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 Keprabon Park.

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 ₹5,972 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
₹5,972
₹7,226 total
2 Apr - 3 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.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (137 reviews)
By far the most beautiful hotel I've ever stayed in. Everything is thoughtfully arranged, spotlessly clean and athletically pleasing. The service is also excellent in every way.

Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025

Alila Solo, Java
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 ₹2,903 per night from 11 Apr to 12 Apr
₹2,903
₹3,513 total
11 Apr - 12 Apr
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (168 reviews)
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Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

The Royal Surakarta Heritage - Handwritten Collection
Novotel Solo

Novotel Solo

4 out of 5
Jalan Slamet Riyadi 272 Surakarta Central Java
The price is ₹2,859 per night from 18 Apr to 19 Apr
₹2,859
₹3,460 total
18 Apr - 19 Apr
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
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

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

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

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

Cities near Surakarta

a vast green rice field landscape spreads over a village in Baki, Sukoharjo, Indonesia, and a blue sky with white clouds drifting

Baki

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