Mataram City 327 by We Stay
At a glance: 4-star · 1 rooms
Tourism Zone Malioboro
6.7 km away · Jl. Margo Mulyo Jl. Jend. Ahmad Yani No.106, Ngupasan, Gondomanan, Yogyakarta City, Special Region of Yogyakarta 55122, Indonesia
(5,495 reviews)
Vredeburg Fort Museum
6.9 km away · Jl. Margo Mulyo No.6, Ngupasan, Gondomanan, Yogyakarta City, Special Region of Yogyakarta 55122, Indonesia
(21,020 reviews)
Titik Nol Kilometer Yogyakarta
7.0 km away · Jl. Pangurakan No.1, Ngupasan, Gondomanan, Yogyakarta City, Special Region of Yogyakarta 55122, Indonesia
(59,109 reviews)
Keraton Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat
7.5 km away · Jl. Rotowijayan No.1, Panembahan, Kecamatan Kraton, Kota Yogyakarta, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta 55131, Indonesia
(39,647 reviews)
From Bali or Java: Bromo & Kawah Ijen – 3-Day Adventure
72 hr
(155 reviews)
From $210
Prambanan Temple and Ramayana Ballet Show (VIP Seat with dinner)
7 hr
(145 reviews)
From $110
Borobudur(climb up), Merapi Volcano and Prambanan Temple Tour
12 hr
(332 reviews)
From $125
Private Merapi Volcano 4WD Jeep Tour from Yogyakarta
4 hr
(72 reviews)
From $36
The best time to visit Yogyakarta is from June to September, especially July and August, with the fewest rain days and lower humidity. The rainiest stretch runs from November to March, when you'll see 26 to 28 rain days a month and high humidity. If you want to catch the famous Sekaten festival, it happens around November-December, but that falls in the wet season. So plan for the dry months if you prefer more sun.
Malioboro and the city center suit first-timers who want to be steps from the main market street and the sultans palace, with hotels like Grand Inna Malioboro and Harper Malioboro. The Keraton area, south of the palace, is quieter and closer to Taman Sari, good for a heritage stay. The Adisucipto corridor east of town suits longer stays, with Royal Ambarrukmo and Eastparc nearby.
Start with Prambanan Temple, a massive Hindu complex with intricate carvings. Borobudur Temple is the world's largest Buddhist monument, with panoramic views from its terraces. Titik Nol Kilometer marks the city's central point, and Tugu Yogyakarta Monument is its iconic landmark. Taman Sari is a historic water castle with bathing pools, and Keraton Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat offers insight into the sultan's living palace.
Day trips from Yogyakarta include Borobudur and Prambanan temples, each a major ancient monument. You can also visit the volcanic landscapes of Merapi and the cave tubing at Pindul. Selogriyo Temple offers trekking through rice terraces and a waterfall.
Plan 3 days for the central city: Keraton, Taman Sari, Tugu, Titik Nol, and Vredeburg Fort. Then add one more day for a full-day tour to Borobudur and Prambanan. That gives you enough time without rushing.
Mataram City Apartment By Apartku
350 m away · Jl. Palagan Tentara Pelajar No.KM. 7, Mudal, Sariharjo, Kec. Ngaglik Ngaglik
The Alana Yogyakarta Hotel and Convention Center
450 m away · Jl. Palagan Tentara Pelajar
Mataram City 802 by We Stay
350 m away · Jl. Palagan Tentara Pelajar No.KM. 7, Mudal, Sariharjo, Kec. Ngaglik Ngaglik
Restful Studio No Kitchen Mataram City By Travelio
350 m away · Jl. Palagan Tentara Pelajar No.KM. 7, Mudal, Sariharjo, Ngaglik, Sleman, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta, 55581 Ngaglik