Greenhost sits on Jalan Prawirotaman II, in the neighbourhood known for its restaurants, cafes, galleries and travellers' energy, south of the Kraton. It is a boutique hotel of 96 rooms, with an outdoor pool, a garden, a bar and lounge and an on-site restaurant, Art Kitchen, for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The tone is relaxed and creative, and it suits independent travellers, couples and groups of friends who want a stylish base without resort prices. You can wander out for dinner, rent a bike and be at Taman Sari in minutes by car. It is a mid-range pick with personality, rather than a luxury stay.
Location and getting around
Prawirotaman is a lively street grid of restaurants, bars, galleries and guesthouses, a few kilometres south of Malioboro. Taman Sari is about a four-minute drive, and Malioboro a long walk or a short ride. The older city airport is about eleven minutes away by car. Ride-hailing is cheap here, so use it for the palace, the old town and day-trip departure points.
Rooms and facilities
With 96 rooms, the hotel feels personal. Rooms have free WiFi, and the property offers an outdoor pool with sun loungers, a bar and lounge, a garden and bicycle rental. Art Kitchen serves meals throughout the day. Free self-parking and valet parking are available, which helps if you hire a car for Borobudur or Prambanan. There is no rooftop on the property, so enjoy the garden and pool instead.
Good to know
Prawirotaman is busy and sociable in the evening, so request a quieter room if you sleep lightly. It is a good base for crafts, cafes and food, and for travellers who want to meet other people. Because most flights land at Yogyakarta International Airport, arrange transfers ahead. For value, style and walkable dining, it is a natural fit.
Who it suits
Couples and friends who like cafes and galleries over lobby grandeur, solo travellers who want a social neighbourhood, and anyone planning a few days in the old town before a temple day trip. If you hire a driver for Borobudur or Prambanan, the hotel can help arrange the pickup, and the parking is useful if you have a car.
Families can use it too, though those wanting a children's pool and a playground will find the larger hotels in this guide better equipped. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are all available on site, so you are never stuck on a tired evening.
Why stay here
- ✓Outdoor pool with loungers
- ✓Art Kitchen restaurant
- ✓Bar and lounge
- ✓Garden
- ✓Bicycle rental
- ✓Free WiFi in all rooms
- ✓Free self-parking and valet parking
- ✓Near Taman Sari and cafes
Good questions
How many rooms does Greenhost have?+
The hotel has 96 rooms.
Is Greenhost near Taman Sari?+
Yes, about four minutes by car.
Does it have a pool?+
Yes, an outdoor pool with sun loungers, plus a garden and a bar and lounge.
