![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
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LOA Living Solo Baru
LOA Living Solo Baru
3.0 star property
Grogol
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
10/10
Exceptional
(1)
cleanliness Solo cultural trip with easy access to landmarks and shopping centers.
The price is CNY324
CNY324
CNY392 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5




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 CNY117
CNY117
CNY142 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5




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 CNY276
CNY276
CNY334 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5




Aziza Solo
Aziza Solo
3.0 star property
Surakarta
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (11)
9.0/10
Wonderful
(11)
cleanliness Stylish retreat near Surakarta's train station offers a relaxing poolside escape.
The price is CNY329
CNY329
CNY398 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5




Front One Budget Hotel Tirtonadi Solo
Front One Budget Hotel Tirtonadi Solo
2.5 star property
Banjarsari
4.0 out of 10, (1)
4.0/10
(1)
cleanliness Warm, convenient stay near Solo Balapan Station with complimentary amenities.




Hotel O Tamansari Guest House
Hotel O Tamansari Guest House
2.0 star property
Surakarta
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
10/10
Exceptional
(1)
cleanliness Located near cultural landmarks in Surakarta with free WiFi and parking.
The price is CNY47
CNY47
CNY59 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 14 - Jan 15




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)
cleanliness Luxurious retreat in Surakarta with spa services and outdoor pool experiences.
The price is CNY320
CNY320
CNY387 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 5 - Jan 6




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)
cleanliness Relaxing airport hotel with spa, free shuttle, and international cuisine at Ramayana.
The price is CNY380
CNY380
CNY460 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5




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)
cleanliness Experience Surakarta from this centrally located hotel with a refreshing pool.
The price is CNY204
CNY204
CNY247 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5




Dancenter Amanah Sehajtera
Dancenter Amanah Sehajtera
2.0 star property
Colomadu
cleanliness Enjoy a relaxing stay in Colomadu with 24-hour service and easy airport access.
The price is CNY36
CNY36
CNY43 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5




Hotel O Solo near RS JIH Solo formerly Azifa Inn
Hotel O Solo near RS JIH Solo formerly Azifa Inn
2.0 star property
Surakarta
cleanliness Experience comfort near RS JIH Solo with easy access to popular attractions.
The price is CNY34
CNY34
CNY41 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 10 - Jan 11




Pose in Solo by Wstay
Pose in Solo by Wstay
3.0 star property
Solo City Centre
6.8 out of 10, (17)
6.8/10
(17)
cleanliness A stylish hotel near Solo Balapan station with indoor pool for refreshing swims.
The price is CNY118
CNY118
CNY143 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 4 - Jan 5




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)
cleanliness Calm city retreat with luxurious spa services and dining in Surakarta.




Super 8 By Wyndham Solo Indonesia
Super 8 By Wyndham Solo Indonesia
2.5 star property
Surakarta
cleanliness Enjoy a convenient stay in Surakarta with easy access to cultural attractions.
The price is CNY114
CNY114
CNY125 total
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Jan 4 - Jan 5




Front One Luxe Hotel Solo
Front One Luxe Hotel Solo
3.0 star property
Solo City Centre
The price is CNY131
CNY131
CNY201 total
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Jan 4 - Jan 5




POP! Hotel Solo
POP! Hotel Solo
2.0 star property
Surakarta
7.0 out of 10, Good, (4)
7.0/10
Good
(4)
cleanliness Colorful hotel near Purwosari Station with vibrant rooms and garden setting.
The price is CNY102
CNY102
CNY144 total
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Jan 6 - Jan 7




Musafir Guest House Syariah
Musafir Guest House Syariah
3.0 star property
Surakarta
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (1)
8.0/10
Very Good
(1)
cleanliness Enjoy a peaceful stay at this modern guesthouse near Kraton Surakarta Palace.
The price is CNY90
CNY90
CNY109 total
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Jan 7 - Jan 8




Zigna Kampung Batik
Zigna Kampung Batik
3.5 star property
Surakarta
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1)
10/10
Exceptional
(1)
cleanliness Tranquil retreat for business travelers, just moments from Purwosari Station.




