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You'd be crazy to come to Solo and not see the National Monument. If you would like to hang out near this Solo landmark, then you should check out the Novotel Jakarta Mangga Dua Square Hotel and The Plaza Hotel Glodok, which are within easy walking distance.

Accommodations closest to the Mangkunegaran Palace are the Edelweiss Hideaway Solo and Hotel Indah Palace Solo. The Adhiwangsa Hotel & Convention Hall and The Sunan Hotel Solo are close to the Solo Paragon Lifestyle Mall. The Margangsa Hotel and Solo Paragon Hotel & Residences are close to the Radya Museum Library. Hotels close to the Gede Market include the Red Planet Solo and Rumah Turi Eco Hotel.

The Grand Tjokro Klaten is 30 kilometres from the heart of Solo. Or, alternatively, the Lorin Solo Hotel is located 6 kilometres away. The Rumah Batu Villa & Spa and the d'Green Kayon Airport Hotel are two other recommended places to book accommodation in Solo.

Once you have got to know Solo, why don't you tour a bit further afield? The Central Java region has plenty of other things to offer tourists. Central Java offers beaches, as well as commonly visited Central Java tourist destinations like the ruins, traditional villages and mosques. Active types can enjoy hiking and sunbathing in this part of Indonesia.

Looking for things to do? Spend the day exploring the Galleria Mall, Gadjah Mada University and Kotagede, which you'll find in Yogyakarta, 55 kilometres to the southwest of Solo. If you'd like to stay in Yogyakarta, check out the Lokal Hotel & Restaurant and Crystal Lotus Hotel. Or, you could consider staying in Semarang, 75 kilometres to the northwest of Solo, where you can pick from the Novotel Semarang and Star Hotel Semarang. The Lawang Sewu, Diponegoro University and Great Mosque of Central Java are amongst the more popular places to see for those visiting Semarang.

Adisumarmo International Airport is situated 9 kilometres away from downtown Solo. If you wish to stay close by, you can book a night at the Lorin Solo Hotel or the d'Green Kayon Airport Hotel.