Yogyakarta

Yogyakarta— despite the official spelling and the name is usually pronounced and not uncommonly written Jogjakarta or just Jogja (JOG-jah) — is a major tourist destination in Indonesia. It is the capital of Yogyakarta Special Region to the south of Central Java province.

Yogyakarta Halal Travel Guide

Yogyakarta is a bustling town of some 500,000 people and the most popular tourist destination on Java, largely thanks to its proximity to the temples of Borobudur and Prambanan. The city is a centre of art and education, offers some good shopping and has a wide range of tourist facilities.

The city (kota) of Yogyakarta is one of five neighborhoods in the semi-autonomous province of Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta (DIY) and the "Yogyakarta Special Region". The other neighborhoods are the regencies of:

• Sleman on the slopes of fiery Mount Merapi to the north
• Bantul all the way to the sea to the south
• The hills of Gunungkidul to the east
• The lowlands of Kulon Progo to the West

This special status is thanks to the Sultanate of Hamengkubuwono, which has ruled the area since 1749 and steered the state through difficult times of occupation and revolution. During the Indonesian war of independence, Sultan Hamengkubuwono IX offered the fledgeling Indonesian government his enclave as a capital city. Yogyakarta became the revolutionary capital of the republic from 1946 to 1949 when Jakarta was still occupied by the Dutch. As a result and the newly-independent Indonesia appointed the Sultan as the governor of the province of DIY — the only one in Indonesia that is not elected directly by the people. The Indonesian central government has tried to weaken the sultan's power by calling for direct elections for the governor. The present sultan, Hamengkubuwono X, was chosen by an overwhelming majority.

Yogyakarta lies in one of the most seismically active parts of Java and has been repeatedly struck by earthquakes and volcano eruptions. The worst in recent times was the earthquake of 27 May 2006, which killed over 6,000 people and flattened over 300,000 houses. The epicentre was kilometers 25 south of the city, which avoided the worst of the quake. A surprisingly effective disaster recovery effort repaired most of the physical damage quickly.

Yogyakarta is full of domestic tourists during school holidays, with tourist buses on the visitor hotspots of shopping street Jl Malioboro and the northern palace square, or alun-alun, trapped in heavy traffic. Vehicles, parking and vendors contribute to the traffic jams.

Tourist information

There are three information offices, one at the airport, one at the main train station, and this main one:

• Tourist information office - ☎ +62 274 566000 | Has maps in English and can give useful information.

Travel as a Muslim to Yogyakarta

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Yogyakarta

• Adisucipto International Airport IATA Code: JOG A small but busy, mostly domestic hub. Near-hourly connections to Jakarta (50 minutes) and Denpasar, while other domestic airlines service major cities in Java, Sumatra, Kalimantan and Sulawesi. For international flights, Air Asia goes to both Kuala Lumpur and Singapore and SilkAir connects to Singapore. There is a tourist information desk and ATMs in the arrival hall.

Getting into the city

Travel on a Bus in Yogyakarta

• TransJogja bus 1A goes to the main Tugu train station and Jl Malioboro for Rp5,500. Buy the ticket at the bus stop.

Best way to travel in Yogyakarta by a Taxi

Airport taxis cost around Rp70,000 depending on destination. Pay at the desk in the arrival terminal and head for the rank. Give the receipt to your driver and there is no need for any additional payment. It is about half the price to use a taxi dropping passengers off at the departure terminal - insist on using the meter. Expect to pay the Rp4,000 airport entrance fee, even though this has already been paid by the previous passenger on the way in.

By rail

Take the Prambanan Ekspres train that runs between Palur (just east of Surakarta) and Kutoarjo, west of Jogja, from Maguwo station, a few minutes walk from airport arrivals. In Yogyakarta the train calls at the main Tugu station, just off Jl Malioboro. In Solo it calls at Balapan station.

Ride-hailing services

You can use ride-hailing apps to get picked up but you will be picked up outside the airport in front of the Class I Immigration Office on Jl Solo, an eight-minutes walk from the terminal.

Travel on a Bus in Yogyakarta

• Giwangan Bus Station - Terminal Giwangan | Regular services from across Java and beyond, including Jakarta (9 hours), Bandung (6 hours), and Surabaya (8 hours). In Jakarta and there are many bus stations like Lebak Bulus in the south, Pulo Gebang in the East and Kalideres in the west. Passengers can choose an operator departing to Yogyakarta like Safari Dharma Raya, Handoyo, and Ramayana. From Surabaya, buses for Jogja leave from Purabaya Bus Station. Operators include Sugeng Rahayu and Eka. There is also some scheduled travel available. Buses to Jogja from Bandung leave from Cicaheum terminal, travelling either directly or via Purwokerto (6–7 hours, Rp65,000), from where there are regular buses to Yogyakarta (4–5 hours, Rp50,000).

• Jombor Bus Station - Terminal Jombor | For travel from the north of the city, from Borobudur or Semarang, for example. The going rate for westerners to Borobudur is Rp35,000–25,000 (local residents Rp8,000).

Small shuttle buses called travel ply the routes from Semarang and Solo. One such service is Joglosemar (Jogja-Solo-Semarang), Rp65,000 from Semarang, and Rp45,000 from Solo.

Muslim Friendly Rail Holidays in Yogyakarta

Tugu Railway Station Stasiun Tugu The main central station, serving cities such as Jakarta, Bandung, Surabaya and Solo. To check schedules and buy tickets enter from Jl Pasar Kembang (i.e., from the east end) and get a queue number from the stand facing the ticket windows. Then go to the opposite side of the room and fill out a ticket request slip, consulting the timetables on the wall to your left. You will be called to the appropriate ticket window and the announcement will be called (in Indonesian only) and displayed on the electronic sign on the wall.

