Surakarta Travel Guide

Tourist 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 Rp1.150.000 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
Rp1.150.000
Rp1.391.500 total
19 Aug - 20 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.
Alila Solo, Java
Moxy Solo

Moxy Solo

3.5 out of 5
Jl. Slamet Riyadi No.173, Kemlayan Surakarta Central Java
The price is Rp550.000 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
Rp550.000
Rp665.500 total
23 Aug - 24 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
Novotel Solo

Novotel Solo

4 out of 5
Jalan Slamet Riyadi 272 Surakarta Central Java
The price is Rp520.661 per night from 22 Aug to 23 Aug
Rp520.661
Rp630.000 total
22 Aug - 23 Aug
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.

Stay near popular Surakarta attractions

Solo Paragon Lifestyle Mall

8.0/10 (15 reviews)
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.
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Things to do

Selogriyo Temple and Kedung Kayang Waterfall Tour

Selogriyo Temple and Kedung Kayang Waterfall Tour

Rp900.000
per adult
Selogriyo Temple and Kedung Kayang Waterfall Tour
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