The best karaoke bars in Surakarta, Central Java

Birthday parties, after-work hangs, solitary dark nights of the soul—they all have one thing in common: Karaoke can brighten up every one of these occasions. Lucky for you, Surakarta is an amateur singer's playground with a karaoke bar for everyone—whether you're the type who likes to belt out show tunes in one of the city's cramped, sweaty beer bars or croon the best ’80s songs in a private room full of your 15 closest friends. Check out our list of the best karaoke songs ever, rest those vocal cords, and get ready for your next star turn at one of the best karaoke bars in Surakarta.

Find a karaoke bar in Surakarta:

Insomnia Karaoke, Pub and Bar

Adding to the excitement in the middle of your activity, Insomnia Karaoke comes with the best sound system and the room that we made as comfortable as possible so that it can become Your second home.

Karaoke is near Adi Soemarmo Solo. You can drop in and let go of tired while waiting for your flight schedule. Just 5 minutes from the airport of Adi Soemarmo.

For those of you who want to celebrate important moments or just want to have fun with your close friends or relatives, please join us.

We wait for your arrival and we are sure that you will get the best service and an enjoyable experience.

Nav 2 Karaoke Family and Bar

Nav 2 Karaoke Bar is the perfect and complete karaoke entertainment venue for all your family members, from kids to adults, even seniors. With a pleasant interior atmosphere and equipped with sophisticated sound system and touch screen technology, Nav 2 Karaoke Bar provides tens of thousands of songs according to your choice, starting from Indonesian, western, mandarin, spiritual, japanese and even regional songs. Each room is available can accommodate 4-30 people, is also suitable for use as a place party or other special events.

Solo Movie Karaoke

Solo Movie have a convenient place to hangout together with friends for dinner, watch a movie theater as well as karaoke. Solo Movie it's cheap price but not so cheap. The price is suitable for the student. The food and drinks are tasty menu and definitely not expensive. The services was also good.

Happy Puppy

The services adopt ways from Japan and Korea, namely self-service. The consumer first paying the rent room karaoke. Buying food and drink with your own by coming to the sales table. Likewise played own songs using automatic disc changer machine.

Concept at Happy Puppy is always new over time. Indonesia community are unfamiliar with the concept of self-service and prefer being served. Likewise, computerized entry into all aspects of operations including selection and playing the song.

PION Executive KTV & Bar

Exclusive karaoke place in Solo, where friendly employees & luxury. Nice place, nice service, great private room! Everything is well done!

Inul Vizta Solo Square

Suitable for those who are in Solo and surrounding areas who are looking for a cheap karaoke place. A place that is nice and comfortable and for the price is not a problem.

For the price of a room in the clock HAPPY HOUR, there is a discount 30% until 70% depending on the management policy of the local outlet.

Didi Kempot Family Karaoke

Gravista Family Karaoke

You hobby is singing? Want to fill your spare time with singing? Need a place to enjoy lunch or dinner? Or you want to just have fun with your family, or your friends with singing?

This is where his place. ... Get promos and beautiful souvenirs in Gravista Karaoke and the Griyo Solo Resto. Immediately place your reservation and enjoy your free time with ease.

Bima Karaoke & Lounge

A clubing place in the area Solo Baru, but the quality of the sound system simply good, makes the chest pounding. DJ professional enough.

The drawback is that the room is too small. And the price of the package is quite expensive.

S'Club Karaoke Solo Baru

Warm hospitality service & many interactive packages offer. Prices are comparable to the services.

Rainbow Karaoke Palur

Rainbow Karaoke Palur is one of the many karaoke places around the city of Surakarta which give different sensations and best quality compared to other karaoke places.

Comfortable, fun, and professional but cannot bring drinks from outside, so it's less so. A collection of pop songs are less complete and not all room wear wireless mic, but so far so good

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• Best Surakarta Nightlife: Top 10 Best Nightlife Reviews
• Top 15 Luxury Surakarta Hotels of 2017/2018
• Top 34 most interesting destinations in Solo/Surakarta, Karanganyar and surrounding areas

Best Surakarta Nightlife: Top 10 Best Nightlife Reviews

Nightlife isn’t narrowly defined in Surakarta as just a dance club or bar. While that scene might appeal to some, there is also a host of other after hour options for both locals and visitors including comedy clubs, live musical performances and even theatrical acts. We offer a carefully vetted selection to let you explore Surakarta nightlife on your own.

