Sleman is a regency in Yogyakarta Special Region, Central Java.

Understand

Sleman is an Agriculture City, known for the beautiful panorama of Mount Merapi.

Get in

By bus

• 1 Jombor Bus Station (Terminal Jombor), Jl Magelang, Sinduadi, Mlati, Sleman (Just above the northern ringroad, where the Magelang road hits it.). For travel from the north of the city, from Borobudur or Semarang, for example. The going rate for westerners to Borobudur is Rp15,000–25,000 (locals Rp7,000). (updated Nov 2017)

By plane

• 2 Adisucipto International Airport (JOG ^IATA), Jl Solo, ☏ +62 274 484261. A small but busy, mostly domestic hub and from March 2020 it only serves domestic propeller planes to Bandung, Denpasar, and Surabaya. There is a tourist information desk and ATMs in the arrival hall. (updated Mar 2020)

By train

• 3 Maguwo Station (Stasiun Maguwo (Station code: MGW)), Jl. Bandara Adisucipto, Maguwoharjo, Depok, ☏ +62 274 484261. (updated Dec 2024)

Get around

By ride-hailing

You can order car or motorbike rides with ride-hailing apps such as Gojek, Grab and Maxim. They are typically cheaper than conventional taxi or ojeks, have short waiting times in the central area, and are mostly straightforward to use.

See

Museums

Swimming pool at the Affandi Museum

• 1 Affandi Museum, Jl Laksda Adisucipto No.167 (at the beginning of the road out to the airport), ☏ +62 274 562593, affandimuseum@yahoo.com. Delightful museum built around the former home of the late Affandi, one of Indonesia's best-known painters. Several galleries, including one with 30 of Affandi's paintings from his early, impressionist and expressionist periods, and another with paintings by some of his 11 children. The artist designed some of the buildings (the central complex was originally his home and offices) himself, and the grounds themselves are worth the admission price. Helpful staff to show you around. Rp20,000 including a drink. (updated Nov 2022)
• 2 Aircraft Museum (Museum Dirgantara), Jl Lettu TPA Supardal (behind Adi Sucipito Airport inside the Air Force base. You will need to deposit your passport (a paper copy might be sufficient) while you are inside.), ☏ +62 274 564465, +62 274 564466. M-Th 08:00-13:00, Sa 08:00-12:00. Holds several antique aircraft from World War II, a Badger bomber, MIG-15 to MIG-21, P-51 Mustang, Catalina flying boat, Auster MkII, Lavochkin LA-11, F-86 Sabre, T-33 Bird and an A6M5 Zero. There is also a P-51 airplane simulator but it was broken (Oct 2015). Children on school trips will see you as a big attraction if you look western so smile and prepare to pose for many pictures. Rp5,000.  
• 3 Museum Gunungapi Merapi (Merapi Volcano Museum), Jl. Boyong, Banteng, Hargobinangun, Pakem, Sleman, ☏ +62 274 896498, mgm@slemankab.go.id. Tu-Su, Open 08:00. A volcano museum. Entry: Rp10,000. (updated Dec 2022)
• 4 Ullen Sentalu Museum, Jl. Boyong Kaliurang, Sleman, DI Yogyakarta, ☏ +62 274 895161, ullensentalu@gmail.com. Tu-Su 08:30-16:00. Ullen Sentalu is an acronym from Javanese phrase “Ulating blencong sejatine tataraning lumaku”, the sentence means the flame of the blencong lamp which is a human guide in stepping and living life. The museum displays relics, arts, and photos from royal houses (Kraton) of Yogyakarta and Solo. Rp50,000-Rp100,000. (updated Nov 2022)

Temples

Candi Kalasan

• 5 Candi Kalasan (Kalasan Temple) (around 2 km to the west of Prambanan, or 14 km to the east of Yogyakarta, to the south side of the main Prambanan-Yogyakarta road). The oldest Buddhist candi in Yogyakarta. Built in 778 AD by Rakai Panangkaran of the Sanjaya dynasty. He was a Hindu but he built this Buddhist temple, reflecting the harmonious religious life during that time. The walls are covered with ancient white cement called bajralepa. It was built in honour of the goddess, Dewi Tara. A bronze statue of a Boddhisatva found in the candi has been removed. (updated Nov 2017)

