• The Water Castle, or Tamansari, is located in central Yogyakarta.taman sari water castle image by samunav from Fotolia.com
  
  Known as a center of modern and traditional Javanese culture, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, keeps travelers busy with a variety of activities ranging from art museums and cultural performances to scenic archeological sites. Yogyakarta offers the same diverse selection in accommodation choices. Whether a visitor's taste lies in the lavish, the frugal or somewhere in between, there are options in Yogyakarta.
  
  

Hotels

• The Hyatt Regency Yogyakarta, situated on the northwest outskirts of the city, is 15 minutes from Yogyakarta Airport. Tennis courts, a health club and spa, a nine-hole golf course and daycare are located on the premises of this resort-style hotel. Landscaped gardens and a saltwater pool provide a retreat after exploring the city. The Hyatt's three restaurants offer Asian, Western and Indonesian cuisine.
  
  Hyatt Regency Yogyakarta
  
  Jalan Palagan Tentara Pelajar
  
  Yogyakarta, Indonesia
  
  62-274-86-9123
  
  yogyakarta.regency.hyatt.com
  
  Built in 1908, Inna Garuda is located at the center of Yogyakarta's shopping district, Malioboro and within walking distance of the Kraton, the Sultan's palace. Classic with modern flourishes, this historic hotel offers 223 guest rooms, including suites, and 17 convention rooms. The hotel hosts a daily gamelan performance, also known as the Javanese orchestra. Guests will find a spa where they can indulge in spa and aromatherapy treatments and an on-site beauty salon.
  
  Inna Garuda
  
  Jl. Malioboro 60
  
  Yogyakarta, Indonesia
  
  866-539-8430
  
  62-274-566353
  
  innagaruda.com
  
  

Guest Houses

• A converted private residence, Wisma Gajah Guest House has single and double rooms. The guest house's terraced rooms have garden and pool views. Access to a Wi-Fi hotspot is available in the lobby and restaurant, which serves European, Indonesian and Chinese fare. An in-house bakery offers homemade pastries and breads.
  
  Wisma Gajah Guest House
  
  Jalan Prawirotaman 4
  
  Yogyakarta, Indonesia
  
  62-274-375659
  
  wismagajah.com/wismagajah
  
  Ministry of Coffee and Guesthouse
  
  The Ministry of Coffee houses a coffee house, library and guest house. The guest house has four standard rooms, two super standard rooms and two deluxe rooms. Each of the rooms is named for a coffee-producing region. The standard rooms offer a private balcony and complimentary bottled water delivered to your room every day. An upgrade to a super standard room brings slippers and international channels on the television. The deluxe rooms, the Java and Blue Mountain, are larger rooms with writing desks, flat-screen televisions and bathtubs.
  
  Ministry of Coffee
  
  Jalan Prawirotaman I/15A
  
  Yogyakarta 55153 Indonesia
  
  62-274-7473828
  
  ministryofcoffee.com
  
  

Hostels

• The Bali-inspired MSA Green Garden Hostel has 15 beds. The hostel offers a shared dormitory and private rooms. Deluxe private rooms are equipped with an internet-ready computer. Green Garden Hostel has free W-iFi throughout and computers in the lobby. Complimentary breakfast and afternoon tea and cookies are delivered to the rooms. The hostel has no formal dining facilities but the garden provides a dining and social area. Guests are free to use the hostel's kitchen.
  
  MSA Green Garden Hostel
  
  P46, Ngestiharjo, Bantul,
  
  Yogyakarta, Indonesia
  
  62-8122-6980500
  
  msa-greengarden-bb.hostel.com
  
  Venezia Home Stay is located within 30 minutes of the airport and 15 minutes of the rail station. Lodging choices range from dormitory beds to deluxe private rooms. Room rates decrease with increased stay time. There is a restaurant and bar on the grounds. Venezia Home Stay offers tour packages with excursions to Mount Merapi, Prambanan, Borobudur Temple and hidden beaches.
  
  Venezia Home Stay
  
  Jl Tirtodipuran 27
  
  Yogyakarta, Indonesia
  
  62-274-374049
  
  venezia-homestay.com