Via Via

Yogyakarta


Part of the expanding Via Via empire, this guesthouse enjoys a quiet side-street location not far from its cafe-restaurant of the same name. It has seven stylish rooms with high ceilings and semi-open bathrooms, as well as two air-conditioned dorms. Out back there's a garden and a swimming pool, which features a wall mural by renowned local street artist, Anagard.


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