Surakarta Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by Sharrie Shaw
Photo by Sharrie Shaw

Where to stay in Surakarta

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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 Keprabon Park.

Solo City Centre
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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, Surakarta, Central Java
The price is ฿2,005 per night from 4 Sept to 5 Sept
฿2,005
฿2,426 total
4 Sept - 5 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Surakarta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Solo Square and UMS are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (128 reviews)
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Reviewed on 5 May 2025

Alila Solo, Java
Moxy Solo

Moxy Solo

3.5 out of 5
Jl. Slamet Riyadi No.173, Kemlayan, Solo, Jawa Tengah, Surakarta, Central Java
The price is ฿1,201 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
฿1,201
฿1,453 total
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Surakarta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Radya Museum Library and Mangkunegaran ...
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
The Royal Surakarta Heritage - Handwritten Collection

The Royal Surakarta Heritage - Handwritten Collection

5 out of 5
Jalan Slamet Riyadi No. 06, Surakarta, Central Java
The price is ฿1,057 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
฿1,057
฿1,279 total
2 Sept - 3 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Surakarta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Mesjid Agung and Gede Market are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (161 reviews)
"Impressive heritage decor and artefacts layered upon a modern construction that is airy. Spacious room and feature swimming pool. Easy rickshaw distance to both palaces and to batik museum. Good value. Best nights’s sleep with high quality towels etc… Staff all very helpful."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2024

The Royal Surakarta Heritage - Handwritten Collection
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ZG Homestay Solo

ZG Homestay Solo

3 out of 5
1 Jl. Pajajaran, Surakarta, Jawa Tengah
Stay at this 3-star villa in Surakarta. Enjoy daily housekeeping, a garden and bike hire on-site. Popular attractions Balekambang City Park and Solo Square are ...
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
Hotel D'Madinah Inn - Gentan

Hotel D'Madinah Inn - Gentan

2 out of 5
57556 Cantika Pastika Mangesti, Baki, Jawa Tengah
Stay at this aparthotel in Baki. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Solo Square and UMS are located nearby.
Hotel D'Madinah Inn - Gentan
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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

UMS

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

UMS

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

Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta

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

Muhammadiyah University of Surakarta

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

Solo Square

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Solo Square during your stay in Laweyan.

Solo Square

Things to do

Solo Vintage Tour with Sukuh and Cetho Temple from Yogyakarta

Solo Vintage Tour with Sukuh and Cetho Temple from Yogyakarta

฿4,041
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

฿3,570
per adult
Solo Palace Tour with Sukuh and Ceto Temple from Yogyakarta
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