This month, we got a chance to return to Yogyakarta. We also hunt for cheap Kaliurang homestays. At first I remembered the cheap homestay that we used to choose. But because the distance between the Sugeng area of Jeroni and Kaliurang is very far—kurleb 40 minutes with an Ojol ride—finally I decided to look for another alternative. Zauji also sought the help of maps in order to estimate the distance and time that had to be traveled.
Alhamdulillah, with the help of this map, we finally got to choose some Andalusian ’ lodging. And of course we chose a cheap homestay. Among friends, they can check the rate, travel time from the inn to the destination and other information.
Easy Hotel Booking App
To be honest, I use this blue app more often than other apps. In addition to looking for hotels or lodging, I also often use this application to find airline tickets, trains, and travel. Much more complete features and ease of use make the Traveloka application a mainstay for us. Unfortunately, some cheap lodging or homestays do not appear in this blue application so I try to use the Reddoorz and OYO applications.
RedDoorz and OYO are lodging networks or hotels that provide online booking services. Both provide lodging or hotel offers with the best quality but are still affordable. The ones of the promotion make consumers spoiled with many discounts.
One of the conveniences is that we can directly call the operator of both platforms to ask for the availability of rooms directly. Even the operator will be happy to provide another alternative if the lodging that we have chosen turns out to be full, alias fully booked.
Customer service Reddoorz 021-80629666. Customer service OYO (021) 290 7600 or (021) 2970 7601.
One thing I learned is that some cheap Kaliurang homestays listed on the maps are no longer joining Reddoorz or OYO or have switched functions, such as boarding houses at a monthly fee, such as Koolkost Near Hartono Mall.
The operator also allowed prospective guests to book a room via customer service or download the application through the Play Store to get a discount. And that’s right, in addition to being able to see the facilities (free wifi, satellite TV, mineral water) and amenities (toothbrush + Odol, bath soap, mineral water) that are available at each inn, I also got a lot of discounts as a new member.
Menong friends can also see photos, visitor reviews, and nearby landmarks (public transportation, tourist destinations, shopping centers, restaurants, hospitals, ATMs, and others), maps, and payment systems.
By using the Reddoorz application, because I still do not have a clue about the homestay that I chose, I finally chose the payment mode "Only rooms: Pay in the hotel and can refund," which is more expensive than "Pay now," which means I have to transfer directly at that time. Actually the difference between the two modes of payment is not too large, only around Rp.15,000 - Rp.25,000.
I can also choose what time I will check in. Because of the Lodaya train that just arrived at Yogyakarta Station at 14.30 WIB, I chose the check-in time at 14.00 - 17.00 WIB.
To save on a budget, I do not click on the choice of making a member card and various types of insurance that are usually offered. In the RedDoorz app, Menong’s friends are required to tip for hotel staff whom we can choose.
Unfortunately I have not had time to try the OYO application because we have already set a choice of cheap Kaliurang homestay through the Reddoorz application. In general, the feature does not differ much, including payment modes that can be made in hotels when we arrive.
In addition to the three applications, there are now many sites that provide information about cheap lodging or homestays. This is the method we used to choose when the family had a date with the family Buya and Umah in September 2022.
Actually looking for cheap lodging or a homestay for the family is easier. Because this time we went to both, we sorted out between the hotel and the affordable homestay.
Friends Menong can visit https://www.yogyes.com/id/yogyakarta-hotel/ or https://www.homestayjogja.co.id/ to find information about homestay in Yogyakarta area.
The different thing from the homestay site is that we can get the homestay owner’s contact number (WhatsApp) so that it is easier to ask directly. It’s just that, usually, the price given is the normal price even though it can be paid directly when checking in.
Cheap Accur in Accursed Options in Kaliurang
Hotel Touranggasari
I also called 082317676788 to confirm the availability of rooms.
Because there was a train delay, I had a deg-degan because I was sure I would not be able to arrive at the hotel before 17.00 WIB. Because I still could not contact them via phone, I finally asked via DM onanswered directly.
We arrived bada magrib; the road to the hotel was very quiet. Hotel Turanggasari is located at the end of the dead end (which means it is deserted and free from traffic). The attendant accepted us kindly and gave us the room located on the 2nd floor after we paid the lodging fee for one night, Rp. 148,000. Menong friends can pay without the application, just that the price is relatively more expensive (kurleb Rp. 165,000) because no discounts are offered.
One thing I love about Hotel Turanggasari is the spacious room; it seems to be 24 m², which suits the king bed we chose. Work desks and ornamental tables are also available, complete with TVs of various channels, domestic and abroad. The spacious room made us free to move on the right and left of the bed, as well as for congregational prayers. Unfortunately there is no closet at all; there is only a hanger.
The balcony terrace is one thing that makes this hotel worth it for Menong's friends to choose. All rooms have a balcony of their own. Menong's friends can also dry clothes because the hotel provides medium-sized clothes.
Because of carrying a lot of stuff, Zauji started tidying things and putting them in a desk drawer. Unfortunately we found the 'guest items' in it so we asked the officer to take him out and clean the drawer.
