Strolling around UGM
Overview | Yogyakarta & UGM
Welcome to Yogyakarta! One of the foremost cultural centers in Indonesia that offers a plethora of marvelous experiences to behold. It’s home to a multitude of significant landmarks and invaluable archaeological sites. Many years in the past, this city held a significant amount of power and stimulated the creation of impressive architectural feats, such as the Borobudur and Prambanan temples between the 8th and 9th centuries. Subsequently, it had a significant impact on the formation of the dominant Mataram kingdom throughout the 16th and 17th centuries.
The contribution of Yogyakarta was crucial in the fight for the independence of Indonesia. From 1946 to 1948, Yogyakarta served as the capital of the Republic of Indonesia. Due to the major role in upholding the Republic of Indonesia, Yogyakarta was granted special autonomy status as a district, affording it the unique distinction of being the sole region in Indonesia led by a recognized monarchy with a sultan still in power. Jogja is recognized with the slogan “Jogja Istimewa”, highlighting its distinctive qualities. Thus, Yogyakarta has become one of Indonesia’s top tourist spots for its abundance of attractions waiting to be discovered.
Yogyakarta is also widely acknowledged as a centre of education in Indonesia, and is renowned for its thriving cultural scene. The city is home to a considerable number of academic establishments, with notable mention of Universitas Gadjah Mada. This preeminent university is the biggest and most prestigious higher education institution in the country. Universitas Gadjah Mada officially became a national university on December 19, 1949. The name “Gadjah Mada” carries great significance since it represents the dedication and remarkable achievements of Gadjah Mada, the Prime Minister of the Majapahit Empire that successfully unified the scattered Nusantara archipelago.
Established during the initial phase of independence, Universitas Gadjah Mada was designated as the preeminent hub for academic and cultural pursuits under the national higher education system. The initial lectures were conducted within the premises of the Kraton Palace, utilizing the available venues in Yogyakarta. At present, Universitas Gadjah Mada consists of 18 faculties, a graduate school, a vocational school, covering various study programs.
Direction | Airport to UGM
Nearest Hotels to UGM
Wisma Kagama
Distance to UGM 0 km
wismakagama@gmail.com
MMUGM Hotel
Distance to UGM 1.5 km
mmugmhotel@gmail.com
PORTA by The Ambarrukmo
Distance to UGM 1.5 km
reservation@porta.co.id
Hotel Santika Premiere Jogja
Distance to UGM 2.2 km
jogjapremiere@reservation.santika.com
Prime Plaza Hotel Yogyakarta
Distance to UGM 2.6 km
rsvn@jogja.pphotels.com
The Manohara Hotel Yogyakarta
Distance to UGM 2.8 km
info@themanoharahotelyogyakarta.com
ARTOTEL Yogyakarta
Distance to UGM 3.6 km happening.jogja@artotelindonesia.com
Grand Tjokro Yogyakarta
Distance to UGM 4.1 km
reservation.yogyakarta@grandtjokro.com
Grand Ambarrukmo Hotel
Distance to UGM 4.4 km
info@grand-ambarrukmo.com
Royal Ambarrukmo Yogyakartarta
Distance to UGM 5.3 km info@royalambarrukmo.com
In-town Transportations
Surrounding Tourism Destinations
UGM Museum
Afandi Museum
Malioboro
Malioboro is one of the foremost well-known streets in Yogyakarta. It is a major shopping road within the city, which gives sidewalks on both sides. Strolling around Malioboro is the best way to find many attractions, cultural performances, heritage buildings, and other Javanese ambience.
Puro Pakualaman
Jogja Kembali Monument
This monument was initiated in remembrance of the momentous occasion on which Yogyakarta became the capital city of the Republic of Indonesia following its liberation from Dutch colonization, comprising miniatures, replicas, traditional weapons, photographs, archives and sculptures.
Benteng Vredeburg Museum
The building is embraced by the classic Dutch architecture with a wonderful garden, containing dioramas and photographs that show the chronicles of Indonesian battles against colonialism.
Sonobudoyo Museum
Tamansari Water Castle
It is a former royal garden of Kraton Yogyakarta comprising some distinct areas, including a central bathing complex, a group of pavilions and pools, and a smaller yet still notable pool complex.