• Yogyakarta and Solo are connected by the Prambanan Ekspres service. Despite the name and the train does not stop at Prambanan station, and even if it did make an unscheduled stop and the station is rather far from the temple complex. The Prambanan Ekspres does stop at Maguwo station for Yogyakarta airport.
• Trains from Jakarta take at least seven hours. The Argo-class trains (Argo Lawu and Argo Dwipangga) are the fastest and most comfortable, Rp575,000 (~8 hr, including mineral water and snacks). Taksaka is almost as good at Rp550,000. The line between Kroya and Prupuk is scenic, where the line crosses the main backbone mountains of Java. Business (Eksekutif) class trains from Jakarta (km 514 8 hr) now cost from Rp460,000 and from Surabaya from Rp310,000. A ticket on a 3rd class train from Jakarta to Yogyakarta costs from Rp95,000 and from Surabaya Rp70,000.
• Passengers from Bandung should take the Argo Wilis or Lodaya expresses which cross a scenic part of Java during daylight. Lodaya departures at 7:20 AM and it takes 7 hours to Jogja and the fare starts from Rp 615,000. There is also an overnight Lodaya and the Turangga from Surabaya also travels overnight. The fare is from Rp380,000 including mineral water and Snacks.
• Passengers from Surabaya are served by the twice-daily Sancaka service departing in the morning and afternoon.
• Lempuyangan train station - Serves economy class trains and commuter trains.

How to get around in Yogyakarta

Yogyakarta is a relatively small city, so travelling around town should not be too expensive. If you are travelling on foot, a street sign facing you at a corner indicates the name of the street you are entering, not the cross street.

Travel on a Bus in Yogyakarta

Medium and small buses are the main public transport in Yogyakarta.

The TransJogja rapid transit system operates from 05:30 to 21:30 and stops only at designated shelters. They are air-conditioned and generally safe. Tickets can be purchased at the kiosks, and the cost for single trip is Rp5,600. You can buy regular trip cards which cut the per trip cost to Rp5,000, and allows transit to other shelters. Get a free route map for the TransJogja buses at the Yogyakarta Tourism Board Centre on Jl Malioboro.

Buses other than TransJogja normally operate 06:00 to 17:00, or 21:00 for some long routes. The cost for a single trip is Rp5,000 regardless of distance (within the city). Usually on a bus there will be a driver and a helper who will hang from the side of the bus and handle money and try to get passengers. The helper will usually tap you on the shoulder to indicate you should pay him. If there is no helper you can pay the driver directly. When you are ready to get off a bus, tell the driver or helper "kiri" (KIH-ree) which means left.

By vehicle or motorbike

There are several vehicle and motorbike rental agencies just outside Tugu Station, on the street that runs east-west just south of the station. A vehicle or motorbike delivery and pick-up at the airport remain the best way to rent them.

Driving a vehicle in Indonesia is never a rewarding experience. But for those that would like to, a Toyota Avanza or Daihatsu Xenia (6 passengers) can be rented for around Rp450,000-Rp300,000 for 24 hours, or Rp375,000-Rp225,000 for 12 hours. A new green car, Toyota Agya or Daihatsu Ayla, can be rented for Rp350,000 for 24 hours. Most of the companies will ask you for the driving licence and ID cards for security reasons.

Renting a vehicle with driver is a more relaxing proposition. A driver will cost an additional Rp70,000-200,000 a day. The cost of a vehicle with a driver may vary depending on whether fuel is included for a set distance or for the whole itinerary. Prices are always subject to negotiation and may increase or decrease due to local demand, type and age of vehicle and your individual requirements at the time. The normal rates (not the high season/peak season) will be around Rp650,000-500,000 per 12 hours service.

A near new semi-automatic (clutchless) motorbike can be rented for Rp60,000 per 24 hours; older bikes may come for less, and fully automatic bikes such as a Honda Vario or Yamaha Mio may sometimes cost Rp7,000-10,000 more. Many roads outside Yogyakarta are unpaved, especially around Mount Merapi area, so many motorcycle rentals offer a semi-offroad automatic bike with daily fee around Rp85,000.

Best way to travel in Yogyakarta by a Taxi

Yogyakarta's taxis are metered and most drivers are trustworthy. All taxis have a flagfall of Rp8,000 for the first kilometre and then Rp6,250 for every subsequent kilometre. Most trips around the centre should not cost more than Rp40,000. If you find a driver you feel comfortable with, ask for their mobile number so next time you need to travel you can call him directly. Most drivers are more than happy to do this.

By ojek

Motorcycle taxis are widespread. They usually gather at designated spots (pangkalan), where you will haggle your way to a ride. Not comfortable or convenient for carrying luggage, but quicker if the traffic jammed.

Nowadays, organized ojek are strong competitors to taxis and ojek pangkalan. Pickup is free and you pay according to the printout from the meter. No haggling. Try:

• O'jack motorbike taxi - Rp4 per meter or Rp4,000 per kilometer.

Disability ojek are also available in Yogyakarta. The system is run by disabled persons, including the drivers. Using motorcycles with sidecars and they can carry a person with a wheelchair. Spacious enough, so two slim non-disabled people can also use it. Try:

• Difa City Tour and Transport

By ride-hailing

Ride-hailing apps such as Grab and Gojek are ubiquitous in Yogyakarta and can be used to request vehicle or motorbike rides. They are typically cheaper than taxis, have short waiting times in the central area, and are mostly straightforward to use, expect a very little English from most drivers. When you request a vehicle or motorbike using one of these apps, it's handy to have an Indonesian speaker to help you communicate with the driver, or learn some of the keywords and phrases used in this situation. See the Indonesian phrasebook.

By becak

Three-wheeled pedal-powered trishaws or pedicabs, known as becak (BAY-cha'), can be found in most parts of Yogyakarta, for shortish journeys (remember there is some poor guy pedalling away behind you). Haggle furiously before getting in. Be sure to determine whether the price is for a one-way or return (pulang) trip and if you want the driver to wait while you conduct your shopping or business. The journey from within the city to the Malioboro shopping precinct should not cost more than Rp 20,000.

By dokar

The two-wheeled horse-drawn carriage is still found in Jogja. While happy to do a tourist jaunt and they are mostly used by the Jogjanese for shortish trips around their neighbourhoods, to and from the market, for example.

