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
Picture 17 for Activity Yogyakarta: Merapi Lava View with Jeep Night Tour & campfire

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
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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Top hotels in Central 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 18 Oct to 19 Oct
£25
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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 £21 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
£21
8 Nov - 9 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
Melia Purosani Yogyakarta

Melia Purosani Yogyakarta

5 out of 5
Jl. Suryotomo No. 31 Yogyakarta Yogyakarta
The price is £57 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
£57
2 Nov - 3 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (822 reviews)
"Very clean very nice"

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2026

Melia Purosani Yogyakarta
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 £46 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
£46
14 Oct - 15 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
Malioboro Garden Hotel

Malioboro Garden Hotel

3 out of 5
Jl. Sosrokusuman DN I/163 Yogyakarta Jawa Tengah
The price is £16 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
£16
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Yogyakarta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Malioboro Street and ...
6.6/10 (27 reviews)
"The location is excellent. But the hotel is not really up to Canadian standards. Poor water pressure and no hot water, not very clean. Stay if you aren’t picky and just need a place to sleep for a night. The staff was friendly. They provided toothbrushes, slippers, and water."

Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026

Malioboro Garden Hotel
Malyabhara Hotel

Malyabhara Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Jl. Malioboro, No. 52-58 Suryatmajan, Yogyakarta
The price is £33 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
£33
11 Oct - 12 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Yogyakarta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Malioboro Street and Malioboro Mall are located ...
Malyabhara Hotel
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Where to stay in Central Yogyakarta

Find the best Central Yogyakarta areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about 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.

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.

Prawirotaman

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

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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