Common Tourism Destinations in Yogyakarta
Prambanan Temple
Ratu Boko Temple
Ijo Temple
Distance to UGM ±18 KM
Instagram: @explore.candiijo
Sambisari Temple
Instagram: @candisambisari
Ullen Sentalu Museum
Distance to UGM ±22 KM
Instagram @ullensentalu
Gunung Api Merapi Museum
Distance to UGM ±20 KM
Instagram: @museummerapisleman
Tebing Breksi
Instagram: @tebingbreksi_official
Makam Raja Imogiri
Distance to UGM ±20 KM
Gunung Api Purba Nglanggeran
Distance to UGM ±26 KM
Instagram: @gunungapipurba
Hindia Ocean Beaches
Being an archipelago country, Indonesia is widely known for its popular tourist destinations situated in its coastal regions such as the Province of Yogyakarta. The province’s three districts have gained popularity owing to their captivating range of beach tourism options. Several black sand beaches are available for exploration in Bantul, including Parangtritis, Goa Cemara, and Samas beaches. In the Gunung Kidul District, there are stunning white sand beaches and breathtaking rock formations such as Wedi Ombo, Drini, Siung, and Pok Tunggal beaches. Additionally, Kulon Progo District features stunning beaches adorned with lagoons and pine trees, such as Glagah, Pasir Kadilangu, Bugel, and Congot beaches. Besides, numerous resorts have been constructed, offering breathtaking scenery.
Daily Needs Center
Address: Margo Utomo 53 St. Gowongan, Jetis, Yogyakarta, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta
Distance to UGM: 3 km
Contact: +62 274 5015000
Address: Colombo 4A St., Samirono, Caturtunggal, Depok, Sleman, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta
Distance to UGM: 2 km
Contact: +62 274552130
Address: Colombo St., Karang Malang, Caturtunggal, Depok, Sleman, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta
Distance to UGM: 1,8 km
Contact: +62 211500580
Address: Cik Di Tiro 14 St., Terban, Gondokusuman, Yogyakarta, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta
Website: https://kopma.ugm.ac.id
Address: Jl. Colombo 13/30, Desa Kel No.Rt. 04, RW.02, Samirono, Caturtunggal, Kec. Depok, Kabupaten Sleman, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta 55281
Location: UC Restaurant UGM
Address: Pancasila 2 St., Bulaksumur, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta
Instagram: @uccateringservice | Contact: +62 82323308880
Location: Gudeg Sagan
Address: Prof. Herman Yohanes 53 St., Samirono, Caturtunggal, Depok, Sleman, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta
Distance to UGM: 1 km | Contact: +62 85100443035
Location: Bumbu Desa
Address: Kartini 8 St., Terban, Gondokusuman, Yogyakarta, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta
Distance to UGM: 2 km
Instagram: @makan.timbel | Contact: +62 813 930 99 930
Location: House of Raminten
Address: Faridan M Noto 7 St., Kotabaru, Gondokusuman, Yogyakarta.
Distance to UGM: 2,4 km
Instagram: @houseoframinten | Contact: +62 8999555522
Location: My Kopi O
Address: Candrakirana 21 St., Terban, Gondokusuman, Yogyakarta.
Distance to UGM: 1,5 km
Instagram: @mkoindobistro
Location: Kopi TM
Address: Pandega Karya 2 St., Manggung, Caturtunggal, Depok, Sleman, Yogyakarta.
Distance to UGM: 2,5 km
Instagram: @easternkopitm | Contact: +62 274 632631 or +62 895412900761
Location: De Céline Resto
Address: Faridan Muridan Noto 17 St., Kotabaru, Gondokusuman, Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta.
Distance to UGM: 2,3 km
Instagram: @de.celine_jogja
Location: UGM Academic Hospital
Address: Jl. Regency (North Circle), Kronggahan, Trihanggo, Gamping, Sleman, Yogyakarta.
Distance to UGM: 6,5 km
Contact: +62 274 4530303 or +62 8112548118
Location: Dr. Sardjito General Hospital
Address: Kesehatan Sendowo 1 St., Sendowo, Sinduadi, Mlati, Sleman, Yogyakarta.
Contact: +62 274 583613 (Emergency Call) or 1500 705 (Contact Center)
Location: Bethesda
Address: Jendral Sudirman 70 St, Kotabaru, Gondokusuman, Yogyakarta.
Distance to UGM: 1,8 km
Contact: +62 274 586688
Location: Panti Rapih
Address: Cik Di Tiro 30 St., Terban, Gondokusuman, Yogyakarta.
Distance to UGM: 1,1 km
Contact: +62274514014/ +62274514845/ +6227456333
Address:Jl. Lembah UGM, Karang Malang, Caturtunggal, Kec. Depok, Kabupaten Sleman, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta 55284
Phone: +62274557111
A Guide Booklet
A Guide Booklet: Strolling around UGM & Yogyakarta
In addition to this website version, the UGM guide booklet is also available in pdf version. Thus, those who like reading a file rather than a website may download the pdf booklet by either tapping or scanning the QR code below.