Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Top places to visit in Yogyakarta
6 places worth your time in Yogyakarta, with what each is actually like and when to go.
Last updated 2026-08-11
1. Borobudur
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The largest Buddhist monument in the world, 40km north-west, with 2,672 relief panels.
- Map: Open in Maps
- Best time: At opening
- Cost: Around IDR 455,000 for foreigners
- Tip: Access to the upper terraces is capped and must be booked; the general ticket does not include it.
2. Prambanan
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The 9th-century Hindu temple complex, with the tallest spire at 47m.
3. Kraton
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The Sultan's walled palace, still a working court with its own guard and gamelan.
4. Taman Sari
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The 18th-century water castle of bathing pools and underground passages behind the Kraton.
5. Malioboro Street
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The main shopping street, batik stalls and street food from dusk.
Watch outThe 'batik exhibition closing today' routine — a friendly local diverts you to a gallery selling printed cloth as hand-drawn batik.
6. Mount Merapi
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The active volcano north of the city, with jeep tours across the 2010 eruption zone.
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