![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.
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Rumah Batu Boutique Hotel
Rumah Batu Boutique Hotel
3.0 star property
Baki
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (9)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(9)
LOA Living Solo Baru
LOA Living Solo Baru
3.0 star property
Grogol
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
10/10
Exceptional
(1)
The price is $46
$46
$55 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
FIM by Zigna
FIM by Zigna
3.0 star property
Solo City Centre
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (6)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(6)
Aziza Solo
Aziza Solo
3.0 star property
Surakarta
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (11)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(11)
The price is $54
$54
$65 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
Lorin Syariah Hotel Solo
Lorin Syariah Hotel Solo
3.0 star property
Surakarta
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (13)
8.0/10
Very Good
(13)
The price is $21
$21
$26 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 13 - Jan 14, 2026
Swiss-Belhotel Solo
Swiss-Belhotel Solo
4.0 star property
Banjarsari
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (38)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(38)
The price is $44
$44
$53 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 14 - Jan 15, 2026
Chrome Hotel & Resort Solo
Chrome Hotel & Resort Solo
3.0 star property
Surakarta
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (8)
8.4/10
Very Good
(8)
The price is $39
$39
$47 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Ramada Suites by Wyndham Solo
Ramada Suites by Wyndham Solo
4.0 star property
Colomadu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (6)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(6)
The price is $54
$54
$65 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Mahalaya The Legacy Solo
Mahalaya The Legacy Solo
4.5 star property
Solo City Centre
6.0 out of 10, (2)
6.0/10
(2)
The price is $39
$39
$47 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2026
The Sunan Hotel Solo
The Sunan Hotel Solo
4.0 star property
Surakarta
7.4 out of 10, Good, (6)
7.4/10
Good
(6)
The price is $25
$25
$30 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 13 - Jan 14, 2026
Grand Mercure Solo Baru
Grand Mercure Solo Baru
3.5 star property
Grogol
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (78)
8.6/10
Excellent
(78)
The price is $43
$43
$52 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 14 - Jan 15, 2026
Nata Azana Hotel Solo
Nata Azana Hotel Solo
4.0 star property
Surakarta
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (7)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(7)
The price is $29
$29
$35 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
HARRIS Hotel & Conventions Solo
HARRIS Hotel & Conventions Solo
3.0 star property
Surakarta
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (4)
10/10
Exceptional
(4)
The price is $33
$33
$40 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 13 - Jan 14, 2026
Brothers Inn Solo Baru
Brothers Inn Solo Baru
3.0 star property
Grogol
6.0 out of 10, (2)
6.0/10
(2)
The price is $13
$13
$16 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 29 - Jan 30, 2026
Zigna Kampung Batik
Zigna Kampung Batik
3.5 star property
Surakarta
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
10/10
Exceptional
(1)
The price is $31
$31
$38 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9, 2026
ibis Styles Solo
ibis Styles Solo
3.0 star property
Solo City Centre
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (102)
8.2/10
Very Good
(102)
The price is $25
$25
$30 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 14 - Jan 15, 2026
Super 8 By Wyndham Solo Indonesia
Super 8 By Wyndham Solo Indonesia
2.5 star property
Surakarta
The price is $16
$16
$18 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Genio Syariah Hotel Solo
Genio Syariah Hotel Solo
3.0 star property
Surakarta
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1)
8.0/10
Very Good
(1)
The price is $15
$15
$19 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Alila Solo, Java
Alila Solo, Java
5.0 star property
Surakarta
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (135)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(135)
The price is $59
$59
$71 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 19 - Jan 20, 2026
Megaland Hotel
Megaland Hotel
3.5 star property
Surakarta
7.2 out of 10, Good, (5)
7.2/10
Good
(5)
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Rumah Batu Boutique Hotel
3.0 star property
Baki
9.0/10Wonderful (9 reviews)
10% off
$59 nightly
Price is $143
$143
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Total with taxes and fees
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Lorin Syariah Hotel Solo
