Annissa Wulan
Oct 29, 2025
In today's fast-paced and distracting world, we often forget to look within ourselves, which is true luxury. True luxury is no longer about material things, but rather the opportunity to pause, breathe, and reconnect with ourselves.
Garrya Bianti Yogyakarta, a 5-star hotel in Yogyakarta that recently received the One Michelin Key from the Michelin Guide 2025, embodies the philosophy of true luxury. At Garrya Bianti Yogyakarta, you can find inner peace and stillness, the most cherished treasures of our time.
At Garrya Bianti Yogyakarta, you can experience time passing more slowly, allowing you to listen to your inner voice. The hotel's architectural style, deeply rooted in Javanese culture, combines the contemplative values of Sukuh Temple with the warm terracotta tones of Kotagede.
Garrya Bianti is designed to provide natural serenity, inviting guests to enter a more mindful world through Javanese traditional roots with an elegant contemporary touch. Everything at Garrya Bianti is effortless, flowing naturally.
Start your morning with the soothing sound of the wind passing through the trees and the flowing river on the Riverside Deck. Sound healing and yoga sessions are accompanied by ethnic musical instruments.
Meanwhile, at 8lements Spa, Asian-inspired rituals nourish the body and soothe the soul. Other simple rituals, such as reading a book while sipping coffee or a wellbeing drink at Kopi Zop, can also be an interesting self-reflection activity.
You're also encouraged to try walking barefoot around the hotel's natural surroundings. Guests are also invited to take a bike tour of Nanggulan, a 30-minute drive from Garrya Bianti.
Here, guests are invited to interact directly with the village community while enjoying the beauty of the hills. Guests are also invited to learn how to make tempeh at Mbah Yem's house, sample fresh herbal medicine concocted by Mbak Indah, and even witness the keris-making tradition at Ki Empu Sungkowo Harumbrojo's house.
Garrya Bianti Yogyakarta invites you to celebrate life not only through ordinary means, but also through activities rooted in culture, community, and the environment. Try slowing down and reconnecting with yourself through Journey Within at Garrya Bianti Yogyakarta.