Neighborhood guide
Where to Stay in Yogyakarta
The 3 areas worth basing yourself in Yogyakarta, Indonesia — ranked by our editors, with walking distances from the center. First-timers: start with Malioboro.
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Top pick
Malioboro
Main shopping street — batik vendors, street food, becaks, hostels.
9 min walk from center
#2
Kraton
Royal palace district — slower pace, traditional houses, museums.
26 min walk from center
#3
Prawirotaman
Bohemian backpacker area — cafés, yoga studios, longer-stay guesthouses.
2.8 km from center
Getting around
Becak (cycle rickshaws) and Grab/Gojek motorbikes cover the city; rent a scooter to reach Prambanan independently.
Buy a Borobudur sunrise package the night before — it includes the temple entry and transport from your hotel.