3.0 star property
Surakarta
8.0/10Very Good (13 reviews)
10% off
$21 nightly
Price is $52
$52
Total with taxes and fees
Total with taxes and fees
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Novotel Solo
4.0 star property
Surakarta
8.2/10Very Good (113 reviews)
15% off
$35 nightly
Price is $85
$85
Total with taxes and fees
Total with taxes and fees
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Nata Azana Hotel Solo
4.0 star property
Surakarta
9.6/10Exceptional (7 reviews)
20% off
$49 nightly
Price is $118
$118
Total with taxes and fees
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Aziza Solo
3.0 star property
Surakarta
9.0/10Wonderful (11 reviews)
10% off
$54 nightly
Price is $130
$130
Total with taxes and fees
Total with taxes and fees
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Grand Mercure Solo Baru
3.5 star property
Grogol
8.6/10Excellent (78 reviews)
15% off
$43 nightly
Price is $104
$104
Total with taxes and fees
Total with taxes and fees
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ibis Styles Solo
3.0 star property
Surakarta
8.2/10Very Good (102 reviews)
15% off
$25 nightly
Price is $60
$60
Total with taxes and fees
Total with taxes and fees
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Hotel O Tamansari Guest House
2.0 star property
Surakarta
10/10Exceptional (1 review)
Member Price available
$7 nightly
Price is $18
$18
Total with taxes and fees
Total with taxes and fees
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Zigna Kampung Batik
3.5 star property
Surakarta
10/10Exceptional (1 review)
10% off
$33 nightly
Price is $80
$80
Total with taxes and fees
Total with taxes and fees
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The Royal Surakarta Heritage - Handwritten Collection
5.0 star property
Surakarta
8.2/10Very Good (166 reviews)
15% off
$30 nightly
Price is $73
$73
Total with taxes and fees
Total with taxes and fees
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FIM by Zigna
3.0 star property
Surakarta
9.4/10Exceptional (6 reviews)
10% off
$29 nightly
Price is $71
$71
Total with taxes and fees
Total with taxes and fees
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Hotel O Solo Point Guest House Syariah
2.0 star property
Surakarta
10/10Exceptional (1 review)
40% off
$7 nightly
Price is $17
$17
Total with taxes and fees
Total with taxes and fees
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Super OYO Capital O 1644 Hotel Griya Kencana
2.0 star property
Surakarta
8.0/10Very Good (1 review)
44% off
$7 nightly
Price is $16
$16
Total with taxes and fees
Total with taxes and fees
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Musafir Guest House Syariah
3.0 star property
Surakarta
8.0/10Very Good (1 review)
24% off
$12 nightly
Price is $29
$29
Total with taxes and fees
Total with taxes and fees
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9.0/10
Wonderful
(9)
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (6)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(6)
The price is $54
$54
$65 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
The price is $15
$15
$19 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (38)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(38)
The price is $44
$44
$53 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 14 - Jan 15, 2026
7.2 out of 10, Good, (24)
7.2/10
Good
(24)
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (6)
9.4/10
Exceptional
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7.2 out of 10, Good, (5)
7.2/10
Good
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10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (4)
10/10
Exceptional
(4)
The price is $33
$33
$40 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 13 - Jan 14, 2026
7.4 out of 10, Good, (6)
7.4/10
Good
(6)
The price is $25
$25
$30 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 13 - Jan 14, 2026
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2)
9.0/10
Wonderful
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9.0/10
Wonderful
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9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (38)
9.2/10
Wonderful
(38)
The price is $44
$44
$53 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 14 - Jan 15, 2026
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (11)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(11)
The price is $54
$54
$65 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
6.8 out of 10, (17)
6.8/10
(17)
The price is $17
$17
$20 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (8)
8.4/10
Very Good
(8)
The price is $39
$39
$47 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (6)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(6)
The price is $54
$54
$65 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (7)
9.6/10
Exceptional
(7)
The price is $29
$29
$35 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
