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See Vesak Lanterns, These 8 Hotels Near Borobudur Temple

Travelin me- Buddhists will celebrate Vesak Day 2567 BE on Sunday (4/6/2023). People who want to watch the national Vesak celebration can look for hotels near Borobudur Temple, Magelang, Central Java.

Coordinator of National Vesak Public Relations 2567 BE in 2023, Eric Fernando said, Vesak celebrations in Indonesia will be centered nationally at Borobudur Temple. "The Vesak celebration on June 4, 2023 is centralized nationally at Borobudur Temple," he told Kompas.com, Thursday (25/5/2023).

See Vesak Lanterns, These 8 Hotels Near Borobudur Temple
These 8 Hotels Near Borobudur Temple

The Vesak celebration at Borobudur Temple will be enlivened by the release of 2,000 lanterns during the 2023 Borobudur Vesak Festival on Sunday (4/6/2023). The location of the celebration took place at the Main Marga Field of Borobudur Temple in Magelang, as quoted from Kompas.com (11/4/2023).

Hotels near Borobudur Temple

If you want to watch Vesak lanterns at Borobodur Temple, there are a number of alternative hotels where to stay near the temple.  Here are a number of hotels near Borobudur Temple as compiled by Kompas.com.

1. Sarasvati Hotel Borobudur

This hotel carries the concept of classical colonial architecture, combined with traditional Javanese style, as reported by its official page. Visitors can find beautiful natural scenery when staying at Hotel Sarasvati Borobudur.

The location is on Jalan Balaputradewa Number 10, Borobudur, Magelang Regency. The distance from Borobudur Temple is about 1 km, can be reached in just 4 minutes drive. Rates for staying at this three-star hotel start from IDR 624,000 per night, via Agoda.

2. The Amrta Borobudur

The Amrta Borobudur building carries a classic Javanese concept with the characteristics of a joglo-shaped pavilion. The room is in the form of a joglo house that has a terrace facing directly to the rice field area.

The location of The Amrta Borobudur is on Jalan Badrawati Number 30, Hamlet, Borobudur District, Magelang Regency. Rates for staying at this hotel range from IDR 500,000 to IDR 700,000 on various online hotel booking sites. The distance from Borobudur Temple is only 900 meters so it can be reached by driving for 3 minutes.

3. Sinom Borobudur Heritage Hotel

Sinom Borobudur Heritagel Hotel can be an alternative for those of you who are looking for hotels near Borobudur Temple. The distance from Borobudur Temple is about 1 km, can be reached for minutes drive. The address is on Jalan Jalan Badrawati Ngaran Lor, Borobudur District, Magelang Regency.

Rates for staying at this hotel range from IDR 400,000 to IDR 500,000 per night on various online hotel booking sites. Launching Visit Magelang, Sinom Borobudur Hotel has a minimalist building design. The location is in the countryside so it is suitable for guests who want a quiet atmosphere.

4. Manohara

Manohara is the only accommodation located within the Borobudur Temple area, as quoted from its official website. Tourists only need to walk a few minutes to Borobudur Temple. This property is managed by PT. Borobudur Temple Tourism Park, Prambanan, and Ratu Boko (Persero). Manohara has five rooms with contemporary Javanese design.

The location of this accommodation is in Bukit Dagi, the western end of Borobudur Temple. Not only staying overnight, Manohara offers tourist experiences for guests, such as breakfast at Dagi Hill, exploring Borobudur Temple accompanied by a guide, and so on. If you want to stay in Manihara, tourists can make reservations by calling the number listed on the official website.

5. The Omah Borobudur

The Omah Borobudur offers a very thick Javanese atmosphere. Starting from the joglo-shaped pavilion building, furniture, to the food. There is also a restaurant in the form of a joglo pendop that serves a variety of Javanese specialties.

The location of The Omah Borobudur is in Ngaran Lor Hamlet, Borobudur, Magelang Regency. The rate of staying at The Omah Borobudur is between IDR 450,000 to IDR 550,000 per night on online room booking sites.

6. Shankara Borobudur

This three-star hotel is 1.5 km from Borobudur Temple, or about 4 minutes drive. The location is on Jalan Balaputradewa Number 1, Borobudur, Magelang Regency. Shankara presents a Javanese concept with the characteristics of a joglo-shaped building.

Javanese atmosphere feels thick because this property also uses typical Javanese furniture and ornaments. Facilities at Shankara Borobudur include a swimming pool, restaurant, spa, meeting room, and so on. Rates for staying at Shankara Borobudur start from IDR 789,000, via Traveloka.

7. Wahid Borobudur

Wahid Borobudur is located on Jalan Medang Kamulan, Borobudur, Magelang Regency. The distance from Borobudur Temple is about 1.6 km or 5 minutes drive. This hotel carries the Javanese concept with a joglo-shaped building. Facilities include swimming pools, restaurants, and so on.

Wahid Borobudur provides tour packages such as cycling, visits to tourist villages, rafting, and others.  Rates for staying at Wahid Borobudur start from IDR 471,000 per night, via Traveloka.

8. Amata Resort Borobudur

This accommodation combines the concept of nature with traditional Central Javanese architecture, as reported by its official website. Guests who stay can do various activities ranging from meditation, spa, horse riding, and rafting. Interestingly, activities at Amata Resort can be done while looking at the background of rice fields and small rivers.

The location is on Jalan Mendut, Kanden, Progowati, Kec. Mungkid, Magelang Regency. From Borobudur Temple, the distance is about 4 km or 10 minutes drive. Rates for staying at Amata Resort Borobudur start from IDR 655,000 via Agoda.

Source: Kompas