Purwokerto Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
former administrative city and capital of Banyumas Regency, Indonesia
About Purwokerto
Purwokerto is a town of around 230,000 inhabitants (2020 census) and the capital of Banyumas Regency. It lies between Jakarta and Yogyakarta, making it a famous and bustling transit town in southwestern Central Java. Some famous Indonesians originated from Purwokerto, such as Jenderal Gatot Subroto. These people are honoured in street names all over Indonesia. The town is at the base of the Mount Slamet, the second highest volcano in Central Java. Purwokerto is a popular gateway to climb it, since the summit crater is about18km (11mi)from the town centre. The rivers that flow down its slopes into the town provides some welcome greenery in the industrial drabness and hectic bustle.
Top Attractions in Purwokerto
Explore the best things to see and do in Purwokerto:
- ★Adipura Monument
- ★Andhang Pangrenan Park
- ★Balai Kemambang Park
- ★BRI Museum
- ★Gada Rujak Polo Monument
- ★General Gatot Subroto Monument
- ★General Soedirman Monument and Museum
- ★General Soedirman Underpass
Where to Eat in Purwokerto
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Bakso Pekih
- 🍴Bakso "Sami Asih"
- 🍴Brasil Ice Cream
- 🍴Choco Klik
- 🍴Dapoer Prambanan
- 🍴D' Java Steak
Where to Stay in Purwokerto
- 🏨ARON Hotel Purwokerto
- 🏨Aston Imperium Hotel
- 🏨COR Hotel
- 🏨D'Ben Hotel
- 🏨Dominic Hotel
- 🏨FixOn Capsule Hotel
Purwokerto Travel Guide Sections
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