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.
Top hotels in Central Yogyakarta
Melia Purosani Yogyakarta
Nice Hotel
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
The Jogja Hotel & Conference Center - Malioboro
The hotels is very clean and the location is perfect, staff is very helpful. I will love to comeback and recommend this hotel.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
The Phoenix Hotel Yogyakarta - Handwritten Collection
Everything was made easy. I loved my driver Noval!
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Novotel Suites Yogyakarta Malioboro
Lovely rooms with plenty of space, comfy seating and very comfy bed. Useful to have kettle, fridge and microwave. Aircon was not directly pointing to the bed so that was nice. Unusual position/ door to bathroom but not bad. As usual shower head was floppy but plenty of hot water. 10th floor cafe/pool ...
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
ibis Styles Yogyakarta
The hotel is close to the train station and to the Maliboro street. Friendly staff. Thank you.
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Grand Hotel De Djokja
Staff was helpful
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Central Yogyakarta
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 Malioboro Mall.