Alun-alun Kidul Keraton Solo (Keraton Solo South Square)

This square is the backyard of the Palace of the Sultanate of Solo, which is transformed into a beautiful and fascinating. It not only offers a variety of snack typical Solo, but also offers entertainment pedicab neon, bath balls, odong-odong, mini train, balloons and much more. Perfect for spending time with family.

Sriwedari Park

It was built to serve as a resting place of the royal family, the complex of the park is now open to the public and serve as a venue for a night of tradition Slikuran.

It has a fairly good facilities such as restaurants, crafts booths and puppet building making it crowded by many local and foreign tourists.

Not open for 24 hours, these cheap solo tour opened at 10.00 – 22.00 with affordable rates i.e. Rp. 3,000.

Playground Cafe

Currently, the Playground became one of the young man's hangout that most hits around Solo. Not only because of the food, the facilities were given very much. One is the computer facilities that can be used to play games. With the slogan "Eat Talk of Creative" make the Playground as a gathering place for a wide variety of communities. Beside of that, the place is pretty spacious.

Ngarsopuro Night Market

Overnight at Solo seemed dont complete if not go to the culinary place in Solo and Ngarsopuro Night Market. The area for residents and tourists is located in the south of Pura Mangkunegaran or rather is located on Diponegoro street. Not just a place to hang out, this place is also a night market every Saturday and week.

Xocolatl Desserts House

This cafe is classified into one of the most recent house dessert in Solo. Lots of food choices that you can select in the cafe is like a Deconstructed Apple Pie that is unique or Cocolate Dirt with the thrill of popping candy. If you are more fond of salty foods, you can taste a Potato Gratin or Onion Soup with bread topping covered with molten cheese will make you stunned with it delicious tastes.

Eaternity

This two-storey cafe has a theme of unfinished material industrial offers a concept not only pamper you taste buds but also your eyes. An interesting design will make you happy to linger here. Gathered with friends and family in the Eaternity while enjoying a variety of foods from Indonesia, America and Italy. Mandatory food you try when visiting the cafe this is Lava Cake.

Galabo Solo

Culinary tour in Solo that you try other than nasi liwet, shijack milk, klewer market, wedang dongo, beef satay, chicken claws gudeg and beef tongue steak is on Gladak Langen Bogan (Galabo). Visited by more than 1500 – 2000 every day, this place is located on Major Sunaryo street front of Beteng Trade Center and Solo Wholesale Stores.

Want to sample the wedang dongo, sate kere, tengkleng, mie ketoprak, wedang ronde? It's all here. And, for you who like hangout night while doing tasks, here provided hotspots as well. So wait for what again?

Largo Alila Hotel

The facility of Largo located on the 6th floor is designed so that it is similar to the resort, plus a large outdoor pool, open balconies, spa, two indoor gym and swimming pool for children. There is also a wide pool deck and cafe, padded sofas and snacks. There is also a main restaurant, Epice which serves a wide range of various types of food, including Javanese tradition menu that very rich in spices.

Social Kitchen Solo

In this place there is a lot of room that is prepared for the visitors coming. You just choose which one fits you taste, either the private or the theme of nature. Both indoor or outdoor fixed feels comfortable to eat with the people that you love.

If you want to organize a wedding, the venue is also ideal because it provides fashion hall which has a capacity of about 500 to 600 people. The room also has a very beautiful interior and elegance making every moment a marriage becomes more memorable.

Music Room (Musro) Sunan Hotel

Music Room with it's symbol "Shake The Earth" is a huge bar with dynamic, fresh & trendy concept, a very challenging, medium speed modern dance floor, an incredible sound system, lighting & the band playing various music entertainment every night. Dress Code : Trendy Clubbing Gear, No Sandals, No Short Pants.

