Solo City Centre

Surakarta

At the museum no photos are allowed which is really unfortunate as it was well worth the visit and the guided tour is definitely not to be missed. In the museum there are even Batik made from the Dutch era which depicts stories like Little Red Riding Hood and Snow White! I enjoyed the tour v much and at the end of the tour we were brought to this room where the artisan were working on hand drawn batik. Below is an excerpt from Wikipedia for anyone interested in learning more about the process of batik making. Firstly, a cloth is washed, soaked and beaten with a large mallet. Patterns are drawn with pencil and later redrawn using hot wax, usually made from a mixture of paraffin or bees wax, sometimes mixed with plant resins, which functions as a dye-resist. The wax can be applied with a variety of tools. A pen-like instrument called a canting (IPA: [tʃantiŋ], sometimes spelled with old Dutch orthography tjanting) is the most common. A canting is made from a small copper reservoir with a spout on a wooden handle. The reservoir holds the resist which flows through the spout, creating dots and lines as it moves. For larger patterns, a stiff brush may be used. Alternatively, a copper block stamp called a cap (IPA: [tʃap]; old spelling tjap) is used to cover large areas more efficiently. After the cloth is dry, the resist is removed by scraping or boiling the cloth. The areas treated with resist keep their original color; when the resist is removed the contrast between the dyed and undyed areas forms the pattern. This process is repeated as many times as the number of colors desired. The most traditional type of batik, called batik tulis (written batik), is drawn using only the canting. The cloth need to be drawn on both sides and dipped in a dye bath three to four times. The whole process may take up to a year; it yields considerably finer patterns than stamped batik. Source: Wikipedia
At the museum no photos are allowed which is really unfortunate as it was well worth the visit and the guided tour is definitely not to be missed. In the museum there are even Batik made from the Dutch era which depicts stories like Little Red Riding Hood and Snow White! I enjoyed the tour v much and at the end of the tour we were brought to this room where the artisan were working on hand drawn batik. Below is an excerpt from Wikipedia for anyone interested in learning more about the process of batik making. Firstly, a cloth is washed, soaked and beaten with a large mallet. Patterns are drawn with pencil and later redrawn using hot wax, usually made from a mixture of paraffin or bees wax, sometimes mixed with plant resins, which functions as a dye-resist. The wax can be applied with a variety of tools. A pen-like instrument called a canting (IPA: [tʃantiŋ], sometimes spelled with old Dutch orthography tjanting) is the most common. A canting is made from a small copper reservoir with a spout on a wooden handle. The reservoir holds the resist which flows through the spout, creating dots and lines as it moves. For larger patterns, a stiff brush may be used. Alternatively, a copper block stamp called a cap (IPA: [tʃap]; old spelling tjap) is used to cover large areas more efficiently. After the cloth is dry, the resist is removed by scraping or boiling the cloth. The areas treated with resist keep their original color; when the resist is removed the contrast between the dyed and undyed areas forms the pattern. This process is repeated as many times as the number of colors desired. The most traditional type of batik, called batik tulis (written batik), is drawn using only the canting. The cloth need to be drawn on both sides and dipped in a dye bath three to four times. The whole process may take up to a year; it yields considerably finer patterns than stamped batik. Source: Wikipedia

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Solo Paragon Lifestyle Mall

4/5(2 reviews)

During your trip to Surakarta, you can do some window-shopping at Solo Paragon Lifestyle Mall. Experience the museums and musical theater in this culturally rich area.

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Mangkunegaran Palace

4/5(1 review)

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Radya Pustaka Museum

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Keprabon Park

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UMS

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Solo Vintage Tour with Sukuh and Cetho Temple from Yogyakarta

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Solo City Centre Hotel Deals

The Royal Surakarta Heritage - Handwritten Collection

The Royal Surakarta Heritage - Handwritten Collection

5 out of 5
Jalan Slamet Riyadi No. 06 Surakarta Central Java
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$31 nightly
The price is $35 total per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
$35 total
Mar 16 - Mar 17
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Surakarta. Enjoy free WiFi, 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 Feb 18, 2026

