PituRooms
Quirky, architecture-forward micro-boutique. Owner-designed, art-forward, deeply community-rooted. The humor is intentional — the narrow building leans into its constraints rather than apologizing for them.
Room 'Tu' (Room 7, top floor) has the most direct view of Mount Merbabu's peak — worth requesting specifically.
Why It Matters
Widely recognized as the world's skinniest hotel at just 2.8 meters wide. Featured by CNN, Dezeen, Domus, Archdaily, and the Michelin Guide. It is a passion project by architect Ary Indra, who returned to his hometown of Salatiga specifically to put it on the map for design-minded travelers. Each of the seven rooms has a different theme, name, and color story, with original local artwork throughout.
PituRooms is a seven-room micro-hotel on Jalan Sukowati in central Salatiga, built on a plot just 2.8 meters (9 feet) wide and 12 meters long — almost certainly the world's skinniest hotel. Designed by local architect Ary Indra (Sahabat Selojene) and opened in December 2022, it reclaimed an unwanted sliver of land that developers had long ignored. The building rises 17 meters tall across six stacked levels, with a capsule elevator, floating steel staircases, and seven rooms each dressed in a distinct color palette and local artwork. The top-floor PituLongue lounge opens to panoramic views of four mountain peaks and a lake.
Where You'll Stay
7 room types available
Ji — Careless Whisper
From IDR1,100,000 / nightGround-level room with one special alleyway window. Wake up to the sounds of the kampung — vegetable vendors, breakfast sellers, neighbors chatting. Raw and real. As local as it gets.
1 Queen Bed · 8.4 sqm
Lu — Slow White
From IDR1,100,000 / nightBirds in the mango tree next door. This room is a slow one — for good music, whimsical artwork, and genuine 'me time.' Another take on the Slow White palette, a bit more nature-facing.
1 Queen Bed · 8.4 sqm
Mo — Red Army
From IDR1,100,000 / nightDark green and deep red palette with a rear window framing Mount Merbabu. The best mountain views of the Red Army pair — worth waking up early for.
1 Queen Bed · 8.4 sqm
Nem — The Timbre of Blue
From IDR1,100,000 / nightTeak wood meets pale blue in an unusual combination that actually works. The artwork references childhood memories, and the view of the opposite building — with its 'shady past' according to the hotel — is oddly compelling at night.
1 Queen Bed · 8.4 sqmPat — Red Army
From IDR1,100,000 / nightTextures and colors collide under a naked waffle ceiling. The ombre wardrobe wall was an accident of construction that became the room's signature feature. Accidentally aesthetic — and memorable.
1 Queen Bed · 8.4 sqm
Ro — Slow White
From IDR1,100,000 / nightAn all-white room with dark green fine lining — feels like living inside an architectural drawing. Overlooks the neighboring Mimosa Salon's balcony. Quiet and minimal.
1 Queen Bed · 8.4 sqmTu — The Timbre of Blue
From IDR1,100,000 / nightTop room before the rooftop. The bedside window frames the turquoise peak of Mount Merbabu — the best mountain sightline in the building. Blue in name only; the mood here is anything but.
1 Queen Bed · 8.4 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The building itself is the experience. The 75cm-diameter acrylic tube vacuum lift, floating steel grating staircases, see-through floor panels, and gill-like red agra stone facade are all worth exploring slowly. Each floor reveals a different room theme and perspective on the building's micro-space concept.
PituRooms regularly hosts community art events, creative workshops, and exhibitions in its public spaces. The hotel is designed to function as a cultural platform, not just accommodation. Events are posted via Instagram (@piturooms).
The hotel's curated tour program connecting guests with Salatiga's local communities and surroundings. Past runs include a collaboration with Salatiga Running Buddies (urban trail run from the hotel) and multi-day open trips to Pasar Papringan in Temanggung — a well-known bamboo market that opens only on certain days. Tours are announced via Instagram.
A recurring partnership run with local running club Salatiga Running Buddies. Guests join community trail runs through Salatiga's streets and nearby routes, then return to PituRooms. Announced seasonally via Instagram.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
A 75cm-diameter vacuum tube lift with acrylic walls serves all floors. Doubles as luggage transport and accessibility aid. A genuine conversation piece — guests consistently mention it in reviews.
Available throughout the property in all rooms and public areas.
Available as a room-rate add-on or booked with specific room packages.
Rooms include TV with YouTube access — specifically mentioned as a guest highlight in reviews.
Outdoor terrace near the upper levels of the building.
In all rooms. Note: Salatiga's elevated position (600m) means the climate is already cool by Indonesian standards.
All seven rooms are non-smoking.
Available from the on-site PituRasa restaurant.
Staff available around the clock for check-in, check-out, and assistance. English spoken.
Parking available — note the building itself has no on-site car park due to its narrow plot, so parking is likely nearby rather than in-building.
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