The Backyard Hostel

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Scored 9.1
Rated superb

Staff

9.7

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: The Backyard Hostel in Yogyakarta offers a garden and free WiFi. Guests enjoy air-conditioning, private bathrooms with free toiletries, and shared bathrooms. Facilities and Amenities: The hostel features a lounge, shared kitchen, and showers. Additional amenities include a tea and coffee maker, bidet, and free toiletries. Dining Options: A continental and Asian breakfast is served daily. Location and Attractions: Located 8 km from Adisutjipto Airport, the hostel is a 19-minute walk from Taman Sari Water Castle. Nearby attractions include Sultan's Palace (2.5 km) and Prambanan Temple (19 km). Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its shared kitchen, room cleanliness, and attentive staff.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast info

Continental, Asian

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Dara
Ireland Ireland
“This was a very cool hostel and we enjoyed our time here. The staff are extremely friendly, the place is clean and comfortable and the breakfast is such a treat - there is a really cool lady who works there and prepares the breakfast each morning...”
Souhil
France France
“This hostel is amazing, clean and really have good staff. Spécial mention for the breakfast and the cooking class. Thank you so mutch”
Ilja
Netherlands Netherlands
“Amazing hostel with good facilities, very friendly staff, and common areas where it’s very easy to meet other travellers! Enjoyed the location as well a bit off the main road and within walking distance of many nice restaurants and shops.”
Anna
Australia Australia
“The staff were absolutely amazing, and even changed breakfast to suit me as a coeliac. Great location, felt safe and comfortable. Laundry service cheap and good. Room was comfortable, nice bed and pillows, but a small light or lamp would have...”
Ruud
Netherlands Netherlands
“They where very friendly, hostel is nice and fancy and the lady was cooking Indonesian breakfast and food for us every day.”
Lauren
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff were very kind and helpful A great communal space to relax - didn’t have the most social vibe but it was no problem Everywhere was clean and tidy Big lockers to store luggage Can book tours through them Great location near lots of great...”
Lan
Malaysia Malaysia
“I had an amazing stay at Backyard Hostel Yogyakarta! The staff were friendly and went out of their way to provide local tips and assistance. The location is also a major plus—it’s close to key attractions.”
Svenitoo
Switzerland Switzerland
“We absolutely loved our stay at the Backyard hostel! We extended from two nights to 4. :) The staff was lovely and helpful. Our private room was super clean and nice. We used the shared kitchen with a fridge and the possibility to make tea or...”
Umut
Turkey Turkey
“The hostel is brand new. It is very clean and tidy, and the staff is lovely. they also help you arrange tours, bike rentals etc. The location is alsı good, lot’s of cafes and restaurants nearby. Definetely recommend it”
Isabella
Sweden Sweden
“It was a very cozy place and had a good atmosphere. The staff were very nice and accommodating. I would absolutely come back if I were in Yogyakarta again. There communal spaces were good and it was a social place. It had good AC and was clean. We...”

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Twin Room
  • 2 single beds
Free WiFi
  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Socket near the bed
  • Shared bathroom
  • Fan
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
Max persons: 2
US$13 per night
Price US$39
Excluded: 10 % Tax, 10 % City tax
  • Breakfast: US$1 (optional)
  • Free cancellation before 18:00 on 3 January 2026
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Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
  • 1 bunk bed
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
Max persons: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$6 per night
Price US$18
Excluded: 10 % Tax, 10 % City tax
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House rules

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Check-in
From 13:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 05:00 to 11:00
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Children of any age are welcome.

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Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

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Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.