Central Yogyakarta Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Central Yogyakarta
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.
Activities
Yogyakarta: Jomblang & Pindul Cave Guided Adventure
Yogyakarta: Jomblang Cave and Pindul Cave Adventure Trip
Taxi - Yogyakarta International Airport Transfer in Hotel
Yogyakarta: Sunrise Borobudur & Prambanan, with lunch option
Our pick of the best Central Yogyakarta Hotel Deals
The Phoenix Hotel Yogyakarta - Handwritten Collection
Fantastic staff, clean room, hotel was really interesting as it was an old colonial building. Great tile work, outdoor space, and gamelan music.
Reviewed on 7 Nov 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
Melia Purosani Yogyakarta
Great space and staff, good breakfast
Reviewed on 10 Nov 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
Breakfast was excellent. 5 minute walk to train station but very loud during the evening because of the trains. And according to our driver because it backs an area where there are a lot of bars and karaoke.
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
ibis Styles Yogyakarta
Excellent room and services and excellent staff. Reception staff Tamara was very accommodative of our needs and she even arrange a car with driver for us for a 12 hour trip starting early morning. The staff at the restaurant and the roof top bar were excellent too and provided us our choice of food ...
Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025
Check Central Yogyakarta hotel availability
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.