Halal Friendly Walking Tours in Yogyakarta

As in the rest of Indonesia, walking in Jogja is probably one of the least convenient and least popular ways of transport, with two remarkable exceptions:

• Jalan Malioboro, with its vibrant street life, colourful shop facades, large walkways and street artists;
• The charming Kampung Taman Sari neighborhood containing the remains of the Taman Sari Water Castle.

What to see in Yogyakarta

Being one of the oldest cities in Indonesia, Yogyakarta has many legacy buildings and monuments.

The number one must-see attraction is Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono's palace, better known as Kraton Ngayogyakarta. Near the palace are a number of other legacy buildings : the BNI '46 building and the Central Post Office and Bank Indonesia.

Other notable monuments and attractions are:

Benteng Vredeburg Vredeburg Fort A Dutch fort in front of Gedung Agung (the President's Palace). A great example of Dutch colonial architecture. A few military items are presented, including a twin cannon.

• Imogiri royal graves - Graveyard of the Sultan Agung and his descendants and the Yogyakarta and Surakarta royal families. It was damaged during an earthquake in 2006 but has been reopened.

• Kotabaru - The Dutch officials' residential area has some legacy homes, a colonial style church, monastery (Gereja Kotabaru), and a stadium (Stadion Kridosono).

• Kotagede GPS The capital of the ancient Islamic Mataram kingdom. The tomb of its first king, Panembahan Senopati, is here in the royal graveyard. Before independence, Kotagede was Jogja's economic centre, as it had the largest market and was home to many wealthy batik merchants. Some of the older buildings have been modernised or replaced with newer buildings, but Kotagede remains a prime example of (Javanese) architecture and city structure. Check out the local silver handicrafts.

• Tugu Monument A downtown landmark. Built by Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono VI and the spire was originally a sphere representing the universe. During the colonial era and the spire was replaced with a golden cylinder.

The Kraton

The Sultan's palace or Kraton encompasses the main palace and the sultan's residential buildings, two alun-alun (palace squares), and a large residential area where the sultan's servants used to live.

Northern alun-alun Alun-alun utara GPS Built for training the Sultan's army, it was opened to the public during the reign of Sultan Hamengkubuwono IX. Now used for the quarterly Garebeg parade held in the months of Maulud, Besar and Sawal, according to the (Javanese) calendar. In the parade and the Sultan's servants carry huge cone-shaped offerings to the alun-alun. After the parade, attendees scramble to get a scrap of the offering as it is believed to bring good luck. Prior to the month of Maulud, a popular public fair is held here for 30 days, offers many kinds of goods from traditional handicrafts to Chinese ceramics. A snack associated with the fair is the doughnut-like galundeng. On weekend or holiday nights, pedal cars decorated with lights (gowes) can be hired to make a circuit of the square.

• Kraton Yogyakarta - A calm and elegant example of (Javanese) legacy with two separate entrances; the Main Court (Pagilaran and Siti Hinggil) and the Residence. The Main Court showcases the grandeur of the Sultan's monarchy, while the Residence is more homely, showcasing the royal family's luxurious lifestyle. There are regular free performances of music and dance. Check out the times when you arrive in Yogajakarta. (Every Sunday at 11:00 as of Oct 2023). There are three gamelans in the palace, and the pavilion nearest the entrance houses one of them. If it is being played, feel free to take a seat and enjoy it for a while.

• Carriage Museum Museum Kereta This is a partly-ruined complex built as a pleasure garden by the first Sultan in 1765. One of the bathing pools was dedicated to the sultan's harem, and he had a tower overlooking the area so he could take his pick. Towards the back is the original entrance to the pools, a small dock connected to a long-since-vanished river; a bit of snooping beyond this entrance will get you to a back street, where one can visit a fascinating network of tunnels and rooms, including an Escher-like series of interlacing staircases over what looks like a disused well.

• Siti Hinggil Selatan. This somehow-muted palace is commonly used for formal occasion. You can catch a shadow puppet performance during weekend mornings and nights. There is no admission charge for the show and you can come and go as you please, which you may well want to do as the show is long and somewhat difficult to follow if you do not speak bahasa (Indonesian).

Also worth seeing is the prince's palace to the Southeast of the main palace.

• Masjid Gede Kauman - One of the oldest and largest mosque in Yogyakarta. Located on the west of Alun-alun Utara, this mosque was where the Sultan performs his religious rites and ceremonies.

Yogyakarta was designed so that the main elements of the city form an imaginary line. This straight line starts from Parangtritis on the coast, through the Kraton and Tugu Monument, and finally to Mount Merapi. This represents the Sultan's strong relationship with the guardian spirits of Mount Merapi and the ocean at Parangtritis.

Museums

• Affandi Museum | Delightful museum built around the former home of the late Affandi, one of Indonesia's best-known painters. Several galleries, including one with 30 of Affandi's paintings from his early, impressionist and expressionist periods, and another with paintings by some of his 11 children. The artist designed some of the buildings (the central complex was originally his home and offices) himself, and the grounds themselves are worth the admission price. Helpful staff to show you around.

• Aircraft Museum - Museum Dirgantara | Holds several antique aircraft from World War II, a Badger bomber, MIG-15 to MIG-21, P-51 Mustang, Catalina flying boat, Auster MkII, Lavochkin LA-11, F-86 Sabre, T-33 Bird and an A6M5 Zero. There is also a P-51 airplane simulator but it was broken (Oct 2023). Children on school trips will see you as a big attraction if you look western so smile and prepare to pose for many pictures.

• Kekayon Museum - A wayang (puppet) museum with a lush (Javanese) style garden. Divided into ten sections, where each holds a vast number of puppets from various places in Indonesia.

• Sonobudoyo Museum Museum Sonobudoyo | Many (Javanese) artefacts like wayang puppets, masks, statues, textiles, weapons, and a full set of gamelan instruments. Worth a visit if you have some extra time in Yogya, or you are interested in (Javanese) culture study. Wayang kulit performances are given every night 20:00-22:00, accompanied by gamelan. Rp40,000.

