Your stay — Residence 11.7
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The Property — Residence 11.7
Residence 11.7 is a compact, modern 3-star hotel in Colomadu, just north of Solo. The lobby feels clean and functional, with a small lounge area and a polite front desk. It suits budget-conscious travellers who need a reliable overnight stop near Adi Soemarmo Airport or the Solo-Kartosuro bypass, rather than a destination hotel. The USP is its convenient location and straightforward comfort, not frills or atmosphere.
Chronicles of Colomadu
Colomadu emerged as an administrative settlement during the Dutch East Indies era, centred on the Colomadu sugar mill (now a heritage site). After independence, the area grew as a satellite of Surakarta (Solo), known for its batik and sugar industries. Architecturally, the old mill compounds and Javanese-style houses contrast with newer, functional shop-houses and hotels along the main roads. Today, Colomadu is a busy suburban corridor, a stopover for travellers heading to and from Yogyakarta, with a practical, transit-oriented character rather than a distinct cultural identity.
Best Time to Visit
Full Colomadu guide →Best months
May, June, and September: dry season with low humidity, clear skies, and very few crowds outside of Idul Fitri holidays.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are the peak tourist months across Java, driven by school holidays and local leisure travel. Hotel occupancy in Colomadu rises significantly, and rates at Residence 11.7 can increase by 20–30%. The Solo Batik Carnival (usually late July) and Karapan Sapi events in nearby areas also boost demand.
Budget shoulder season
April and October are excellent shoulder months: rain is sporadic, temperatures are slightly cooler, and hotel prices drop by 15–25% as demand from school holiday crowds fades.
Weather & packing
Colomadu sits in a tropical monsoon climate with a distinct dry season (May–September) and a wet season (October–April), but rain can occur year-round. Pack a lightweight rain jacket or compact umbrella, and always carry water and sun protection, even in the dry months, as humidity can be high.
Live City Briefing — Colomadu
- The Solo–Jogja toll road expansion near Colomadu has been completed, easing traffic on the bypass, but expect ongoing minor lane shifts and noise near the Kartosuro interchange.
- A new police post and park have opened at the old Colomadu sugar mill site, now a local heritage walk, though it's still under-furnished.
- Seasonal note: July sees peak dengue risk in Central Java; use mosquito repellent and sleep under nets if the hotel does not provide air conditioning that keeps windows closed.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Residence 11.7, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the middle floors (3rd or 4th) facing away from the main road. These offer the quietest balance, as the building has no lift noise at that level and the street traffic is muffled.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the ground floor (noise from lobby and passing traffic) and any room directly at the rear of the property overlooking the service alley – kitchen deliveries and staff noise start early.
Best views
The front-facing rooms (those at the main road side) give you a view over Colomadu's strip of shops and greenery – not scenic, but open and lively.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 to 4 are the quietest – enough elevation to cut street rumble, but not high enough for wind or lift-motor hum.
🔊 Noise notes
Colomadu's main road (Jalan Adi Sucipto) carries motorbikes and trucks from dawn to late night. Rear rooms risk service-yard noise from 6am. The lift shaft is central and hums on all floors – less noticeable on 3rd and 4th.
Insider tips
1. Request a room on the parking-lot side (left wing) – it's less overlooked and quieter than the street side. 2. Check in after 2pm to ensure your preferred floor is available; before that, housekeeping may still be finishing rooms.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Residence 11.7
Free for all guests; no login, speeds about 10 Mbps down. No paid tier
One lift serves all floors (3 floors); no stairs-only sections
No physical papers or digital newsstand. The building is a modern 3-storey structure (c.2015) with no notable heritage quirks
14:00 check-in; early bag drop available from 10:00; late check-out until 12:00 for 50% of nightly rate, after 12:00 charged full night
Free; available from check-out until 18:00 same day
Step-free entrance from street; lift to all floors; no grab rails in bathrooms; some door widths are narrow (70 cm) for wheelchairs
Free on-site parking for 15 cars (first-come, first-served). No valet. Public parking: Jalan Adisucipto car park (200 m) IDR 5,000/hour. No EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 10% government tax + 10% service charge (included in room rate by law; no separate city tax)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; IDR 200,000 incidental hold on card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Masjid Ash-Shofa (247 m · ~3 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Sabillil Muttaqin (382 m · ~5 min walk)
- Mosque: Mushola Al-Ikhlas (460 m · ~6 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Nur Islam (637 m · ~8 min walk)
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Alfamart — 616 m · ~8 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Use authorised money changers in Solo city centre or ATMs for the best rates; avoid the airport and tourist bureaux which offer poor rates.
Credit cards are accepted in hotels and larger shops, but most local warungs, street vendors and angkots (public minibuses) only take cash; contactless is rare.
Tipping is not expected but rounding up taxi fares or leaving a few thousand rupiah in local warungs is appreciated; hotels already include a service charge.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A sachet of local instant coffee (Kopi Kapal Api or Indocafe) at a street stall is around IDR 3,000-5,000.
