Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Yogyakarta December 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Yogyakarta Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Yogyakarta.dx1718)[Hotels in Yogyakarta](https://expedia.co.uk/Yogyakarta-Hotels.d1718.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Yogyakarta](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Yogyakarta.d1718.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Yogyakarta Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Yogyakarta.d1718.Car-Hire-Guide)[Yogyakarta Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Yogyakarta.d1718.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in Yogyakarta ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Yogyakarta Types of activities Where to stay [Yogyakarta travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Yogyakarta.dx1718) ![Prambanan](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/206000/206998-Java.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Yogyakarta](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/210000/210074-Java.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Affandi Museum showing art and interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/210000/210171-Yogyakarta-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Yogyakarta](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/210000/210175-Yogyakarta-And-Vicinity.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Malioboro Street](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/206000/206995-Java.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Yogyakarta Attractions Java’s most popular tourist destination, **Yogyakarta** \- or simply Jogja as it is frequently called - is a lively city of culture. A renowned education destination with a vibrant arts scene, Yogyakarta boasts a youthful exuberance that never fails to captivate anyone looking for new sights and sounds to experience. And for those of you looking for adventure, its central location makes it the perfect place from which to explore further afield with daily flights to Jakarta, Surabaya and Bali, as well as extensive train and road connections reaching far and wide. ### Areas & Neighbourhoods in Yogyakarta **Malioboro Street** — If you’re looking to sample street-food culture Yogyakarta’s main road offers an absolute smorgasbord of treats to try and truly comes to life at night. Here you’ll also discover plenty of tourist shops where you can pick up a souvenir for your friends back home, as well as a range of affordable accommodation. **Kraton** — Yogyakarta’s most flamboyant attraction is the Sultan’s Palace, or Kraton. More than just a palace, the Kraton is in fact a walled city in which the current Sultan still lives amongst a plethora of fabulous pavilions first built in the 18th century. The Kraton remains the heart of the traditional and cultural aspect of Yogyakarta’s personality. **The Sultan's Square** — Since its opening to the public, the Sultan’s Square has evolved from its original purpose as an area used primarily by the Sultan’s army for military training to become the venue for a host of parades, fairs and festivals that take place throughout the year. **Kotabaru** — Historically an area occupied largely by Dutch officials and designed as a garden city, Kotabaru is distinguished from the rest of Yogyakarta by its colourful flora and wide tree-lined boulevards. And with a colonial style church and monastery, you’ll experience a very real sense of the region’s rich international heritage. ### Things to See in Yogyakarta As one of the oldest cities in Indonesia, Yogyakarta has plenty of sites of heritage to captivate your imagination. From Kotagede, an untouched example of ancient Javanese architecture and now home to a bustling marketplace, to the Dutch-colonial quarter of Kotabaru and a whole host of modern shopping malls, visiting Yogyakarta is like a trip through time. ### Things to Do in Yogyakarta As you might expect from a university city and regional hub there is no shortage of things to do in Yogyakarta. Perhaps you’d like to join in with the Sunday morning workout at Boulevard UGM where you can take part in a run or practice your martial arts before sampling one of the many foods available at the stalls there. Maybe you’d prefer to go rafting on the Elo or Progo river, indulge in yoga and meditation, or play a round or two on one of the scenic city golf courses. Or why not play it by ear as you take a tour of the city in a traditional rickshaw, one of the few places left in the world where they still operate. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and holiday rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ## Top places to visit ### 1\. Malioboro Street Visit the innumerable shops, markets, cafés and restaurants of Malioboro Street (Jalan Malioboro), an enthralling and entertaining district. Malioboro Street dissects the heart of Yogyakarta’s city center while its adjoining side streets offer further retail and dining options. During the colonial years, the street was the center for the Dutch government. It was later used as a ceremonial boulevard for the Yogyakarta Sultanate. The name is said to come from the Duke of Marlborough, a prominent figure during the British rule of Indonesia. