this is the hipster street of yogyakarta you don’t want to miss!
Are you heading to Yogyakarta and are you looking for the upcoming or hipster neighbourhood of the city? In that case you don’t want to miss the area Prawirotaman! You’ll find lots of hipster hotspots and you’re at the right place for nice (vegetarian) restaurants, trendy coffeebars and other cute addresses. In the district of Prawirotaman the street Jl. Prawirotaman is the heart of it where it all happens. Whenever you’re in this area make sure to visit the street Jl. Gerilya which is also nicknamed Jl. Prawirotaman 2. Not only will you find cute addresses here, but also lots of street art by street art artists. For example in the alley next to Via Via! In this blog I’ve put down the best hotspots on Jl. Prawirotaman for you, so you can discover them one by one during your trip through Java.
Best Hotels around JL. PRAWIROTAMAN IN YOGYAKARTA
Would you like to stay in the upcoming and trendy district of Jl. Prawirotaman? Then book a room in the desigh hotel Greenhost Boutique Hotel Prawirotaman or the Adhisthana Hotel in the same street. These are without a doubt two of the best and most trendy hotels in Yogyakarta.
Greenhost Boutique Hotel: A great hotel in the area of Prawirotaman is the Greenhost Boutique Hotel. Relaxing by the pool, have some dinner in the Kitchen Gallery restaurant or do some shopping in the concept store at the hotel. The room are decorated with lots of natural colours and materials and they all have airoconditioning.
Jalan Prawirotaman II No. 629, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Adhisthana Hotel: I always love it when you discover a really cool design hotel in a city that’s also very affordable. You immediately feel at home at the Adhisthana Hotel. On the courtyard near the lobby you can relax for a bit, but it’s even better to go and relax by the pool. The whole hotel is interiored with locally made things. The next time I’m in Yogyakarta I’ll definitely stay here for a couple of nights!
Jl. Prawirotaman II No.613, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
8 X DE leukste hipster hotspots op Jl. Prawirotaman in Yogyakarta
Il Tempo Del Gelato: For the best ice cream in Yogyakarta you’d have to go to Il Tempo Del Gelato. They have an immense amound of homemade ice cream flavours and this spot is very popular among the locals too!
Jl. Prawirotaman No.43, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Poka Ribs: Most of the residents of Java are muslim and that’s why you don’t find many restaurants that serve pork. At Poka Ribs you can go for some really good ribs for an affordable price..
Jl. Prawirotaman No.1, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Yam Yam: Craving Thai food? If so, in Yogyakarta Yam Yam is the place to go to. A Thai restaurant with a modern Western twist. Tasty curries with fish or meat and rice!
Jl. Prawirotaman No.39, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Via Via: A restaurant not to miss in Yogyakarta is Via Via. This restaurant is perfect for vegetarians! Not only is the food at this hotspot delicious, the interior is also very nice. Lots of wood, street art paintings on the walls and they also serve alcoholfree drinks. It was one of the first spots in Yogyakarta that I went to and definitely one of the best! Make sure to order the dish with the eggplant.
Jalan Prawirotaman No. 30, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Move On: During the day it’s a coffeebar where they serve specialty coffee and in the evening this hotspot changes to a cafe where they specialize in craft beer. They serve lots of beers from South Korea here! At Java they don’t serve beer everywhere so if you feel like going for a beer one evening this spot is a must visit.
Jl. Prawirotaman No.4-10, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Mediterranea Restaurant by Kamil: Don’t feel like authentic Indonesian food for a change? You came to the right address at Mediterranea. This is one of the most popular restaurants in Yogyakarta and definitely loved among the expats that live in the city. The interior has a little bit of an Italian and Greek vibe. Is there no rain predicted? Make sure to ask for a table in the courtyard! At this restaurant in Yogyakarta there’s also a small store where they sell biological products and delicious bread.
Jalan Tirtodipuran No. 24 A, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Mount Merapi Bistro & Bakery: Don’t let their name deceive you. Besides good coffee with something sweet, Mount Merapi Bistro & Bakery also serve pizzas, sandwiches, salads and other tasty dishes! This place also has a small terrace at the beginning of the street Jl. Prawirotaman.
Jalan Prawirotaman 1, No.49, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
The House of Sate: Of course you can’t leave Java without eating some satay! For the best satay in a hip restaurant you go to The House of Sate.
Jalan Prawirotaman 1 No. 27, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
looking for more cute hotspots in yogyakarta?
I’ve made a list with the best restaurants of the city. A couple of those can be found in this blog, but the city has a lot more of great addresses to offer!
Travel Tips YOGYAKARTA (JAVA, INDONESIa)
This is how you get there: There are several airlines that fly to Java daily. Of course you can fly directly to Yakarta and then on to Yogyakarta, but it’s also fun to do a stop-over in another cool city like Singapore or Hong Kong. In that case, fly with Singapore Airlines or with Cathay Pacific. They even often have a direct flight to Yogyakarta!
Yourlbb’s favourite hotels in Yogyakarta: You won’t lack nice hotels in Yogyakarta! From hip budget design hotels to luxurious hotels that include literally everything where you’d rather not leave after checking in.
> Phoenix
> Hyatt
> Gallery
> Grand Aston
> Gaia Cosmo
> Greenhost Boutique Hotel
> Adhisthana Hotel
> Inna Garuda
> Rumah
Looking for more tips on Indonesia? Check out Indonesia.travel!
WITH LOVE,
ANNE