Candi Sambisari, buried for centuries under metres of volcanic ash

• 6 Candi Sambisari (Sambisari Temple) (Close to Adisucipto airport.). Consists of one main candi and three supporting candis (perwara). You can see lingga and yoni, symbols of male and female sex, inside the main candi. There are three statues in the wall of the main candi, Agastya on the south side, Ganesha on the east, and Dewi Durga on the north. From the lingga, yoni, and the statues, it has been concluded that Sambisari was built to worship Siva. There is no definitive agreement about when and who built the candi. But from the Wanua III inscriptions, Candi Sambisari is considered to have been constructed between 812 and 838 AD). (updated Nov 2017)
• 7 Candi Sari (Sari Temple) (600 m to the northeast of Candi Kalasan). Built as the dormitory for a Buddhist monastery. There are two floors with three rooms on each. The reliefs are similar to those at Candi Kalasan and the walls are also covered with bajralepa. There are Boddhisatvas and Dewi Tara carved beside the windows indicating the link between Candi Kalasan and Candi Sari. The roof consists of 9 stupas in a grid formation. The holes in the construction show how timbers were used as part of the building process. This candi is considered to have been built in the same era as Candi Kalasan. (updated Nov 2017)

Do

Golf

• Merapi Golf Yogyakarta, Jl. Golf 1 Kepuharjo, Cangkringan, ☏ +62 274 896176, +62 274 896177, +62 274 896178. 8 holes designed by Thomson, Wolveridge & Perrett. On the slopes of Mount Merapi, where you can enjoy the scenic view of the mountains while playing. The course was partially damaged during the 2010 eruptions but has been restored. 
• Adisutjipto Golf Course (Padang Golf Adisutjipto), Jl. Raya Yogya-Solo KM 10,2, Maguwoharjo, Depok, ☏ +62 812 2531 1415. 05.30–17.30. 
• Hyatt Regency Golf, Jl. Palagan Tentara Pelajar, Mudal, Sariharjo, Ngaglik,, ☏ +62 274 869123. Rp250,000-Rp600,000. 

Others

• 1 Waterboom Jogja (Jogja Bay), Jl. Jenengan Raya, Jenengan, Maguwoharjo, Depok (Close to Maguwoharjo Stadium), ☏ +62 274 8722020. 09:00-16:00. The largest water park in Yogyakarta Special Region. (updated Apr 2023)

Learn

Universities

• 1 Islamic University of Indonesia (Universitas Islam Indonesia), rektorat@uii.ac.id.  
• 2 Atma Jaya University, Yogyakarta (Universitas Atma Jaya Yogyakarta), kaa@uajy.ac.id.  

Language courses

• Alam Bahasa - Bahasa indonesia course, Sarirejo RT. 06 RW. 47 Maguwoharjo, Depok. An Indonesian language course with a combination of Bahasa Indonesia classes, cultural and travel activities. New classes start anytime. 

Buy

Handicrafts

• 1 Saptohoedojo Art Gallery, Jl Raya Solo, Maguwoharjo, Depok, Sleman, ☏ +62 274 488443. daily 07:00-22:00. This sprawling complex houses an utterly eclectic collection of Indonesian art, ranging from abstract modern paintings and batik shirts through gamelan instruments and stuffed tigers to Papuan tribal totems complete with the skulls of vanquished enemies. Everything is for sale and previous customers, pictures of whom are proudly pasted on the walls, include Pope John Paul II and the Dalai Lama. While the adjoining restaurant looks quite attractive, the food served is rather disappointing. 

Shopping malls & supermarkets

• 2 Jogja City Mall (JCM), Jl Magelang KM. 6 No. 18, Sinduadi, Mlati, Sleman, ☏ +62 274 530-5853. daily 10:00–20:00. Integrated with the Sahid Rich Jogja Hotel. (updated Jul 2016)
• 3 Indogrosir, Jl Raya Magelang Km. 6, ☏ +62 274 622040. 09:00–21:00. (updated Jul 2016)
• 4 Plaza Ambarrukmo (Amplaz), Jl Laksda Adisucipto, ☏ +62 274 274 4331000, fax: +62 274 4331001. Located next to the historical Ambarrukmo Hotel, the huge 5-floor shopping complex features a Centro Department Store, Carrefour Hypermarket, Gramedia Bookstore, Timezone, 21 Cineplex, Bread Talk, Starbucks Coffee, Dagadu, etc. The food court is on the 3rd floor. ATM center is on the lower ground floor.  
• 5 Hartono Lifestyle Mall, Jl Kaliwaru Raya No.17, Condongcatur, Depok, Sleman. daily 10:00–21:00. (updated Jul 2016)

