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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. Fantastic staff and great facilities Highly recommend

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9.3
Superb
271 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. I had a great experience staying here. The host is a really chill, down-to-earth guy who genuinely cares about his guests. He was very accommodating to my situation and made sure I was comfortable throughout my stay. The room was clean, spacious, and a great place to relax after a long day. At first, I wasn’t planning to do the trekking because it was a bit out of my budget, and we initially disagreed on the price. But despite that, he went as far as to let me set up my tent on his property for free to ensure my safety, which really showed his kindness and hospitality. One important thing to note—before booking, make sure you can afford the trekking with him. He’s very passionate about it, and there could be some misunderstandings if you stay without booking a trek. But overall, if you’re looking for a welcoming place with a great host and a solid trekking experience, this is a great choice!

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9.1
Superb
156 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$4
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.

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10
Exceptional
5 reviews

Boasting a garden, Pondok Oma for Solo Traveller is set in Lasikin. The air-conditioned rooms provide a sea view and come with a desk and free WiFi.

At the hostel, all rooms are fitted with a wardrobe. Great staff, on the water, ac worked great, food was solid, internet, great value, Helpful owner. Motorbikes with racks available for rent.

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9.4
Superb
6 reviews
Price from
US$19
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. It was only 1 night as I was passing through. The welcome was wonderful the staff lovely. The guests at the time were a lovely mix of delightful characters!

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9.5
Exceptional
69 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. Nice, close to the fast ferry. There is a kitchen. Maybe the best choice in Padang!

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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
8 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. Amazing. All was amazing. Surf lessons, boat trip, the room, the team, all this stay was so good (and bahasa indonesian lessons obviusly), I can only recommended to stay here with James and his family !!!

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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

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