Aira Living
Aira Living
2.0 star property
Surakarta
cleanliness A tranquil oasis in Surakarta with easy access to major attractions and amenities.
The price is CNY109
CNY109
CNY132 total
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Jan 4 - Jan 5
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Lorin Syariah Hotel Solo
3.0 star property
Surakarta
8.0/10Very Good (13 reviews)
30% off
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CNY117
CNY284 total
CNY284 total
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Rumah Batu Boutique Hotel
3.0 star property
Baki
9.0/10Wonderful (9 reviews)
10% off
Price is CNY420
CNY420
CNY1,016 total
CNY1,016 total
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Hotel O Tamansari Guest House
2.0 star property
Surakarta
10/10Exceptional (1 review)
Price is CNY47
CNY47
CNY119 total
CNY119 total
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Novotel Solo
4.0 star property
Surakarta
8.2/10Very Good (113 reviews)
15% off
Price is CNY250
CNY250
CNY604 total
CNY604 total
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Nata Azana Hotel Solo
4.0 star property
Surakarta
9.6/10Exceptional (7 reviews)
20% off
Price is CNY345
CNY345
CNY834 total
CNY834 total
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Aziza Solo
3.0 star property
Surakarta
9.0/10Wonderful (11 reviews)
10% off
Price is CNY380
CNY380
CNY920 total
CNY920 total
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Hotel O Solo Point Guest House Syariah
2.0 star property
Surakarta
10/10Exceptional (1 review)
40% off
Price is CNY48
CNY48
CNY120 total
CNY120 total
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Super OYO Capital O 1644 Hotel Griya Kencana
2.0 star property
Surakarta
8.0/10Very Good (1 review)
36% off
Price is CNY52
CNY52
CNY132 total
CNY132 total
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The Royal Surakarta Heritage - Handwritten Collection
5.0 star property
Surakarta
8.2/10Very Good (166 reviews)
15% off
Price is CNY214
CNY214
CNY519 total
CNY519 total
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Grand Mercure Solo Baru
3.5 star property
Grogol
8.6/10Excellent (78 reviews)
15% off
Price is CNY280
CNY280
CNY678 total
CNY678 total
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ibis Styles Solo
3.0 star property
Surakarta
8.2/10Very Good (102 reviews)
15% off
Price is CNY176
CNY176
CNY426 total
CNY426 total
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Swiss-Belhotel Solo
4.0 star property
Surakarta
9.2/10Wonderful (38 reviews)
5% off
Price is CNY479
CNY479
CNY1,160 total
CNY1,160 total
includes taxes & fees includes taxes & fees
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Musafir Guest House Syariah
3.0 star property
Surakarta
8.0/10Very Good (1 review)
23% off
Price is CNY85
CNY85
CNY205 total
CNY205 total
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CNY329
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CNY118
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CNY276
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9.0/10
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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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CNY2,090 total
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The Alana Hotel and Convention Center - Solo by Aston
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What are the top-rated luxury hotels in Surakarta?
Some of the most popular luxury hotels in Surakarta are The Royal Surakarta Heritage - Handwritten Collection, Alila Solo, Java, and Solo Paragon Hotel & Residences. The Royal Surakarta Heritage - Handwritten Collection is a luxury hotel with a high guest rating amongst our travelers, and it offers an outdoor pool, a full-service spa and a sauna. Alila Solo, Java and Solo Paragon Hotel & Residences are two more favorite luxury stays in great Surakarta locations.
What are some of the best hotels in Surakarta for couples?
Stay at a top-rated Surakarta romantic hotel and make the most of your couple's vacation. Our travelers love Solo Paragon Hotel & Residences, a hotel with a restaurant and an outdoor pool. Another romantic hotel with top reviews is Mahalaya The Legacy Solo. This hotel offers 2 restaurants and an outdoor pool for a perfect stay. Discover more hotels in Surakarta on Hotels.com for couples by using the "Traveler experience" filter in your search and selecting "Adults only" or "Romantic".
What are some of the best kid-friendly hotels in Surakarta?
Some of the most well reviewed Surakarta hotels for kids include HARRIS Hotel & Conventions Solo, Alila Solo, Java, and Lorin Dwangsa Solo Hotel. HARRIS Hotel & Conventions Solo is a kid-friendly hotel with a guest score of 10 out of 10 plus family-friendly amenities like a free children's club, an outdoor pool, and a playground. Check out Alila Solo, Java with a guest score of 9.2. This popular hotel has a free children's club and an outdoor pool as well as free cribs in the guestrooms. Lorin Dwangsa Solo Hotel is another good option with an outdoor pool, a playground, and free valet parking. Explore more kid-friendly hotels in Surakarta by using our "Family friendly" filter in your search on Hotels.com.
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For a little extra luxury, discover some of the best Surakarta hotels with a pool. HARRIS Hotel & Conventions Solo is a great hotel with an outdoor pool and a children's pool, and a guest rating of 10 out of 10. Plus, you can make the most of its restaurant and free children's club. Zigna Kampung Batik is a popular hotel that features an outdoor pool along with a restaurant and a bar/lounge. To find more stays in Surakarta with a pool, use the "Amenities" filter on Hotels.com in your search and select "Pool".
What are some of the best Surakarta hotels with free parking?
If you're driving, a great Surakarta hotel with free parking is a bonus. Our travelers' favorites include:
- HARRIS Hotel & Conventions Solo: A hotel with an average guest rating of 10 out of 10
- Zigna Kampung Batik: A hotel with an average guest rating of 10
- Hotel Diamond: A hotel with an average guest rating of 10
What are some popular hotels in central Surakarta?
For hotels in central Surakarta, check out HARRIS Hotel & Conventions Solo and Hotel Diamond. Travelers love HARRIS Hotel & Conventions Solo for its location, as well as the outdoor pool, children's pool and restaurant this hotel offers. Hotel Diamond is another popular central hotel with a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe. Solo City Centre and Banjarsari are some of the most central neighborhoods for your Surakarta vacation.
Where can I find free parking with my stay in Surakarta?
Kusuma Sahid Prince Hotel offers the perk of free parking.
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Where should I consider staying in Surakarta if I'm looking for a cheap accommodation?
Front One Budget Hotel Slamet Riyadi Solo is an accommodation you might want to consider that'll save you money.




![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)