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Malioboro-Street-Central-Yogyakarta.d6223339.Attraction) ![Malioboro Street](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6223339/e3177bdf-474a-42fd-a732-475f134232a6.jpg) ### 2\. Gembira Loka Zoo The Gembira Loka Zoo is a vast complex containing many animal enclosures, a botanical garden and scenic grounds. Spread out across a picturesque region of 54 acres (22 hectares), the zoo contains around 470 animals. Bring the kids to the children’s park for a fun day out with the family. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gembira-Loka-Zoo-Yogyakarta.d6223485.Attraction) ![Gembira Loka Zoo featuring bird life and zoo animals](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6223485/b9f8f0b4-d94c-43fd-ade4-92206c5128ba.jpg) ### 3\. Tugu Yogyakarta The Tugu Monument is an elaborate obelisk in the heart of the city that has special meaning for the people of Yogyakarta. The 18th-century structure was built by the first sultan of the city in a symbolic location between the Indian Ocean, Mount Merapi and the Kraton Complex. Use the monument as a practical gathering point to meet friends and family during your vacation here. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tugu-Yogyakarta-Central-Yogyakarta.d6106386.Attraction) ![Tugu Monument featuring a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6106386/0db2b732-7d8b-4d46-8fc2-201431d9f120.jpg) ### 4\. Taman Sari With its pools, waterways and ornate features, the Water Castle of Tamansari is a majestic former palace complex for the sultans of Yogyakarta. It had many purposes, serving as a resting area, a meditation complex, a defensive fortification and a hiding place. Delve into the dark tunnels to find the mosque. Capture photos of the intricate details throughout the site. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Water-Castle-Central-Yogyakarta.d6106388.Attraction) ![Water Castle showing heritage architecture and a pool as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6106388/c2cceb2e-c8b2-467f-9566-a62defed0abe.jpg) ### 5\. Royal Palace of Yogyakarta The Kraton Complex comprises the majestic grounds of the palace for the sultan of Yogyakarta. A museum, gardens and a mosque are among the intriguing and scenic facets of the vast grounds. Take a guided tour of this walled compound for a deeper understanding of the city’s royal history. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kraton-Complex-Central-Yogyakarta.d6106370.Attraction) ![Kraton Complex](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6106370/31b7032b-bf3d-4690-b8f1-fccb1a5b53ba.jpg) ## Recommended things to do in Yogyakarta | Number of things to do | 122 | | ------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Kids Fun Yogyakarta](/things-to-do/kids-fun-yogyakarta.a50003780.activity-details): £2 | | Top 5 things to do | [Yogyakarta: Jomblang & Pindul Cave Guided Adventure](/things-to-do/yogyakarta-jomblang-cave-tour-adventure-indonesia.a48157774.activity-details)[Yogyakarta: Sunrise Borobudur & Prambanan, with lunch option](/things-to-do/setumbu-sunrise-borobudur-and-prambanan-with-lunch-option.a47836805.activity-details)[Batik Master Class with Full Process](/things-to-do/batik-master-class-with-full-process.a47991435.activity-details)[Yogyakarta : jomblang cave and pindul cave adventure trip](/things-to-do/yogyakarta-jomblang-cave-and-pindul-cave-adventure-trip.a47840563.activity-details)[Traditional Javanese Archery Class](/things-to-do/traditional-javanese-archery-class.a873150.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Batik Master Class with Full Process](/things-to-do/batik-master-class-with-full-process.a47991435.activity-details)[Traditional Javanese Archery Class](/things-to-do/traditional-javanese-archery-class.a873150.activity-details)[Traditional Archery Class (Jemparingan)](/things-to-do/traditional-archery-class.a47837642.activity-details)[Taxi - Yogyakarta International Air port Transfer in Hotel](/things-to-do/taxi-yogyakarta-international-air-port-transfer-in-hotel.a48579538.activity-details)[Yogyakarta: Nighttime Walk and Food Tour](/things-to-do/yogyakarta-night-walking-and-food-tour.a47729189.activity-details) | | With kids | [Yogyakarta: Jomblang & Pindul Cave Guided Adventure](/things-to-do/yogyakarta-jomblang-cave-tour-adventure-indonesia.a48157774.activity-details)[Traditional Javanese Archery Class](/things-to-do/traditional-javanese-archery-class.a873150.activity-details)[Kids Fun Yogyakarta](/things-to-do/kids-fun-yogyakarta.a50003780.activity-details)[Prambanan Temple](/things-to-do/prambanan-temple-sunset-tour.a889803.activity-details)[Yogyakarta : Ramayana Ballet Purawisata](/things-to-do/yogyakarta-ramayana-ballet-purawisata.a47300507.activity-details) | ## What to do in Yogyakarta --- ### Popular places to visit ![Malioboro Street](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/206000/206996-Java.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Malioboro Street 3.5/5(6 reviews) Spend a day exploring Yogyakarta’s liveliest commercial district, which is famous for its batik stores, street food and historic landmarks. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Malioboro-Street-Central-Yogyakarta.d6223339.Attraction) ![Gembira Loka Zoo featuring zoo animals and dangerous animals](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/210000/210081-Java.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Gembira Loka Zoo Cross the bridges on the Gajahwong River to see the Komodo dragons, orangutans and hippos that inhabit this eclectic zoo. