Your stay — Kos Putri Amanah
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The Property — Kos Putri Amanah
Kos Putri Amanah is a no-frills budget lodging near Yogyakarta’s main shopping strip, Jalan Malioboro. The lobby feels like a simple guesthouse with a friendly reception desk, communal seating and a fan spinning overhead. It’s built for backpackers and independent travellers who want a cheap bed close to the city centre, not for anyone expecting hotel-style amenities or quiet luxury.
Chronicles of Yogyakarta
Yogyakarta was founded in 1755 as the capital of the Sultanate of Mataram, after the Giyanti Treaty split the kingdom. Its centre is anchored by the Kraton, the sultan’s palace, around which traditional Javanese architecture and culture thrive. The city was a key centre of Indonesia’s independence movement and remains the only sultanate officially recognised within modern Indonesia. Today it’s a university town with a vibrant arts scene, batik workshops and the nearby ninth-century Buddhist monument Borobudur.
Best Time to Visit
Full Yogyakarta guide →Best months
May and June – end of the rainy season, clear skies, and lower humidity before the summer tourist peak. October also works well with similar weather and fewer visitors.
Peak / festival surge
July and August are the busiest months, driven by European summer holidays and the school break in Indonesia. Hotel prices can rise 20–30% and rooms fill fast, especially around the 1–2 July start date of the Yogyakarta Art Festival, which brings extra visitors.
Budget shoulder season
April and November offer discounts of 10–20% compared to peak season. Rain is still possible but usually short afternoon showers, and crowds are light enough to explore sites like Borobudur without queuing.
Weather & packing
Yogyakarta has a tropical monsoon climate with a dry season (May–October) and a rainy season (November–April). Pack a lightweight rain jacket or umbrella even in July – afternoon downpours can still occur in the transition weeks.
Live City Briefing — Yogyakarta
- The Jalan Malioboro pedestrianisation project continues, with the main stretch closed to private vehicles from 6am to 9pm – expect to walk or take a becak (rickshaw) for short distances.
- A new airport train line between Adisutjipto International Airport and Yogyakarta Station started late 2025, cutting travel time to the city centre to under 20 minutes. Trains run every hour from 5am to 9pm.
- The Yogyakarta Art Festival runs from 1 to 31 July 2026, with parades, music and dance performances along Malioboro and at the Kraton – expect road closures and larger evening crowds during your stay.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Kos Putri Amanah, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Rooms on the second floor facing the inner courtyard. These are away from the street and benefit from cooler afternoon shade, which matters in Yogyaharta's tropical heat.
Rooms to avoid
Any front-facing room on the first floor. That row sits directly above the street-level entrance, picking up motorbike noise and smell from Jalan Prawirotaman's late-night street food stalls.
Best views
Rooms facing east over the low-rise kampung (village) roofs. No great vista, but you get morning light and a sense of local life rather than staring at the building opposite.
Quietest floors
Second and third floors. The building has only two upper levels, so these avoid both street-level din and potential early-morning foot traffic from the lobby below.
🔊 Noise notes
Jalan Prawirotaman is a two-way street busy with becak (cycle rickshaws) and scooters until midnight, especially Fridays and Saturdays when nearby bars amplify. The hotel's narrow frontage means little buffer from street sounds.
Insider tips
Request a room on the side facing the back alley – it's quieter and gets cross-ventilation. Also, ask at check-in if they can lend you a kettle (they keep a few for guests) since the standard rooms don't have one.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Kos Putri Amanah
Free for all guests; speed around 10 Mbps; login via room number and surname
No lift; 3-storey building accessible only by stairs
No complimentary newspapers; no digital newsstand
Standard check-in 14:00; early bag drop available at front desk; late check-out until 12:00 costs IDR 100,000, subject to availability
Free, at front desk until check-in/after check-out
No step-free entry; main entrance has 3 steps; no wheelchair-accessible rooms; limited assistance for mobility-impaired guests
Free on-site parking for up to 10 cars (first-come, first-served); nearest public car park at Jogja City Mall, 0.5 km away, IDR 5,000 per hour; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 10% of room rate per night, mandatory
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment via booking platform; IDR 200,000 hold for incidentals upon check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Masjid Syaibani (104 m · ~1 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Syaibani (105 m · ~1 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid As Sakinah (122 m · ~2 min walk)
- Mosque: Mushola Al-Hidayah (146 m · ~2 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Gajah Wong Educational Park — 346 m · ~4 min walk
Museum Satwa Gembira Loka Zoo — 2.2 km · ~28 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 623 m · ~8 min walk
Apotek K-24 — 801 m · ~10 min walk
Indomaret — 535 m · ~7 min walk
Terminal Giwangan — 2.2 km · ~27 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Use ATMs for the best rates; avoid money changers at the airport and tourist bureaux which often take a big cut.
Cards work in hotels, mid-range restaurants, and larger shops, but cash is king at street stalls and local markets; contactless is rare.
Not expected but appreciated: round up at restaurants and warungs (leave small change), tip taxi drivers 5,000–10,000 IDR, give hotel staff 10,000–20,000 IDR for services.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Street kopi (black coffee with sugar) from a warung: about 5,000 IDR.
Nasi pecel (rice with veg and peanut sauce) or nasi goreng at a local eatery: about 15,000–20,000 IDR.
