Yogyakarta
Your getaway to Yogyakarta
Stay in Prawirotaman, a neighborhood of converted bungalows and quiet cafes where Dutch tourists read novels and the call to prayer echoes between buildings. Walk to the Kraton in the morning, not for the full tour but for the outer courtyards where locals pray and the gamelan players practice within earshot. Lunch at Milas, a vegetarian restaurant in a garden courtyard, then a becak ride to Taman Sari for an hour of wandering the water channels and the old sultan's baths. One afternoon for Borobudur — hire a car or join a small group, climb slowly, let the scale work on you. Dinner on Jalan Malioboro, not at the tourist restaurants but at the angkringan carts where students eat, sitting on plastic stools as the street fills with evening strollers. You wanted a city that reveals itself gradually. This one does.
Places to love in Yogyakarta
Yogyakarta
A major cultural city on the island of Java, Indonesia, celebrated for its royal heritage, arts, and proximity to famous temples. It serves as a gateway for exploring central Javanese culture (duplicate entry).
attraction
Taman Pintar Science Park
Interactive park combining fun, science and cultural elements, popular with kids.
Yogyakarta Monument
White and gold monument considered sacred and respectful.
Jogja National Museum
A museum in Yogyakarta housing collections of Indonesian art and cultural artifacts. Travelers visit for exhibitions of modern and traditional art.
museum
Sosrowijayan Street
Street lined with budget hotels and street food vendors.
landmark
Warung Boto
Historic site with low entryways requiring visitors to duck their heads.
landmark
Tamansari Art House
An art space near the Taman Sari complex showcasing local Javanese batik and visual arts. Travelers visit to view and purchase regional artwork.
attraction
Essential Oils Araya Healthy
Essential oils outlet and factory shop.
shopping mall
Ndalem Arjs
Fashion batik outlet.
shopping mall