Indies Heritage Hotel is a 74-room hotel on Jalan Prawirotaman III, in the southern district that is full of small restaurants, batik shops and galleries. Rooms are compact and tidy, all between about 250 and 300 square feet, and come as deluxe doubles or twins with city views, pool views or balconies, plus a family room. Every room has air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, a safe, premium bedding, a rainfall shower, a television with premium channels, a coffee and tea maker and a ceiling fan, and housekeeping is daily. There is an outdoor pool with sun loungers, spa services including massage, a coffee shop, a terrace and a bar, and the building has a lift, which is not always the case at this price. Free self-parking and valet parking are offered, as is a free daily manager's reception, and the hotel arranges airport transfers for a charge. The staff can also help with weddings and small events. It is a good fit for visitors who want a clean, central-feeling base for exploring the city and the temples, without paying for resort facilities they will not use.
Location and getting around
The hotel is within walking distance of everyday Yogyakarta. Lana Gallery is about five minutes on foot, Batik Plentong eight minutes and the Jogokariyan mosque around ten minutes. A short drive of around four minutes reaches Alun Alun Kidul, and Taman Sari is about six minutes away.
The railway station is roughly four minutes by car, which makes arrival by train from other cities very simple, and the airport is around twelve minutes away on the Adisucipto side. A round-trip airport shuttle is offered for an extra charge, and ride-hailing is widely used in the city.
What to expect
The pool-view rooms are the most pleasant, with a view over the water and the sun loungers, and the balcony rooms add a little outdoor space. The restaurants of Prawirotaman begin a minute or two away, including soto shops, noodle spots and vegetarian cafes, so eating out is cheap and easy.
The coffee shop and bar on site suit a quiet drink after a long day. The spa offers massage, useful after a sunrise start at Borobudur. Rooms are sized for two people, so families of three or four should ask about the family room or book two rooms.
Good to know
Early check-in and late check-out are subject to availability and carry a fee, so check when you book if you have an early arrival or late departure. Check-in runs from the afternoon until midnight. Pets are not allowed. Guest reviews tend to praise the location and staff more than the decor, so treat it as a practical base rather than a destination hotel.
Book ahead for school holidays and long weekends, when Yogyakarta fills up quickly with domestic visitors. It is a sensible choice for budget-conscious couples, solo travellers and families who want a pool and a lift in the cafe district.
Why stay here
- ✓74 rooms with pool and balcony options
- ✓Outdoor pool with sun loungers
- ✓Spa services and massage
- ✓Coffee shop, terrace and bar
- ✓Lift in the building
- ✓Free parking and valet parking
- ✓Free daily manager's reception
- ✓Airport shuttle for a fee
Good questions
Is Indies Heritage Hotel close to the railway station?+
Yes, the station is only about four minutes away by car, which makes arriving by train simple. The airport is around twelve minutes away.
Does the hotel have a pool and a lift?+
Yes. There is an outdoor pool with sun loungers, and the building has a lift.
Can I check in early or check out late?+
Early check-in and late check-out may be possible depending on availability, and both carry a fee. Check when you book.
