Visiting Borobudur in Yogyakarta~ Staying at this super cost-effective hidden gem hotel in the city center is so convenient!
Yogyakarta, as Indonesia’s treasure travel destination, has two ancient sites, Borobudur and Prambanan Temple, that are definitely worth visiting! Also, the Merapi Volcano, which many people list as a must-see in their lifetime, can be experienced in Yogyakarta, the volcano kingdom~ Merapi Volcano is Indonesia’s most active volcano and is truly spectacular! The nearby Merbabu Volcano is relatively safer, perfect for stargazing, camping~ waiting for the sunrise, and at the same time, you can see the four most famous volcanoes in Central Java, which is simply amazing!
For traveling in Yogyakarta, I highly recommend not missing this great value hotel in the city center, the Yogyakarta Tentrem Hotel. When we arrived at the hotel lobby, there were Javanese artists playing the piano and singing, creating a wonderful atmosphere! On the hotel’s celebrity wall, you can see many famous stars who have stayed here. The hotel’s facilities are excellent~ I also highly recommend the pool and spa. At the end of the hotel pool is a bamboo forest~ swimming there feels like seeing the water’s end connecting with the gently swaying bamboo leaves, creating a heroic vibe like in the movie Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon~ Swimming, soaking, sauna, and getting an essential oil massage at the hotel is a perfect way to relax for the day before starting local exploration. The hotel offers a variety of colorful activities every day. Besides going out to visit ancient sites and enjoy natural scenery, we also participated in the hotel’s batik dyeing experience~ a very fun experience.