Candi (ancient temples)

Candi (CHAN-dee) are ancient structures mainly built during the 7th-9th centuries. They are built from river stones or blocks of volcanic stone . The walls are often carved with reliefs depicting stories from either Buddhism or Hinduism, and a stone statue usually sits at the center. There are many candi in and around Yogyakarta, some have been restored and made accessible.

The two most famous candi are both easily reached from Jogja. Buddhist Borobudur is a couple of hours to the northwest. The Hindu temple complex Prambanan is just to the east.

• Candi Kalasan - Kalasan Temple | The oldest Buddhist candi in Yogyakarta. Built in 778 AD by Rakai Panangkaran of the Sanjaya dynasty. He was a Hindu but he built this Buddhist temple, reflecting the harmonious religious life during that time. The walls are covered with ancient white cement called bajralepa. It was built in honour of the goddess, Dewi Tara. A bronze statue of a Boddhisatva found in the candi has been removed.

• Candi Sambisari - Sambisari Temple | Consists of one main candi and three supporting candis (perwara). You can see lingga and yoni, symbols of male and female sex, inside the main candi. There are three statues in the wall of the main candi, Agastya on the south side, Ganesha on the east, and Dewi Durga on the north. From the lingga, yoni, and the statues, it has been concluded that Sambisari was built to worship Siva. There is no definitive agreement about when and who built the candi. But from the Wanua III inscriptions, Candi Sambisari is considered to have been constructed between 812 and 838 AD).

• Candi Sari - Sari Temple | Built as the dormitory for a Buddhist monastery. There are two floors with three rooms on each. The reliefs are similar to those at Candi Kalasan and the walls are also covered with bajralepa. There are Boddhisatvas and Dewi Tara carved beside the windows indicating the link between Candi Kalasan and Candi Sari. The roof consists of 9 stupas in a grid formation. The holes in the construction show how timbers were used as part of the building process. This candi is considered to have been built in the same perioid as Candi Kalasan.

Art galleries

• Bentara Budaya - A cultural institute set up by the Kompas Gramedia publishing and media group. Branches in Jogja, Jakarta, Solo and Bali. Art exhibitions, movies, book discussions.

• Cemeti Art House - Fine art and modern art exhibitions, book discussions and performances.

• Jogja Gallery - Modern art gallery exhibiting avant garde artworks.

• Kedai Kebun - Kedai Kebun Forum | Art space managed by artists including gallery, performance space, bookstore and restaurant. Art exhibitions, performances, book discussions. Has accommodation for rent.

What to do in Yogyakarta

• Backstreet Academy - The local residents offer authentic activities such as fishing in the South Sea, traditional (Javanese) archery, cooking classes, classical (Javanese) dance and even tours to Boroburur and Mount Merapi. A social enterprise providing opportunities for underprivileged people.
• Caving — Yogyakarta has many caves, one of the best in Goa Jomblang in Wonosari, Gunung Kidul Regency.
• Golf — at Merapi Golf, 18 holes designed by Thomson, Wolveridge & Perrett. On the slopes of Mount Merapi, where you can enjoy the scenic view of the mountains while playing. The course was partially damaged during the 2010 eruptions but has been restored. There is also a smaller course in the grounds of the Hyatt Regency Hotel.
• Horse-drawn carriage rides — traditional horse-drawn carriages and the four-wheeled andhong and the two-wheeled horsecart call dokar, wait for tourists outside hotspots like the train station and the Kraton and Mal Malioboro. Haggle furiously. The traditional route is from Jl Malioboro to the Kraton. Andhong often want to take you to shop for fake Dagadu t-shirts at hefty prices in Ngasem. The cost for a round trip is about Rp40,000. They usually ask for Rp50,000 but may settle for less. While andhong primarily serve the tourist market, dokar are used more generally by the Jogjanese but are still happy to give you a tourist jaunt. Andhong can hold up to five adults, while a dokar will take about two only.
• Masangin (masuk antara dua beringin, passing between the two banyan trees) — you can play this simple, fun game on the southern alun-alun. Participants are blindfolded and must walk straight between the two ancient banyan trees. It sounds easy but most participants usually fail.
• Rafting — a splashy ride on Elo or Progo rivers. There are a number of operators, including Kisik River Camp.
• Reflexology — achieve soothing experience by having a short reflexology massage. One of the hippest among Jogjanese.
• Street chess— when it's quiet, particularly around the end of Jalan Malioboro near the Kraton and the becak drivers will play chess on the street with large wooden sets. You are welcome to challenge them and it's fun. This is how they pass the time between fares, so some play for several hours each day - you'll be up against some stiff competition. Don't offer or accept any bets on the outcome - it takes the fun out of a good way to interact with the local residents and pass the time.
• Sunday morning on the university boulevard — every Sunday and the main boulevard in the Gadjah Mada university campus is thronged with students joggers and martial arts enthusiasts. Get there between 07:00-09:00 for a bit of exercise. After that, replace the calories you lost by sampling the foods from the many stalls. The choice includes opor ayam' (chicken Curries with Rice cake), bubur ayam (rice porridge with chicken), 'siomay (fish dumplings) and sate ambal (chicken satay with tempeh sauce). Don't forget to check the flea market nearby.
• Yoga & meditation — widely available including daily classes at Balance Mind-Body-Soul, Jalan Cendrawasih 36, Demangan Baru, +62 274 742 7925, +62 274 566717 (fax: +62 274 566717).

Study in Yogyakarta

Jogja is a city of education as well as culture. It is home to at least four universities. Besides the pre-eminent Gadjah Mada University, it also hosts Yogyakarta State University (Universitas Negeri Yogyakarta) and the Islamic University of Indonesia (Universitas Islam Indonesia) and the Sunan Kalijaga State Islamic University (Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Kalijaga).

Indonesia's largest art school and the Indonesian Institute of Art (Institut Seni Indonesia) is also in the city, offering undergradate and postgraduate degrees related to traditional arts such as (Javanese) dance, wayang performance and gamelan music, and to modern and contemporary arts like theatre, broadcast, and graphic design.