Nasi pecel (rice with vegetables and peanut sauce) from a local warung runs about IDR 12,000-18,000.
A main of nasi goreng (fried rice) at a modest local food stall is roughly IDR 15,000-20,000.
The area near Pasar Colomadu and along Jalan Adisumarmo is lined with street stalls offering sate, soto, martabak and gorengan after sunset.
Alfamart and Indomaret minimarkets are everywhere; larger supermarkets like Hypermart are inside the big malls in Solo for bulk shopping.
For basics, the Pasar Klewer market in Solo has cheap batik and textiles; local street markets in Colomadu sell simple clothing for under IDR 50,000.
Angkot (public minibus) routes cost IDR 3,000-5,000 per journey; from Adi Soemarmo Airport, a bus to Tirtonadi terminal is IDR 3,500 then connect.
Eat at warung tegal (Warteg) for the cheapest rice-and-veg meals; take angkot or ojek (motorbike taxi) instead of taxis; buy bottled water at Indomaret/Alfamart for IDR 3,000 not hotels.
Good to know — Colomadu
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ IDR 17958.45 · IDR
Emergency Contacts
ColomaduFor Colomadu (part of Karanganyar Regency), dial the national Indonesian numbers above from any phone. For local police assistance, call Polsek Colomadu at (0271) 782541.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Colomadu, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Residence 11.7
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Adi Soemarmo International Airport (SOC) → Hotel Lorin D'Wangsa Solo
💡 Negotiate the fare before boarding at the official taxi counter; a fixed price is about 100,000–120,000 IDR. Street taxis may overcharge.
Hotel Lorin D'Wangsa Solo → Colomadu town centre
💡 Use Gojek for shorter trips—cars are easier to find than bikes during rush hour. Pay cash or link a card.
Solo Balapan station (10 min by taxi from hotel) → Yogyakarta (Tugu station)
💡 Book online via KAI Access app a day ahead for a seat. Economy class is fine—air-conditioned and clean. The hotel can arrange a taxi to the station for about 20,000 IDR.
Hotel Lorin D'Wangsa Solo (nearest stop: Simpang Tiga Colomadu) → Solo city centre (Tirtonadi terminal)
💡 Hop on the orange bus for a direct route. Validate your e-money card at the terminal—cash isn’t accepted. Get off at ‘Pasar Klewer’ for the batik market.
About Colomadu
Wikipedia ↗
De Tjolomadoe or De Colomadu sugar factory was built by Mangkunegara IV at 1862 with consortium from Dutch East Indies government, located 12.7 km from center of Surakarta and 58.1 km from Yogyakarta.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Residence 11.7?
Request a room on the middle floors (3rd or 4th) facing away from the main road. These offer the quietest balance, as the building has no lift noise at that level and the street traffic is muffled.
Which rooms should I avoid at Residence 11.7?
Avoid rooms on the ground floor (noise from lobby and passing traffic) and any room directly at the rear of the property overlooking the service alley – kitchen deliveries and staff noise start early.
Is Residence 11.7 noisy?
Colomadu's main road (Jalan Adi Sucipto) carries motorbikes and trucks from dawn to late night. Rear rooms risk service-yard noise from 6am. The lift shaft is central and hums on all floors – less noticeable on 3rd and 4th.
Which rooms have the best views at Residence 11.7?
The front-facing rooms (those at the main road side) give you a view over Colomadu's strip of shops and greenery – not scenic, but open and lively.
What are insider tips for staying at Residence 11.7?
1. Request a room on the parking-lot side (left wing) – it's less overlooked and quieter than the street side. 2. Check in after 2pm to ensure your preferred floor is available; before that, housekeeping may still be finishing rooms.
What time is check-in at Residence 11.7?
Check-in at Residence 11.7 is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Residence 11.7 have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests; no login, speeds about 10 Mbps down. No paid tier
Is there a city or tourist tax at Residence 11.7?
10% government tax + 10% service charge (included in room rate by law; no separate city tax)
Where can I eat cheaply near Residence 11.7?
Nasi pecel (rice with vegetables and peanut sauce) from a local warung runs about IDR 12,000-18,000.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Residence 11.7?
Angkot (public minibus) routes cost IDR 3,000-5,000 per journey; from Adi Soemarmo Airport, a bus to Tirtonadi terminal is IDR 3,500 then connect.
When is the best time to visit Colomadu?
May, June, and September: dry season with low humidity, clear skies, and very few crowds outside of Idul Fitri holidays.
Top Attractions in Colomadu
💡 Best after 4 PM when the heat drops. Bring a mat and snacks – no benches nearby.
💡 Bring small change. Try the gudeg or sate ayam from stalls near the entrance. Arrive by 7 AM for the best selection.
💡 Check the condition before visiting; parts are overgrown. Best in the dry season to avoid mud.
💡 Call ahead to confirm opening days – it’s often closed without notice. Donations accepted but not required.
💡 Go at dawn to see the park come alive with tai chi groups and bird songs. Food vendors appear around 6 AM.