🇮🇩 Surakarta, Indonesia
UNS Inn
📍 Jl. Ir. Sutami No.36A, Jebres, Kec. Jebres, Kota Surakarta, Jawa Tengah 57126, Indonesia
Photo: official website
Dein Aufenthalt — UNS Inn
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Das Eigentum — UNS Inn
The UNS Inn is a functional, no-frills 2-star hotel on the Universitas Sebelas Maret campus. The lobby feels like a modest university guesthouse—linoleum floors, a reception desk with a single staffer, and a small seating area with plastic plants. Its selling point is proximity to the campus and a quiet, safe location, not luxury. It suits budget travellers, visiting academics, or anyone needing a clean room near Solo's educational district.
Chroniken von Surakarta
Surakarta, often called Solo, was founded in 1745 as the capital of the Mataram Sultanate after Kartasura was abandoned. It evolved into a centre of Javanese court culture, with the Kraton Surakarta and Mangkunegaran Palace preserving traditional arts and architecture. The city survived colonialism and the Indonesian revolution as a royal enclave, and today blends its royal heritage with a thriving batik industry and university life. Contemporary Solo is known for its relaxed pace, street food scene, and the annual Solo Batik Carnival, which draws visitors to its historic kampungs.
Beste Zeit zu besuchen
Vollständiger Surakarta-Guide →Die besten Monate
June and July offer dry, sunny days with temperatures around 28-32°C, ideal for exploring Solo's palaces and markets without monsoon interruption.
Peak / Festival Surge
July is the busiest month due to school holidays and the Solo Batik Carnival, which pushes hotel occupancy high and rates up by 20-30%.
Budget Schulter Saison
May and September are the best budget shoulder months: still dry but with fewer tourists, lower prices, and comfortable heat.
Wetter & Verpackung
Solo is in a tropical monsoon region with a distinct dry season from May to September. Pack light cotton clothing, a rain jacket just in case, and sturdy sandals for walking on uneven streets.
Live City Briefing veröffentlicht — Surakarta
- The Solo Trans bus rapid transit system recently added new routes connecting the city centre to the Adi Soemarmo Airport, reducing taxi costs for visitors.
- A new pedestrian plaza opened on Jalan Slamet Riyadi, part of a city beautification project that also restricts vehicle access on certain weekends.
- The annual Grebeg Sudiro festival in late June features cultural parades and food stalls, but check local notices as it sometimes shifts dates.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to UNS Inn, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the ground floor for easier access and a stronger WiFi signal. These rooms may have access to free WiFi without needing to login.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the upper floor due to weak WiFi signal and the need to climb stairs.
Best views
From the ground floor, you can see the surrounding streets and shops, including the public pay-park opposite.
Quietest floors
The ground floor is the quietest, as it's closest to the lobby and has easier access.
🔊 Noise notes
Be prepared for some street noise and foot traffic noise from the stairs. You may also hear noise from the public pay-park opposite.
Insider tips
Make sure to park at the public pay-park opposite (Parkir Sutami) for IDR 5,000 per night, as on-site parking is not available. Arrive early for check-in to ensure you can get a ground-floor room with a stronger WiFi signal.
- 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 Einrichtungen — UNS Inn
Free WiFi in lobby and some ground-floor rooms; signal weak on upper floor. No login required.
No lift – two-storey building, stairs only.
No newspapers. Quirky heritage: building was a pre-war shophouse, with original wooden ceiling beams in some rooms.
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop allowed from 10:00 if room not ready. Late check-out until 12:00 free, after 12:00 charged half-day rate (IDR 150,000).
Free baggage storage at reception for day-of-arrival or departure, no time limit.
No step-free entry; two steps at main door. No wheelchair-accessible rooms. All rooms upstairs.
No on-site parking. Public pay-park opposite (Parkir Sutami, IDR 5,000 per night) open 24 hours. No EV charging.
Gebühren, Steuern & Einlagen
City / tourist tax: 10% service charge plus 11% government tax on room rate (included in most rates, but confirm at booking)
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required for online bookings; cash deposit of IDR 200,000 or credit card imprint on arrival for incidentals
Faith & Diät in der Nähe
- Mosque: Masjid Sabilarrosyaad (147 m · ~2 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid An-Nafi' Al-Firdaus (245 m · ~3 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Al-Hidayatullah (245 m · ~3 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid At-Tiin (304 m · ~4 min walk)
Lokaler Lebensstil & Erholung
Bukit Arsitektur Fakultas Teknik UNS — 486 m · ~6 min walk
Museum Budaya, Sains, dan Teknologi Bengawan Solo — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
Argo Budoyo — 469 m · ~6 min walk
Taman Cerdas Puntadewa — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
5 Minuten Radius Essentials
Bank Mandiri — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
Apotek Sebelas Maret — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
Alfamart — 616 m · ~8 min walk
Solo Jebres — 2.4 km · ~29 min walk
Geld & Währung
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Most travellers use ATMs for the best rate; avoid airport and tourist bureau exchanges due to poor rates and high fees.