It may be feasible for non-Indonesians to study at these universities through the Indonesian-government Dharmasiswa scheme. Studies in Indonesian performing arts are a particular focus for recipients of this support.

Jogja is well-known for its language schools. There are many to choose from, including:

• Wisma Bahasa - The oldest Indonesian language course in Yogyakarta, since 1982. Provides (Indonesian), (Javanese), Tetum, and English courses. Branches in Jakarta and Bali. Offers e-learning.

• Alam Bahasa - Bahasa indonesia course An Indonesian language course with combination of Bahasa Indonesia classes, cultural and travel activities. New classes start anytime.

Sanggar Seni Kinanti Sekar A place where you could learn both (Javanese) and Modern dance, Macapat and (Javanese) language (both speaking and writing)

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Yogyakarta

Jogja is the home of batik, traditional wayang puppets, sculpture, ceramics and silverware. Handicrafts from outside Jogja can also be found. Alternatively, as a modern city and there are stylish malls offer interesting goods and services at a reasonable cost.

• Jalan Malioboro - Well-known shopping street very popular with domestic and international tourists alike. Stretching from Tugu train station in the north to the alun-alun in the south, it is 2 kilometers long and home to hundreds of shops and street-stalls offering all kinds of handicrafts. The street is partly pedestrianised and no motorbike parking is allowed. Motorbikes can be parked in the Abu Bakar Ali area from where there are two free shuttle buses to Malioboro.

Handicrafts

• Monggo Chocolates - The Monggo Chocolates factory!

• Saptohoedojo Art Gallery - This sprawling complex houses an utterly eclectic collection of Indonesian art, ranging from abstract modern paintings and batik shirts through gamelan instruments and stuffed tigers to Papuan tribal totems complete with the skulls of vanquished enemies. Everything is for sale and previous clients, pictures of whom are proudly pasted on the walls, include Pope John Paul II and the Dalai Lama. While the adjoining restaurant looks quite attractive and the food served is rather disappointing.

• Tabubu Ethnic Music Shop - They make and sell traditional musical instruments (flutes, drums, stringed instruments, etc.) from various parts of Indonesia. The shop is in the owner's house, and he is very friendly - just drop by and you can see and try the instruments he has on display. If you want to buy, however, you will have to make a custom order, as the instruments on display are not for sale. The prices are pretty good, starting at tens of thousands of rupiah for the cheaper flutes to hundreds of thousands for stringed instruments.

• Tjokrosuharto - This handicraft shop opens its door for business in 1954 and still operating today. It offers a large selection of (Javanese) handicrafts such as wayang kulit (leather puppet), wayang golek (wooden puppet), batik, keris, silverware, sculptures, and traditional outfits.

• Dagadu (lower ground floor Malioboro Mall). Offers funny contemporary t-shirts and souvenirs that revolves around Yogyakarta people's culture.
• Ciamis Art Shop, Jl Malioboro No.153. Shadow puppets, masks, carvings, and more at fixed prices that are lower than in the market. Open 09:00–13:00 and 18:00–20:00.
• Nadzar, Jl Malioboro No.187. Huge souvenir shop specializing in batik, art, jewellery, and more. Has every souvenir you could imagine at fixed prices.

Batik

There are some excellent batik galleries selling hand-made paintings on cotton and silk. The cloth folds up easily for transport and can be ironed later. There are also several scams which you should avoid. Authentic batik should look vivid on both sides of the cloth; whereas stamped batik will only look vivid on one side. To get the best price, visit a gallery where they grade the quality of the pieces, usually using a scale from A-Z. Prices range from Rp70,000 for A (small student paintings), to Rp3,000,000 for Z paintings (usually large pieces done by master artists). You may be able to negotiate an extra 25% off the marked price. Beware shops which buy and resell the paintings, marking up the prices for Z-level artwork to Rp9,000,000 - this is massively overpriced.

• Hamzah Batik - Mirota Batik | The large family-owned store offers plenty of handicrafts, not only from Yogyakarta but also from all part of Indonesia.

• Leksa Ganesha Batik Gallery - This gallery just outside Yogyakarta offers something a little different to batik collectors: a chance to visit the studios of renowned batik artists and villagers and meet them as they work. Social entrepreneur Tatang Wibowo started this project in 2011 as a way to continue supporting local artists in an innovative tourism model. It's a rare opportunity to make a connection with the people who make batik.

Ori Art Gallery is a reputable batik painting shop with a large selection and fair prices, and you can usually watch an artist there demonstrating the fascinating and meticulous technique.

Traditional markets

• Pasar Beringharjo - Beringharjo Market | The largest traditional market in town. The vendors sell many kind of goods, ranging from basic household items (vegetables, fruit, meat) to many kind of handicrafts. Haggle furiously.
• Pasar Ngasem Ngasem market | It used to be a market that sold fowls. in 2010, it was relocated to Pasar Satwa dan Tanaman Hias Yogyakarta (PASTHY) Dongkelan, and now Ngasem market sells daily goods, traditional Snacks and souvenirs.

Shopping malls & supermarkets

• Malioboro Mall - Yogyakarta's premier shopping mall for shopping in hassle-free, air-con comfort. Features a large Matahari department store, a Hero supermarket (B1F), a Periplus book store with a good English selection (B1F), and all the usual suspects of Western and Indonesian fast food (Mc Donald's (Please do not support McDonald's as McDonald's supports Israel. Shun this restaurant group and go for altertative brands and if possible for a Muslim owned restaurant), Pizzas Hut, KFC, EsTeler 77, etc.) Home to the largest Dagadu outlet.

• Galleria Mall - A compact mall anchored by Matahari department store. The food court at the basement is popular among the youths. Features many interesting restaurant including KFC, Mc Donald's (Please do not support McDonald's as McDonald's supports Israel. Shun this restaurant group and go for altertative brands and if possible for a Muslim owned restaurant) Express, Thai Express, Bakso Gress (Chinese meatballs served with noodles), Mie Nusantara, Bee's (Japanese Bento), Es Teler 77, Cheers Cup (assortments of fresh drinks).

