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Welcome
to Yogyakarta
Yogyakarta
or 'Yogya' is easily the most popular city in Indonesia. It's
a cultural and intellectual centre, crammed with prestigious universities
and academies, and its influence far outweighs its size. Sure
it has noisy and chaotic traffic like any Javanese city, but just
a short stroll away from the main streets are the kampungs where
life is still unhurried. Despite its veneer of modernity and westernisation,
the city clings strongly to its traditional values and philosophies.
Traditional
performing arts (Ramayana Ballet, gamelan performances etc) can
be seen at the Yogyakarta Craft Centre and the Agastya Art Institute.
It is also a major craft centre, especially for batik. The walled-in
kraton compound, in the city centre, is a city within a city.
The kraton is home to 25,000 people and includes the sultan's
huge palace, the Taman Sari (also known as the water castle or
fragrant garden), a bird market and several craft industries.
There are several worthwhile museums in the city, including the
Sono-Budoyo Museum and Benteng Vredeburg. The suburb of Kota Gede
has been famous since the 1930s as the centre of Yogya's silver
industry, and is still a great place to wander around and watch
the silversmiths at work.Yogya offers an excellent range of accommodation,
restaurants and food stalls, most of which are on or just off
Jalan Malioboro. The most interesting way of reaching Yogya is
via the rickety backwater ferry from Kalipucang, which crosses
Segara Anakan and stops at a string of fishing villages. There's
a beach 27km (17mi) from Yogya at Parangtritis, which is popular
with locals on weekends. !
Borobudur
Borobudur
is one of the greatest Buddhist relics in South-East Asia and
is Indonesia's most famous attraction. Rulers of the Sailendra
dynasty built the colossal pyramid of Borobudur between 750 and
850 AD, but very little else is known about the site's early history
except that a huge workforce must have been harnessed to shift
and carve the 60,000 cu m (196,800 cu ft) of stone used in its
construction. With the decline of Buddhism and the shift of power
to East Java, Borobudur was soon abandoned and for centuries lay
hidden under layers of volcanic ash. It was only in 1815 that
the site was cleared and the technical skill and imagination of
the builders was revealed. A mammoth US$21-million restoration
programme undertaken between 1973 and 1984 returned much of the
complex to its former glory. The Mendut and Pawon temples nearby
are important parts of the complex, though easily overlooked by
visitors to the main site. Borobudur is 40km (25mi) north-west
of Yogya. Details
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Ibis
Malioboro
IBIS Malioboro caters for business travelers as well as
tourist who want to enjoy and discover the cultural treasures
of Central Java.. . .
from USD$50.00 net per room/night |
Ambarukmo
Hotel
 Located
just beyond the royal town of Yogyakarta. This four star
international hotel is set in tropical gardens and consist
of 265 guest rooms.. . .
from USD$33.00 net per room/night |
Hyatt
Regency
The seven-storey Hyatt Regency Yogyakarta is built on the
concept of the 'Legacy of a Misty Tropical Ruin Village',
an ancient ruin and supporting village sitting in the midst
of a tropical jungle. . .
from USD$33.00 net per room/night |
Phoenix
Hotel
Hotel Phoenix Yogyakarta located in the heart of Javanese
culture and the prestigious area of Yogyakarta, Located
just a few minutes from the famous Kraton Palace. . .
from USD$34.00 net per room/night |
Radisson
Plaza
Located Centrally located in the Universities within minutes
of al attractive in this "Cultural Capital", 10
mins to Yogyakarta's Adisucipto Airport, 10 mins to the
Sultan's Place, 50 mins to the Borobudur Temple.
from USD$36.00 net per room/night |
Hotel
Santika
Hotel Santika, is striking in its elegance, from Hotel Santika
you can walk down Malioboro, the famous street, or escape
to Borobudur temple, The Largest and most spectacular Buddhist
shrine in the world. . .
from USD$35.00 net per room/night |
Century
Saphir
The Century Saphir Yogyakarta Hotel is an ideal choice whether
you are travelling to Yogyakarta on business or on leisure
to visit this peaceful and ancient city. . .
from USD$26.00 net per room/night |
Hotel
Jayakarta
Located just 5 minutes from the Adisucipto airport and only
15 minutes from the famous Malioboro market with its many
souvenirs shops and typical lesehan (floor-level) eateries.
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from USD$31.00 net per room/night |
Natour
Garuda
Located Centrally located in the Universities within minutes
of al attractive in this "Cultural Capital", 10
mins to Yogyakarta's Adisucipto Airport, 10 mins to the
Sultan's Place, 50 mins to the Borobudur Temple.
from USD$33.00 net per room/night |
Sheraton
Mustika
Sheraton Mustika Yogyakarta Resort and Spa is a 5-star vacation
spot with a unique Javanese ambiance. The resort offers
a superb Javanese spa and extensive recreational facilities
. . .
from USD$51.00 net per room/night |
Novotel
Yogyakarta
Novotel Yogyakarta is minutes away from the famous Kraton
Palace, and a short drive from the airport. Located in the
central part of Yogyakarta City, this hotel is close to
any shopping center. . .
from USD$45.00 net per room/night |
Jogja
Villaga Inn
Jogja Village Inn located in South Yogyakarta, 20 minutes
to Airport, 15 minutes to Train Station, 10 minutes to Sultan's
Palace and Malioboro street, guest enjoy a gardened environment.
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from USD$46.00 net per room/night |
Hotel
Sahid Raya
Extremely convenient of the Royal Kraton and itself a glorious
monument to Solo's traditional arts and culture. With 140
luxurious rooms and suites, The most famous and finest four
star business hotel. . . from USD$33.00 net per room/night
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Quality
Hotel
Resort style pleasure in the heart of historic Solo. Set
amidst exotic blossoms and the greenery in what was once
a prince's residence. Literally surrounded by the city's
numerous cultural attractions and . . .
from USD$45.00 net per room/night |
Hotel
Melia Purosani
Located right in the heart of historic Yogyakarta, born
of the rich tradition of Javanese culture, this five star
Hotel is set in landscape gardens and lagoons, creating
a relaxing oasis in the city. . .
from USD$60.00 net per room/night |
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