Budget Hostels from

By choosing a hostel, you can cut your spending on accommodations and set aside more of your money for sightseeing during your trip.

No two hostels look identical, but these dormitory-style accommodations all feature shared rooms (though many hostels offer private room options too), budget prices and a social atmosphere.

Need some guidance on where to stay in Surakarta? This hostel is popular: OYO 1414 Paviliun Permata - Guests can enjoy free WiFi, free parking and multilingual staff. Rooms come with towels, showers and TVs.

If you’re in the market for a low-cost place to stay in Surakarta, one of Expedia’s 12 hostels might be a great option for you.

Good weather’s always better when you’re experiencing new places, so here are some stats about the seasons: The hottest months are usually October and September, with an average temperature of 26°C, while the coldest months are August and September, with an average of 25°C. The rainiest months in Surakarta are February, March, January and November, with each month seeing an average of 449 mm of rainfall.

Depending on how you want to spend your time, you might enjoy the area around Surakarta. Get out into nature with places such as The Heritage Palace, Keprabon Park and Balekambang City Park. Cultural attractions include Danar Hadi, Radya Museum Library and Radya Pustaka Museum. Visit landmarks such as Mangkunegaran Palace, Gede Market and Sangiran Early Man Site.

Keep this information about transit options in Surakarta on hand to make the most of your stay: You can fly into the nearest airport, which is Surakarta (SOC-Adisumarmo Intl.), 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from the city centre. Another option is Yogyakarta (JOG-Adisucipto Intl.), situated 30.2 mi (48.6 km) away. When you’re out and about, you might want to make use of public transport. To see more of the area, catch a train at Solo Balapan Station, Solo Jebres Station or Purwosari Station.