Surakarta Travel Guide

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Our guide on 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.

Laweyan

While there might not be top attractions in Laweyan, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Solo Paragon Lifestyle Mall and Solo Square.

Alila Solo, Java

Alila Solo, Java

5 out of 5
Jl. Slamet Riyadi No. 562 Surakarta Central Java
The price is NZ$124 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
NZ$124
10 Nov - 11 Nov
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! (156 reviews)
"Hotel was very clean and staff very helpful. Beautiful view from the room and the pool was amazing. A lot of food options at breakfast. Definitely recommend and will stay here again."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026

Alila Solo, Java
Novotel Solo

Novotel Solo

4 out of 5
Jalan Slamet Riyadi 272 Surakarta Central Java
The price is NZ$65 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
NZ$65
8 Nov - 9 Nov
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 ...
8.2/10 Very good! (125 reviews)
"Great location for visiting the two main attractions which are the Mangkunegaran and the palace of Sunan. Breakfast was good. Couple of swimming pools. Staff very friendly."

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2026

Novotel 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 NZ$55 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
NZ$55
10 Nov - 11 Nov
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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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 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
Indria Pasar Gede Deluxe

Indria Pasar Gede Deluxe

Solo
Stay at this holiday home in Surakarta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, cable/satellite TV service and air conditioning. Popular attractions Gede Market and Mesjid Agung are ...
Indria Pasar Gede Deluxe
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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

UMS

7.0/10 (2 reviews)
Learn about the local history of Kartosuro when you spend time at UMS.
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Activities

Selogriyo Temple and Kedung Kayang Waterfall Tour

Selogriyo Temple and Kedung Kayang Waterfall Tour

NZ$88
per adult
Selogriyo Temple and Kedung Kayang Waterfall Tour
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