The ancient Buddhist temple complex of Borobudur is the crown jewel of any visit to Yogyakarta. A ninth-century UNESCO World Heritage Site of extraordinary scale and beauty, best approached at dawn when mist rolls across the surrounding jungle and the sunrise turns the stupas gold. To the east, the Hindu temples of Prambanan form another remarkable complex, their soaring towers dedicated to the Trimurti and set against a backdrop of volcanic peaks. At the heart of the city, the Kraton, the royal palace of the Yogyakarta Sultanate, remains an active seat of Javanese culture, with gamelan performances, batik demonstrations, and guided tours offering insight into one of Southeast Asia's most enduring royal traditions. The celebrated Jalan Malioboro, Yogyakarta's most famous street, pulses with market stalls, street food vendors, and batik shops that make for hours of wandering. Novotel Suites Yogyakarta Malioboro takes its name from this iconic thoroughfare and places guests directly in the cultural heart of the city, within easy walking distance of the Kraton and the city's best warungs. For those arriving by air at Yogyakarta International Airport in Kulon Progo, Novotel Yogyakarta International Airport Kulon Progo offers a convenient and comfortable first night, while ibis Styles Yogyakarta provides a well-located city base that keeps the main sights easily accessible throughout a stay.