Rumah Pesik Art & Heritage Hotel

Hotels
9.4 (171 reviews)
Gg. Soka No.3b , Yogyakarta , ID

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Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Museum-like, unique historic setting
Very friendly and attentive staff
Spacious, stylish rooms
Excellent on-site café/coffee
Helpful with transfers and guest needs
Highly recommended and memorable experience
Cons:
Cleanliness issues (dirty rooms, sheet odors, water spots, leftover toothpaste)
No internal restaurant
Some areas feel old (chandeliers, spiderwebs)
Very firm/hard beds
WiFi can be shaky
Some rooms lack windows; limited direct street access

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Cleanliness
6.8
Multiple reviews note cleanliness problems (dirty rooms, lingering smells on sheets, water spots, leftover toothpaste), so cleanliness is noticeably below other areas.
Service
10
Consistently praised across reviews: very friendly, attentive staff and helpful management (assistance with transfers and guest needs).
Location
9.8
Described as a peaceful, museum-like oasis; a bit south of the city centre and subject to traffic (25 min by taxi to main sights), and street access restrictions noted.
Room Quality
9.6
Rooms are spacious, stylish and historic (museum-like décor); some negatives noted such as very hard beds and the building feeling old in places.
Amenities
9.6
Unique on-site museum and pleasant café are highlights; lacks an internal restaurant and some facilities show age (e.g., chandeliers with spiderwebs).
Value for Money
9.9
Guests frequently report the stay is worth it for the unique palace/museum experience and attentive service, making it good value despite quirks.
Food and Beverage
9.6
Coffee and café highly praised; no full on-site restaurant and limited F&B options, but quality of available offerings is good.
Overall Experience
9.9
Strongly positive overall — unique, beautiful, museum-like hotel with excellent staff and memorable atmosphere, though with some cleanliness and age-related issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-05 20:17

Property Description

Picturesque Surroundings
Explore the lush garden, relax in the shared lounge, or unwind on the terrace at Rumah Pesik Art Heritage.

Entertainment and Comfort
Karaoke nights and personalized room service offer a delightful stay in Gondowulung.

Convenient Location
Just a short distance from major attractions like Fort Vredeburg and Sultan's Palace, this hotel is a perfect base for your adventures in Yogyakarta.

To experience the charm of Rumah Pesik Art Heritage firsthand, make your reservation now!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 171 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.8
Service: 10
Location: 9.8
Room Quality: 9.6
Amenities: 9.6
Value for Money: 9.9
Food and Beverage: 9.6
Overall Experience: 9.9
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Daniel • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Bulbul • couple • us
9
Overall great stay, highly recommended.
Pros:

Property was beautiful with amazing art- museums quality pieces all over the place. Service was great, ladies took care of us with the smile. Our room was spacious with a separate living room. It was wonderful stay.

Cons:

We had to walk couple of blocks to get to or to get out of hotel to pick up a taxi because the street was too narrow for any car to get there.
The restaurant is open with an out door seating, decorated with beautiful furniture. We were there in 3rd week of October with very hot and humid weather. I understand that there is no AC or any ceiling fans since the ceiling is very decorated with carvings. It would be nice if they can invest in some standing fans or even some table fans for guest’s comfort.

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Yamen • couple • at
8
2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
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Sapan • solo_traveller • us
9
Come for a truly unique stay and a fabulous staff
Pros:

The staff is incredible. Absolutely incredible. Easy to communicate with prior and during my stay. Helped out whenever they could. Strived to adapt to my vegetarian diet, crushed ice for my dad when he hurt his leg, and helped me to the car when it was pouring outside. The location itself is also quite a beautiful museum with so many great places to sit and just relax. The room was massive and wonderfully adorned. I liked the ability to walk to the traditional market, as well.

Cons:

While the location in Kotagede is nice, keep in mind that it is not easily walkable to other restaurants and shops. And we would have to walk to the main street to get a vehicle, which became a problem when raining. Lastly, while it added charm to the stay, the many photographers sometimes meant that we couldn't truly enjoy the space until the late evening.

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Izabela • extended_group • pl
9
Pros:

Hotel robi niesamowite wrażenie- same pokoje są bardzo przestronne i stylowo urządzone. W lobby, ogrodzie i jadalni znajduje się mnóstwo eksponatów, które stanowią część ekspozycji muzealnej - wszystko to stwarza niepowtarzalny klimat tego miejsca.
W hotelu jest także kawiarnia, bar oraz siłownia.
Ciekawostką jest, że w maju 2010 gościł tu Prezydent Lech Wałęsa, o którego pobycie przypomina specjalna tablica pamiątkowa.

Cons:

Każdego dnia naszego pobytu zdarzało się coś nieprzyjemnego- pierwszego dnia zatrzasnęły się drzwi i nie mogliśmy korzystać z łazienki w pokoju, drugiego dnia śniadanie podano nam z ponad półgodzinnym opóźnieniem, trzeciego dnia nie dostaliśmy kawy ani herbaty do śniadania, przy wyjeździe również był kłopot z płatnością.
We wszystkich tych sytuacjach obsługa hotelowa niespecjalnie angażowała się w rozwiązanie problemu, kłopotem była też ich słaba znajomość języka angielskiego.

