Surakarta Travel Guide

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Where to stay in 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 Keprabon Park.

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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.

Alila Solo, Java

Alila Solo, Java

5 out of 5
Jl. Slamet Riyadi No. 562 Surakarta Central Java
The price is ₹5,354 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
₹5,354
₹6,478 total
23 Aug - 24 Aug
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! (149 reviews)
"Dinding pemisan antar kamar mandi sangat tipis sehingga terdengar sekali tetangga yang sedang mandi. Lantai juga nampaknya tipis sehingga tetangga di atas berlari2 an terdengar dari kamar saya. Saya di kamar 1811"

Reviewed on 26 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 ₹2,916 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
₹2,916
₹3,528 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (8 reviews)
"So far all the staff and property are very nice and helpful"

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026

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 ₹3,036 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
₹3,036
₹3,674 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Surakarta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Mesjid Agung and Gede Market are located ...
The Royal Surakarta Heritage - Handwritten Collection
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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.

Stay near popular Surakarta attractions

Universitas Sebelas Maret

8.4/10 (6 reviews)
Explore the campus of Universitas Sebelas Maret during your trip to Surakarta. Take in the musical theatre in this culturally rich area.
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