Central Yogyakarta Travel Guide

Yogyakarta

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Malioboro Street

8.0/10 (258 reviews)
Spend a day exploring Yogyakarta’s liveliest commercial district, which is famous for its batik stores, street food and historic landmarks.
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Things to do

Picture 1 for Activity Yogyakarta: Jomblang Cave and Pindul Cave Adventure Trip

Yogyakarta: Jomblang Cave and Pindul Cave adventure Trip

£27
per adult
Yogyakarta: Jomblang Cave and Pindul Cave adventure Trip
Yogyakarta: Borobudur Climb & Prambanan with Entry Ticket

Guaranteed Borobudur Climb & Prambanan Tour All Inclusive

£27
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Guaranteed Borobudur Climb & Prambanan Tour All Inclusive
Yogyakarta Volcanoes: Mount Merapi on a Hilltop

Yogyakarta Volcanoes: Mount Merapi on a Hilltop (Lava View)

£25
per adult
Yogyakarta Volcanoes: Mount Merapi on a Hilltop (Lava View)
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Yogyakarta: Merapi Lava View with Jeep Night Tour & campfire

£26
per adult
Yogyakarta: Merapi Lava View with Jeep Night Tour & campfire
Borobudur Climb-up Tour with Tickets Guarantee & Transfers

Borobudur & Prambanan All Included Day Trip With Transfers

£19
per adult
Borobudur & Prambanan All Included Day Trip With Transfers
Yogyakarta: Nighttime Walk and Food Tour

Yogyakarta: Nighttime Walk and Food Tour

£11
per adult
Yogyakarta: Nighttime Walk and Food Tour
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Top hotels in Central Yogyakarta

Melia Purosani Yogyakarta

Melia Purosani Yogyakarta

5 out of 5
Jl. Suryotomo No. 31 Yogyakarta Yogyakarta
The price is £55 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
£55
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Yogyakarta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
Melia Purosani Yogyakarta
Khas Tugu Hotel Yogyakarta

Khas Tugu Hotel Yogyakarta

3.5 out of 5
Jl. Diponegoro No.99, Bumijo Yogyakarta
The price is £25 per night from 19 Nov to 20 Nov
£25
19 Nov - 20 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Yogyakarta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Malioboro Street and Tugu Yogyakarta ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (34 reviews)
"The best things about this place are probably the breakfast and its location—it's close to Malioboro and the train station. The room is quite old, and the refrigerator doesn’t work; the staff even said it’s just for decoration."

Reviewed on 1 May 2025

Khas Tugu Hotel Yogyakarta
Khas Malioboro

Khas Malioboro

3 out of 5
Jl. Gadean No. 3 Yogyakarta
The price is £19 per night from 19 Nov to 20 Nov
£19
19 Nov - 20 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Yogyakarta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Malioboro Street and Bringharjo ...
7.6/10 Good! (38 reviews)
"My second stay here and my assessment remains the same. Very friendly and helpful staff. The room was worn and the walls were thin so again I enjoyed the sounds from next door both in the evening and the morning, ensuring that my sleep was truncated at both ends. The AC worked well. But the amenities ..."

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2026

Khas Malioboro
Novotel Suites Yogyakarta Malioboro

Novotel Suites Yogyakarta Malioboro

4 out of 5
Jl. Perwakilan No.1, Suryatmajan, Yogyakarta Special Region of Yogyakarta
The price is £45 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
£45
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Yogyakarta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Malioboro Street and Malioboro Mall are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (102 reviews)
"We loved the location of the hotel. It was close to shopping and lots of restaurants were in the vicinity. Superb selection of items at breakfast. We especially liked the local items on the buffet. The room was clean and the staff responded to our concerns immediately. There was also no language ..."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2026

Novotel Suites Yogyakarta Malioboro
The Phoenix Hotel Yogyakarta - Handwritten Collection

The Phoenix Hotel Yogyakarta - Handwritten Collection

5 out of 5
Jl Jenderal Sudirman 9 Yogyakarta Yogyakarta
The price is £40 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
£40
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Yogyakarta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
The Phoenix Hotel Yogyakarta - Handwritten Collection
Grand Hotel De Djokja

Grand Hotel De Djokja

5 out of 5
No.60 Jl. Malioboro Yogyakarta Jogja
The price is £69 per night from 24 Oct to 25 Oct
£69
24 Oct - 25 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Yogyakarta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Malioboro Street and Malioboro Mall are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (22 reviews)
"I really enjoyed my stay at Hotel Da Djokja! I appreciated the warm welcome from the hotel staff, especially those in the lobby, who made me feel comfortable and welcome. The gym was another highlight of my stay! It has a great view of the pool from the gym. I find it really cute of how small the ..."

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2026

Grand Hotel De Djokja
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Where to stay in Central Yogyakarta

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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.

Prawirotaman

If you're spending some time in Prawirotaman, Batik Plentong and Lana Gallery are top sights worth seeing.

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 Fort Vredeburg Museum.

Kotagede

While there might not be top attractions in Kotagede, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Gembira Loka Zoo and Great Mosque Kotagede Mataram.

Central Yogyakarta Travel Guide

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