Pura Mangkunagaran

It did not feel like you visited a traditional Javanese palace; instead, it was full of mixed modern (western) vibes due to the acculturation of the culture over the years. The service provides you with a guide who is quite informative. What you see within the palace is pretty enough. Interesting place for sure, but not much to see.

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.

The architecture is stunning—rich with traditional Javanese design and historical significance. Walking through the palace complex feels like stepping back in time, with beautifully preserved buildings, intricate carvings, and fascinating artifacts. The guided tour provides great insight into the history of the Mangkunegaran royal family and Javanese heritage. It’s a peaceful, elegant place that offers a deeper understanding of Indonesia’s cultural roots. Highly recommended for history lovers and anyone visiting Solo!

I came here early in the morning. I dont need to wait too long to enter. Bu Susi, one of the guides, who is telling the story behind the building, the royal family. The palace with history is the perfect place to go to learn and to know.

Pura Mangkunegaran is one of historical landmark in Surakarta. It was built in 1757. I studied in Surakarta and always wondering what is inside of it since few years ago. And now here is it, I was there. The entrance fee is 30k IDR per person (exclude tip) and you'll get a tour guide who'll guide you explore the palace and explain the history. The exploring started from Pendopo Ageng, this place still can be used to held the meeting or dance performance until right now (it's held on Wednesday and open for public). Then continue to inside of the palace include the dinning area and ex of woman school in front of Pracima Tuin (the restaurant). After finished exploring mangkunegaran palace you can walk through Ngarsopuro road which is also located Triwindu Antique Market or just feeling the good ambience. It was so fun and also an honour for me to explore the heritage of Surakarta. You can ask anything further to the guide who is really informative. Worth to try!!

I visited Pura Mangkunegaran in Solo and honestly, it was a pretty cool experience. The palace area isn’t too big, but it’s really beautiful and full of traditional Javanese architecture. The carvings and decorations were super detailed, and the guide mbak oriza ( if I’m not mistaken) she’s on PKL explained a lot about the history, which made it more interesting. Walking around the open halls felt peaceful, and the vibe was very calm and authentic. If you like history or just want to see something different, I’d say this place is worth visiting. Not too crowded and the ticket price is cheap too. Just remember to dress politely when you go. Definitely a nice spot to chill and learn something new!

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.

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!