When Menong’s friend reads the review on the Reddoorz app, a guest complained about the barking of the dog. And it seems like the barking came from another inn that was a few meters from the hotel. For friends who are less comfortable, this can be a consideration.
Because there are no free facilities or food reservations at the hotel, we started looking for the nearest stall. Because it is located in the campus area, there are many food stalls that Menong friends can get around on the highway. And unfortunately, the Touranggasari Hotel is not in the online taxi map so Menong's friends have to type or choose the full address:Turangga Sari Complex, Block III, No. 20, Condong Chess, Depok, Sleman 55581, Depok, Indonesia, 55581.
Reddoorz Near Hartono Mall
Because we plan to stay for 4 nights, we are also looking for other lodging alternatives that may be more comfortable. The next option is Reddoorz Near Hartono Mall, located on Jl. Pigeons, Sneer, Kec. Depok, Sleman Regency, Yogyakarta Special Region, Depok, Indonesia, 55281, not far from Condongcatur Terminal.
Online taxi drivers are kind enough to deliver and wait for us. This guesthouse looks different from the outside because it has a unique design. We had to ring the bell because there was no one at the reception desk when we arrived.
Officers welcome us to see the room we're going to choose. Although the size of the bed includes the king bed, the room is not too spacious, kurleb 10 - 12 m², making the room look more petty. (We didn’t have time to take photos.)
One plus of this guesthouse is the presence of a fish pond and garden that is in front of the row of rooms that make up the rectangle. And of course in terms of comfort, it will be warmer. In addition, Menong’s friends can also order some foods such as fried rice when they are too lazy to find something for themselves. (This service is not in the other two hotels that I surveyed).
If Menong’s friend reads a review about an officer who is not so friendly, maybe it is more because he is not very good but OK enough to provide short information.
Since the room area is narrower than the first hotel with a small price difference, we discouraged the intention to switch hotels.
However, if Menong’s friends are interested in a location close to the terminal (and the ease of finding a food vendor and others), this inn can be chosen. Although written on the near Hartono Mall, to be honest, I think the distance is far because it cannot be reached by foot.
The Doctor Guest House Syariah RedPartner Pakuwon Mall Yogyakarta
When we walked in the morning, we saw The Doctor Guesthouse Syariah, which was in the village area precisely on Jl. Aster 2 No.19B, Joho, Condongcatur, Kec. Depok, Sleman Regency, DI Yogyakarta, Indonesia, Sleman.
The road instructions still read OYO The Doctor Guesthouse Syariah on Pandean Sari Highway. This guesthouse is removed from the list of hotel options because in the Reddoorz application there are no facilities offered, including wifi. And it turns out that the hotel staff did not know if there was an error in the Reddoorz application. When we arrived, the officer explained that all the facilities were complete. He even allowed us to look around the room and try the wifi and TV.
The road to the guesthouse can only be passed by one car with the left right of the road that is not too wide. The name of this guesthouse is not there in online taxi maps so we made 'Jogya Medical Center (JMC)' or 'BBGP DIY' as a benchmark.
In the back area of the guesthouse flows a small river whose water is gurgling. Menong friends have to be careful when stepping because there are many 'cocks of chickens' that are sometimes invisible. Because there is no bright lighting, the road to the gate also seems darker, especially on the right, which is still in the form of empty land with bamboo trees. Although it looks narrow, the guesthouse courtyard can accommodate 5-6 cars, including the type of Hiace.
The room at The Doctor Guesthouse Syariah is located inside and outside the main house (2 floors). Zauji and I chose a room with a double bed outside the main house to make it more free when we go home at night.
From the spacious room, the Doctor Guesthouse Syariah measures kurleb 10 - 12 m², so there is not much space enough to move. The bed is attached directly to the wall with the air conditioner just above the head. There's one wardrobe located near the window.
A drawer-worked desk is available so Menong’s friends can deviate the goods to be a little neat. Because it is still in a fairly beautiful environment, Menong's friends have to be careful when storing food because there are still many black ants that suddenly appear.
Two clean towels (also less water-absorbent) are available in the room. The bathroom is not so spacious, with a warm shower and sink.
What we feel is that the bed is not too soft so a friend of Menong who expects a bed as comfortable as at home, this can be a consideration. But don’t worry, we can both fall asleep, really! Including our niece's baby, who came to visit.
Finally we decided to extend our stay at The Doctor Guesthouse Syariah with offline payment at a cheaper price than the application, Rp. 150,000. In addition to being closer, The Doctor Guesthouse Syariah is also located not far from the mosque (this is the main consideration of Zauji). The owners and officers were also very friendly to our service.
He also provided contact for us: 082221044758
In addition to homestay conditions and access to public facilities such as terminals or minimarkets, we also often find unique things unexpected. Zauji also found a rice stall that provides cheap festive food. Just imagine one package of soto rice for only Rp.9,000. Likewise, rice, oseng tempeh, and vegetables are only Rp.7,000 with buffet portions.
Homestay Kaliurang is cheap and festive, and you can meet a lot of friends in Menong, either through the application or the official website. For both of us the experience of ngabolang this time is indeed more unique because we both learned how to choose a cheap but also quite comfortable homestay to live in.
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