkunegaran Palace

Mangkunegaran Palace is just one of the places to see in Surakarta, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the museums and musical theatre in this culturally rich area.

Mangkunegaran Palace

Things to do

Solo Vintage Tour with Sukuh and Cetho Temple from Yogyakarta

Solo Vintage Tour with Sukuh and Cetho Temple from Yogyakarta

฿4,185
per adult
Solo Vintage Tour with Sukuh and Cetho Temple from Yogyakarta
Solo Palace Tour with Sukuh and Ceto Temple from Yogyakarta

Solo Palace Tour with Sukuh and Ceto Temple from Yogyakarta

฿3,619
per adult
Solo Palace Tour with Sukuh and Ceto Temple from Yogyakarta
Selogriyo Temple and Kedung Kayang Waterfall Tour

Selogriyo Temple and Kedung Kayang Waterfall Tour

฿1,737
per adult
Selogriyo Temple and Kedung Kayang Waterfall Tour
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Cities near Surakarta

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Baki

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