Pura Mangkunagaran

So many improvement from my last visit in 2018. Queueing and ticketing system is modernized with QRIS payment. Shout out for our guide Bu Endang which is very knowledgeable and informative, and overall a nice person to talk to. Unfortunately the room that previously held the museum is now closed for public, but the overall experience is still great

Interesting private residence of Mas Bre, the Duke of Solo, with official title of KGPAA. Many stories to tell of Solo in the olden days, and many photo spots. Recommended.

The entrance ticket to Puro Mangkunegaran is 30k and only non-cash payment is accepted. The price already includes a local guide (you may or may not give a tip). The tour takes around an hour, including walking around and taking photos. There are a few dress rules: shorts are not allowed (you’ll be given a cloth to cover if you wear them), and velvet kebaya or parang-patterned batik are also not permitted. It’s best to come early in the morning, around 9 to 10 AM it’s still quiet and perfect for photos and continue to eat breakfast in Pracimasana at 10 AM. Every corner is beautiful! Inside, there are two restaurants, Pracimasana and Pracimaloka, both require reservations. Some areas are restricted since they are still private parts of the royal residence.

I came here for dinner, and because it was at night, so i couldn't see it clear enough. It was raining too, so i couldn't go around. But if talking about the restaurant inside of it, the restaurant looks fancy and beautiful. The people there are very friendly and full of smile😊

It's a very nice tourist destination. You are required to get a tourist guide, they will assign them to you before getting in. How much you pay the guide is up to you. The guides are very nice and professional, definitely a recommend. They guides really helps to understand and admire the whole place, culture, and history of it. Notes: you cannot wear short pants or skirt, if you do, they provide jarik (batik cloth) to cover them. We went there on weekday so it's not too crowded. It's better to just get the tickets on the spot.

I really love the palace, we call it Pura. Good vibes, but I can't sit longer because we have to follow the guide. It will be good if we can stay longer at the garden or around Pura. I love sitting and looking around the place while visiting new places.

i think it’s the best way to do tour with a guide. there are really fascinating and interesting information about the royal family. if you don’t already know, you can also attend 1 suro event (check the calendar) by coming at 9pm with black batik top (do not wear velvet nor parang motif), it’d be an interesting experience. the royal family is still living inside the residence so privacy and manners is expected when we visit.

A highlight of our visit to Solo. We were lucky and got a guide - her English skills were outstanding, the information she shared very interesting - 90 minutes your through a wonderful palace!