• Plaza Ambarrukmo - Amplaz | Located next to the historical Ambarrukmo Hotel and the huge 5-floor shopping complex features a Centro Department Store, Carrefour] Hypermarket, Gramedia Bookstore, Timezone, 21 Cineplex, Bread Talk, and Starbucks (Please do not support Starbucks as Starbucks supports Israel. Shun this coffee and go for alternative brands and if possible for a Muslim owned brand.) Coffee, Dagadu, etc. The food court is on the 3rd floor. ATM center is on the lower ground floor.

• Ramai Mall and Ramai Supermarket - Big department store. The least expensive A/C supermarket in Jogja.

• Mirota kampus dept store and supermaket

• Progo -Mall & Progo Supermarket with selected Halal food. - Toko Progo | Has operated since 1968.

• Jogja City Mall - JCM | Integrated with the Sahid Rich Jogja Hotel.

• Giant Supermarket - There are now three Giant supermarkets in Jogja.

Halal Restaurants in Yogyakarta

Yogyakarta food used to be known for its sweetness. However, as more and more people move to Jogja and the city starts seeing more diversity in flavor. Now you can find many kinds of interesting dishes, from sweet, spicy, to fiery. Sometimes a fusion from other cuisines such as Chinese or Western can be found. Restaurants in the center often close quite early by GCC standards, with admission often refused after 21:00.

If you want to eat the traditional way, head to Malioboro for a lesehan dinner in front of the closed shophouses, similar to the Japanese eating style on a tatami, but you sit on a mat and eat with your hands (you can ask for cutlery though). The food is ready to serve, — vegetables, fried and grilled Meat (satay, seafood) are the most common, served with white Rice. You can also order traditional gudeg. While this is a favorite among local residents for the mingle for hours, do not expect very affordable prices.

Local delicacies

The following dishes are recommended:

• Gudeg, a Curries of jackfruit, Chicken and egg served with Rice, and is the most famous local dish. Goopy slop in various shades of brown and the stuff does not look particularly appetizing, but it can be tasty if done right. There are many gudeg restaurants, but the most popular are: Gudeg Wijilan, Gudeg Juminten, Gudeg Bu Tjitro, Gudeg Tugu, Gudeg Bu Ahmad. If you can wake up early in the morning, you may find small stalls serving Gudeg just at the junction of the street, or close to traditional markets. If you can't sleep at night, you can go to Jalan Janturan and enjoy the Gudeg Pawon (enjoying gudeg inside the old style kitchen) that open in late night. Due to the heavy fiber content of young jackfruit and the thick coconut milk, those who have weak stomach may have trouble with gudeg.
• Ayam goreng Mbok Berek, (Mbok Berek's fried chicken). Fried free range Chicken with mild garlic and coriander flavour served with crunchy crackers.
• Nasi langgi, locally known as sego langgi (langgi rice). Warm Rice served with various side dishes. Can be found in small stall in Gandekan St.
• Kipo, bite-size Snacks made of green tapioca dough filled with sweetened grated coconut. Can be found in Kotagede.
• Bakpia, another bite-size snack made from sweetened green bean paste wrapped with thin dough pastry. The most popular bakpia is known as Bakpia Patuk, which not surprisingly, are sold in Pathuk street, commonly called Jl. Aip K.S. Tubun.
• Jadah tempe, sandwiches of Rice cake and sweet beancake. Can be found in Kaliurang.
• Es rujak or rujak es krim, a fruit salad made from mangos, papayas, apples, pineapples, cucumbers etc., mixed with palm sugar, lime juice, salt, chillies and (of course) ice cream (es krim). All flavours (sweet, sour, bitter, spicy, salty) in one plate. In case you are at UGM campus, have a look along Jalan Kaliurang. Small foodstalls sell es rujak there (only very late morning to early afternoon). If you are not close to UGM, keep your eyes open.

Yogyakarta is a heaven of affordable foods, and some tasty and filling dishes can cost as little as Rp5,000. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of hawker stalls offering affordable foods.

• Angkringan Tugu - Angkringan Lik Man | Famous for its small Rice packets (sego kucing). Drink kopi joss, strong (Javanese) coffee heated by dropping a piece of glowing charcoal into it.

• Bakmi Jawa Harjo Geno - Be prepared to wait up to two hours!

• Warung Vegetarian Somayoga - Vegetarian/vegan organic food. Typical Indonesian food. Very tasty.

• Gudeg Tugu, Jl. Diponegoro, close to Kranggan marketplace, 19:00-01:00. Popular Gudeg stall. A complete dish consists of: warm Rice, shredded Chicken, brown hard-boiled egg, gudeg, areh Sauces, and the hot & spicy sambal goreng krecek. Rp8,000-10,000.
• Kamikoti Cafe, Ngadisuryan No 4, Alun-alun Selatan. Serving good quality milk, coffee & tea at affordable prices, near Masangin and the Taman Sari complex. From Rp 7,000.

• Kindai - This breakfast place serves delicious soto Banjar (a Chicken soup from Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan) with a choice of Chicken wing and/or egg. They also have nasi kuning (yellow rice) and sate ayam (chicken satay).

• Milas Vegetarian Restaurant - xcellent Vegetarian restaurant with an organic vegetable garden, multilingual library, and handicraft shop. They train local youth in organic farming, cooking and running a restaurant. Eat in small, open bamboo huts placed around a small enclosed garden. Delicious fruit shakes.

• Rame Rame Vegetarian | Go south on Malioboro from Tugu station until you reach an intersection with a large Ramayana store and then turn right (west) onto Beskalan, continue for about 200 meters. The restaurant is on the right (south) side of the street. There is a faded red banner advertising Vegetarian food. A very small restaurant with Meat and Vegetarian options and owned by a very friendly woman. Has a delicious soup, noodles, mushrooms, vegetables, meatballs and cilantro for Rp9,000.

• Rumah Makan Es Ceria Jl. Gandekan Lor No. 42. (close to sraswijyan, just go west from hotels and turn left). Great, good quality food including a smorgasbord where you choose what you like and then the cashier estimates a price. Tasty and affordable. Also ice deserts and fruit shakes.