Read also: Top 34 most interesting destinations in Solo/Surakarta, Karanganyar and surrounding areas

Top 15 Luxury Surakarta Hotels of 2017/2018

One of the favorite tourist destinations in Indonesia certainly is Surakarta or Solo. The inhabitants are friendly, beautiful natural scenery, cultural traditions are still strong, the rich of arts and culinary that lured makes us never bored for a vacation to Surakarta. Here are the 10 best hotels in Surakarta

Alila Hotel

Rising above Solo's main commercial avenue, Alila Solo offers a luxurious stay in this heritage-steeped city, distinguished by bespoke service and modern style.

Uncover the hidden treasures that abound within this fascinating destination. Highlights include exploring the magnificent remnants of Solo’s royal past, trying your hand at ancient Javanese arts, and soaking up the bustling atmosphere of the morning markets.

Hotel the Royal Surakarta Heritage Solo MGallery by Sofitel

The Surakarta Royal Heritage Solo MGallery by Sofi, located in Market Kliwon Solo is a popular choice for travelers. From here, guests can enjoy easy access to all the things that can be found in an active city. For those of you who like to stroll, Batik Gunawan Setiawan, Ngarsopuro Market, Kampoeng of Batik Kauman village are just a few of the attractions available for visitors.

First class hotel services and facilities describe the experience stay at Accor Hotels. The hotel provides 24-hour room service, free WiFi in all rooms, 24-hour security guards, daily cleaning service, Souvenirs/Gift Shop/souvenirs to guarantee best comfort for our guests.

All of the guest accommodations are equipped with facilities that have been designed for the sake of maintaining comfort. Fitness centre, sauna, indoor pool, spa, massages at the hotel is the ideal places to relax after a busy day. The Surakarta Royal Heritage Solo MGallery by Sofi is a smart choice for travelers who are in Solo (surakarta) and offer a soothing experience at any time.

Kusuma Sahid Prince Solo Hotel

The building of Kusuma Sahid Prince Solo Hotel is the former residence of the duke exudes the traditional allure of Java in a quiet location outside the city centre. It is located fifteen minutes from the airport and create an atmosphere like a party of nobles with the daughters of the palace and gamelan music. Although the kings no longer lived in this residence for the aristocratic atmosphere and the gamelan orchestra remained there, with entertaining live music every night in the Grand Hall of the 19th-century. Consists of a hall, traditional and some new, modern building, the entire hotel radiates the majesty and tranquility. The guest rooms are elegant, spacious and the pool of available seafood for nobles. Kusuma Sahid Prince Hotel Solo is located outside the city center, but a free airport pick-up is available and there is a taxi stand to take guests shopping batik or toward one shopping center in Solo.

Lorin Solo Hotel

Located in Solo, Laweyan, Lorin Hotel is the perfect place to enjoy a Solo and beyond. This 5-star hotel can be easily reached from the airport. Because of its strategic location, this property offers easy access to must-see destinations in the city.

At the Hotel Solo, Lorin service exceptional and superior amenities will make your stay unforgettable. Best facilities include 24-hour room service, free WiFi in all rooms, free Wi-fi in public areas, valet parking, car parking.

All guest rooms feature a host of comforts such as flat-screen television, towels, clothing storage room, free internet access-WiFi, WiFi internet access (free of charge) to please all guests. For those of you who love fitness activities or simply want to relax after a long day of activities, you will be entertained by top class recreational facilities such as a hot tub, fitness center, sauna, an outdoor swimming pool, spa. Discover the fascinating blend of professional services and a number of facilities in Lorin Solo Hotel.

Sahid Jaya Solo Hotel

Just a short walk from the shopping centre and the market – a market nearby, the hotel offers accommodation for guests who want to close to the city centre. Sahid Jaya Solo Hotel is located one kilometer from the Solo Balapan train station and is the choice of accommodation at affordable rates.

Given the position in the centre of the city, the surroundings give this Javanese cultural atmosphere for guests. Klewer market (cloth market), and the Sriwedari Park where performances of puppet and the local market is located very close to the hotel. Roads surrounding the hotel is filled with stalls and local shops, where guests can taste regional food at cheap prices. Becak (rickshaw) are a cheap transportation option as well as environmentally friendly and is a great way to get around the city enjoying views of the Solo.

