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 Click Here!!

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PHOENIX HOTEL ( Star ) Located just a few minutes from the famous Kraton Palace, and a short drive from the airport, Novotel Yogyakarta is one of the most established names in international hospitality. . . PURI ARTHA ( Star ) Who knows this best but the Puri Artha Hotel. The not so big Hotel adjectified with three stars and decorated with Javanese and Balinese cultural blends. Each has verandah facing a garden creating atmosphere, guest has never experienced before through their journey. . . RADISSON YOGYAKARTA ( Star ) 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, 25 mins Mount Merapi Golf Course. This hotel has 120 guest rooms. . . HOTEL SANTIKA YOGYAKARTA ( Star ) Hotel Santika, is striking in its elegance, from Hotel Santika you can walk down Malioboro, the famous street, or escape to Borobudut temple, The Largest and most spectacular Buddhist shrine in the world. . . SHERATON MUSTIKA YOGYA ( Star ) Ideally situated on five hectares of tropical landscaped grounds in the unique regency of Yogyakarta. The hotel is only 2 km from the Airport and is only 10 km from the city centre. The inspiring Borobudur and Candi Prambanan Temple are just 25 km away. With the majestic Mount Merapi Volcano as its dramatic backdrop, the hotel offers a unique royal experience in vibrant Javanese style. This hotels has 246 guest rooms. . . JOGJA VILLAGE INN ( Star ) 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. . . AGAS INTERNATIONAL ( Star ) Hotel Agas International centrally located on jalan Dr. Muwardi is close to Manahan Sport complex od Solo, 10 minutes away from airport. The hotel is ideal for the business and leisure traveller. With warm smiles the friendly Javanese people welcome everyone to ecperience an unforgetable vacation in Solo. Each of the 44 fully airconditioned room. . . SAHID RAYA HOTEL ( Star ) The most famous and finest four star business hotel in Solo city. Only short drive from the newly expanded Adisumarmo Airport. Extremely convenient of the Royal Kraton and itself a glorious monument to Solo's traditional arts and culture. With 140 luxurious rooms and suites. . . QUALITY HOTEL ( Star ) 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 close to fine shopping. With 121 deluxe rooms offering all the comforts and conveniences a guest-even a royal one-could wish for. . . HOTEL SAHID KUSUMA ( Star ) Located in the Are of Borobudur Temple,Manohara Hotel is just 200M from the Temple.It's has been designed with Javanesse Architecture,made up of Javanesse handycrafts and materials.Surrounded by the lush of tropical garden. All room have a Borobudur View. . .