🏛️Main Attractions
- ✓Borobudur Temple
- ✓Prambanan Temple
- ✓Kraton Palace
- ✓Malioboro Street
Yogyakarta
Yogyakarta
The center of Javanese culture and a base city for visiting the World Heritage sites of Borobudur Temple and Prambanan Temple.
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Recommended Hotels in Yogyakarta
Hand-picked hotels and accommodations from Agoda (20 properties)
🏨Recommended Hotels
- ★The Phoenix Hotel - Historic luxury near palace
- ★Hyatt Regency Yogyakarta - Resort-style with traditional Javanese architecture
- ★Greenhost Boutique Hotel - Eco-friendly sustainable design
- ★Puri Artha Hotel - Budget-friendly near Malioboro
🍜Restaurants & Food
•House of Raminten
$$Traditional Javanese in quirky setting
•Gudeg Yu Djum
$Famous gudeg (jackfruit stew) - city specialty
•Bale Raos
$$$Royal palace cuisine in Kraton
•Mediterranea Restaurant
$$Western food with rooftop Borobudur views
💡 Travel Tips
- • Book Borobudur sunrise tour in advance - most popular experience
- • Try gudeg - sweet jackfruit stew unique to Yogyakarta
- • Dress modestly at temples - sarong required, usually provided
- • Malioboro Street great for batik shopping - bargain hard
🔗 Related Information
📋Quick Info
📅Best Season
April - October
💰Daily Budget
$30-50/day
👥Popular With
Culture SeekersTemple EnthusiastsBackpackersPhotographers
🗓️Recommended Stay
3-4 days
🌐Timezone
UTC+7 (WIB - Western Indonesia Time)
💬Local Language
Indonesian, Javanese
💱Currency
IDR (Indonesian Rupiah)
📅Yogyakarta 3-Day Itinerary
Recommended plan for efficient sightseeing
Ancient Temples - Borobudur & Prambanan
🌅
Morning4h
🎭
Borobudur Temple Sunrise Tour
💡 Book sunrise tour in advance. Arrive 4:30am for sunrise at world's largest Buddhist monument. Climb to top for panoramic views.
☀️
Afternoon3h
🎭
Prambanan Temple Complex
💡 Hindu temple with stunning architecture. Best light for photos 3-5pm. Explore main temples and smaller shrines around complex.
🌙
Evening2h
🎭
Ramayana Ballet at Prambanan
💡 Traditional dance performance with temple backdrop (May-Oct, weather permitting). Book tickets in advance during peak season.
💡Tips
- •Book Borobudur sunrise tour at least 1 day in advance
- •Dress modestly at temples - sarongs usually provided at entrance
- •Bargain at markets - start at 50% of asking price
- •Try local specialties: gudeg, bakpia, and wedang ronde
- •Use Grab/Gojek for convenient transport within city
🌡️ Climate Information
Average Temperature
Summer:31°C
Winter:28°C
Best Season
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Rainy Season
Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Humidity
high
Tropical climate with dry season April-October ideal for temple visits. Rainy season November-March brings afternoon showers.
🌍 Local Culture & Customs
👋 Greetings
Slight bow with hands together or handshake
👔 Dress Code
Modest dress at temples and palace (cover shoulders and knees)
💵 Tipping
Not expected but appreciated (5,000-10,000 IDR for good service)
✅ Etiquette
- •Remove shoes before entering homes and sacred areas
- •Use right hand for giving/receiving
- •Don't touch people's heads
❌ Taboos
- •Pointing at people with index finger
- •Public displays of affection
- •Disrespecting royal family or sacred sites
💬 Useful Phrases
Sugeng enjing
Soo-geng en-jing
→ Good morning (Javanese)
Matur nuwun
Mah-toor noo-woon
→ Thank you (Javanese)
Pinten?
Pin-ten
→ How much? (Javanese)
🚨 Emergency Contacts
👮 Police110
🚑 Ambulance118
🚒 Fire Department113
🛡️ Tourist Police+62-274-566-753
🏛️ Japanese Consulate
Consulate of Japan in Yogyakarta (Honorary)
📞+62-274-588-620
Address:Jl. Kaliurang Km 5.3, Yogyakarta
Hours:Contact for emergency assistance
🏥 Hospitals
RS Panti Rapih
📞 +62-274-563-333English Support
RS JIH (Jogja International Hospital)
📞 +62-274-4463-000English Support
※ Don't hesitate to call in case of emergency