Main at a simple warung like fried rice or mie goreng: about 20,000–30,000 IDR.
Malioboro street area and alleys off it have sate, bakso, and gudeg stalls, with many dishes under 15,000 IDR.
Alfamart and Indomaret convenience stores are everywhere for basics; larger Superindo for a fuller shop.
Bringu Market and Malioboro Market for batik and cheap cotton clothes; bargain hard.
Local bus (Trans Jogja) with tap-on card: about 3,600 IDR per ride. From the airport, take DAMRI bus to town for 20,000 IDR; avoid taxis which cost 10x more.
Eat at kereta (outside mobile stalls) for the cheapest meals; negotiate prices at markets, but never for food on a menu; use ride-hailing apps (Gojek/Grab) for shared motorbikes, not taxis.
Good to know — Yogyakarta
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ IDR 18071.15 · IDR
Emergency Contacts
YogyakartaFor tourist assistance, contact the Yogyakarta Tourism Police at +62-274-512-812 or visit the nearest police station. International dialing requires country code +62
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Yogyakarta, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Kos Putri Amanah
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 623 m · ~8 min walk — pharmacy · Apotek K-24 — 801 m · ~10 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Adisumarmo International Airport (YIA) / Lempuyangan Station → Yogyakarta City / Marriott Hotel vicinity
💡 Airport train connects directly to city. Limited luggage space on local trains. Combine with taxi/Grab for final hotel leg. Scenic route through countryside.
Adisumarmo International Airport (YIA) → Marriott Hotel Yogyakarta
💡 Use Grab app for transparent pricing and avoid negotiation. Blue Bird taxis are metered and reliable. Airport to hotel is approximately 28km.
Adisumarmo International Airport (YIA) → City center / Marriott Hotel area
💡 Most economical option. Airport bus terminal has clear signage. Walk or take local Trans Yogya bus to Marriott from drop-off point.
Various city locations → Marriott Hotel / Malioboro Street area
💡 Charming vintage tram service for local transit only. Routes cover Malioboro and colonial district. Best for exploring, not airport transfer. Use after settling in at hotel.
About Yogyakarta
Wikipedia ↗
Yogyakarta is the capital city of the Special Region of Yogyakarta in Indonesia, in the south-central part of the island of Java. As the only Indonesian royal city still ruled by a monarchy, Yogyakarta is regarded as an important centre for classical Javanese fine arts and culture such as ballet, ba...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Kos Putri Amanah?
Rooms on the second floor facing the inner courtyard. These are away from the street and benefit from cooler afternoon shade, which matters in Yogyaharta's tropical heat.
Which rooms should I avoid at Kos Putri Amanah?
Any front-facing room on the first floor. That row sits directly above the street-level entrance, picking up motorbike noise and smell from Jalan Prawirotaman's late-night street food stalls.
Is Kos Putri Amanah noisy?
Jalan Prawirotaman is a two-way street busy with becak (cycle rickshaws) and scooters until midnight, especially Fridays and Saturdays when nearby bars amplify. The hotel's narrow frontage means little buffer from street sounds.
Which rooms have the best views at Kos Putri Amanah?
Rooms facing east over the low-rise kampung (village) roofs. No great vista, but you get morning light and a sense of local life rather than staring at the building opposite.
What are insider tips for staying at Kos Putri Amanah?
Request a room on the side facing the back alley – it's quieter and gets cross-ventilation. Also, ask at check-in if they can lend you a kettle (they keep a few for guests) since the standard rooms don't have one.
What time is check-in at Kos Putri Amanah?
Check-in at Kos Putri Amanah is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Kos Putri Amanah have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests; speed around 10 Mbps; login via room number and surname
Is there a city or tourist tax at Kos Putri Amanah?
10% of room rate per night, mandatory
Where can I eat cheaply near Kos Putri Amanah?
Nasi pecel (rice with veg and peanut sauce) or nasi goreng at a local eatery: about 15,000–20,000 IDR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Kos Putri Amanah?
Local bus (Trans Jogja) with tap-on card: about 3,600 IDR per ride. From the airport, take DAMRI bus to town for 20,000 IDR; avoid taxis which cost 10x more.
When is the best time to visit Yogyakarta?
May and June – end of the rainy season, clear skies, and lower humidity before the summer tourist peak. October also works well with similar weather and fewer visitors.
Top Attractions in Yogyakarta
💡 Walk the full length at dusk—the street becomes pedestrian-only and the lit stalls create a carnival atmosphere. Try the street stall wedang jahe (ginger drink) near the intersection.
💡 Come after 18:00 for the 'masangin' tradition—blindfolded locals try to walk between two banyan trees. Food stalls sell grilled corn on the cob and es dawet (coconut milk drink).
💡 Becak drivers will offer tours—agree a price first. Go to 'HS Silver' for free demos and no-pressure purchasing. Try the local bakpia pastry at a nearby warung.
💡 Go early morning to avoid crowds and heat. Buy the combined ticket with the Kraton to save a few thousand rupiah. Wear shoes you don't mind getting dusty.
💡 Hire a local guide at the entrance—costs about 50,000 IDR and gives you access to areas otherwise roped off. Avoid weekends when schools visit.