Best Western Premier Solo Baru

Best Western Premier hotel Solo is simply a new 4-star in Solo, but modern and luxurious ambience at the hotel make you feel like being in a 5 star hotel. The hotel is less than 3 KM from Surakarta Palace offers a very modern interiors and elegant. The facilities that you can enjoy here are 24-hour room service, café, restaurant, rooms and equipment for the disabled, meeting area, smoking/non-smoking rooms, free Wi-Fi in public areas, a bathrobe, bathtub, fridge, hair dryer, safety box, TV, shower, pool, swimming pool, fitness center, massage services, spa and karaoke.

Syariah Hotel Solo

About 3 km from the airport of Adi Soemarmo, there is a 4-star hotel is no less magnificent with other 5-star hotels in Solo. Shariah Hotel Solo is ready to provide clean, comfortable rooms and elegant suites along with the best service from the hotel staff.

In addition, Shariah Hotel Solo is also offers a number of facilities in the form of a 24-hour room service, café, restaurant, elevator, meeting room, internet, laundry service, fitness center, and swimming pool.

Solo Paragon Hotel & Residences

Luxury hotel this one is also not to be missed if you are looking for a luxurious place to stay, comfortable, and offers a range of excellent facilities. Solo Paragon Hotel & Residences are in the same area with Solo Paragon Lifestyle Mall.

The hotel is also mixed with the apartment offers facilities that would spoil their guests, such as 24-hour room service, café, restaurant, meeting room, internet, swimming pool, bathrobe, fridge, hairdryer, safety box, TV, sauna, and a fitness centre.

Sala View Hotel

One more four-star hotel that could be compared with the 5-star hotel in Solo, i.e. Sala View Hotel. This luxury residence is less than 1 km from Solo Paragon Lifestyle Mall. When you become a guest at this hotel, you will be pampered with a number of facilities, ranging from 24-hour room service, café, restaurant, rooms and equipment for the disabled, meeting room, internet, swimming pool, hairdryer, fridge, safety box, medical service, massage services, spa, and newspapers.

Aston Solo Hotel

Nothing was disappointing from the rooms, services and facilities at the Aston Hotel Solo. That's why it is claimed to be a 4 star hotel with 5-star hotel-style quality. As for the facilities that you can use when staying at the Aston Hotel Solo are 24-hour room service, restaurant, meeting room, internet, bathrobes, laundry service, swimming pool, pool bar, fitness center, massage services, and a spa.

Novotel Solo Hotel

A strategic location and luxurious atmosphere make the Novotel Solo became the place to stay for tourists or business people who stopped at the Solo. The location of this hotel is indeed close to the Mangkunegaran Palace and shopping centers.

Facilities acquired hotel guests include laundry service, business facilities, massage services, spa, restaurant, 24-hour room service, sauna, jacuzzi, internet room, and swimming pool. Novotel Solo offers very comfortable rooms with facilities that are capable of. In fact, almost as the hotel is in a great location so you can travel to anywhere easily.

The Alana Solo Hotel

The Alana Hotels Convention Center & Solo is a four star hotel has 247 rooms. This hotel is also conveniently located, it is just about 15 minutes from the international airport of Adi Sumarmo airport. With luxurious modern décor, The Hotel Solo Alana & Convention Center also has complete facilities ranging from adult and children's swimming pool. indoor and outdoor pool, spa, kids playground, as well as a fitness centre.

Adhiwangsa Hotel and Convention Hall

Ideal for fun and relax, Adhiwangsa Hotel and Convention Hall Here in Solo (surakarta). Only 7.6 km from here, this 4-star hotel can be easily accessed from the airport. With its strategic location, this hotel offers easy access to must-see destinations in the city.

Facilities and services offered by the Adhiwangsa Hotel and Convention Hall are guarantee a pleasant stay for all guests. The hotel offers a number of facilities in place to satisfy all types of guests.

Adhiwangsa Hotel and Convention Hall has 50 bedrooms, all of which are designed with high flavor. Many of them provide comfort such as flat-screen television, WiFi-internet access, WiFi internet access (free of charge), non-smoking rooms, air conditioning, a complete list of recreational facilities available at the hotel include a fitness centre, sauna, outdoor swimming pool room, a playground, a children's pool. Discover the fascinating blend of professional services and amenities at the Adhiwangsa Hotel and Convention Hall.

