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Your Central Java Vacation
Make planning your next adventure simple with a vacation package to Central Java. If it's coastal beaches, history and culture you're searching for, you won't be disappointed. Start your trip to Central Java with some time exploring Semarang visiting popular attractions like Paragon City Mall Semarang and Simpang Lima Park. Borobudur is another top city that draws crowds from all over. Candi Pawon and Svargabumi Borobudur are two of the top places to see in this destination. From the instant you book your Central Java vacation to the second you come back home, Expedia has you covered each step of the way.
Top destinations in Central Java
Semarang
![At the museum no photos are allowed which is really unfortunate as it was well worth the visit and the guided tour is definitely not to be missed. In the museum there are even Batik made from the Dutch era which depicts stories like Little Red Riding Hood and Snow White!
I enjoyed the tour v much and at the end of the tour we were brought to this room where the artisan were working on hand drawn batik.
Below is an excerpt from Wikipedia for anyone interested in learning more about the process of batik making.
Firstly, a cloth is washed, soaked and beaten with a large mallet. Patterns are drawn with pencil and later redrawn using hot wax, usually made from a mixture of paraffin or bees wax, sometimes mixed with plant resins, which functions as a dye-resist. The wax can be applied with a variety of tools. A pen-like instrument called a canting (IPA: [tʃantiŋ], sometimes spelled with old Dutch orthography tjanting) is the most common. A canting is made from a small copper reservoir with a spout on a wooden handle. The reservoir holds the resist which flows through the spout, creating dots and lines as it moves. For larger patterns, a stiff brush may be used. Alternatively, a copper block stamp called a cap (IPA: [tʃap]; old spelling tjap) is used to cover large areas more efficiently.
After the cloth is dry, the resist is removed by scraping or boiling the cloth. The areas treated with resist keep their original color; when the resist is removed the contrast between the dyed and undyed areas forms the pattern. This process is repeated as many times as the number of colors desired.
The most traditional type of batik, called batik tulis (written batik), is drawn using only the canting. The cloth need to be drawn on both sides and dipped in a dye bath three to four times. The whole process may take up to a year; it yields considerably finer patterns than stamped batik.
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The Latest Central Java Vacation Packages
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Jambuluwuk Malioboro Hotel Yogyakarta
Central Yogyakarta
Price was $512, price is now $368 per person
$368
per person
Nov 26 - Dec 3
found 23 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Yogyakarta (YIA)
8.2/10 Very Good! (195 reviews)
Nice hotel, the room facing the street are noisy. Good breakfast and room service choice, friendly and helpful staff. Rooms are spacious and comfortable will stay again next time.
Reviewed on Aug 31, 2025
ARTOTEL Suites Bianti Yogyakarta
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Price was $2,391, price is now $1,401 per person
$1,401
per person
Nov 26 - Dec 3
found 23 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Yogyakarta (YIA)
9/10 Wonderful! (533 reviews)
My stay at the hotel was okay
Reviewed on Feb 25, 2025
Hotel Le Temple
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Price was $1,307, price is now $971 per person
$971
per person
Nov 26 - Dec 3
found 23 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Yogyakarta (JOG)
10/10 Exceptional! (19 reviews)
The design of the rooms is nice but not fully functional. Steps are too high and it is all a bit clunky. Grounds are nice but gym needs some worn. Spa staff were lovely but but quite a 5 star
Reviewed on Sep 20, 2025
Plataran Borobudur Resort & Spa
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Price was $1,674, price is now $1,295 per person
$1,295
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Nov 26 - Dec 3
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Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Yogyakarta (JOG)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (109 reviews)
Stunning views of Boro Budur temple and surrounding country side.
Reviewed on Aug 31, 2025
The Manohara Hotel Yogyakarta
Price was $572, price is now $469 per person
$469
per person
Nov 26 - Dec 3
found 23 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Yogyakarta (YIA)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (33 reviews)
The Rooftop Pool is wonderful with a fantastic metropolitan view over the rooftops of the city. The surrounding area is convenient for walking to the many universities and has many small Warung eateries.
The room wasn't clean when we checked but the staff fixed this. The room was also quite hot due to the heat load from the sin on unprotected windows. I was there for business and the desk in room wasn't comfortable and ergonomic so I worked in the 2nd floor cafe where the tables and seats were more comfortable.
Reviewed on Aug 5, 2025
Where to stay in Central Java
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Solo City Centre
4.5/5(6 area reviews)
You'll enjoy the museums and zoo in Solo City Centre. You might want to make time for a stop at Solo Paragon Lifestyle Mall or Keprabon Park.
Central Java Essential Information
Language | Bahasa |
|---|---|
Currency | Indonesian rupiahs |
Closest Airport | Ahmad Yani Intl. Airport (SRG) |
Top Sights | Simpang Lima Park, Mount Merbabu National Park and Svargabumi Borobudur |
Central Java Hotel Deals
Alila Solo, Java
Jl. Slamet Riyadi No. 562, Surakarta, Surakarta, Central Java
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$69 nightly
The price is $76 total per night from Oct 16 to Oct 17
$76 total
Oct 16 - Oct 17
Total with taxes and fees
9/10 Wonderful! (129 reviews)
"ok"
Reviewed on May 5, 2025
Ibis Styles Semarang Simpang Lima
JALAN PAHLAWAN NO 2-2A, SIMPANG LIMA, Semarang
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$29 nightly
The price is $32 total per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
$32 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (10 reviews)
"Quite comfortable stay except room is a bit small"
Reviewed on Sep 4, 2025
Ibis Budget Semarang Tendean
Jl Kap Pierre Tendean 21, Semarang, Central Java
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$13 nightly
The price is $15 total per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
$15 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Total with taxes and fees
7.8/10 Good! (66 reviews)
"Love it so much stay here"
Reviewed on Dec 20, 2024
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Discover the most popular places to visit in Central Java
Borobudur Temple
Join the other pilgrims visiting one of the world’s largest Buddhist temples for its profound meaning and spectacular architecture.
Dieng Plateau
Learn about the local history of Dieng when you take a trip to Dieng Plateau. Discover the area's sunrises and hot springs.
Mount Merbabu National Park
Hike to the summit of a volcanic peak, spot myriad birdlife and enjoy breathtaking panoramas of Central Java’s lush countryside.
What to do in Central Java
Yogyakarta: Jomblang Cave and Pindul Cave Adventure Trip
$32
per adult
Yogyakarta: Jomblang & Pindul Cave Guided Adventure
$32
per adult
Yogyakarta: Borobudur Climb-up and Prambanan Guide Tour
$18
per adult
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