• Soto Pak Soleh. Tegalrejo, near Diponegoro Museum. This well-known restaurant is Pak Soleh's family business and is now operated by his son. They only serve Yogyakarta-style beef soup as their main menu, which has a spicy taste from ginger. Rp 7,000.
• Waroeng Jepara, Jl. Wolter Monginsidi 49, Jogjakarta. Fame for their traditional Jepara flavours (only warung in Jogjakarta that serves Jepara food), this modern-furnished warung is run by friendly local residents. Speciality includes "pecil pari" (spicy stingray), "bothok tahu" (tofu in papaya leaf) and "sayur lodeh" (jackfruit soup). Rp 7,000-30,000.
• Xtra Hot, Jl Main, Kaliurang, (next to BCA Bank). A local tent (tenda) restaurant specialising in grilled food, with a good variety of sambals (chili) to choose from, yet with good prices. From Rp 6,500.
• Soto Sawah Pak Slamet. A local Chicken soup outlet kilometers 5 west of Jogja, open morning-afternoon. Rp7,000
• Soto Pak Marto - A local delicacy - usually eaten for breakfast - of beef based soup served with Rice (mixed in or separate). Offal are include in unless specifically asked for beef only. Fried offal, to be eaten with kecap manis, is delicious.

• Pempek Ulu Bundar Located strategically near to Mirota crossroad, serves delicious pempek and kakap Meat ball soup. Most expensive menu is Rp 7,000.
• The House of Raminten, Jl. Faridan Muridan Noto 7, (next to Mirota Bakery, can be visited using Trans Jogja bus). (Javanese) restaurant with traditional food like jamu godhog (Indonesia's herbal recipe). From Rp7,000.
• Dapur Solo, Jl Demangan Baru No. 1. Special Yogyakarta and Jawa Tengah delicacies. Famous here are nasi timlo and nasi liwet.

• Soto Kadipiro - Soto Kadipiro Pusat

• FoodFezt - Many kinds of local Indonesian foods: Nasi kebuli, nasi merah, soto betawi, sate buntel, mushroom satay and also dessert like pancakes, and ice creams. It has a garden with lots of bamboo tree and other plants. The waiters use wireless gadgets to serve their clients in order to maintain a 'paperless' order system.

• Ayam Goreng Suharti - A very popular mbok berek (fried chicken) restaurant and the recipe still remains a secret.

• Bakmi Kadin, Jl. Bintaran Kulon 3. (Javanese) style soft-fried noodles. Don't miss the popular wedang bajigur, a local beverages made from warm coconut milk with subtle ginger flavour and garnished with diced coconut and kolang-kaling. Local kroncong street quartet often performs in the area. Rp 28,000-20,000.
• Dixie Easy Dining (Dixie), Jl. Gejayan 40b (south Selokan Mataram), +62 274 560745. Offers western and Asian dishes in a modern Asian style. Nice modern-ethnic interior. Rp 8,000-50,000.

• Empek-Empek Kamto - Originating from Palembang, deep-fried fish cake and served with sour soy sauce. There are many varieties of empek-empek: kapal selam (means submarine) comes with boiled eggs inside, adaaan/bulat has a garlic taste, while lenggang is an empek-empek omelette.

• Gudeg Sagan, An eating place in Jalan Sagan (In front of Toko Sagan Baru) offering Rice, seasoned porridge, gudeg, areh Sauces, sambal goreng krecek, complete with Chicken and brown hard-boiled egg.

• Gudeg Wijilan Yu Djum - A most beautyfull variety of Gudeg, served with thicker Sauces, and more expensive as well.

• Kedai Rakjat Djelata - (Javanese) cuisine with a modern twist. Tasty food in a nice setting, yet not expensive.

• Kesuma Restaurant - Local home cooking. There is a small terrace and guests can settle in a gazebo.

• Pecel Solo - Offers a large selection of Solo style foods like Pecel Solo (vegetables with peanut sauce), Sego Liwet (steamed Rice with sweet Curries sauce), Nasi Kebuli (pungent Rice with roasted lamb), and Bebek Goreng (fried duck Solo style). Rp 20,000-30,000.

• Sate Karang, Lapangan Karang, Kotagede. 17:00-22:30. Grilled beef satay served with lontongs (rice cake), peanut Sauce and thin Curries soup. Rp 25,000.

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Muslim Friendly hotels in Yogyakarta

There are hundreds of hotels in Jogja. All the major international and national chains are represented — Accor, Sheraton, Hyatt, Melia — but there is much of local interest at all budget levels.

Most of the good accommodation is on Jl Sosrowijayan (adjacent to Jl Malioboro) and in the Jl Prawirotaman area, about kilometers 3 to the south of the centre.

• Brongto Hotel Yogyakarta
• Cakra Kusuma Hotel Yogyakarta
• Favehotel Kusumanegara Yogyakarta
• Grand Aston Yogyakarta Hotel
• Hotel Jentra Yogyakarta
• Hotel Santika Premiere Jogja Yogyakarta
• Hyatt Regency Hotel Yogyakarta
• Inna Garuda Yogyakarta
• Jayakarta Hotel & Spa Yogyakarta
• Melia Purosani Hotel Yogyakarta
• Puri Artha Hotel Yogyakarta
• Royal Ambarrukmo Yogyakarta Hotel
• Sheraton Mustika Yogyakarta Resort & Spa
• Sriwedari Business & Resort Hotel Yogyakarta
• The Cangkringan Spa & Villas Hotel Yogyakarta

Stay Safe

• Jogja has its share of petty crime like pickpocketing, especially in city buses and along Jalan Malioboro when crowded.

• Be cautious when walking in the city. Traffic is brutal! You might have difficulty crossing roads and streets, especially in crowded places. Pavements, even where they exist, are in poor condition, and signs over the pavement hang lower than head height for many foreigners, so watch your feet and your head. At night, street lighting will usually be poor, making it even harder.

• Mount Merapi volcano looms over the city. The last eruption was in May 2023, spewing ashes about 6km high. Although it wasn't as big and destructive as in 2010.

