Central Yogyakarta Travel Guide
Yogyakarta
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.
Things to do
Yogyakarta Complete Experience: UNESCO & Culture ✅
Borobudur & Prambanan:Guaranteed Climb Access&Skip-the-Line
Yogyakarta: Borobudur, Prambanan, and Sultan Palace Day Tour
Airport Pickup Continued Borobudur or Prambanan Temple Tour
Yogyakarta: Prambanan Temple & Pindul Cave Shared Day Tour
Top hotels in Central Yogyakarta
Melia Purosani Yogyakarta
"I had 3 times electric was shut down, and ac is not maximum for colling The breakfast is amazing and much variety , gym and swimming pool is great"
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Forriz Hotel
The Phoenix Hotel Yogyakarta - Handwritten Collection
Novotel Suites Yogyakarta Malioboro
"Clean room, staff so helpfull, breakfast more food"
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
THE 1O1 Yogyakarta Tugu
"The whole property was extremely clean. Front desk, restaurant, house keeping and all the other staff were excellent and very accommodated. We could not fault them. The restaurant food was the best ever."
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Grand Hotel De Djokja
"毎朝の朝食がとても楽しみでした。普段なら洋食ビュッフェがメインで、一部ご当地グルメを取り込むのご私のスタイルですが、朝から何種類ものご当地グルメを優しい味付けでたっぷり食べることができます。 スタッフの応対など全般的にレベルが高いホテルでした。唯一マイナス点は、扉が閉めにくく、強く押し込まないと完全には閉まらないことで、ここだけは気になりました。"
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Where to stay in Central Yogyakarta
Malioboro
You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Malioboro. You might want to make time for a stop at Bringharjo Market or Malioboro Mall.
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 Bringharjo Market and Pasar Beringharjo.
