Thursday, March 31, 2011

Hotel in Solo

Here is a list of Hotels in Solo City

1. The Sunan Hotel Solo (5 star)
     Jl . Ahmad Yani No 40 Solo


2. Lor Inn Hotel Solo (5 star)
    Jl. Adi Sucipto Colomadu

3. Novotel Hotel Solo (4 star)
    Jl. Slamet Riyadi No 272 Solo

4. Ibis Solo Hotel (3 star)
    Jl. Gajah Mada No 23 Solo

 5. Solo Paragon Hotel & Residense (4 star)
    Jl. Dr. Sutomo Mangkubumen Solo

6. Best Western Premier Hotel Solo (4 star)
    Jl. Slamet Riyadi No 6 Solo

7. Hotel Baron Indah (3 star)
    Jl. Dr. Rajiman No 392 Laweyan Solo

8. Asia Hotel (3 star)
    Jl. Wolter Monginsidi No 1 Jebres

9. Riyadi Palace Hotel (3 star)
    Jl. Slamet Riyadi No 355 Solo

10. Diamond Hotel Solo (2 star)
    Jl. Slamet Riyadi No 392 Solo

more info.........

Sunday, March 20, 2011

Around the Surakarta Hadiningrat Palace (2)

Indonesia Tourism, Solo City Info, Solo City

Environment in the palace area offers hospitality and tranquility while living.

Roads in the the environment
palace through by the friendly environmentally transportation such as becak, andong and angkot. So there is no problem to get to this place and when going into downtown.

Or if you want more to enjoy the atmosphere of the palace it is walked towards the main road is something that can be selected. Motor vehicle is relatively not a lot so it create a clean air atmosphere.

Get the friendly attitude of local residents if we stay around the place
.


By Mas Yul
Solo Tourism Info

Saturday, March 19, 2011

Around the Surakarta Hadiningrat Palace (1)

Indonesia Tourism, Solo City, Solo City Tourism

Besides the palace, the environment surrounding the palace could be the place to visit because of the uniqueness lies precisely on the surrounding environment.

The houses around the palace formerly home to "Abdi Dalem" that is the king's servent, but over time, many were converted to house residents. Well, here a lot to offer home stay relatively cheap cost.

If we want to know the culture Solo, it is living in this area is highly recommended. But ask for advice to guide so you can get a cheap but clean and safe home stay.

Friendliness of the locals will make you miss and want back someday.


By Mas Yul
Solo City Info

Thursday, March 17, 2011

Surakarta Hadiningrat Palace

 

 Indonesia tourism, Solo City Info.
Solo City has 2 palaces, which until now, although activity was still limited to the cultural activities that is Surakarta Hadiningrat Palace and Palace of Mangkunegaran.

Surakarta Hadiningrat Palace is headed by a king with the title Pakubuwono while of Mangkunegaran Palace is headed by a king called Mangkunegoro.

Both palace is a cultural heritage that still must be maintained as a witness to history and also a major tourist destination in the city of Solo.

Inside the palace there are many relics that can tell the history of the past although not as much as formerly. From these relics we can imagine what a great power of the two kingdoms are owned in the past. The powers include the government, culture and social and religious.

To enter the palace we will be charged a fee ranging from Rp 15 thousand or U.S. $ 1.5.
To be able to know the story of each heritage, available guide that will help tell the history of each object we see. There are no official rates for this guide but it ranges from Rp 25 thousand or U.S. $ 2.5

By Mas Yul