Uniqueness of this attraction
Uniqueness of this attraction
Malioboro Street or Jl. Malioboro is situated downtown of Yogyakarta city, which is also the busiest business district in the area. The street is alive 24 hours a day and extends from the north to south. Aside from being majorly famous due to its shopping opportunities, you will get to observe the historical Dutch colonial-era architecture preserved around the area that is slowly filled in with new modern buildings. The unique concept of culture can also be seen in the Chinese and contemporary commercial districts here around Malioboro Street.
While steeped in history, today Malioboro Street is known to be one of the major shopping streets in Yogyakarta and in fact, famously known in Indonesia itself. The streets are packed with shops selling curiosities and street vendors offering souvenirs at affordable prices, so you are bound to find something of interest for you to purchase or even splurge on here along this street. It is a perfect place to test your bargaining skills as in some cases, you could buy some items at the quarter of the original price!
Spans from the Tugu Station to the southern square of Sultan’s Palace known as Alun-Alun Kidul, Malioboro is 2 km in length and home to hundreds of shops and street-stalls offering various kind of clothing, traditional wear, souvenirs, local products and Javanese handicrafts. Walking along Malioboro street is just like entering into a big art market where sellers sell unique and beautiful handmade items made from local fabric and materials .
Find also some beautifully painted Batik (traditional Javanese fabric and clothing), sandals, sarongs, pareos, knitwears, bags, masked puppets, and other accessories made from variety of materials such as leather, dry plants, shellfish, coconuts, cloth and rattan. You can also take the chance to hunt for valuable vintage merchandise from classic batiks, individual mementos, attractive accessories, gemstones or even home appliances. For shopaholics, Malioboro Street can be an enjoyable hunting paradise.
While steeped in history, today Malioboro Street is known to be one of the major shopping streets in Yogyakarta and in fact, famously known in Indonesia itself. The streets are packed with shops selling curiosities and street vendors offering souvenirs at affordable prices, so you are bound to find something of interest for you to purchase or even splurge on here along this street. It is a perfect place to test your bargaining skills as in some cases, you could buy some items at the quarter of the original price!
Spans from the Tugu Station to the southern square of Sultan’s Palace known as Alun-Alun Kidul, Malioboro is 2 km in length and home to hundreds of shops and street-stalls offering various kind of clothing, traditional wear, souvenirs, local products and Javanese handicrafts. Walking along Malioboro street is just like entering into a big art market where sellers sell unique and beautiful handmade items made from local fabric and materials .
Find also some beautifully painted Batik (traditional Javanese fabric and clothing), sandals, sarongs, pareos, knitwears, bags, masked puppets, and other accessories made from variety of materials such as leather, dry plants, shellfish, coconuts, cloth and rattan. You can also take the chance to hunt for valuable vintage merchandise from classic batiks, individual mementos, attractive accessories, gemstones or even home appliances. For shopaholics, Malioboro Street can be an enjoyable hunting paradise.
Other things to do here?
Other things to do here?
Being located in the central, Malioboro Street is close to other major attractions in Yogyakarta city such as Taman Sari Water Castle, Kraton Yogyakarta, Vredeburg Museum, Sonobudoyo Museum, Beringharjo Market and Kentandan Village (Chinatown of Jogja)
What to bring home?
What to bring home?
There are surely plenty of things to bring home if you come for a shopping trip here in Malioboro Street. Expect to find new items such as clothing, fabrics, handicrafts, souvenirs and don’t forget to take cool photos of your shopping journey!
Who should I travel with?
Who should I travel with?
Solo , Couple , Friends , Family , Group
Getting around
Getting around
There is a stop to Malioboro Street using the Trans Jogja public bus. Operating from 5.30am to 9.30pm, you can purchase the tickets at the bus stop. Malioboro Street is quite easy to find even if you are walking around the central area. Alternatively, you can use a ride hailing application to get here.
Insiders’ tips
Insiders’ tips
- Though Malioboro Street is a great place to buy local souvenirs, there are still so many stalls selling the same thing so you will get to see repeated items.
- If you are a hoarder, it is advisable for you to walk around first if it’s less crowded to enquire the price at each store before deciding to purchase. This way, you can get the lowest price.
- Don’t be shy to bargain the price. Bargaining is practiced in businesses here in Indonesia. However, be reasonable. If you expect a way lesser price, try purchasing more items from the seller instead.
- Holiday season from June to August as well as festive season such as Eid are some of the busiest times in Malioboro Street. It can be too crowded to even walk and unpleasant to shop.
- To remember a unique experience of your trip here, choose to ride a horse cart here known as ‘Andong’ to go around the street.
- Watch out for gallery trip scams and street sellers trying to get commission for Batik. Some of the irresponsible people here do approach tourists and manipulate them into buying expensive art.
- As it can be very crowded, be mindful of your personal belongings and store them safely.
- It is best to use Indonesian Rupiah cash as a method of transaction here in Malioboro Street. Some malls however do accept credit and debit cards.
- Tip some of the talented and hardworking buskers here! They will surely entertain you if you wish to request a song that they know of.
A shopping spot well known to Indonesian and international tourists, find everything from local products, clothing to international brands in Malioboro Street.
Opening hours
| Monday | 08:00 am to 10:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 08:00 am to 10:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 08:00 am to 10:00 pm |
| Thursday | 08:00 am to 10:00 pm |
| Friday | 08:00 am to 10:00 pm |
| Saturday | 08:00 am to 10:00 pm |
| Sunday | 08:00 am to 10:00 pm |
A shopping spot well known to Indonesian and international tourists, find everything from local products, clothing to international brands in Malioboro Street.
