The Tugu Monument is about a 30-40 minute walk from the Kraton Palace along Jalan Malioboro and then Jalan Margo Utomo, which connects to the main street.

The Tugu Monument is at its best after dark when it is beautifully lit up.

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The monument is one of the icons of the city and is the most important place in Yogyakarta for locals.

It was built in 1755 as a symbol of the unity of the city's residents. It collapsed in 1867 due to an earthquake, but was rebuilt in 1889 by the Dutch colonial administration.

The Tugu is 15 meters tall and white with beautiful gold ornaments. The name tugu was also adopted for the Yogyakarta railway station, located about 1 km to the south.

How to get there

It takes about 20 minutes to walk here from Malioboro main street or the train station.

Several TransYogja bus lines also stop in the vicinity of the Tugu Monument.

Direction Malioboro and Kraton - lines 1A, 2A, 8, 13
From Kraton direction (KHA Dahlan stop) - lines 3B, 8
From Giwangan Terminal - line 3B
Direction Gembira Loka Zoo - line 1A
Adisutjipto Airport direction - line 1A
Direction to and from Prambanan - line 1A
Tamansari direction - line 11
From Terminal Jombor direction - line 2A

Accommodation nearby

The neighborhood around the Tugu Monument is one of the most modern in Yogyakarta, and you'll find some of the most luxurious hotels in the city. We select these highly rated hotels.

If you plan to travel around Yogyakarta mainly by taxi or even buses, then the district is a good place to stay.

However, it will take at least 30 minutes to walk to the centre.