10/10
Exceptional
(1)
The price is $31
$31
$38 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 8 - Jan 9, 2026
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (6)
9.4/10
Exceptional
(6)
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9.0/10
Wonderful
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10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
10/10
Exceptional
(1)
The price is $7
$7
$8 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 13 - Jan 14, 2026
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (11)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(11)
The price is $54
$54
$65 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (6)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(6)
The price is $54
$54
$65 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Hotel O Jalan Slamet Riyadi Near Bandara Adi Soemarmo Formerly Amanah Sejahtera
Hotel O Jalan Slamet Riyadi Near Bandara Adi Soemarmo Formerly Amanah Sejahtera2.0 star property
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The price is $6
$6
$8 total
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Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026
7.2 out of 10, Good, (24)
7.2/10
Good
(24)
The price is $244
$244
$295 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 31 - Jan 1, 2026
The Alana Hotel and Convention Center - Solo by Aston
The Alana Hotel and Convention Center - Solo by Aston4.0 star property
Colomadu
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (62)
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8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (78)
8.6/10
Excellent
(78)
The price is $43
$43
$52 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 14 - Jan 15, 2026
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Solo City Centre
Surakarta's Solo City Centre neighborhood has a host of places to visit such as Solo Paragon Lifestyle Mall and Keprabon Park.
Banjarsari
Surakarta's Banjarsari neighborhood has a host of places to visit such as Solo Paragon Lifestyle Mall and Balekambang City Park.
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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 (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](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6224808/26fd1460-c65a-4c1a-9444-7a893e883ac9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=300&h=400&p=1&q=high)
Check out reviews of Surakarta hotels guests love
Alila Solo, Java
10/10 Excellent
"By far the most beautiful hotel I've ever stayed in. Everything is thoughtfully arranged, spotlessly clean and athletically pleasing. The service is also excellent in every way. "
The Royal Surakarta Heritage - Handwritten Collection
6/10 Okay
"It’s our third times staying at Heritage for the last 6 years love the location, friendly staff and great breakfast. It’s good to know the hotel is practicing eco system. My disappointment was there is no hand towels and extra toilet paper(I have to request them). The bath M"
Swiss-Belhotel Solo
10/10 Excellent
"Service attentionné.
Hébergement impeccable.
Idéal pour le travail.
Vue incroyable sur la grande mosquée et les montagnes."
Novotel Solo
10/10 Excellent
"I like to staying in this place very nice people."
ibis Styles Solo
10/10 Excellent
"Great service from all the staff. Plenty of choices for breakfast. The pool and its area feels like an oasis in the middle of the city."
Swiss-Belinn Saripetojo Solo
6/10 Okay
"Not really a good experience staying at the hotel. Started with not getting the room based on the reservation. They said that one of the reserved rooms were not available. The hotel did upgrade the room with additional extra bed. But the AC temperature in the room was not cold at all. The engineer came to fix the AC, but it didn't work at all. I called the front desk to ask for moving me to different room. I had to wait more than two hours to get the new room.
The new room was great, but the AC was still not cold. It was better, but still not cold. My friend who stayed with me and one of the hotel housekeepers confirmed that the AC temperature was not cold.
I have upcoming reservation in Swiss-Bellin in Malang on July 26th. I do hope that I will not getting the same experience. "
FIM by Zigna
8/10 Good
"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 the cafe on weekend evenings. We saw no other foreign guests, which we saw as a plus. Many staff members speak good English."
Nata Azana Hotel Solo
10/10 Excellent
"Nice "
Frequently asked questions
What accommodations do travelers like in Surakarta?
The Royal Surakarta Heritage - Handwritten Collection, Novotel Solo and Amaris Hotel Sriwedari Solo are all accommodations that are popular with guests.
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Kusuma Sahid Prince Hotel offers the perk of free parking.
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