Bantul Regency district, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Places to visit near Bantul

Bantul is a town in Bantul Regency district, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia, home to about 58,653 people. Within 50 km by road there are 195 places to visit — 46 museums, 50 forts & heritage, 27 mosques & dargahs and 19 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Masjid Agung Bantul (1 km), Gua Selarong (4 km) and Masjid Al Amna Ganjuran (6 km).

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Bantul at a glance

Location
Bantul Regency district, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Population
about 58,653
Coordinates
7.8881° S, 110.3289° E
Places within 50 km
195 (59 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for museums and mosques & dargahs
Nearest city
Lovina, 648 km

Top places to visit near Bantul

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Bantul: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Museums near Bantul

54 museums within 100 km of Bantul. The closest is Museum Kerajinan Kulit Manding (3 km); the best-known is Museum Tani Jawa Indonesia (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Bantul

54 forts & heritage within 100 km of Bantul. The closest is Eks Stasiun Palbapang (3 km); the best-known is Plengkung Nirbaya (11 km). Best time: october to february.

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Mosques & dargahs near Bantul

30 mosques & dargahs within 100 km of Bantul. The closest is Masjid Agung Bantul (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bantul

23 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bantul. The closest is Gunung Sempu (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Temples near Bantul

17 temples within 100 km of Bantul. The closest is Pura Karang Gede (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Bantul

15 churches within 100 km of Bantul. The closest is Saint James Church, Klodran (2 km); the best-known is MusPer (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Bantul

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 33 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bantul
  2. 1 km Masjid Agung Bantul · mosque, Bantul Regency
  3. 3 km Gua Selarong · cave, Bantul Regency
  4. 9 km Masjid Al Amna Ganjuran · mosque, Bantul Regency
  5. 7 km Museum Tani Jawa Indonesia · museum, Bantul Regency
  6. 3 km Pajimatan Mosque · mosque, Bantul Regency
  7. 10 km Back to Bantul

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Within 15 km of Bantul

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Count by type (within 100 km)

Places near Bantul by type
TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
Museums4654Museum Kerajinan Kulit Manding (3 km)
Forts & heritage5054Eks Stasiun Palbapang (3 km)
Mosques & dargahs2730Masjid Agung Bantul (1 km)
Hill stations & viewpoints1923Gunung Sempu (8 km)
Temples1517Pura Karang Gede (2 km)
Churches1415Saint James Church, Klodran (2 km)
Beaches & coast37Samas Beach (18 km)
Buddhist sites67Vihara Bodhicitta Maitreya (14 km)
Caves44Gua Selarong (4 km)
Other attractions44Panggung Krapyak (9 km)
Wildlife, forests & gardens33Category:Gamping Hill Nature Reserve (12 km)
Waterfalls33Curug Banyunibo (7 km)
Lakes, dams & reservoirs12Waduk Sermo (31 km)
Rivers, islands & mangroves01Java (97 km)

Bantul: questions travellers ask

What are the best places to visit near Bantul?

Masjid Agung Bantul (mosque, about 1 km), Gua Selarong (cave, about 4 km), Masjid Al Amna Ganjuran (mosque, about 6 km), Museum Tani Jawa Indonesia (museum, about 8 km), Pajimatan Mosque (mosque, about 10 km), Museum Sejarah Purbakala Pleret (mosque or dargah, about 11 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Bantul?

195 places on Spotwander: 46 museums, 50 forts & heritage, 27 mosques & dargahs, 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 temples.

Which is the nearest museum to Bantul?

Museum Kerajinan Kulit Manding, about 3 km by road; Doellapangan Jodog Art Gallery (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Bantul?

Eks Stasiun Palbapang, about 3 km by road; Monumen Stoomwals (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest dargah to Bantul?

Masjid Agung Bantul, about 1 km by road; Masjid Al Ikhlas (3 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Bantul?

Start in Bantul, visit Masjid Agung Bantul, then Gua Selarong, then Masjid Al Amna Ganjuran, then Museum Tani Jawa Indonesia, then Pajimatan Mosque, and drive back — about 33 km by road in all.

What is the best time to visit places near Bantul?

October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for museums and mosques & dargahs.

How far is Bantul from Lovina?

About 648 km by road (518 km in a straight line).

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