About Yogyakarta

Yogyakarta — despite the official spelling, the name is usually pronounced and not uncommonly written Jogjakarta or just Jogja (JOG-jah) — is a major tourist destination in Java, Indonesia. It is the capital of Yogyakarta Special Region, to the south of Central Java province.

Source: Wikipedia

Essential Information

Currency

Indonesian rupiah (IDR)

Symbol: Rp

Language

Indonesian

Phone Code

+62

International dialing code for Indonesia

Driving

Drive on the left

Standard for Indonesia

Region

Asia

South-Eastern Asia

Connectivity

The area code for Yogyakarta is 0274.

How to Get to Yogyakarta

Transportation options and arrival information

Since Adisucipto International Airport is closer to the city centre, there are numerous possibilities to get into the city:

Getting Around Yogyakarta

Local transportation and navigation tips

Yogyakarta is a relatively small city, so travelling around town should not be too expensive. If you are travelling on foot, a street sign facing you at a corner indicates the name of the street you are entering, not the cross street.

Safety in Yogyakarta

High Safety (Global Peace Index: 1.8)

About the Global Peace Index: Global Peace Index measures peacefulness on a scale of 1 (most peaceful) to 5 (least peaceful)

Jogja has its share of petty crime likepickpocketing, especially in city buses and along Jalan Malioboro when crowded.

Source: Institute for Economics & Peace (2022)

Where to Stay in Yogyakarta

Accommodation tips and recommendations

There are hundreds of hotels in Jogja. All the major international and national chains are represented — Accor, Sheraton, Hyatt, Melia — but there is much of local interest at all budget levels.