Reviews of Omah Guyub

A soulful and unforgettable stay at Omah Guyub From the moment I arrived, Omah Guyub felt like more than just a guest house - it was a gateway into the heart of Javanese culture, music, community, and slow living. The beautifully crafted wooden architecture is only the beginning; what truly makes this place special are the people who bring it to life. Each day was filled with connection, healing, creativity, and inspiration from shared meals and conversations with Andy, his family and friends. I felt welcomed me not just as a guest, but as part of a community. Terima kasih, Omah Guyub - you'll always have a place in my heart

Such a unique experience. Definitely made our stay in Yogyakarta memorable. Much comfier than I anticipated, and had no problems with the shared bathroom. Bed was comfy. Andy, the owner, is AWESOME. Such a hospitable, genuine and caring guy. Answered all our questions & more. We ended up extending our stay. Also you can’t beat the price!

The only thing was the prayers and roosters woke us up. If you stay here, just bring earplugs and an eye mask, and you’re set.

I lived there for three weeks alone in the upper "room" with the Hammock and the Garuda-Head. In March there were no other guests, so I had this place for two weeks to myself. In good weather conditions it was exactly as I expected it. It is a totally different experience of living without concrete walls, as I am used to in Germany. I really felt like being free. I also felt like living in close contact with nature. The bed was also unexpectedly comfortable, though it is right on the ground. The place has two communal bathrooms. One has a concreted floor, but no lavatory flush. So you flush it the classical Asian way with a bucket, which I somehow really like. The other has no plain floor, but is covered with loose stones. So it somehow has a rustic charme and there are spider webs. On the other hand it has a real lavatory flush. I really love this place, though there are some negative points. Anyway, as the owner Andy told me, all of this was hand-made. You can really see how the owner put his creative lifeblood in this location. I was also welcomed to use the kitchen. In the beginning I only cooked Instant Noodles, because I didn't know how to make a meal in the Indonesian way. Then he showed me how to cook Noodles with some vegetables. From then on I would make such a meal every morning. As I would do my own dishes, they let me use the kitchen very freely. In the meantime they also adopted me into the family and Andy and I became friends. He is, as also I am, interested in music. But he was more interested in my Hard/Heavy music than I was in his violin-pointed music. It was also a very interesting time as they also told me a lot about culture. Before I had almost no contact with Islam. Then also Andy brought me to an evening prayer once. All of them were also very endeavoured to make my stay as comfortable as possible. They are also very open-minded.

The few negative points are rather negligible, or rather depend on the season. So the first one would be that in rainy/stormy weather it could be also wet in this room. But still it were very fine drops that would get inside. So the building still can hold away most of the rain. Then there is no air conditioner, which was no problem for me, as I felt very comfortable in the tropics. In contradiction to me the Germans who came after me had big problems with that. So one should rather think twice, if s/he can bare the heat. Then there were loud engine noises from the street, which can be hard for me to bare. Still the distance was bigger than I estimated at first from the location on the map. The internet connection through Wi-Fi sometimes had interruptions so I got kicked out. But this was, I think, once a day the case. Because of the engine noises Andy recommended me to go to Omah Guyub 2. But there would be no Wi-Fi at all. The hammocks are made from some synthetic material. So the feeling from the touch is somehow odd. The place is called Omah "Guyub", as there were "gatherings" from the beginning. And this is still the case. So at first I was delighted that there were no other bookings. Then I found out what "Guyub" means. Most of the week other persons would come and meet Andy there. Sometimes I wished that I had this day without any visitors. They even made a music video there, which was then again interesting somehow. It was disturbing anyway because I stayed there to work on my research about human-animal relationships together with AFJ. All in all there were some peculiar situations (at least for me), but there were no problems, especially with the service and the hospitality.

If you are looking for a place where you can feel as a part of the indonesian family, go here. The room is opened to air and life, so no A/C, just mosquito nets and steep climb to your room - it´s like a little jungle house in the town :) What makes the stay special is Andy and his family, with all the crafts, music and friendliness you can imagine!

Very unique place to stay in Yogyakarta. Won't find another place like this!! Open air rooms leave you waking up feeling refreshed. The family who own it are super friendly. The location is not bad it's a half an hour walk into the centre. Located off the main Street down a small alleyway. Although you cannot lock your room it seems like a very safe and friendly neighborhood.

A mirror would be nice. Difficult to shave without one.

This is the best homestay in Yogyakarta! The hosts, Pak Andy and his family, are musicians and artists, with a wealth of knowledge and involvement in the local art and music scene. I also found them to be quite environmentally conscious with a deep love for nature. During our visit I meet one of the other guests staying here, whom, I found out, had stayed with Pak Andy at his guesthouse 15 years ago. This is more than a guest house, it is very much a home! I highly highly recommend staying at Omah Guyub Home stay - or even, check out Omah Guyub 2.

We had a very pleasant stay at Omah Guyub. There was a very warm welcome from Andy upon arrival. Easy to find with the instructions that were given to us. Room and bed were very comfortable. We fell asleep to a wonderful music session by his daughter and her friends that night, and we were woken up by the sound of birds in the morning. Andy was very kind and helpful and we had really nice conversations. We would definitely stay here again!

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Andy and his family were wonderful. The place is made with reused wood carved panels, plants everywhere, and it is very beautiful. The rooms are open to the exterior, but there are mosquito nets if you ask.

Enjoyed everything

Omah Guyub is the best place for staying in a traditional house and natural, eco and budget friendly enviroment,but also close to the city fascilities. The charming, simply wooden houses with all their little details tell about javanese philosophy. Andy is a great host and friend, an amazing musician as well. You can ask him about anything, he has a lot of connections with the local communities and happy to assist you with any kind of request of yours. You can cook with him and his community, sing together your songs, or listen to stories about javanese wisdom. A real local experience for those,who want to dig deaper in the cultural layers, or those who want to experience the joyfulness of the every day life of art communities in South Jogjakarta. Highly recommended!

I really like it because it is very unique

Nothing, all is good