Central Yogyakarta Travel Guide
Yogyakarta
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Popular places to visit
Malioboro Street
Spend a day exploring Yogyakarta’s liveliest commercial district, which is famous for its batik stores, street food and historic landmarks.
Tugu Yogyakarta
Capture spectacular night photos of the popular and luminous White Monument that holds geographical and spiritual value for the locals.
Taman Sari
The majestic water pools and fountains in this luxury palace were built to hide and pamper the sultan and his concubines.
Royal Palace of Yogyakarta
Watch a puppet performance and listen to traditional music in the cultural and political heart of the city of Yogyakarta.
Fort Vredeburg Museum
See the fascinating dioramas showcasing significant events in Indonesian history and wander through the pretty gardens of this Dutch colonial fortress.
Yogyakarta Presidential Palace
Browse the art galleries in the president’s home and learn about the decisions made here relating to the struggle against Dutch settlers.
Things to do
Yogyakarta: Borobudur sunrise(guarantee climb up)& Prambanan
Borobudur Sunrise from setumbu Hill , Merapi Volcano & Prambanan Full Day Tour
Top hotels in Central Yogyakarta
Melia Purosani Yogyakarta
Really friendly staff, the pool was amazing! Good variety of food options and really good location.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
The Phoenix Hotel Yogyakarta - Handwritten Collection
The room is comfortable with a nice balcony. Pool is great and interesting information in and on the hotel throughout. A/C ok , internet fine. Helpful staff to arrange tours etc. Un walkable city, traffic terrible.
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025
Jambuluwuk Malioboro Hotel Yogyakarta
Nice hotel, the room facing the street are noisy. Good breakfast and room service choice, friendly and helpful staff. Rooms are spacious and comfortable will stay again next time.
Reviewed on 31 Aug 2025
Novotel Suites Yogyakarta Malioboro
Everyone and everything is great. Zalfa at check in was par excellence and also helped in making train reservation for me. The area is bustling with stores, live music bands, food, horse carriages and what not. Excellent area to stay in. Zalfa also helped in extending our stay for one more night. ...
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2025
Hotel Neo Malioboro by ASTON
Very good location,
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025
Manggolo Homestay Syariah
Broken shower which was never fixed over our 4 night stay dispite telling them. A lot of mould. Incredibly spicy traditional breakfast. It’s only saving grace was that the beds were comfortable even though I did have a single duvet in a double duvet cover..
Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Central Yogyakarta
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.
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.