Eat

Budget

• 1 Ayam Geprek Bu Rum, Jl. Wulung, Papringan, Caturtunggal, ☏ +62 878 381 00029. Daily 07:00-20:00. The pioneer of ayam geprek (smashed fried chicken with spicy sambal). From Rp15,000. (updated Oct 2022)
• 2 Entok Slenget Kang Tanir, Pules Lor, RT.001/RW.001, Donokerto. 16:00-20:00. Serves entok slenget, ultra spicy muscovy duck soup. From Rp30,000. (updated Apr 2023)
• 3 Jejamuran, Jl. Pandowoharjo, Niron, Pandowoharjo, Sleman, ☏ +62 274 868170. 09:00-21:30. Spacious restaurant & shop with a leafy terrace. All dishes are mainly made from mushrooms. Rp20,000-50,000. (updated Sep 2022)
• 4 Kindai. This breakfast place serves delicious soto Banjar (a chicken soup from Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan) with a choice of chicken wing and/or egg. They also have nasi kuning (yellow rice) and sate ayam (chicken satay). (updated Jul 2015)
• 5 Mie Ayam & Soto Pak Mus, Donokerto, Turi, ☏ +62 895 378 198076. 10:00-21:00. Try special Jogja style of mie ayam, called mieyago which stands for mie ayam goreng (stir-fried chicken noodles). From Rp10,000. (updated Apr 2023)
• 6 Pecel Solo, Jl. Palagan Tentara Pelajar 52, Sleman (adj Hyatt Regency), ☏ +62 274 866588. Offers a large selection of Solo style foods like Pecel Solo (vegetables with peanut sauce), Sego Liwet (steamed rice with sweet curry sauce), Nasi Kebuli (pungent rice with roasted lamb), and Bebek Goreng (fried duck Solo style). Rp10,000-30,000. 
• 7 Soto Sawah Pak Slamet. A local chicken soup outlet 5 km (3.1 mi) west of Jogja, open morning-afternoon. Rp5,000. 
• 8 Warung Vegetarian Somayoga, ☏ +62 274 711-0221, somayoga2007@yahoo.co.id. Vegetarian/vegan organic food. Typical Indonesian food. Very tasty. Rp10,000–20,000. (updated Oct 2015)

Mid-range

• 9 Ayam Goreng Suharti, Jl. Laksda Adisucipto 208, ☏ +62 274 515522. A very popular Javanese fried chicken restaurant, the recipe still remains a secret. 

Splurge

• 10 Androwino Bistro, Jl Laksda Adisucipto Km 8.7, ☏ +62 274 488588. The all-day dining restaurant offering Continental and Asian cuisine in a relaxed modern Javanese setting. On the top floor of Sheraton Mustika Yogyakarta Resort & Spa where at the entrance of the restaurant guests will be welcomed with a big painting of the grandfather of the hotel’s owner named Sampean Dalem Ingkang Sinuhun Kandjeng Susuhunan Pakoe Boewono X, 1896 – 1939 (King of Solo) and guests will see the beautiful landscape of Tamansari water castle swimming pool and breathtaking Mount Merapi. 
• 11 Gadjah Wong, Jl. Gejayan, ☏ +62 274 588294. Serves French, Italian, Indian, Chinese and Indonesian. Divided into 3 zones: Country, Javanese and Colonial, each is lavishly decorated and themed with live music. In the Javanese zone, you can hear Javanese gamelan music, while the Colonial zone has a live jazz band. 
• 12 Sasanti Restaurant, Jl Palagan Tentara Pelajar (just south of the Hyatt Hotel). Western and Indonesian dishes with lush garden decoration. 

Drink

• 1 Boshe VVIP Club, Jl. Magelang. Packed every night. Free entry for girls. Live music and DJs. 
• 2 Liquid, Jl. Magelang (near Boshe VVIP Club). Packed every night and free entry for ladies. Unclear If the drinks are fake or genuine, but they are cheap. Live music and DJs. 

Sleep

Budget

• 1 Rice Field Guest House, Jl. Ngalangan Raya, Ngalalangan, Sardonoharjo, Ngaglik, ☏ +62 812 543 8563. Guesthouse with rice field and volcano view. Kitchen sets are also prepared. From Rp275,000. (updated Apr 2023)
• 2 Simply Homy Guest House, Jl Palagan, Tentara Pelajar No. 21D, Sleman, ☏ +62 812 2860-7080, sh_guesthouse@yahoo.com. 

Mid-range

• 3 Sahid Raya Hotel & Convention Yogyakarta, Jl. Babarsari No.2, Janti, Caturtunggal, Depok, ☏ +62 274 486196. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. A 4-star hotel with contemporary chic style rooms. Also, a poolside bar, and a restaurant with a terrace. From Rp425,000. (updated Apr 2023)
• 4 Wisma Gadjah Mada (follow Jl Cik Di Tiro all the way to the UGM campus. The hotel is on the east side of the road, just south of the main UGM "auditorium" building - you cannot miss the gigantic building looming in the background if you are coming to UGM from the south), ☏ +62 274 563461, +62 274 557216, university_club@gamamulti.com. 

Splurge

• 5 Royal Ambarrukmo, Jl. Laksda Adisucipto No.81, Ambarukmo, Caturtunggal, Depok, ☏ +62 274 488488. A 5-star hotel featuring an outdoor pool, refined restaurants and a spa. From Rp950,000. (updated Apr 2023)

Cope

• 1 RSUP Dr. Sardjito, Jl. Kesehatan 1, ☏ +62 274 274 587333, +62 274 547783. A JCI-accredited international hospital.  

Go next

• Mount Merapi, to the north through Kaliurang

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