Alila Solo
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Book it if you want the best-rated hotel in Solo, with a strong breakfast, full facilities and staff that guests praise. Skip it if you want to walk to the old centre or if you expect flawless five-star polish, as some guests mention slow service and maintenance gaps.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
Alila Solo is our Luxury pick for Solo. It has 5 official stars and a guest score of 9.1 out of 10 from 339 reviews, the best score among the 8 properties we compared.
It suits couples and business travellers who plan to spend real time at the hotel. The property lists a gym, a spa, a pool, a restaurant, a garden, a terrace, free parking, free Wi-Fi and air conditioning.
Walkers should look elsewhere. The sights in our data are all well over 30 minutes away on foot. And if paying about three times the city median is hard to justify, our Best Value pick scores only 0.2 points lower.
Location and getting around
The address is Jl. Slamet Riyadi No. 562. Straight-line estimates put the National Press Monument at 3.6 km, about 45 minutes on foot. The Great Mosque of Surakarta is 4.8 km, around 60 minutes, and Fort Vastenburg is 5.2 km, around 65 minutes.
That is far for walking, so plan on public transport or a taxi. Free parking is listed if you have a car. The location score is still high, at 9.5 out of 10, so guests seem to like the immediate area.
What guests say
Staff get consistent praise. Guests describe a friendly, professional and helpful team and a warm welcome.
Breakfast is the other highlight. Reviews mention an extensive buffet with a wide range of local and international dishes.
The criticism concerns value. Guests find the price reasonable, but some say service speed and maintenance sometimes fall short of what they expect from five stars.
Price and what you get compared with our other picks
The reference price was €119.04 per night, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults. It is not a live quote, so check today's price for your dates. The sample median in Solo was €38.22.
Our Budget pick, Solo Grand City, was €13.28 per night with 3 stars and an 8.0 score. Our Best Value pick, MAHALAYA The Legacy Hotel, was €38.81 per night with 4 stars and an 8.9 score, and it sits within a 16-minute walk of the sights in our data.
So the premium here is about €80 per night over MAHALAYA. It buys the fifth star, a slightly higher score, the garden and terrace, and a breakfast guests rate highly. Listed breakfast options are Continental, vegetarian, halal, Asian, American and buffet; whether it is in your rate is not confirmed.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 8 eligible properties in Solo. The Luxury slot gives priority to five-star hotels. Alila Solo is a five-star with the joint top score in the sample and a large review base, so it was a clear choice.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Check them on your chosen rate.
Confirm spa and pool hours and any fees, and budget for taxis to the old centre.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
How far is Alila Solo from the Great Mosque of Surakarta?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, roughly an hour on foot. A taxi or public transport is the practical option.
How much does Alila Solo cost per night?
The reference price was €119.04 per night for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults. Check today's price for your dates.
Is the breakfast at Alila Solo good?
Guests praise an extensive buffet with many local and international dishes. Whether breakfast is included depends on your rate.
Is Alila Solo worth the price?
Guests generally call the price reasonable, though some feel service speed and maintenance sometimes miss five-star expectations. If you mainly want a central base, our Best Value pick costs far less.