Opening hours
| Monday | 08:00 am to 10:00 pm |
| Tuesday | 08:00 am to 10:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 08:00 am to 10:00 pm |
| Thursday | 08:00 am to 10:00 pm |
| Friday | 08:00 am to 10:00 pm |
| Saturday | 08:00 am to 10:00 pm |
| Sunday | 08:00 am to 10:00 pm |
Uniqueness of this attraction
Uniqueness of this attraction
Malioboro Street or Jl. Malioboro is situated downtown of Yogyakarta city, which is also the busiest business district in the area. The street is alive 24 hours a day and extends from the north to south. Aside from being majorly famous due to its shopping opportunities, you will get to observe the historical Dutch colonial-era architecture preserved around the area that is slowly filled in with new modern buildings. The unique concept of culture can also be seen in the Chinese and contemporary commercial districts here around Malioboro Street.
While steeped in history, today Malioboro Street is known to be one of the major shopping streets in Yogyakarta and in fact, famously known in Indonesia itself. The streets are packed with shops selling curiosities and street vendors offering souvenirs at affordable prices, so you are bound to find something of interest for you to purchase or even splurge on here along this street. It is a perfect place to test your bargaining skills as in some cases, you could buy some items at the quarter of the original price!
Spans from the Tugu Station to the southern square of Sultan’s Palace known as Alun-Alun Kidul, Malioboro is 2 km in length and home to hundreds of shops and street-stalls offering various kind of clothing, traditional wear, souvenirs, local products and Javanese handicrafts. Walking along Malioboro street is just like entering into a big art market where sellers sell unique and beautiful handmade items made from local fabric and materials .
Find also some beautifully painted Batik (traditional Javanese fabric and clothing), sandals, sarongs, pareos, knitwears, bags, masked puppets, and other accessories made from variety of materials such as leather, dry plants, shellfish, coconuts, cloth and rattan. You can also take the chance to hunt for valuable vintage merchandise from classic batiks, individual mementos, attractive accessories, gemstones or even home appliances. For shopaholics, Malioboro Street can be an enjoyable hunting paradise.
While steeped in history, today Malioboro Street is known to be one of the major shopping streets in Yogyakarta and in fact, famously known in Indonesia itself. The streets are packed with shops selling curiosities and street vendors offering souvenirs at affordable prices, so you are bound to find something of interest for you to purchase or even splurge on here along this street. It is a perfect place to test your bargaining skills as in some cases, you could buy some items at the quarter of the original price!
Spans from the Tugu Station to the southern square of Sultan’s Palace known as Alun-Alun Kidul, Malioboro is 2 km in length and home to hundreds of shops and street-stalls offering various kind of clothing, traditional wear, souvenirs, local products and Javanese handicrafts. Walking along Malioboro street is just like entering into a big art market where sellers sell unique and beautiful handmade items made from local fabric and materials .
Find also some beautifully painted Batik (traditional Javanese fabric and clothing), sandals, sarongs, pareos, knitwears, bags, masked puppets, and other accessories made from variety of materials such as leather, dry plants, shellfish, coconuts, cloth and rattan. You can also take the chance to hunt for valuable vintage merchandise from classic batiks, individual mementos, attractive accessories, gemstones or even home appliances. For shopaholics, Malioboro Street can be an enjoyable hunting paradise.
Other things to do here?
Other things to do here?
Being located in the central, Malioboro Street is close to other major attractions in Yogyakarta city such as Taman Sari Water Castle, Kraton Yogyakarta, Vredeburg Museum, Sonobudoyo Museum, Beringharjo Market and Kentandan Village (Chinatown of Jogja)
What to bring home?
What to bring home?
There are surely plenty of things to bring home if you come for a shopping trip here in Malioboro Street. Expect to find new items such as clothing, fabrics, handicrafts, souvenirs and don’t forget to take cool photos of your shopping journey!
Who should I travel with?
Who should I travel with?
Solo , Couple , Friends , Family , Group
Getting around
Getting around
There is a stop to Malioboro Street using the Trans Jogja public bus. Operating from 5.30am to 9.30pm, you can purchase the tickets at the bus stop. Malioboro Street is quite easy to find even if you are walking around the central area. Alternatively, you can use a ride hailing application to get here.
Insiders’ tips
Insiders’ tips
- Though Malioboro Street is a great place to buy local souvenirs, there are still so many stalls selling the same thing so you will get to see repeated items.
- If you are a hoarder, it is advisable for you to walk around first if it’s less crowded to enquire the price at each store before deciding to purchase. This way, you can get the lowest price.
- Don’t be shy to bargain the price. Bargaining is practiced in businesses here in Indonesia. However, be reasonable. If you expect a way lesser price, try purchasing more items from the seller instead.
- Holiday season from June to August as well as festive season such as Eid are some of the busiest times in Malioboro Street. It can be too crowded to even walk and unpleasant to shop.
- To remember a unique experience of your trip here, choose to ride a horse cart here known as ‘Andong’ to go around the street.
- Watch out for gallery trip scams and street sellers trying to get commission for Batik. Some of the irresponsible people here do approach tourists and manipulate them into buying expensive art.
- As it can be very crowded, be mindful of your personal belongings and store them safely.
- It is best to use Indonesian Rupiah cash as a method of transaction here in Malioboro Street. Some malls however do accept credit and debit cards.
- Tip some of the talented and hardworking buskers here! They will surely entertain you if you wish to request a song that they know of.
