Yogyakarta on a backpacker budget
Yogyakarta costs a backpacker about €20 a day before a bed. Here is what that covers, where to sleep near the centre, and which overland corridors run through it.
Modelled estimates, not quotes. Last rebuilt 2026-09-23.
€20per day
€8dorm bed
€23twin room
€28day all-in
What to see
Borobudur, Prambanan, Malioboro.
Eating
Gudeg €1.50.
Beds near the centre
Distances are from the city centre point the planner uses.
| Sante Commune Hostel Yogyakarta | hostel | 0.3 km |
| Yogyakarta Backpacker - Casa Raffles | hostel | 0.3 km |
| Yogyakarta BnB | guest house | 0.5 km |
| Arrayan | hotel | 0.2 km |
| The Cabin Hotel Bhayangkara | hotel | 0.2 km |
Markets and cheap eats
No market data mapped for Yogyakarta yet.
Nearest hospital
Worth knowing before you need it.
| Rumah Sakit Panti Rapih | emergency | 3.2 km |
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Common questions
How much does Yogyakarta cost per day?
Budget about €20 a day for food and local transport, plus a bed. A dorm bunk runs around €8, a twin room about €23, and a small guesthouse room about €31. Two people sharing a twin usually beat two dorm beds here.
What is worth seeing in Yogyakarta?
Borobudur, Prambanan, Malioboro.
Where do you eat cheaply in Yogyakarta?
Gudeg €1.50.
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