Historic Hotels & Resorts in Surakarta from NZ$28

You’re already probably planning a visit to places with historical relevance during your holiday in Surakarta. While you’re visiting this culturally rich area, why not also explore all of the sights in the area?

Based on our travel expertise, The Royal Surakarta Heritage Solo MGallery Collection is a top hotel for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it features a full-service spa and free Wi-Fi. Gede Market is a short walk away. Other choices near historic sites include Novotel Solo and ibis Styles Solo.

In Surakarta, there are 145 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

Surakarta is notable for landmarks like Mangkunegaran Palace, Gede Market and The Heritage Palace. Cultural venues include Danar Hadi, Radya Museum Library and Radya Pustaka Museum. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Klewer Market and Solo Paragon Lifestyle Mall.

Guests who choose a historic hotel can enjoy a holiday in a place that has a national historic designation. A stately home, palace or even a lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be transformed into a historic hotel as long as it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often found within the guestrooms or public spaces of such hotels in Surakarta, bringing the history to life.

“Heritage hotel” is more common in Asia and Europe, wheareas the term “historic hotel” is more commonly used in the U.S. but overall the terms are quite similar. The building and architecture of a historic hotel tends to be what’s most important. For a heritage hotel, it’s often the cultural value and how it shaped the community.

Hotels have the safety features and modern conveniences you expect to find, though efforts have been made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Smart TVs, WiFi, updated bathroom facilities and the popular amenities found in most hotels will also be available in a historic hotel. Rest assured that when you select a historic hotel in Surakarta, you won’t find yourself staying at a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.