The Sunan Hotel Solo

It is located approximately four kilometres from the city centre, this 4-star property provides comfortable and affordable lodging with a soothing environment and suitable for families. Popular with business travellers as well as domestic, The Sunan Hotel Solo provides airport shuttle and luxury cars, including Innova, VW Caravelle, and Toyota Alphard. It was known as only property in Solo who installed the modern, sound-proof device.

The hotel is also renowned for its first-class service that delivers a brilliant reputation in the eyes of the important people around the world. The Sunan Hotel Solo also has the largest ballroom in this area which can accommodate up to 2,500 people. The hotel is also renowned for their experience in large-scaled International Conference set. Guests can also find a music room, fitness center, coffee and tea lounge and more.

The hotel serves a full menu variety, such as Indonesia, American-style breakfast, continental, European, and traditional munchies, so guests can enjoy the perfect meal to start the day. For those who want to soak up the Sun, there is a large swimming pool surrounded by the pool chairs and breaking every Palm with a pleasant atmosphere.

Megaland Hotel Solo

Built in the year 2013, Megaland Hotel Solo is a real complement to the city of Solo (surakarta) and as a smart choice for tourists. With an excellent location just 2.6 km from the city centre and 12.9 km from the airport, this 4-star property attracted the attention of many tourists each year. Because of its strategic location, this property offers easy access to must-see destinations in the city.

At the Megaland Hotel Solo service exceptional and superior amenities will make your stay unforgettable. When staying at this wonderful property, guests can enjoy 24-hour room service, free WiFi in all rooms, 24-hour reception, luggage storage, Wi-fi in public areas.

All guest rooms feature a host of comforts such as flat-screen television, WiFi-internet access, air conditioning, wake-up service, writing desk to please all guests. Complete list of recreational facilities are available at this property include an outdoor swimming pool, spa.

Read also: Top 34 most interesting destinations in Solo/Surakarta, Karanganyar and surrounding areas

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Top 20 Recommended Restaurants in Solo City, Central Java 2017/2018

I just found out that the culinary tour in Solo or Surakarta are so many. We managed to encapsulate 20 delicious restaurants in Solo that you can try. Despite the good food is relative, some say tasty and the other said less tasty, so it all depending on the tongue of people that enjoy it.

Hikaru Dining

Good place, there are soo many choices, start from gyoza, sushi. ramen, don, and some sweet nice desert, Worth to try, the place is relaxing and had a good ambience, reasonable price.

Rumah Teh Ndoro Donker

Ndoro Dongker Tea House is one of the most love places that I have ever come. Located in the middle of tea garden, make it so perfect. I believe you will feel so happy if you come to here. The staff is so nice and warm, the food? Of course so perfect with the atmosphere. I guess you will love this place too.

Restoran Adem Ayem

Gudeg is made from young unripe jack fruit (Javanese: gori, Indonesian: nangka muda) boiled for several hours with palm sugar, andcoconut milk. Additional spices include garlic, shallot, candlenut, coriander seed,galangal, bay leaves, and teak leaves, the latter giving a reddish-brown color to the dish.

Javanesse Fried Chicken.. so crunchy and swet.. againt ! And drink.. u can try Beras Kencur with ice.. so fresh..

Srikandi Restaurant

Typical Java and Indonesia foods

Cafe Tiga Tjeret

The place was comfortable. Although the name cafe but the menu is traditional such as 'wrap rice' and other variations. Similar to traditional street food called 'Angkringan'  It feels good, affordable prices. Perfect place for relaxing while you hanging out with friends, or family members.

Kusuma Sari Restaurant

This restaurant has been around since I was a kid. The taste and the atmosphere is well-maintained. My favorites are the croquettes, steaks and 'selat'. Repeatedly here but never bored.

Conejo Mexican Fusion

We felt very privileged to find Canejo restaurant so near our hotel (Ibis Styles and Novotel) during our month long stay in Solo. We liked it so much that we ate there every day! The food is always fresh, amazingly crunchy chicken, very clean and crisp lettuce and gourmet drip coffee at bargain prices. Highly recommended!

Marakez Cafe n Resto

The atmosphere of the cafe was pretty convenient, there is a place in the front garden, in the home and backyard. A menu that is served here influenced Middle Eastern flavours with a wide variety of processed beef, goats and sheep.