The Royal Surakarta Heritage - Handwritten Collection
Novotel Solo

Novotel Solo

4 out of 5
Jalan Slamet Riyadi 272 Surakarta Central Java
$30 nightly
The price is $33 total per night from Mar 27 to Mar 28
$33 total
Mar 27 - Mar 28
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Surakarta. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Danar Hadi and Radya Pustaka Museum are located ...
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FIM by Zigna

FIM by Zigna

3 out of 5
31 Jl. Yosodipuro Surakarta Jawa Tengah
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Surakarta. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Nakamura Klinik and Mangkunegaran Palace ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (6 reviews)
The hotel is an excellent place to stay. The hotel itself is not special or fancy, but it is well-run, clean, and located in the center of Solo. The breakfast buffet is excellent, the restaurant is good, and the hotel also has a nice cafe with an outside seating area. They featured life music at ...

Reviewed on Jul 19, 2025

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ibis Styles Solo

ibis Styles Solo

3 out of 5
Jalan Gajah Mada 23 Surakarta Central Java
$23 nightly
The price is $25 total per night from Mar 26 to Mar 27
$25 total
Mar 26 - Mar 27
Total with taxes and fees
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8.2/10 Very Good! (103 reviews)
Perfect place for transit.......... Pool is delightful Bubur Ayam for breakfast 😍

Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026

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Hotel Asia

Hotel Asia

3.5 out of 5
Jl. Monginsidi No.1, Jebres Surakarta Central Java
$24 nightly
The price is $27 total per night from Mar 12 to Mar 13
$27 total
Mar 12 - Mar 13
Total with taxes and fees
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6/10 (12 reviews)
building and properties already old, cleanliness was not good either. but what i most disappointed was the service of the staff, i booked for package included pick up service but there's no confirmation at all an when I already arrived at station at midnight they said they can not pick up because ...

Reviewed on Jan 17, 2020

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Loji Hotel Solo by Wstay

Loji Hotel Solo by Wstay

3 out of 5
Jl. Hasanudin 134, Surakarta Surakarta Central Java
$16 nightly
The price is $18 total per night from Mar 12 to Mar 13
$18 total
Mar 12 - Mar 13
Total with taxes and fees
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7.2/10 Good! (17 reviews)
The room and bed were big and comfortable, but no fridge and no safebox. Breakfast was really good, though. The hotel is very close to the Balapan train station, which is nice. It’s a decent budget place, but what makes me unable to recommend is because how dangerous the roads are around the hotel. ...

Reviewed on Sep 12, 2025

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At the museum no photos are allowed which is really unfortunate as it was well worth the visit and the guided tour is definitely not to be missed. In the museum there are even Batik made from the Dutch era which depicts stories like Little Red Riding Hood and Snow White! I enjoyed the tour v much and at the end of the tour we were brought to this room where the artisan were working on hand drawn batik. Below is an excerpt from Wikipedia for anyone interested in learning more about the process of batik making. Firstly, a cloth is washed, soaked and beaten with a large mallet. Patterns are drawn with pencil and later redrawn using hot wax, usually made from a mixture of paraffin or bees wax, sometimes mixed with plant resins, which functions as a dye-resist. The wax can be applied with a variety of tools. A pen-like instrument called a canting (IPA: [tʃantiŋ], sometimes spelled with old Dutch orthography tjanting) is the most common. A canting is made from a small copper reservoir with a spout on a wooden handle. The reservoir holds the resist which flows through the spout, creating dots and lines as it moves. For larger patterns, a stiff brush may be used. Alternatively, a copper block stamp called a cap (IPA: [tʃap]; old spelling tjap) is used to cover large areas more efficiently. After the cloth is dry, the resist is removed by scraping or boiling the cloth. The areas treated with resist keep their original color; when the resist is removed the contrast between the dyed and undyed areas forms the pattern. This process is repeated as many times as the number of colors desired. The most traditional type of batik, called batik tulis

Banjarsari

While visiting Banjarsari, you might make a stop by sights like Solo Paragon Lifestyle Mall and Balekambang City Park.

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