Yogyakarta

Yogyakarta Special Region (Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta, DIY) is officially one of Indonesia's 32 provinces. Yogyakarta is one of the foremost cultural centers of Java. This region is located at the foot of the active Merapi volcano, Yogyakarta was in the 16th and 17th centuries the seat of the mighty Javanese empire of Mataram from which present day Yogyakarta has the best inherited of traditions. The city itself has a special charm, which seldom fails to captivate the visitor.

This province is one of the most densely populated areas of Indonesia. The city came into being in 1755, after the Mataram division into the Sultanates of Yogyakarta and Surakarta (Solo). Gamelan, classical and contemporary Javanese dances, wayang kulit (leather puppet), theater and other expressions of traditional art will keep the visitor spellbound. Local craftsmen excel in arts such batiks, silver and leather works. Next to the traditional, contemporary art has found fertile soil in Yogya's culture oriented society. ASRI, the Academy of Fine Arts is the center of arts and Yogyakarta itself has given its name to an important school of modern painting in Indonesia, perhaps best personified by the famed Indonesian impressionist, the late Affandi.

Yogyakarta is often called the main gateway to the Central Java as where it is geographically located. It stretches from Mount Merapi to the Indian Ocean. There is daily air service to Yogya from Jakarta, Surabaya and Bali as well as regular train service and easy accessibility by road. Yogyakarta is commonly considered as the modern cultural of Central Java. Although some may prefer Solo as a good runner up, Yogyakarta remains the clear front-runner for traditional dance, Wayang (traditional puppetry) and music.

Yogyakarta has more than just culture though. It is a very lively city and a shopper's delight. The main road, Malioboro Street, is always crowded and famous for its night street food-culture and street vendors. Many tourist shops and cheap hotels are concentrated along this street or in the adjoining tourist area such Sosrowijayan Street.

Hotel Name	Room Type /Rates	Validate
Grand Quality Jalan Adisucipto No.48	Room Single Twin Deluxe 225.00 225.00 Executive 314.00 314.00	Until DECEMBER 2010 Include Breakfast	Book Now
Hyatt Regency Jalan Palagan Regency	Room Single Twin Garden View 428.00 428.00 Garden View Balcony 475.00 475.00 Regency Club 522.00 522.00	Until JUN 2010 Include Breakfast	Book Now
Ibis Malioboro Jalan Malioboro 52-58	Room Weekday Weekend Standard 262.00 277.00 Superior 281.00 297.00	Until JUN 2010 Include Breakfast	Book Now
Jayakarta Jalan Adi Sucipto Km 58	Room Weekday Weekend Deluxe 215.00 239.00 Executive 318.00 318.00 Surcharge : 98.00(15Jun-15 Jul) Surcharge : 123.00 (3-14 Sep) & (24-31Dec)	Until 31 DECEMBER 2010 Include Breakfast	Book Now
Jogjakarta Plaza Jalan Gejayen Kompl Colombo	Room Single Twin Deluxe 255.00 255.00 Deluxe Pool View 280.00 280.00 Executive Deluxe(new) 292.00 292.00 Exe. Deluxe Pool View(new) 292.00 292.00	Until JAN 2011 Include Breakfast	Book Now
Melia Purosani Jalan Suryotomo No.31	Room Single Twin Deluxe 352.00 352.00 Grand Deluxe 371.00 371.00	Until DECEMBER 2010 Include Breakfast	Book Now
Novotel Hotel Jalan Jend.Sudirman 89	Room Single Twin Standard 283.00 283.00 Superior 322.00 322.00	Until 22 JUN 2010 Include Breakfast	Book Now
Santika Premier Hotel Jalan Jend.Sudirman19	Room Single Twin Standard 271.00 271.00 Executive 330.00 330.00	Until SEP 2010 Include Breakfast	Book Now
Saphir Jogja Jalan Laksda Adisucipto38	Room Classic Premiere Superior 220.00 225.00 Deluxe 241.00 283.00	Until DECEMBER 2010 Include Breakfast	Book Now
Sheraton Mustika Jalan Adisucipto Km8.7	Room Single Twin Grand Room 357.00 357.00 Vulcano/Pool View 390.00 390.00	Until SEP 2010 Include Breakfast	Book Now
The Phoenix(ex Grand Mercure) Jalan Jend.Sudirman 9-11	Room Single Twin Superior Balcony 336.00 336.00 Deluxe Balcony 385.00 385.00 Executive 436.00 436.00	Until JUN 2010 Include Breakfast	Book Now
Sahid Hotel Jalan Babarsari	Room Single Twin Business 197.00 197.00 Cottage 225.00 225.00	Until 30 DEC 2010 Include Breakfast	Book Now
Inna Garuda Jalan Malioboro 72	Room Weekday Weekend Superior 225.00 248.00 Deluxe 271.00 294.00	Until 17 JUN 2010 Include Breakfast	Book Now
Puri Artha Jalan Cendrawasih No.36	Room Single Twin Superior Twin 199.00 199.00 Deluxe Twin 225.00 225.00 Deluxe Special 301.00 301.00 Deluxe Twin 274 .00 274 .00 Deluxe Special 297.00 297.00 Deluxe Twin 371.00 371.00	Until 1 JAN-8 SEPT 2010 Until 13 SEPT-22 DEC 2010 Include Breakfast	Book Now
		Until 9 -12 SEPT 2010 Until 23 - 29 DEC 2010 Include Breakfast
Sejahtera Apartment Jalan Pringgodani 22 Demangan Baru	Room Single Twin 1Bed(2pax) 141.00 141.00 2Bed(4pax) 232.00 232.00 3Bed(5pax) 285.00 285.00 Penthouse(7pax) 406.00 406.00	Until 1-17 JUN 2010 Include Breakfast	Book Now