Looking for a chill spot in Yogyakarta where you can relax, shop, work, or catch a local event? Yogyakarta has numerous creative compound spaces to suit different tastes, whether you’re into artsy vibes, budget-friendly hangouts, family-friendly spaces, or Instagram-worthy cafés. This listicle is for you, packed with easy‑to‑follow guides to five top compound spaces around the city. Get ready to explore!
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1. VRTX Compound Space
VRTX Compound Space is a must-visit and accessible spot worth exploring, just head to Jl. Margo Utomo near Kedaulatan Rakyat. It’s a welcoming compound space with a modern look and lots of open-air zones.
Highlights include pet‑friendly spots, creative events, plus local cafes and photobox booths. The vibe is casual and community-focused. It even opened just recently in October 2024 and hosts workshops, meetups, and creative gatherings.
- Operating Hours: Daily, 10 AM – 10 PM
- Location: Jl. Margo Utomo No. 38, Gowongan, Jetis, Yogyakarta
- Instagram: @vrtx.id
2. Lumi Compound
Lumi Compound is perfect if you love a classy café that’s also a multi-brand hangout. It’s located in Condongcatur and brings together Kopi Sahha, Jus Panda, and Los Ciken for one-stop food & drinks. The outdoor and indoor spaces are bright and modern, a chill, stylish setting great for solo reading, working, or meeting friends.
- Operating Hours: 10 AM – 10 PM
- Location: Jl. Sukoharjo No.3J, Sanggrahan, Condongcatur, Depok, Sleman, Yogyakarta
- Instagram: @lumi.compound
3. Balcos Compound
Balcos Compound is a cozy, Instagram-worthy cafe and work spot tucked in Nologaten, Sleman, surrounded by rice fields and views of Mount Merapi. It’s casual with an indoor-outdoor design, leafy walls, and an aesthetic photobox. The menu has coffee, snacks, local dishes, and live‑music nights. Pet-friendly too, with a laid-back, homely vibe.
- Operating Hours: 9 AM – 12 AM
- Location: Jl. Nologaten, Nologaten, Caturtunggal, Depok, Sleman
- Instagram: @balcos.co
4. Rooftop Prawirotaman Market
This rooftop is the place if you want a cityscape dining experience. The Pasar Prawirotaman rooftop on the 4th/5th floors has around 6 tenants, serving toast, sandwiches, western bites, dim sum, and more. It’s family‑friendly, great for casual groups or solo chill time while enjoying Yogyakarta’s skyline.
- Operating Hours: 8 AM – 9 PM
- Location: Jl. Parangtritis No.103, Brontokusuman, Mergangsan, Yogyakarta
5. JNM Bloc
JNM Bloc is a creative hotspot set in a former Indonesian arts academy. It blends art, culture, food, and events, hosting local UMKM and creative tenants, exhibitions, music, workshops, and film. It’s lively yet casual, equally suited for family, friends, or solo exploration.
- Operating Hours: Weekdays 10 AM – 12 AM, Weekends 9 AM – 12 AM
- Location: Jl. Prof. DR. Ki Amri Yahya No. 1, Pakuncen, Wirobrajan, Yogyakarta
- Instagram: @jnmbloc
Yogyakarta’s compound spaces bring together community, creativity, cuisine, and casual vibes, all in one. Whether you look for a workspace in a calm cafe, hang out with friends over coffee, enjoy rooftop dining, or browse art and events, these five spots offer something for every mood and moment.
From pet-friendly hangouts and family-friendly rooftops to vibrant community hubs, each space adds flavor and function to your trip. Don’t just visit, experience the diversity and creativity of Yogyakarta’s social scene.
