Cheap Hotels in Yogyakarta | below $10 per night

Traveling cost was the important things for travelers. The biggest cost was for hotels. Backpackers, group of students and travelers who expect to save cost would interest in hotels with the tariff below $10 per night. In Yogyakarta, there are any cheap hotels. List of cheap hotel, home stay, and bed & breakfast below will make you happier.

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Pawon Temple tells about fire

Pawon is the name of a temple not far from Borobudur temple. Pawon restored in 1903 by J.G. de Casparis. Pawon name can not be known for certain of its origin. J.G. de Casparis interpret that pawon comes from the Javanese Awu which means ashes, gets the prefix ‘pa’and suffix ‘an’ that show a place or somewhere. In the daily Javanese language said, pawon means the kitchen, but De Casparis interpret funeral. Local residents also called Pawon temple with Bajranalan. The word is probably derived from the Sanskrit word vajra which means "lightning" and anala which means "fire".

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Phoenix Hotel Yogyakarta | Norwegian Salmons

Paprika Restaurant in Phoenix Hotel Yogyakarta serves Norwegian Salmon menu during April 2012. This menu combines European and Asian flavour. 

Chef Executive of Phoenix Hotel Yogyakarta, Iwan Dody Irawan said that the raw materials imported directly from Norway because they contain nutrients and high levels of health.

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Romantic Dinner at Grand Aston Yogyakarta

YOGYA - Grand Aston Hotel Yogyakarta is one of the most special hotels. Besides being a comfortable place to stay Grand Aston Hotel Yogyakarta was also offers a romantic dinner packages and photo images at affordable prices in order to celebrate Valentine's Day (Valentine).

According to Public Relations Manager Grand Aston Yogyakarta, Dyah Retno Wikan, a special package that only requires a fee of Rp450.000 (nett) in Vanilla Sky Lounge.

"Each couples can enjoy a romantic moonlight and the stars, accompanied by wine or beer or soft drink draugh or Valentine mocktail accompaniment of acoustic music floated through the night," Retno added.
Dyah also explained that to spend a romantic evening, the Grand Aston prepare two appetizers, three main menu options and tempting desserts. While at Saffron restaurant every couple will be able to take pictures and enjoy a buffet meal together.
"The package is worth Rp399.000nett for couples will be joined by international menus such as various salads, Tom yam soup and Vegetables Cream Soup," said Retno. (source krjogja.com)

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Imogiri Markets as a central of traditional batik

Imogiri Markets serve as a center of traditional batik. Even on Saturdays and Sundays, and holidays held training for people who want to learn batik.

Foundation Chairman Asa Prime, Nurul Yuliaty Soewondo as initiators say, the purpose of the program Imogiri Market as the center of traditional batik is to restore its market presence as the center of all activities, including buying and selling batik. Because the old days when the market has not been there yet complete batik.


"The first time it came into the market for batik and the results menjaul to spend various purposes. We want to restore an atmosphere like the old days. Imogiri Especially since once known as the region producing batik with natural dyes," he said after the opening of Market Yuliaty Imogiri as center for traditional batik, Thursday (22/12).

The event was also attended by Senior Advisor Regent Suarman SW SH MH, Head of Market Management Office Gatot Suteja SE. Program entitled 'Imogiri poenya story' is the brainchild of Asa Pradana Foundation and the Society of Lovers of Batik Sekar Jagad archipelago. There are at least 50 batik involved in the program.

"They are given assistance in batik. In addition, they also taught batik motifs long. Because in Imogiri famous designs and each family has its own coraknya," he explained.

Explained, batik is not only limited but there are only kebendaannya philosophy, because in a piece of batik that contains many messages. For communities or tourists who want to learn batik could also come into the market Imogiri, because every Saturday and Sunday or public holidays there is a batik artisans in the market.

"Later we will teach if you want to learn batik. It is our hope that every woman should be able to batik. Because with batik could supplement the family income RP 5,000 per day," he said. (source : krjogja.com)

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