Historic Hotels & Resorts in Yogyakarta from AU$52

An afternoon exploring the temples in Yogyakarta is a draw to those who want to learn about local history. During your visit, you can check out the local museums.

Based on our travel expertise, Guest House Asri dengan view kolam renang dan taman is a top guest house on Expedia for those interested in history, and it features free breakfast and private balconies. Palace of Yogyakarta is a short 4-minute drive away. If you’re interested in local history, another choice for your visit is Hotel dengan nuansa taman yang alami.

Yogyakarta is home to 547 lodging options bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

Yogyakarta is notable for its temples and landmarks like Fort Vredeburg Museum, Palace of Yogyakarta and Kraton Complex. Cultural venues include Sonobudoyo Museum, Taman Pintar Science Park and Museum Kereta Kraton. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Malioboro Mall and Malioboro Street.

When you choose a historic hotel, you’ll stay in a building that has an official historic designation. A stately home, palace or even a lodge, old police station or skyscraper can be identified as a historic hotel provided that it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features can be admired in the communal spaces and guestrooms of such hotels in Yogyakarta, bringing the history to life.

You’ll often hear the term “heritage hotel” in Asia and Europe, wheareas the term “historic hotel” is more commonly used in the U.S. though overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and actual building of historic hotels tend to be the most significant aspect. For a heritage hotel, it’s mainly the cultural value as well as how it shaped the community.

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you might expect, though efforts have been made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the usual amenities found in most hotels will also be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Yogyakarta, don’t worry that you’ll be staying at a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.