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Gembira-Loka-Zoo-Yogyakarta.d6223485.Attraction) ![Tugu Monument featuring modern architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/210000/210427-Tugu-Monument.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tugu Yogyakarta 3.5/5(9 reviews) Capture spectacular night photos of the popular and luminous White Monument that holds geographical and spiritual value for the locals. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tugu-Yogyakarta-Central-Yogyakarta.d6106386.Attraction) ![Water Castle showing heritage architecture and a pool as well as a small group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/210000/210059-Java.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Taman Sari The majestic water pools and fountains in this luxury palace were built to hide and pamper the sultan and his concubines. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Water-Castle-Central-Yogyakarta.d6106388.Attraction) ![Kraton Complex](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/210000/210505-Kraton-Complex.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Royal Palace of Yogyakarta Watch a puppet performance and listen to traditional music in the cultural and political heart of the city of Yogyakarta. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kraton-Complex-Central-Yogyakarta.d6106370.Attraction) #### Malioboro Mall 3/5(5 reviews) During your trip to Yogyakarta, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Malioboro Mall. Experience the museums and entertainment venues in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Malioboro-Mall-Yogyakarta.d6106372.Attraction) #### Alun Alun Kidul Explore the great outdoors at Alun Alun Kidul, a lovely green space in Kraton. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Alun-Alun-Kidul-Central-Yogyakarta.d553248635921592660.Attraction) #### Pasar Beringharjo During your trip to Ngupasan, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Pasar Beringharjo. Experience the museums and entertainment venues in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pasar-Beringharjo-Yogyakarta.d553248621526914276.Attraction) #### Pasar Ngasem You can learn about the history of Kraton with a stop at Pasar Ngasem. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its shops. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Pasar-Ngasem-Central-Yogyakarta.d553248621526915210.Attraction) ### Explore areas of Yogyakarta ![Yogyakarta](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/210000/210054-Java.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Malioboro You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Malioboro. You might want to make time for a stop at Malioboro Mall or Pasar Beringharjo. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Yogyakarta-Malioboro.dx553248635939577679) ![Kraton Complex](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/210000/210506-Kraton-Complex.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Central Yogyakarta 3.5/5(13 area reviews) Central Yogyakarta is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Pasar Beringharjo and Malioboro Mall. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Yogyakarta-Central-Yogyakarta.dx6353208) ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Kampung Ketandan While Kampung Ketandan may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Pasar Beringharjo and Malioboro Mall. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Yogyakarta-Kampung-Ketandan.dx715160476274896896) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Yogyakarta ![Photo by Skanda Mundody](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/d1f75190fa76c681099141b8ddfa477c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Sleman ![Water Castle showing heritage architecture and a pool as well as a small group of people](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/210000/210059-Java.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kraton ![Photo by Lynn Yamin](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/9fe42bb7cf86742ae1e13beac29f4461.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Salakan ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Yogyakarta worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Yogyakarta? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Yogyakarta? ### Is three days enough to stay in Yogyakarta? ### Is Yogyakarta a walkable city? ### What are some activities to do in Yogyakarta with kids? > - [Yogyakarta: Jomblang & Pindul Cave Guided Adventure](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/yogyakarta-jomblang-cave-tour-adventure-indonesia.a48157774.activity-details) > - [Traditional Javanese Archery Class](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/traditional-javanese-archery-class.a873150.activity-details) > - [Kids Fun Yogyakarta](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kids-fun-yogyakarta.a50003780.activity-details) > - [Prambanan Temple](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/prambanan-temple-sunset-tour.a889803.activity-details) > - [Yogyakarta : Ramayana Ballet Purawisata](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/yogyakarta-ramayana-ballet-purawisata.a47300507.activity-details) ### What to do in Yogyakarta for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Yogyakarta? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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