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

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FIM by Zigna

Solo City Centre

"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."

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Erzo

Outdoor pool, sun loungers

Sahid Jaya Hotel Solo

Solo City Centre

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Tadashi

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Loji Hotel Solo by Wstay

Solo City Centre

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Ed

SAR 66 total

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2 Jan - 3 January 2026

Body treatments, aromatherapy, body wraps, body scrubs, facials

The Royal Surakarta Heritage - Handwritten Collection

Solo City Centre

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Lidya

SAR 151 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Dec - 15 Dec

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Mahalaya The Legacy Solo

Solo City Centre

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Anonymous traveler

SAR 168 total

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16 Dec - 17 Dec

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ibis Styles Solo

Solo City Centre

United States

Romanus

SAR 121 total

includes taxes & fees

22 Dec - 23 Dec

Couples treatment rooms, body treatments, aromatherapy, body wraps

Novotel Solo

Solo City Centre

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Supartiningsih

SAR 166 total

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Free WiFi, bed sheets

Hotel Asia

Solo City Centre

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Tegar

SAR 90 total

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15 Dec - 16 Dec

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The Royal Surakarta Heritage - Handwritten Collection

The Royal Surakarta Heritage - Handwritten Collection

6/10 Okay

"Very nice room space to layout things, large room, nice bathroom. A/C terrible had to move rooms once second room OK. Pool very nice prefect temperature. Staff helpful but lacked English speaking staff. This is a problem for me. No place near to eat."

Loji Hotel Solo by Wstay

Loji Hotel Solo by Wstay

6/10 Okay

"The room and bed were big and comfortable, but no fridge and no safebox. Breakfast was really good, though. The hotel is very close to the Balapan train station, which is nice. It’s a decent budget place, but what makes me unable to recommend is because how dangerous the roads are around the hotel. I stay at places all over SE Asia, so I’m totally used to the motorbike madness. This place, though . . . It takes the cake."

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Looking for a spa hotel in Solo City Centre?

Treat yourself to some time in a luxurious spa hotel and you won't regret it. Check out the museums and art galleries in Solo City Centre—your cultural tour starts here. Hotels with spas are the perfect way to break out of your daily routine and add a layer of luxury to your weekend away.

What is the best spa hotel in Solo City Centre?

Novotel Solo is a top spa hotel featuring a fitness center, a free kid's club, a bar, and a restaurant. Treat yourself to a facial, body scrub, or reflexology at InBalance by Novotel. Other popular spa hotels in Solo City Centre include The Royal Surakarta Heritage - Handwritten Collection and FIM by Zigna.

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Among Expedia's 38 accommodation options in Solo City Centre, there are 9 spa hotels.

What's there to see and do in Solo City Centre?

Experience Solo City Centre with a stop at Solo Paragon Lifestyle Mall, Keprabon Park, and Nakamura Klinik. If you have a little extra time during your trip, you might want to check out Klewer Market and Kraton Surakarta.

What is a Solo City Centre spa hotel?

Spa hotels in Solo City Centre provide lodging and have an on-site spa offering services like facials and beauty treatments. Some also offer in-room treatments. Spa hotels are ideal if you are looking for some R&R during your vacation.

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