Transportation
Getting around Solo is relatively easy and affordable, with various transport options available:
International Travel
Solo has one international airport, Adi Soemarmo Airport (SOC), which handles direct flights from Jakarta and other major cities. Other international airports close to Solo include YIA – Kulon Progo (Yogyakarta International Airport) in Yogyakarta, and SRG – Achmad Yani International Airport in Semarang.
Flight Options for Conference Participants:
| From – To | Frequency & Airlines |
| CGK – SOC | Garuda Indonesia (3 times/day) (most recommended) |
| CGK – YIA | Garuda Indonesia (4 times/day) |
| KUL – YIA | Air Asia (2 times/day), Malaysia Airlines (1 time/day) |
| SIN – YIA | Scoot (1 time/day) |
- CGK = Soekarno Hatta International Airport Jakarta
- SOC = Adi Sumarmo Airport Surakarta
- YIA = New Yogyakarta International Airport Yogyakarta
Note: For participants arriving at Yogyakarta International Airport (YIA), ground transportation from Yogyakarta to Surakarta (Solo) will be arranged by the committee. The travel time is approximately 2 hours by road.
Inter-Provincial Travel
Solo is directly connected to various major cities across Indonesia by air, train, and road:
- Domestic flights from cities like Jakarta (CGK, HLP) and Bali (DPS).
- Long-distance trains are available from Jakarta, Bandung, Surabaya, Malang, Yogyakarta, and Semarang, arriving at Balapan Station or Purwosari Station in Solo.
Inter-City Travel
If you’re in the surrounding areas of Yogyakarta, Klaten, Sukoharjo, or Karanganyar, you can reach Solo by:
- KRL Yogyakarta – Solo commuter train.
- Intercity buses via Tirtonadi Terminal, Solo.
- Travel services, shuttles, or private vehicles via the Trans Java Toll Road or other routes.
Within Solo City
Within Solo, you can use the following transportation options:
- Batik Solo Trans (BST): Modern city buses with routes covering the city center, universities, terminals, and various tourist destinations.
- Taxis and Online Motorcycles (Ojek Online): Services like Gojek, Maxim, InDrive, Grab, and others are available via their respective apps.
Planning your travel
https://www.google.com/travel/
Driving to UNS Tower
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=UNS+Tower&travelmode=driving
Transit to UNS Tower
https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=UNS+Tower&travelmode=transit
UNS Tower Location
https://maps.app.goo.gl/5GcHEmE1pGmTAxGx7
Accommodation
There are 12 hotels available for booking to accommodate participants during the 16th EASTS Conference. These hotels have entered into an agreement with the local organizing committee to offer special rates for conference participants. To obtain the special rate, participants are kindly requested to contact the partner hotel directly via the phone number or email address provided in the table below and to present or attach proof of participation in the conference in the form of an official invitation letter from the conference committee.
Another benefit of booking at a partner hotel is the availability of a shuttle service between the hotel and the conference venue in the morning and afternoon. The detailed pickup schedule will be announced in due course.