Diamond International Restaurant

This a Chinese restaurant that is opened 24 hours a day. We stopped by for lunch and had the chicken broth soup and the vegetable broth soup. Both were delicious. For the main courses we had a delicious fried fish in a nice sauce, a tofu and dark chicken dish, a papaya chicken breast dish with no sause, a vegan tofu with vegetables and sauce dish, rice and a lechee hard, white pudding dessert. The papaya chicken dish was my least favorite because I thought it was a little dry. The staff does not speak English so at times this was challenging. They do not have wine and only have beer, juices, coffee, tea. We did try their avocado, chocolate and icecream smoothie which was very tasty. The service was okay.

Home Cafe and Resto

This place serves a very cozy restaurant atmosphere, beautiful and instagrammable! Lots of photo spots here that you can make the most of your social media. In addition, of course, the restaurant serves a wide range of specialty foods you should try, one of which was a mini pizza.

Saffron Resto and Meatshop

Western food restaurant with a authentic taste and luxurious dishes but with rational prices. This restaurant  is very small so if you come late at dinner then you will most likely sit outside (terraces) or even got no table at all.

The menu is quite varied and taste good in the mouth. Food display is decorated with a hefty techniques.

Omah Sinten

This place is located right in front of Pura Mangkunegaran Surakarta, one of the famous tourist attraction in Solo. Bringing the concept of old Javanese, from both the building and its food, the restaurant has its own allure. People who come here actually seemed to "return to the village."

Goela Klapa

The location is in the center of town, Manahan. The menu is pretty much and interesting. It's taste pretty good. Suitable for small scale meetings and seminars. The place is clean. Nice service. Will come back again!

Waroeng Spesial Sambal “SS”

For those who like it spicy and less money, the restaurant is highly recommended. The restaurant that has a lot of branches, serves many kinds of chili sauce and a drink, but for those who don't like spicy, there are various vegetables and side dishes ranging from tempe, tofu, chicken, catfish, bawal, snapper, etc. Don't forget to try the spicy squid, fried eggplant and grilled eggplant.

Solo's Bistro Restaurant

The menu is diverse ranging from Chinese food to Italian food. The price offered is quite cheap but the taste and presentation keep-quality.

Lazy Cow Restaurant

Spent the lunch in the 2nd floor with good ambience, strong points are quality of steak - Wagyu Meltique black pepper and beverages meet the expectation, clean, quick service, proactive waiters and strategic location which very easy to find the restaurant. Thats good experience having lunch at your restaurant namely Lazy Cow. Recommended to whom love steak

Jackstar Resto & Cafe

It's cheap ... suited to hang out and get some coffee. Close to the city centre and shopping centre

The taste of smash chicken, really wonderful, spicy onion sauce, savory.

Soga Resto dan Lounge

The location is in a complex with Danar Hadi Batik Museum. The building occupies an ancient well maintained, clean, and neat. This place is perfect for dining with friends and family.

The service are very friendly and fun. Food and beverage menu is offered in the form of Javanese and modern menu with unique names. It tastes good. The price of it is kind of expensive, but comparable to the taste and the service provided.

Pecel Solo - Waroeng Tempo Doeloe

It's almost all about the place itself. Just being there is already glorious. The building, the fence, the tile, the big doors, the windows, all the details gives a feeling of Javanese fine dining.

The menus including all the Javanese must eat like gudeg, liwet, rawon, pecel, garang asem, sop buntut etc; also snacks like gethuk lindri, sosis solo, tempe tahu bacem, tempe mendoan etc; and rare traditional drink like 'coffee beer'.

Live music even in weekdays with wide array of songs, are added value. Looking forward to be back with the entire family

Ralana Restaurant

Very convinient place for eating and business meeting. Nice atmosphere with difference kind of food. Javanese, European and Chinese food. Definitely will stop by on my next trip.

Bale Branti Tea-Art-Culture

 Bale Branti located just before Ndoro Donker if you are traveling from Solo. The place not that beautiful compared to its rival because Bale Branti isn't located in the middle of tea plantation.

Food-price was good enough, 7/10 and service also good enough and fast, considering the place is quiet crowded at that time.

Read also: The 21 Best Indonesia's Solo Food & Drink Tours Worth Traveling For