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Yogyakarta, pronounced "Jog-jyakarta" is the cultural centre of Java. After flying in from Jakarta and checking into your Yogyakarta hotel, we promise you’ll fall in love with the chilled vibe and cheery people here.

As the second most visited city in Indonesia after Bali, the Yogyakarta experience incomplete without a visit to the famous temples of Borobudur and Prambaban. Noted as some of the most important religious monuments in the world, these two heritage listed structures will be worth your entire trip to Java. There are a number of tours to choose from when considering what to do in Yogyakarta and a lot of them have a trip to these temples as well as added activities like visiting the looming Mt Merapi, and dropping into some of the museums around town. Last erupting in 2010, Merapi is Indonesia’s most active Volcano and the summit is usually visible from anywhere in the city, depending on the smog situation of course! Meanwhile in the city, the sultans Kraton Palace or the water castle, Taman Sari should also be on your list.

Craving some retail therapy? Hire a taxi or Becak tricycle and go for a ride downtown to the Malioboro strip. Here, you’ll find an entire street full of markets and shopping malls selling everything from Batik and t-shirts to local cuisines. Take a break and sit down at one of the Warungs for dinner, as its super cheap and delicious! The great thing about Malioboro is it’s great for people watching or just trying to figuring out exactly how the traffic navigates those narrow streets. We have the best list of accommodation in Yogyakarta around, from those those that offer the bare essentials to those who are bursting with first class facilities. Celebrate Java with our list of Jogjakarta hotels!