In Reply to: Yogyakarta posted by Bali_Hai on Sunday, 24. February 2008 at 15:24 Bali Time:
I agree with Bali_Hai about hotels.I think Ibis behind Malioboro Plaza is cheaper but much newer than Garuda hotel.The best money changer in Yogya is in grounds of Garuda Hotel.I think it is called Pt. Baramun-the best rates in Yogya.
If you were staying a little longer I would reccommend The Jl. Prawirotamin area.Rose Guest House about $16---$20 anight.Or next door to rose is Duta Guest House about $30---$40 a night.Both have pools but Rose has far bigger one.Across the road is Perwita Sari which is cheaper still[No A/C]fan only.Taxi fare to Jl.Malioboro is about $3.A wide variety of shops is only a short walk or cheap becak ride to Jl Parangritis.