16th EASTS Conference 2025

Travel & Logistics

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 Email Address Location Estimate to UNS Tower
A

UNS Inn


★★★

 +6285102390002

pusdiklatuns.marketing@gmail.com

 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