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Yogyakarta · Places to Visit

4 Best Places to Visit in Yogyakarta

The top Places to Visit in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, ranked by traveler ratings and how many people rated them. Every spot is a real, verified venue — facts checked against live Google data.

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  1. Taman Sari Tourist Village — Yogyakarta attraction
    Yogyakarta · ★ 4.6

    Taman Sari Tourist Village

    Taman Sari (the Water Castle) is an 18th-century royal garden and bathing complex in Yogyakarta's Kraton district, best visited early morning (around 8-9am) to beat both heat and tour groups.

  2. Museum Sonobudoyo Unit I — Yogyakarta attraction
    Yogyakarta · ★ 4.8

    Museum Sonobudoyo Unit I

    Museum Sonobudoyo Unit I sits on the north side of Yogyakarta's Alun-Alun Utara, right beside the Kraton (Sultan's Palace) complex, and it's open Tuesday–Sunday from 8am to 9pm (closed Mondays). 4.8★ (10,388 reviews) — what visitors say, hours, and tips.

  3. The Lost World Castle — Yogyakarta hidden gem
    Yogyakarta · ★ 4.3

    The Lost World Castle

    The Lost World Castle is a medieval-fort-styled viewpoint and geology visitor center on the slopes of Mount Merapi in Cangkringan, Sleman, about 25-30km north of central Yogyakarta.

  4. Blanco Coffee And Books — Yogyakarta trendy
    Yogyakarta · ★ 4.6

    Blanco Coffee And Books

    Blanco Coffee And Books is a light-filled, minimalist café on Jl. Kranggan in Jetis, just north of Yogyakarta's old city walls near Tugu Jogja monument.

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