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Kokos Hostel Padang City features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Padang. Offering a bar, the property is located within 2 km of Samudra Beach. The accommodation offers evening entertainment and a shared kitchen. Friendly staff, arranged shuttle from airport, Ferry tickets, all super easy and good communication Confortable bed And 10min walking to Mentawai Fast ferry We even returned after Mentawai.

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9.3
Superb
270 reviews
Price from
US$13
per night

At the hostel, each room is fitted with a balcony with a mountain view. At Jungle treking & Jungle Tour if you want to stay here, you must book treking only with us the rooms are equipped with a TV, a shared bathroom, and a terrace with a city view. Great location, great value for money and extremely helpful staff

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9.1
Superb
157 reviews
Price from
US$2
per night

Thousands of Bottles - Hostel and Trekking Agency Sumatra Orangutan Nature features a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Bukit Lawang. The hostel also offers free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service. Comfy beds, modern style hostel dorm, wonderful staff, very helpful, bar down stairs but not noisy, right next to the swimming hole!

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9.7
Exceptional
10 reviews
Price from
US$6
per night

Located in Lagudri and within a few steps of Sorake Beach, Nias Frank Accomodation features a private beach area, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. The rooms come with a balcony.

At the hostel, every room includes a wardrobe and a terrace with a sea view. At Nias Frank Accomodation, every room comes with air conditioning and a private bathroom. The rooms are very clean and well kept. The location is ideal, giving us a direct view of the wave.

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10
Exceptional
5 reviews
Price from
US$13
per night

Set in Telukdalam, a few steps from Baloho Beach, Salty Dog Hostel offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Guests can dine in the restaurant or a drink at the bar and free WiFi is available. This is one of those places where you arrive as a stranger, but leave as family. Areef and his family and staff are super friendly and welcoming! There's a super chill vibe hanging around the place and they regularly organize activities for their guests. Thank you and I hope to see you again!

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9.6
Exceptional
67 reviews
Price from
US$7
per night

Sentosa Lodge features free bikes, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Padang. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

At the hostel guests are welcome to take advantage of an indoor swimming pool. You can play billiards at Sentosa Lodge, and the area is popular for cycling. Excellent staff and service. Exceptionally clean rooms. Great pricing

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8.9
Fabulous
139 reviews
Price from
US$13
per night

Sinok Homestay Parapat offers air-conditioned rooms in Parapat. There is a terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

At the hostel, all rooms have a patio. At Sinok Homestay Parapat every room has a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, and a balcony with a mountain view. A comfortable bed and good shower. Very clean. Recently renovated.

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8
Very good
7 reviews
Price from
US$21
per night

Set on the beachfront in Tuapejat and boasting a private beach area, Likat Surf House has free WiFi throughout the property. There is free private parking and the property offers paid airport shuttle service.

Guests at the hostel can enjoy an Asian breakfast. The vibe was amazing with James and the staff making the stay 10/10. The location was perfect for a quiet, relaxed stay. Beautiful sunset location. James tailored all of the activities, including car ride to the south, surf lessons and boat trip (including mangrove and 3 sisters) to our wants and needs. We stayed 7 nights all together- we extended because we loved it so much. James’ surf lessons were extremely in depth and helped us improve our confidence and ability. The smoothie bowl was delicious! Couldn’t recommend this place more!

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8.1
Very good
23 reviews
Price from
US$15
per night

Jo&Jo Hostel SYARIAH offers air-conditioned accommodation in Bandar Lampung. The hostel also features free WiFi and free private parking.

All rooms at the hostel are fitted with a seating area. At Jo&Jo Hostel SYARIAH the rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, and a terrace with a city view.

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8.6
Fabulous
7 reviews
Price from
US$14
per night

Set in Sabang, 200 metres from Sumur Tiga Beach, I am Backpacker Hostel features views of the garden. All rooms have a balcony with sea views and free WiFi.

All rooms are complete with a private bathroom and air conditioning, and selected rooms also offer a terrace. Clean room, very wide with aircond and perfect internet. Good services, Got lot of information also recommendation for tourist spot and culinary by whatsap chat. Don't hesitate to contact the admin number. Food and coffee at the downstair very cheap. Beatiful beach near the hostel. Will back next time

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8
Very good
54 reviews
Price from
US$7
per night

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