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Aniek • solo_traveller • id
8
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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S.Christopher • solo_traveller • au
9
Pros:

Excellent customer service and support
Low maintenance of spa and shower jets in A suit
Food service little bit slower than normal.

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Evelyn • couple • au
10
N/A
Pros:

Such a quirky and interesting hotel; a lot of (Dutch) history apparently as I found out from the manager.
Room was super spacious, great coffee and sunset view and easy access to Kotagede market and old town, loved it!

Cons:

N/A

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Niels Henrik Krogh • extended_group • id
9
A real unique experience in Yogyakarta!!
Pros:

A real special and extraordinary place. It' hard to describe in words, simply something you must experience first hand! I have stayed in hundreds of different hotels all over the world, but never anywhere even close to this. If you are up for a real, unique adventure in Yogya, go and try it out!!

Cons:

N/A

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Thomas • couple • nl
10
A night in living history, truly unforgettable
Pros:

From the moment you step inside, this place feels like a fever dream. Every corner is filled with art and statues from ancient Indonesian kings and the VOC era. Even the bedroom furniture dates from that time and is still in daily use! The collection belongs to a private collector, and it's the kind of art the National Museum would envy.This is a truly unique place to spend the night, and I'd highly recommend it to anyone who wants a break from traditional hotels and a chance to sleep in history. The rooms are spotless and well maintained, and the staff are wonderful.

Last tip, reach out to the hotel about activities before you plan anything. We had already booked our trips in advance, but in hindsight, the hotel offers far more special and authentic experiences than the typical tours you'd find on platforms like GetYourGuide. I wish we had asked them first!

Cons:

One thing to know before you book: this is essentially a living museum, so don't expect modern conveniences like keycards. Some rooms are secured with original VOC era locks and a single key, which you leave at reception for safekeeping when you head out. For us, as a younger couple, this was a highlight and part of the charm, though guests who prefer a more modern hotel experience may want to keep it in mind.
Highly recommended!

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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aloisio • couple • au
10
2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Ruben • couple • nl
9
A must stay in Yogya
Pros:

It is a lining work of art where the owner uses every penny he earns in restoring and upgrading the hotel. The service is tremendous and the rooms are large with good beds.

Cons:

It is a bit far from the city centre.

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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SIMON • couple • gb
9
Unique palatial hotel and museum and great value too!
Pros:

Beautiful hotel with amazing museum
Large comfortable rooms ( more like a suite)
Great value
Friendly staff

Cons:

Access down an alleyway
Watch out for motorbikes!

2026-10-20 • via Nuitee
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Sarina • couple • nl
8
Zeker doen. Heel bijzonder
Pros:

Wat een bijzondere locatie!

Cons:

Het ontbijt moest de avond ervoor door gegeven worden.

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Ben • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

Friendly staff, eclectic mix of statues and art, lots of seating available. Cold beer and tasty food

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Rob • couple • nl
10
Pros:

We loved our stay in this hotel, especially the majestic looks, friendly staff, spacious room and calm neighborhood. The neighborhood has some good restaurants on walking distance and is less touristy which we loved. For a small fee and a 15 minutes ride you are in the city center of jogja. The hotel itself looks indeed like a small museum.

Cons:

We were missing some music or such in the lounge areas and it wasn't clear to us that you could order multiple breakfast options. Some options are a full breakfast, while some other options were too little like the fruit platter or the omelette.

2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • solo_traveller • gb
9
Calm and comfortable
Pros:

This is different - in a good way.

Cons:

The eclectic mix of statues, tables, chairs, ornaments, a maze of intrigue.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Crescence • extended_group • ch
10
Merveilleux hôtel avec un énorme cachet pour un prix plus que raisonnable!
Pros:

Tout était parfait: les lieux magiques, la chambre très spacieuse, confortable et propre, la SDB propre, grande…
La cuisine est bonne….
Malheureusement nous n avons pas pu déjeuner sur place car nous sommes toujours partis en expédition avant 7:00…mais ils nous ont préparé un breakfast take away vraiment succulent ( les pancakes, wraps) ….
Le personnel est vraiment très professionnel, serviable, gentil, aimable.
Merciiiiiiiiiiiii pour tout 🙏

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Christopher • solo_traveller • sg
10
Excellent place to stay
Pros:

The cleanliness and size of the room. Staff are very friendly and speak good English.
Especially, Ms Eka has been excellent. Not only was she efficient in performing her task, she did it with happy cheerful matter. Her communication was very clear. She really made my stay most memorable.

Cons:

Hot water supply is not consistent.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Martina • solo_traveller • us
9
Eauriful jotel and good value!
Pros:

Beautiful property with great staff.

Cons:

Wish they had a restaurant open all the time.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee