Itineraries
Where to stay
Malioboro for first-timers near the station and markets; Prawirotaman for cafes and guesthouses; near the Kraton for quiet lanes by the palace.
The areas: Malioboro, Prawirotaman, Kraton area.
Where to stay in Yogyakarta: areas and adviceHotels in YogyakartaPlaces to see
All things to do in IndonesiaNeighborhoodAlun-alun KidulThe southern palace square, with two banyan trees and a lively evening scene of families and snacks.Entry: Free to visit
MarketBeringharjo MarketThe city’s main market, in an Art Deco hall, known for batik, spices and snacks.Entry: Pay as you go
MarketBorobudur Market, MagelangThe village market near Borobudur, with produce stalls and simple places for a Javanese lunch.Entry: Pay as you go
TempleBorobudur Temple, MagelangA vast ninth-century Buddhist monument of carved terraces topped by 72 stupas and a main stupa.Entry: Reserve a structure slot; arrive 30 to 45 min before it
NeighborhoodKotagedeThe old Mataram capital southeast of the center, known for silver workshops and narrow lanes.Entry: Free to visit; shops pay as you go
MuseumKraton YogyakartaThe sultan's palace, still the royal residence, with pavilions, heirlooms and regular performances.Entry: Closed Mondays; no shorts, short skirts or hats inside
FoodMalioboro evening food stallsIn the evening, food stalls along Malioboro serve gudeg, satay and other Javanese dishes.Entry: Pay as you go; check prices first
NeighborhoodMalioboro StreetThe main shopping street running north from the palace, busy with batik stalls, becaks and buskers.Entry: Free to visit
TempleMendut Temple, MagelangA Buddhist temple east of Borobudur housing a large stone Buddha flanked by two bodhisattvas.Entry: Rp[fee]
TemplePawon Temple, MagelangA small Buddhist temple on the straight line between Borobudur and Mendut.Entry: Rp[fee]
TemplePlaosan TempleTwin Buddhist temples among rice fields a short ride northeast of Prambanan.Entry: Rp[fee]
MarketPrambanan MarketThe local market south of the Prambanan park, with produce stalls and simple Javanese food.Entry: Pay as you go
TemplePrambanan TempleNinth-century Hindu temple towers carved with Ramayana reliefs, with Sewu temple in the same park.Entry: Sewu included in the park ticket
FoodPrawirotaman dining streetA street of cafes, restaurants and guesthouses south of the palace, busy in the evening.Entry: Pay as you go
RuinsRatu BokoHilltop ruins of a gateway, terraces and bathing pools with views over the Prambanan plain.Entry: Book online or pay at the gate
RuinsTaman Sari Water CastleThe former royal pleasure garden, with ornate gateways, courtyards and bathing pools on the open visitor route.Entry: No shorts or short skirts
ViewpointTugu YogyakartaThe white monument at the northern end of the city axis that runs south to the palace.Entry: Free to visit
FoodWijilan gudeg streetA street east of the palace lined with shops selling gudeg, the city’s sweet jackfruit stew.Entry: Pay as you go
TransportYogyakarta International AirportYogyakarta's main airport on the coast at Kulon Progo, about 40 km west of the city.Entry: Airport train link to the city