The 4 Best Hostels in Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Yogyakarta is a city on the Indonesian island of Java known for its traditional arts and cultural heritage. Its ornate 18th-century royal complex, or kraton, includes the still-inhabited Sultan's Palace. Also within the kraton are numerous open-air pavilions that host classical Javanese dance shows and concerts of gamelan music, characterized by gongs, chimes and plucked string instruments. Yogyakarta is seen as the soul of Java. It is central to the islands artistic and intellectual heritage, it is where the Javanese language is at its purest, Java's arts at their brightest and its traditions at their most visible. Fiercely independent and protective of its customs, and still headed by its sultan, whose kraton remains the hub of traditional life, contemporary Yogya is a huge urban center complete with cybercafes, malls and traffic jams, even as it remains a stronghold of batik, gamelan and ritual. Put it all together and you have Indonesia's most liveable and lovable city. Its restaurants are tasty and there are cultural attractions everywhere you look within the city and on the outskirts, where you'll find Indonesia's most important archaeological sites, Borobudur and Prambanan. There are plenty of things to see and do in this city, and, luckily, there are also several cost friendly accommodations to help you enjoy your stay here too.

How much do hostels in Yogyakarta cost?

You can find our comprehensive analysis of all hostel prices in Yogyakarta here. We've found the average prices of dorms and private rooms, as well as the typical prices of hostels with various amenities, too.