Solo Indonesia – 8 Best Places to Stay in All Price Ranges

Solo doesn’t have a huge selection of accommodation options compared to other places in Java but you still find a range of choices that should suit different budgets and travel styles. There are more options in the budget and mid range styles in the city so don’t expect anything too fancy, but there are also a few four and five star hotels if you want to stay somewhere a bit more upscale that still won’t break the bank.

Budget

In the budget bracket you can expect to pay from around USD 10 to USD 20 per night for a basic homestay.

One such option is Istana Griya which is located on Jalan KH. Dahlan and is also convenient as it is close to the central bus station in Solo. This means it is a good choice if you need to arrive late at night in the city or leave early by bus and you can enjoy the traditional Solo style of the homestay and choose from a range of options including standard, deluxe and suite rooms which start at USD 15.

Another option is Mandala Wisata which is one Jalan Perintis Kemerdekaan and is close to the airport so is also a good choice if you are arriving late in the day. They have rooms for USD 20 per night which come with air conditioning, hot water and Wi-Fi.

If you are looking for more of a homestay set up then you can try Omah Gading Guesthouse which is in Custer Gading Regency and which has a kitchen area and some communal family rooms that you can relax in. Rates are USD 45 for the whole house which also has three bedrooms so this is a great choice for families or those traveling in a group.

Mid range

If you want to help to make a difference as part of your stay then you need to head to Rumah Turi-Eco Hotel which is in Turisari and is one of the first green hotels in Solo. This hotel is known for its minimalist style and you can stay here knowing that you are helping to contribute to eco-tourism in Solo. You can get a room here for around IDR 300,000.

Another good boutique hotel in Solo is the De Solo Boutique Hotel which is on Jalan Dr. Sutomo and which has both rooms and suites available. The hotel is conveniently close to the main airport in Solo and also close to the bus station so this is a good option if you are planning to arrive late or leave the city early. Rooms are around USD 50 per night.

Top end

If you are looking to splurge then you can try the Baron Indah Hotel on Jalan Dr. Radjiman which has standard and deluxe rooms as well as its own spa. Rooms start at around USD 33 for a standard room and rise to USD 60 for a deluxe room.

Another choice is the Sunan Hotel which is located on Jalan Ahmad Yani and is a four star hotel that has restaurants, cafes and a fitness center onsite. Rooms here are around USD 60 and they also do airport transfers and provide tours around Solo.

You can also try chain hotels such as the Novotel on Jalan Slamet Riyadi which is a four star hotel and has basic business hotel style rooms as well as a pool and a fitness center. This is also a good choice as it is close to some of the traditional markets in Solo and you can get rooms here from around USD 50 per night.