Doeloerkoe Homestay

An excellent homestay with a warm welcome the minute you walk through the doors. The team are lovely and super helpful, and welcome you with big smiles and open hearts.
Solo is a brilliant city and staying at Doeloerkoe made it extra special. Rooms are spacious, clean and comfortable and there's a lovely garden to chill out by. Breakfasts are delicious!
The team have excellent tips and recommendations for things to do and food spots, and even took me along to visit the mosque which was a great experience. The homestay is very well located to explore all the sights of Solo.
I was sad to leave and hope to be back one day. Thank you for an amazing time.

The Best Homestay in Solo…
The Welcome is warm, polite, and friendly.
Warm greetings from us, the Endang Surabaya family.
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A well maintained guesthouse, right in the middle of the city. The location is very strategic and only a walkable distance to all popular sites in Surakarta. The room itself is spacious, clean, odorless and the facility is functioning well. The owner is very friendly and accommodating. Highly recommended if you’re looking for an affordable stay but with great experience!

A truly wonderful homestay.
I spent two weeks here and felt like I was part of the Doeloerkoe family.
The place ticked all the homestay requirements:
— Great central location for pasar klewer and Kraton. Some delightful coffee shops and restaurants close by too.
— Clean rooms.
— Meticulously cleaned bathroom.
— Hot water for showers.
— Good AC.
— Free mineral water.
— 24hr access to the kitchen.
The thing that makes Doeloerkoe so special is the people. Rifat was very attentive and has impeccable English. Dwi is a constant friendly face and does amazing massages.
I hope to stay there again soon.

Fantastic. It's the staff who really make this place so fantastic, especially Rifat, who took me to the new Mosque, which was amazing. He gave me so many useful suggestions. The breakfasts have local Javanese choices, ehich is s good change from Nasi Goreng.

The staff at Doeloerku took care of me like I was family. They supported me while I was working on a creative project with local musicians, made me healing herbal teas when my asthma laid me low, and even held an impromptu birthday party for me. The prices are great, the rooms very clean, there's abundant hot water and good pressure in the shower, mosquito nets over the ventilation holes in the walls, the AC is in good condition and runs quietly. There's a central area for eating and socialising and friends of guests are welcomed in like family. Location is close to the Kraton (palace) and the famous batik bazaar, Pasar Klewer.

I had a delightful stay and will return when I am next in Solo. The host was very friendly, helpful and considerate (and speaks English fluently and easily). The staff were all very warm and caring — and I never felt intruded upon. I felt very welcome! Breakfast was delicious my vegetarian diet was catered for without problem.
The room was large with a shuttered window opening on to the garden, and was very clean and cool, and had a substantial bathroom.
The homestay is very close to many sites and an Alun Alun with great food. The street is quiet at night.
I recommend 100%!

All the people who work at this guest house are unbelievably kind. I fell ill during my stay and had to extend my stay in Solo for a few days. They treated my very well with a lot of special attentions to help me recover. Also, if you want to treat yourself to a massage, ask for Dwi’s, she’s the best! Ask for Wahyu for local tips and visits, he’s a great guide and also very kind and generous. Thanks Rifat for all your help and recommendations!

The common area is furnished with antique-style furniture, creating a very calm and relaxing atmosphere. The breakfast was simple but very delicious. I was warmly assisted by DWI, a lovely female staff member.

I stayed at this wonderful guesthouse for five nights. I do not want to leave. Rifat and his staff were truly like family. It feels like I have made life long friends. I received more ice tea than I could drink and snacks galore. Everyone was very generous with their time and resources. They taught me about generosity and appreciation.
Rifat organizes trips inside the city and also to the temples. Very fair prices.
The rooms are clean and the AC works quietly. Bed was comfortable.
When in Solo, stay here! I’ll be back!

In Doeloerkoe, it's all about wonderful people, not only the wonderful hotel staffs, but it's also about all other wonderful fellow guests.
How we, from all over the world, sit around a table in their semi outdoor dinning room, how we were chatting telling each other our trips story, how we ate our breakfast and dinner together. What a wonderful time we had. When I was there, we were from Canada, Hungary, Australia, Spain, Indonesia.
Nice to meet all of you.

Beautiful homestay with the most welcoming hosts! Sadly we only had one night here, but wish we could have stayed longer.
The family have a wealth of knowledge of the area, and really helped us make the most of our short trip, with brilliant recommendations and even taking us to see the mosque. They even packed a snack for our long train journey. It was really a home away from home!
The room is rustic but had everything you need. The breakfast was amazing. Thank you for our stay and welcoming us to Solo.

The Doeloerkoe Homestay was one of the best places we stayed during our backpacking trip through Indonesia. The hotel is beautiful, with spacious and clean rooms. But what truly makes it special are the people. Everyone welcomes you like family, and they organize amazing tours while sharing incredible knowledge about the area.
Solo turned out to be one of the most interesting stops in Java, thanks especially to the hospitality of Rafit and his team. Thank you so much for making the last stop of our journey before heading home one of the best! 😊 If you’re coming to Solo, don’t miss the chance to stay here, it was a highlight of our trip!

Amazing place to stay in solo!
The place : This homestay is set in a beautiful traditional Javanese house, with high ceilings and decorated with taste. There is here a sense of both refinement and simplicity. The rooms (with private bathrooms) are distributed by an inner garden with a covered space where you can eat and chill out. Upper spaces are private. Rooms themselves are quiet and fresh, with a window on the inner garden. Bathrooms could be upgraded but they are clean and practical. It is really one of the best (if not the best) places we stayed at in Java so far.
The hosts : The members of the staff are very friendly and will answer your questions and your requests with kindness and professionalism. You want to arrange for a driver to see the temples around? Or to rent a scooter for the day? Easy. Ask Rifat. His suggestions were always very helpful, and we loved to exchange with him about his many lives.
Location : right at the center of the city, at walking distance from everything. The house has a little court on the street where you can park scooters or cycles. There might even be some space for a car (this you should see with the host). Street food in the neighborhood is awesome, and there are also restaurants around.
Little plus : yummy breakfast! And when back from a long day of visits, ask for some ice tea. Delicious and refreshing.

I absolutely loved my stay here! The room was beautiful, the team was super kind and caring, and the breakfast was really good. I felt right at home, such warm and welcoming people. The location is great too. I honestly couldn’t recommend it more, and I’ll definitely be coming back!

I stayed at DoeloerKoe Homestay for four days and had an incredible experience. It was by far the warmest welcome I’ve received since the beginning of my long trip through Asia.
As a solo traveler, I truly appreciate when I come across kind and genuine people—but this went far beyond that. Rifat, Wahyu, and the entire team made me feel like a part of their family. I will never forget that morning we shared together.
The city of Solo itself is full of history and charm. Wahyu also offers great local tours by scooter or bike, taking you to visit various traditional workshops and artisan factories in the surrounding area. It’s an experience I can only recommend.

Such a homey and friendly place to stay (the rocking chair is my fave spot❤️). Caring & helpful crews👍👍👍
If you love walking & visiting famous place in Solo, this homestay is going to be a great option.
Thank you, Mr. Rifat & Ms. Dwi😊