Solo Staycation Ideas: Where to Stay & What to Do

Being dubbed as a city of dance performing art, Solo is a must-visit destination in Indonesia. Located in central Java, Solo is easily accessible via air or land transportation. If you have a short break and still don’t have any idea of where to go, you can put Solo on your agenda.

In Solo, you can find hundreds of unique shops that sell local products or handicrafts. A well-known Indonesian product “batik” is sold everywhere in this city. Furthermore, Solo is a culinary paradise with lots of mouth-watering foods you can try such as nasi liwet, timlo, and various types of traditional snacks.

Before you travel to Solo, you better know what to prepare, where to go, and where to stay. Don’t worry, we’ve done the hard work for you so you can just read our guide and enjoy your time in Solo to the fullest! ?

What You Need to Prepare Before Going to Solo

When you’re traveling, make sure to follow the health protocols and pay attention to the COVID-19 status in your destination. Here are things you must prepare before going on a vacation to solo:

1. Bring facemasks, vitamins, a hand sanitizer

Facemask, vitamin, hand sanitizer. Those three things are essential to carry with you anywhere you go during the pandemic. Although you can enjoy your vacation, you must protect yourself and others around you. So, while in public, you gotta wear your facemask all the time. ? 

To boost your immunity, you can drink vitamins. Don’t forget to keep a hand sanitizer inside your bag and bring it everywhere you go.

2. Order a car rental to get around Solo

Although it’s not hard to find public transportation to go from one place to another in Solo, it’s more convenient if you rent a car. By renting a car, you can save your time and money. Most importantly, you can explore hidden gems in Solo that is not easily accessible by public transportation.

Now, you must be wondering how to rent a car in Solo. It’s simple. Just open your tiket.com app and click the car rental section. Fill in the destination you want, continue to payment, and you’re all set.

Activities to Do for a Memorable Vacay in Solo

Solo has plenty of natural attractions and historical landmarks. It also has unique places for shopping. We’ve summarized some of the places you must visit below:

1. Enjoy the Ambience at Jumog Waterfall Solo

Jumog waterfall is located at Berjo Village, Karanganyar regency. You can come here to refresh your mind and have a good time! ?️ The height of Jumog waterfall is about 30 meters. When you’re there, you can see water flows down the slopes from Mount Lawu. It’s an amazing sight! 

Also, enjoy the ambiance of the waterfall surrounded by lush green trees. Don’t forget to capture some photographs with your loved ones.

2. Explore the Instagrammable The Heritage Palace

Love taking pictures? You surely don’t want to miss going to The Heritage Palace on your next vacay to Solo. You can take pictures inside the 3-D museum, get inside the Omah Walik or the upside-down house, or explore the transportation museum. ?

Explore the palace and see the car displays. One of the unique displaces there is a 1948 Dodge which was once used by President Soekarno.

3. Learn About Batik at Danar Hadi Museum

One of the finest batik museums in Indonesia is Danar Hadi Museum, which was built in 1967. The museum showcases batiks from may areas such as Pekalongan, Kudus, Sumatra, China, and other places. Inside the museum, you can see the process of creating batik. There is also a shop where you can buy batik for your relatives.

4. Buy Antique Products at Pasar Triwindu (Triwindu Antique Market)

Pasar Triwindu is an antique market that sells various kinds of goods from puppets, clocks, household appliances to motorcycles. You will feel like you’re transporting in the time machine to the past when you visit this market.

Many foreigners love to come to this market in search of antique products. You can find ancient telephones, typewriter, radio, or cups. Or, if you like accessories, you can buy necklaces, bracelets, rings, or earrings. 

Triwindu Antique Market also uses a barter system, which means that you can bring your own antique items in exchange for other things you like. The price of the items in this market ranges from a few hundred thousand rupiah to millions of rupiah.

Accommodation to Stay to Refresh Your Mind

It’s time to unwind and relax in a quiet city of Solo. We know that there are unlimited accommodations to choose from in Solo. Rather than researching the hotel yourself, we’ve some recommendations you can consider. Scroll down to read more ?️

1. Ayom Java Village

Ayom comes from the word ‘ngayomi’ which means giving protection. You can experience true Javanese culture if you stay in this property. The facilities in this accommodation include Godhong Gedhang restaurant, swimming pool, and nuptial house for an intimate wedding ceremony.

In the hotel, you can enjoy cultural art performances, wonderful dishes, and of course excellent customer services. Every 4 pm, there will be a Mbok Jamu walking around the villa, offering local delicacies and herbal drinks.

2. Alila Solo

If you wanna stay in a modern and elegant hotel strategically located in Solo, you can book a room in Alila Solo. In this hotel, the bedroom is furnished with contemporary tones. Each room has a workstation, TV, and walk-in shower/ bathtub. You can experience the comfort and functionality of the room and enjoy the city view.

Wanna eat something during the day? Come to Epice, the main restaurant that serves local and international foods. Besides restaurants, Alila Solo also has other facilities such as meeting rooms, a swimming pool, and a spa.

3. Ramada Suites by Wyndham Solo

Prefer to stay somewhere close to the airport, so you don’t have to wake up early to catch the flight? Well, you can stay in Ramada Suites by Wyndham Solo that is located just a few minutes away from Adisumarmo International Airport!

The hotel has amenities such as free Wi-Fi, a fitness center, an outdoor barbeque area, and a spa. You also can enjoy a relaxed atmosphere when eating at the Ramayan Restaurant that offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as in-room service.

4. Lorin Solo Hotel

With superb facilities, you can spend your day in this hotel for a whole day! The hotel is situated less than 5 kilometers from popular landmarks such as Taman Balekambang, Solo Grand Mall, and Museum Batik Danar Hadi.

The accommodation offers hundreds of rooms with an exclusive garden or lagoon view. In this hotel, you can enjoy a nice ambiance at the Jolotundo Pool Bar during the day. Feeling hungry? Feel free to eat at the spacious all-day dining restaurant called Sasono Bujono. You’ll surely enjoy your time at Lorin Solo Hotel!

Enjoy Your Time in the Gamelan City and Have a Safe Trip, t-mates!

When you get back on a holiday, make sure to follow the health protocols & check the COVID-19 status at your destinations. Always remember to bring hand sanitizer and wear your face mask when in public. Take care and enjoy your vacay, t-mates!

*All prices are valid at the time of writing