Cards accepted in mid-range hotels and larger shops, but cash is essential for street food, markets, and most warungs.
Not expected but appreciated; round up taxi fare or leave 5-10% at nicer restaurants; small tip for hotel porters.
Essen, Einkaufen und Reisen auf einem Budget
Cheap car hire →Kopi tubruk (local coffee) from street stalls or warungs, about 5,000–10,000 IDR.
Nasi pecel or nasi gudeg from a street stall or simple warung, around 10,000–15,000 IDR.
Mie goreng or nasi campur at a local food stall, roughly 15,000–20,000 IDR for a main.
Along Jalan Slamet Riyadi and around Pasar Gede area for sate, bakso, and gudeg.
Hypermart and Alfamart are common minimarkets in this area for basics.
Pasar Klewer (near the palace) for batik and cheap clothing, or Solo Grand Mall for standard high-street chains.
Angkot (shared minibus) at 4,000–5,000 IDR per trip for short distances; from Adisumarmo Airport, take a Trans Jateng bus (about 5,000 IDR) to the city centre.
Eat at warungs rather than restaurants; buy water in bulk from minimarkets; use Gojek or Grab for motorbike taxis instead of metered taxis for short hops.
Gut zu wissen — Surakarta
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ IDR 18097.75 · IDR
Emergency Contacts
SurakartaWhere to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Surakarta, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at UNS Inn
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Bank Mandiri — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk — pharmacy · Apotek Sebelas Maret — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Umher zu kommen
Surakarta Balapan Station (1.5 km from UNS Inn) → Central Surakarta (e.g., Solo City Square or Jogja)
Adi Soemarmo International Airport (SOC) → UNS Inn (Jl. A. Yani, Surakarta)
💡 Book at the official taxi counter inside arrivals to avoid haggling; they take you directly to the hotel. For late arrivals, confirm the driver waits at the exit.
Adi Soemarmo Airport (bus stop outside terminal) → Surakarta Terminal Tirtonadi
💡 Cheapest option but only runs daytime and drops you at Tirtonadi, 10 minutes by ojek or taxi from UNS Inn. The bus is not marked for locals; ask at the airport info desk for the stop.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What are the best rooms at UNS Inn?
Request a room on the ground floor for easier access and a stronger WiFi signal. These rooms may have access to free WiFi without needing to login.
Which rooms should I avoid at UNS Inn?
Avoid rooms on the upper floor due to weak WiFi signal and the need to climb stairs.
Is UNS Inn noisy?
Be prepared for some street noise and foot traffic noise from the stairs. You may also hear noise from the public pay-park opposite.
Which rooms have the best views at UNS Inn?
From the ground floor, you can see the surrounding streets and shops, including the public pay-park opposite.
What are insider tips for staying at UNS Inn?
Make sure to park at the public pay-park opposite (Parkir Sutami) for IDR 5,000 per night, as on-site parking is not available. Arrive early for check-in to ensure you can get a ground-floor room with a stronger WiFi signal.
What time is check-in at UNS Inn?
Check-in at UNS Inn is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does UNS Inn have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi in lobby and some ground-floor rooms; signal weak on upper floor. No login required.
Is there a city or tourist tax at UNS Inn?
10% service charge plus 11% government tax on room rate (included in most rates, but confirm at booking)
Where can I eat cheaply near UNS Inn?
Nasi pecel or nasi gudeg from a street stall or simple warung, around 10,000–15,000 IDR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from UNS Inn?
Angkot (shared minibus) at 4,000–5,000 IDR per trip for short distances; from Adisumarmo Airport, take a Trans Jateng bus (about 5,000 IDR) to the city centre.
When is the best time to visit Surakarta?
June and July offer dry, sunny days with temperatures around 28-32°C, ideal for exploring Solo's palaces and markets without monsoon interruption.
Top-Attraktionen in Surakarta
💡 Go hungry. Try serabi (rice pancakes) from the stall at the main entrance for 3,000 IDR. Bargain hard for batik—start at half the asking price.
💡 Entry is free, but donations are welcomed. Allow 45 minutes. Ask the guard to turn on the lights in the back room for the best puppets.
💡 Free entry, but bring small cash for snacks from vendors. Best visited at sunrise (5:30am) when it's cool and less crowded. Avoid Sundays when it's packed.
💡 Entrance is cheap (around 15,000 IDR). Go early on a weekday to avoid crowds and catch the daily puppet show at 10am for free.
💡 Entry is about 25,000 IDR for foreigners—worth it for the quiet gardens. Visit at 1pm for the free guided tour in English. No photos inside the museum.