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

Find the best Surakarta areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Surakarta
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Solo City Centre

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 Nakamura Klinik.

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Banjarsari

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

Alila Solo, Java

Alila Solo, Java

5 out of 5
Jl. Slamet Riyadi No. 562 Surakarta Central Java
The price is ฿1,987 per night from 12 Jun to 13 Jun
฿1,987
฿2,404 total
12 Jun - 13 Jun
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.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (144 reviews)
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Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026

Alila Solo, Java
Moxy Solo

Moxy Solo

3.5 out of 5
Jl. Slamet Riyadi No.173, Kemlayan Surakarta Central Java
The price is ฿993 per night from 18 Jun to 19 Jun
฿993
฿1,202 total
18 Jun - 19 Jun
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 ฿919 per night from 17 Jun to 18 Jun
฿919
฿1,112 total
17 Jun - 18 Jun
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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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.
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
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
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

Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta

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

Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta

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

Kraton Surakarta

You can learn about the history of Surakarta with a visit to Kraton Surakarta. Experience the museums and musical theatre in this culturally rich area.

Kraton Surakarta

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

UMS

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

UMS

Things to do

Selogriyo Temple and Kedung Kayang Waterfall Tour

Selogriyo Temple and Kedung Kayang Waterfall Tour

฿1,662
per adult
Selogriyo Temple and Kedung Kayang Waterfall Tour
Solo Vintage Tour with Sukuh and Cetho Temple from Yogyakarta

Solo Vintage Tour with Sukuh and Cetho Temple from Yogyakarta

฿4,128
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

฿3,561
per adult
Solo Palace Tour with Sukuh and Ceto Temple from Yogyakarta
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