Nearby

The hotel is located on a street with a long legend in the history of tourism in Yogyakarta. This area is totally different from the chaos of Malioboro. Here it is more laid back, tourists find here art galleries and antique shops as well as high concentrations of western-friendly amenities . Stepping out from the hotel puts you within walking distance to some culinary spots that have recently become very famous among locals and visitors alike. You are probably less than five minutes’ walk away from Tempo Gelato serving some top class ice cream in Indonesia , ViaVia famous traveler cafe offering organic foodand tours.

Prawirotaman is a self-contained bubble of comfort, located slightly south of the historic center. To get to the Kraton (Sultan's Palace) and Taman Sari (Water Castle), you're looking at a 10 to 15-minute ride by becak (cycle rickshaw) or motorbike. The area is great for walking in the evenings because sidewalks are mostly intact here compared to other parts of town and reggae bars and cafes bring the street to life at night with live music.

For those interested in batik, the adjacent alleys or gangs behind Hotel Istana Batik are home to several traditional batik workshops. Walk through the residential area and you will get access to witness first-hand the process of wax-resist dyeing.

Far different from the manner of touts along Malioboro, here shop assistants allow customers to browse through their shops freely without consistently imposing pressure on them. A perfect base for travelers who want to be close to culture but prefer a bohemian atmosphere over a commercial one.