The Phoenix occupies a colonial building from 1918 in the heart of Yogyakarta, on the road that leads straight to the Tugu monument and the start of Malioboro Street. It is the natural choice for first-time visitors who want to be in the middle of the city with history around them. Public spaces keep the original character, with an outdoor pool, spa, restaurant and bar. Because the hotel is so central, you can walk to Malioboro's shops and food stalls, and reach the train station on foot or by a short ride. It suits couples, solo travellers and culture-minded visitors, and it is a smart base for early starts, with drivers easy to arrange.
Location and getting around
Malioboro Street is about a one-minute walk, and Tugu Yogyakarta about two. The train station is a longer walk of roughly twenty minutes, or a short ride by app. From here, the Kraton and Taman Sari are a few kilometres south, easily reached by becak or a ride-hailing car, and Borobudur and Prambanan are both day trips by driver. Traffic on the main road can be heavy at peak times, so build in a margin for early departures.
Rooms and facilities
The hotel has 144 rooms. The outdoor pool, spa treatments, restaurant, bar and terrace make it easy to recover after a hot day of sightseeing. Breakfast is well regarded and includes vegetarian options. Free self-parking and WiFi are available, bicycles can be rented, and an airport shuttle is available for a surcharge, which matters because most flights now arrive at Yogyakarta International Airport, some distance from the city.
Good to know
Check-in is from the afternoon, with late arrivals catered for, and a deposit is taken per night at check-in. The street outside is lively, so ask for a room away from the street if you are a light sleeper. It is a heritage building, so expect character rather than the sleek, new feel of a purpose-built resort. For a first visit it is hard to beat for convenience.
Why stay here
- ✓Colonial building from 1918
- ✓Outdoor pool with loungers
- ✓Full-service spa
- ✓Restaurant, bar and terrace
- ✓One minute walk to Malioboro
- ✓Free WiFi and self-parking
- ✓Bicycle rental
- ✓Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Good questions
How far is The Phoenix from Malioboro?+
About a one-minute walk, and Tugu monument is roughly two minutes away.
How many rooms does it have?+
The hotel has 144 rooms in a building dating from 1918.
Does it have a pool and spa?+
Yes, an outdoor pool with loungers and a full-service spa are on site.