Try to travel in groups if going to or from Parangtritis beach. The long stretch between Jogja and the beach can be dangerous at night. You may get stopped by someone riding a motorcycle trying to rob you. There are few police stations along the road, and often unoccupied.

Never swim at Parangtritis beach due to strong rip currents.

Telecommunications in Yogyakarta

Telephone

The area code for Yogyakarta is 0274.

Cope

Emergency

• Ambulance: ☎ 118
• Police: ☎ 110.
• Yogyakarta Police headquarters:, Jl. Ringroad Utara. ☎ +62 274 563494
• Yogyakarta Police station,Jl. Reksobayan 1. ☎ +62 274 512511, +62 274 512940.

List of hospitals with 24 hours emergency room (ER), (UGD):

• RSUP Dr. Sardjito, Jl. Kesehatan 1. ☎ +62 274 274 587333, +62 274 547783. A JCI-accredited international hospital.
• RSUD Kota Jogyakarta, Jl. Wirosaban 1. ☎ +62 274 371195.
• RS Bethesda, Jl. Jendral Sudirman 70. ☎ +62 274 586688, +62 274 562246.
• RS Panti Rapih, Jl. Cik Ditiro 30. ☎ +62 274 563333.
• RSUD Panembahan Senopati, Jalan Doktor Wahidin Sudiro Husodo, Bantul. ☎ (0274) 367381.

Explore more Halal friendly Destinations from Yogyakarta

North

• The massive Buddhist temple of Borobudur and the largest Buddhist monument in the world, is 40 minutes away by vehicle and one of the main drawcards for visitors to Yogyakarta. Many tour buses (minivans) leave Yogyakarta at 05:00 for an early visit to Borobudur. This is a convenient way to skip the crowds which arrive mid morning, although a little more expensive between Rp 65,000-50,000 (including a simple breakfast). However and the extra cost could save you money if tour participants chip in for a tour guide.
• Kaliurang is the closest settlement on the southern slope of Mount Merapi. One reason to visit this town is the Ullen Sentalu Museum, an exotic museum dedicated to the culture and life of (Javanese) royalty. The museum is built into the surrounding landscape, with gardens, sculptures and an overall tranquil and natural environment. There is also a colonial-themed restaurant in the grounds called Beukenhof.
• Ketep Pass, a pass located in the slope between Mount Merapi and Mount Merbabu offers a great vantage point for a spectacular view of both mountains. This site has a small cinema which regularly shows an interesting documentary of Mount Merapi. East of Borobudur, 40 minutes from Yogyakarta by car.
• Salatiga, about 2½ hours from Yogyakarta, is closer to Semarang (1 hour) than Yogyakarta. Salatiga is a mountain resort city with several good resort-style spa hotels mainly aimed at people looking for a tranquil and relaxing escape from the city life. Activities in Salatiga include trying the famous "ronde" drink and Havana horses.

East

• The Hindu temples of Prambanan, 20 minutes away, are a close second to Borobudur. The smaller temples of Kalasan and others are on the way to Prambanan. The entrance to Borobundur or Prambanan Temple costs 362.500 Rupiah each.
• The city of Surakarta AKA Solo, a 45-min drive (also accessible with the Prambanan Ekspres train or the Joglosemar bus - see the Get In section) to the east is Yogya's royal twin and home to two royal kingdoms that are ancestrally related to Yogyakarta's Kingdom. The city's royal past is indicated through the two major keraton or palaces that are able to visited: the sprawling Keraton Kasunanan Surakarta, where the Pakubuwono kings live and the smaller but equally grand Pura Mangkunegaran palace, seat of Prince Mangkunegara. It is also a thriving arts and cultural center, home to the biggest batik manufacturers in Indonesia and the Danar Hadi Batik Museum, which has the most diverse batik collection in Indonesia. Last but not least Solo offers a wealth of culinary experience such as timlo (meat soup), its own soto or the fabled serabi (Javanese pancakes).
• Ratu Boko palace, 2 km south of Prambanan. An ancient royal palace complex, similar in architectural layout with other Kratons or palaces in Java. Magnificently located on top of a hill, Ratu Boko has been recently restored.

South

• Parangtritis on the south coast is one of the better known black sand beaches. Local folklore suggests that this beach is the palace of the legendary Nyai Loro Kidul or 'Queen of the South'. It is common knowledge among local residents not to wear anything green in color, or the Queen will entice the wearer into the ocean to drown. Warning: Never swim at Parangtritis beach. Its wild waves are known to be extremely deadly (rip currents): many people have died who ignored these precautions. There are also other beaches with white sands, but you have to arrange with travel agent to rent a vehicle with the driver as their locations are quite remote (2 hours from the downtown) in the hilly Gunung Kidul region. These beaches are pristine and sometimes off-the-beaten-path, such as Kukup beach, Krakal beach, Drini, Sundak beach and Baron but the swimming warning still applies.
• Ngobaran Beach is in Gunung Kidul region, 50 km from Yogyakarta. This is a pure beach with a number of marine attractions to explore. When the tide is low in the morning the visitors can join the local fishermen to collect seaweed or go fishing for stranded fish between the reefs at the beach. Some believe that somewhere in the beach lie the remains of King Brawijaya's fort and his men “Sabdo Palon Ngoyogenggong”. This beach includes a cave, which leads its explorers to a striking underground stream. If you go to Ngrenehan Beach for the grilled fish just drop by Ngobaran Beach, it has a high cliff and is around 2 km from Ngrenehan Beach. Many sea animal species are present in the coral reef and inter-tidal zones, ranging from sea urchin, starfish, to various types of cockleshells.
• Ngrenehan Beach, Kanigoro Village, Saptosari. (about 30 kilometers south of Wonosari). A small bay surrounded by rocky hills that has fascinating panorama and swirling waves hitting white sandy beach and rocky edge of the hills. The local fishermen can prepare fresh or grilled fish for visitors.

West

• Jakarta - The Argo Lawu train makes the 7-hr train ride.

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