5 Co-working Spaces in Jogja to Get Things Done

I was in Jogja visiting my parents, and while their house is nice (and rent-free, with three free meals a day, hehe), I still prefer working in a proper work setup; less distractions, more focus, proper chair for your back. So I ended up trying a few spots around the city which I was surprised are very affordable, and I put together this list, so you don’t have to go through the hassle of checking and contacting them one by one.

Ps. A little bonus fun fact in case you didn’t know, Jogja has a free public wi-fi network called “Jogja Istimewa” that you can connect to around the city, super handy if you ever need a quick connection on the go. Based on my experience, the connection is quite decent, though at my parents’ house it tends to be faster at night.

Pps. You’re welcome 😉

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KLA Co-working Space

Don’t panic when you walk in and it looks like a computer shop – because it is, lol. The coworking space is on the second floor. You just need to order coffee or snacks from their little stall to use the space.

It’s nice and bright, with plenty of tables and easily accessible plugs. There are also booths with more comfortable chairs, shared tables, as well as private meeting rooms you can book in advance. The internet is good enough, and when I was there, most people were university students studying or working on assignments, so it was chill and quiet.

Image credit: KLA Google page

💰 Price: From IDR 20K (for coffee)

⏰ Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday, 9am-8.30pm

📍 Address: Jl. Prof. Dr. Ir. Herman Johannes Jl. Sagan No.73, Samirono,
Caturtunggal, Yogyakarta 55223

Creative Hub

They have a few branches across Jogja, but I’ve only been to the one in Gejayan. I needed to work on a Sunday and it was the only location open (remote work comes with flexibility, but also means work can show up anytime lol).

Since it was Sunday, it was just me and one other person in the whole coworking space. There’s a café where you can order drinks and snacks, and the overall ambience was good.

Image credit: Creative Hub Google page

💰 Price: 20K (half day day), 40K (full day)

⏰ Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday, 8am-9pm

📍 Address: The Jayan Building, 1st Floor The Jayan Building, Jl. Affandi No.4 Lt. 1, Gejayan, Condongcatur, Yogyakarta 55281

(Check their website or Instagram for other locations and opening hours)

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Genius Idea

I booked a private room at Genius Idea once because I had a few online meetings that day. It’s only IDR 150K for a full day for a small room that fits up to 5 people. You can also book it for half a day for 75K, but I figured I’d just have the whole space to myself to finish my deadlines.

They have quite a few rooms, a pantry on the first floor, plus free coffee and tea. It’s more of a focused office space, so there’s no café inside, but you can order food online. There’s also an outdoor area and some sofas in the hallway where you can eat or take a break.

Image credit: Genius Idea Google page

💰 Price: 75K/ day (plus tax)

⏰ Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am-6pm

📍 Address: Jl. Magelang No.32-34, Cokrodiningratan, Jetis, Yogyakarta 55233

Crônica Creative Working Space

This co-working space is perfect for those days when work is a bit lighter. The setup is more relaxed, maybe good for a research day or wrapping up the last few emails on a Friday, since the tables and chairs aren’t very office-like.

The vibe is also more chill café than quiet workspace. If you need privacy for important calls, they have a phone booth available upstairs for IDR 50K for 5 hours, but you need to book in advance. Other than that, the space is free to use as long as you order coffee or food from the café. The only downside is that not every table has access to a plug, so you will need to take turns with people nearby.

Image credit: Crônica Google page

💰 Price: From 20K (for coffee)

⏰ Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday, 7am-10pm

📍 Address: Jl. A.M. Sangaji No.62 Lt. 02, Cokrodiningratan, Jetis, Yogyakarta 55233

Antologi Collaborative Space

It’s under the same management as Crônica, and the staff recommended this space to me. I haven’t had the chance to visit yet, but thought I’d add it to the list so you’ve got more options.

Aside from the co-working space, there’s also a café, an event space, and even a garden area. Membership is pretty affordable too, starting from just 45K a day.

Image credit: Antologi Google page

💰 Price: IDR 45K (daily), 175K (weekly), 599K (monthly)

⏰ Opening Hours: Monday to Sunday, 7am-10pm

📍 Address: Tawangsari CT II Gg. Gayamsari II No.9C, Karang Wuni, Caturtunggal, Kec. Depok, Kabupaten Sleman, Yogyakarta 55281

Whether you’re in Jogja for a quick visit or staying a little longer, there are plenty of spots to get work done. Each place has its own vibe; some more focused, some more laid-back, so it really depends on what kind of workday you’re after.

Also, don’t be alarmed when locals say “it’s so far from here”, because most of the time…it really isn’t, hehe. Especially if you’re from Jakarta or other big cities, a 10 to 30-minute commute is basically nothing, right? hehe. Anyway, enjoy your work-holiday in Jogja, and don’t forget to explore and eat lots of delicious food after work!

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