Griya Wijilan Syariah

The noise meant we never got a full night’s sleep and were tired the whole time. There’s a mosque directly across the road with a very powerful sound system, used at the same loud volume in the early morning. Renovation work in some rooms also started hammering before 8 AM. The staff were kind and helpful, and did what they could to keep things clean. Even so, the rooms smelled of insecticide and toilet odor, made worse by very old furniture. Given all of this, I’d think carefully before choosing this hotel.

A good value for the price, with the palace and main pedestrian street nearby.

Lovely, spacious rooms in a beautiful place, very close to the center.

We stayed for two nights. The hotel was clean enough and the beds were comfortable, though the towels didn’t smell fresh. After a day’s use they smelled bad, and I wondered if they’d been washed at all. The area was quiet, with restaurants nearby, and we enjoyed staying there. We walked out in the evening and got back safely. They also offer free tea and toast in the morning, which I thought was a nice touch. We booked a private temple guide through the hotel and were glad we did, since it made the day easier after our long journey. If the guide asks whether you want to eat, though, you may be taken to a touristy, scammy restaurant. We almost ate there together, but changed our minds after seeing the place. Don’t waste your time there, there are plenty of good spots in yogya. I recommend the hotel.