Please check this link: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/2/viewer?mid=1zDDnsfFQMtrcnB_8YxlYsrfxS-nr5uE&ll=-7.554882628901604%2C110.8082118&z=13
| Code | Name | Contact | Address | Location | Estimate to UNS Tower | |
| A |
UNS Inn
|
+6285102390002 | Jl. Ir. Sutami No.36A, Jebres, Kec. Jebres, Kota Surakarta, Jawa Tengah 57126 | https://maps.app.goo.gl/C1DCRkPTCXUmyei48 | Distance: 0 km; Time: 0 minutes | |
| B |
The Royal Surakarta Heritage
|
+6285784512654 | reservation@theroyal surakartaheritagesolo.com |
Jl. Slamet Riyadi No. 6, Surakarta, Jawa Tengah 57111 | https://maps.app.goo.gl/anvZ98xdjc1vUjr6A | Distance: 4,1 km; Time: 12 minutes |
| C | Swiss-Belhotel ★★★★ |
+6281327937337 | solo-sbsl@swiss-belhotel.com | Jl. A. Yani No.45, RT.002/RW.006, Gilingan, Kec. Banjarsari, Kota Surakarta, Jawa Tengah 57134 | https://maps.app.goo.gl/Xp9zSwYzv955FLkq8 | Distance: 5,0 km; Time: 16 minutes |
| D | Fim by Zigna ★★★★ |
+6282225190936 | dosm.soliayosodipuro@gmail.com | Jl. Yosodipuro No.31-33, Timuran, Kec. Banjarsari, Kota Surakarta, Jawa Tengah 57131 | https://maps.app.goo.gl/6b5Y79GepubuUsi68 | Distance: 5,0 km; Time: 15 minutes |
| E | Novotel Solo ★★★★ |
+6285784512654 | reservation@novotelsolo.com | Jl. Slamet Riyadi No.272, Timuran, Kec. Banjarsari, Kota Surakarta, Jawa Tengah 57141 | https://maps.app.goo.gl/howouGoFc8BZby9n6 | Distance: 5,4 km; Time: 17 minutes |
| F | Ibis Style Hotel ★★★ |
+6285784512654 | reservation@novotelsolo.com | Jl. Gajahmada No.23, Timuran, Kec. Banjarsari, Kota Surakarta, Jawa Tengah 57131 | https://maps.app.goo.gl/vHaL42LsL2sQLeob7 | Distance: 5,4 km; Time: 17 minutes |
| G | Zigna Kampung Batik ★★★★ |
+6287836153533 | dosm.zignakampungbatik@gmail.com | Jl. Dr. Rajiman No.525, Laweyan, Kec. Laweyan, Kota Surakarta, Jawa Tengah 57148 | https://maps.app.goo.gl/cMGSphDyqpYpNRcZ7 | Distance: 8,3 km; Time: 24 minutes |
| H | Harris Hotel ★★★★ |
+6281851515 | ruli.sawitri@the-ascott.com | Jl. Slamet Riyadi No.464, Purwosari, Kec. Laweyan, Kota Surakarta, Jawa Tengah 57142 | https://maps.app.goo.gl/yQ4WGsEeMhkchAgx9 | Distance: 7,5 km; Time: 21 minutes |
| I | POP Hotel ★★ |
+6281851515 | ruli.sawitri@the-ascott.com | Jl. Slamet Riyadi No.464, Purwosari, Kec. Laweyan, Kota Surakarta, Jawa Tengah 57142 | https://maps.app.goo.gl/e2T2scPNvHBkpQ6n7 | Distance: 7,5 km; Time: 21 minutes |
| J | The Sunan Hotel ★★★★ |
+628179467372 | sm@thesunanhotelsolo.com, sa@thesunanhotelsolo.com, cc: reservation@thesunanhotelsolo.com | Jl. A. Yani No.40, Kerten, Kec. Laweyan, Kota Surakarta, Jawa Tengah 57143 | https://maps.app.goo.gl/4UheyRNWxf3otsvk9 | Distance: 7,9 km; Time: 22 minutes |
| K | Alila Hotel ★★★★★ |
+6281228121144 | secretariat@mti.or.id | Jl. Slamet Riyadi No.562, Jajar, Kec. Laweyan, Kota Surakarta, Jawa Tengah 57144 | https://maps.app.goo.gl/kzYoURzQJzUeQPN7A | Distance: 8,9 km; Time: 25 minutes |
| L | Ramada Suites Hotel ★★★★ |
+6281392970317 | ados@ramadasuitessolo.com | Jl. Adi Sucipto No.56, Gatak, Gajahan, Kec. Colomadu, Karanganyar, Jawa Tengah 57716 | https://maps.app.goo.gl/nkJSy8yP4CaW8Z8LA | Distance: 12 km; Time: 40 minutes |