Pakualaman Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Cyclo is still quite popular in Yogya #localgem
Cyclo is still quite popular in Yogya #localgem
Love it or hate it Yogyakarta and its surrounds are not a place to skip. This bustling city has several places to visit within the city limits and many outside. Among them, Yogya is the jumping-off point to visit the UNESCO site of Borodubur. More details: http://turtlestravel.com/dont-skip-yogyakarta-indonesia/
This is a traditional game which I enjoyed playing a lot as a child. Recently I found them used in hotels and restaurants in Indonesia either for decor purposes or to contain snacks. Brings back lots of good memories! It is known as Congkak in Indonesia. The oldest mancala game boards were found in a ruined fort of Roman Egypt and date back to the 4th century AD. The game was likely introduced to Southeast Asia by Indian in the 15th century. Ancient Tamils during their Chola expedition and Trading with Indonesian Islands ( Sumetra, Java ) took this game there. In Indonesia, this is known as Congkak or Congklakin. It is believed to have spread throughout Malay world through merchants via Malacca, an important trading post at that time. In the early days, it was thought that this game was for the king and family and palace residents, however later it spread to the general population of the kingdom. Beside the Indian Peranakan also enjoy playing Congkak. In Java, the term "dakon stone" refers to the similarly pitmarked stones from the bronze-Iron Age period of Indonesia. These stones have rows of 4 or 5 cup-shaped holes and two holes at each end, a formation which has much in common with that of the similarly named game in Java. This prehistoric dakon stones is unrelated to the game and were probably employed in ceremonies to propitiate ancestors. Such stones can be found around Java. The current Malaysian Ringgit 10 sen coin has a Congkak board on the reverse in recognition of the long history of congkak in Malaysia. Source: Wikipedia
Jambuluwuk Malioboro Hotel Yogyakarta

Jambuluwuk Malioboro Hotel Yogyakarta

5 out of 5
Jl. Gajah Mada No.67 Yogyakarta Yogyakarta
Stay at this luxury hotel in Yogyakarta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Malioboro Street and Pakualaman Palace are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (202 reviews)
I booked 3 rooms in this hotel for me and my sisters…we asked all 3 rooms to be on the same level and it’s no problem at all for the hotel…we had nice time and all the staff are very friendly and polite. We had a ‘bit’ of confusion at the end of our stay but Ken, the duty manager on the day had explained ...

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026

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Jambuluwuk Malioboro Hotel Yogyakarta
1O1 STYLE Yogyakarta Malioboro

1O1 STYLE Yogyakarta Malioboro

3 out of 5
JL. GAJAH MADA NO. 30, Yogyakarta Jogja
The price is AU$57 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
AU$57
9 Feb - 10 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Yogyakarta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Malioboro Street and Pakualaman Palace are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
Everything was clean and helpful staff.

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

1O1 STYLE Yogyakarta Malioboro
Puri Pangeran Hotel Yogyakarta

Puri Pangeran Hotel Yogyakarta

3 out of 5
Jl. Masjid No.7 Yogyakarta Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta
Stay at this spa hotel in Yogyakarta. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Malioboro Street and Pakualaman Palace ...
8/10 Very Good! (34 reviews)
The shared spaces and helpfulness of the staff are what made this a nice stay. The room was disappointing; very plain, the sheets looked a little dirty, outlets few and not well placed. The bathroom also had water on the floor when we arrived and you couldn’t sit forward on the toilet without putting ...

Reviewed on 24 June 2025

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Puri Pangeran Hotel Yogyakarta
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Student Park Hotel

Student Park Hotel

3 out of 5
Jl. Seturan Raya No.1 Depok Yogyakarta
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Depok. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Malioboro Street and Prambanan ...
Room ok for size, clean, very noisy area, pool access limited to two broken ladders so no exiting pool if you are old, also pool area very slippery if wet

Reviewed on 7 Nov 2022

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Villa Verde the garden

Villa Verde the garden

3 out of 5
Jl. Watugede Ngaglik Yogyakarta
Stay at this cabin in Ngaglik. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 7 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Malioboro Street and Yogya Kembali Monument are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
It's fantastic and excellent. I truly happy to statly there. All of my family enjoyed the stay as well.

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025

Villa Verde the garden
Tropical House and Mini Golf Yogyakarta

Tropical House and Mini Golf Yogyakarta

3 out of 5
Jl. Ponpes Sunan Ampel Depok Jogja
Stay at this golf villa in Depok. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a golf course. Popular attractions Prambanan Temple and Malioboro Street are located ...
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Popular places to visit

Malioboro Street

Malioboro Street

4/5(8 reviews)

Spend a day exploring Yogyakarta’s liveliest commercial district, which is famous for its batik stores, street food and historic landmarks.

Malioboro Street
Gembira Loka Zoo which includes zoo animals and dangerous animals

Gembira Loka Zoo

Cross the bridges on the Gajahwong River to see the Komodo dragons, orangutans and hippos that inhabit this eclectic zoo.

Gembira Loka Zoo
Tugu Monument which includes modern architecture

Tugu Yogyakarta

3.5/5(4 reviews)

Capture spectacular night photos of the popular and luminous White Monument that holds geographical and spiritual value for the locals.

Tugu Yogyakarta
Water Castle which includes a pool and heritage architecture as well as a small group of people

Taman Sari

The majestic water pools and fountains in this luxury palace were built to hide and pamper the sultan and his concubines.

Taman Sari
Kraton Complex

Royal Palace of Yogyakarta

Watch a puppet performance and listen to traditional music in the cultural and political heart of the city of Yogyakarta.

Royal Palace of Yogyakarta
Fort Vredeburg Museum featuring interior views and art

Fort Vredeburg Museum

See the fascinating dioramas showcasing significant events in Indonesian history and wander through the pretty gardens of this Dutch colonial fortress.

Fort Vredeburg Museum

Activities

Batik Master Class with Full Process

Batik Master Class with Full Process

AU$30
per adult
Batik Master Class with Full Process
Yogyakarta: Jomblang & Pindul Cave Guided Adventure

Yogyakarta: Jomblang & Pindul Cave Guided Adventure

AU$46
per adult
Yogyakarta: Jomblang & Pindul Cave Guided Adventure
Traditional Archery Class

Traditional Archery Class (Jemparingan)

AU$34
per adult
Traditional Archery Class (Jemparingan)
Yogyakarta: Nighttime Walk and Food Tour

Yogyakarta: Nighttime Walk and Food Tour

AU$46
per adult
Yogyakarta: Nighttime Walk and Food Tour
Traditional Javanese Archery Class

Traditional Javanese Archery Class

AU$40
per adult
Traditional Javanese Archery Class
Kids Fun Yogyakarta

Kids Fun Yogyakarta

AU$3
per traveller
Kids Fun Yogyakarta
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Cities near Pakualaman

Prambanan

Yogyakarta

Water Castle which includes a pool and heritage architecture as well as a small group of people

Kraton