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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Surakarta City travel guide

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You're Going to Love Surakarta City

With a population of 555.308, Surakarta City is a must-see destination in Central Java, Indonesia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 8 days in order to fully appreciate everything Surakarta City has to offer.

When to visit Surakarta City

Surakarta City in March
Estimated hotel price
$49
1 night at 3-star hotel
Surakarta City in March
Estimated hotel price
$49
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Surakarta City

Plane

When flying to Surakarta City, you’ll arrive at Surakarta City Adi Sumarmo (SOC), which is located 10 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Surakarta City from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 32h 20m.

Plane

When flying to Surakarta City, you’ll arrive at Surakarta City Adi Sumarmo (SOC), which is located 10 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Surakarta City from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 32h 20m.

Airports near Surakarta City

YIAYogyakarta Intl
JOGYogyakarta Adisutjipto
SRGSemarang Achmad Yani

Airlines serving Surakarta City

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (254 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,459 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (729 reviews)
SAUDIA
Good (611 reviews)
Garuda Indonesia
Excellent (72 reviews)
Scoot
Good (303 reviews)
AirAsia
Good (206 reviews)
Oman Air
Excellent (91 reviews)
Batik Air
Good (27 reviews)
Citilink
Excellent (8 reviews)
TransNusa
Good (3 reviews)
Lion Air
Good (27 reviews)
NAM Air
Excellent (5 reviews)
Sriwijaya Air
Mediocre (1 reviews)
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Where to stay in Surakarta City

From 5-star hotels such as the Alila Solo to great affordable options like the Ibis Styles Solo, Surakarta City offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $32 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $53 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Surakarta City

Most booked hotels in Surakarta City

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The Sunan Hotel Solo
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$53+
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Alila Solo
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$111+
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Novotel Solo
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$61+
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The Royal Surakarta Heritage - Handwritten Collection
5 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$49+
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Favehotel Solo Baru
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$37+
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Hotel Laksana Solo Managed By Dafam
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$23+
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Hiring a car in Surakarta City

Expect to pay $1.22 per litre in Surakarta City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $14.62 and $19.49.

Expect to pay $1.22 per litre in Surakarta City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $14.62 and $19.49.

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