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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. The owner was so kind and the location was perfectly placed in the city, not too loud but not too quiet. I only stayed one night but would’ve been happy to stay longer.

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9.3
Wonderful
258 reviews
Price from
$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. The staff and the owner Tamrin are very helpful and kind! I had an amazing stay and the Jungle tour I booked with them was incredible! The rooms are very simple, but have everything you need. I definitely recommend coming here!

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9
Wonderful
163 reviews
Price from
$2
per night

Set in Bukit Lawang, Thousands of Bottles - Hostel and Trekking features a shared lounge, terrace, bar, and free WiFi. Certain units at the property feature a balcony with a river view.

You can play billiards at the hostel. 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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9.6
Exceptional
8 reviews

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. We had the best time with the Wau family! Such amazing people and great hospitality - always had great chats with Frank and Titus. The location is as good as it gets with a view of the spot and a minute walk from the keyhole. Our room had everything we needed. We would come back for sure!

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10
Exceptional
5 reviews
Price from
$8
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
71 reviews
Price from
$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. The staff was amazing, the rooms really cold and clean with the air conditioner and tidy.

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8.9
Excellent
117 reviews
Price from
$13
per night

Dazhong Backpacker's Hostel is set in Medan. The property is around 2.9 km from Maimun Palace, 3.2 km from Medan Grand Mosque and 1.7 km from Pajak Ikan Medan. The property is non-smoking and is located 1.9 km from Medan Train Station. Best place to stay for backpackers in Medan. The location is perfect and the host extremely friendly and helpful. The place is clean and relatively comfortable--remember it is a hostel, not a hotel, so be prepared for sharing the space. I stayed at a different hostel in Medan before coming to Dazhong and it could not compare to this. You will meet fellow travelers here, the atmosphere is very friendly, and you will get all the information and help you need to travel in Sumatra.

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8.3
Very Good
13 reviews
Price from
$5
per night

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

Featuring a shared bathroom with a bidet, rooms at the hostel also feature free WiFi, while selected rooms also feature a sea view. 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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8.3
Very Good
21 reviews
Price from
$15
per night

Located in Padang and within 8.5 km of Siti Nurbaya Bridge, Bertamu Penginapan Syariah features a garden, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. Rooms come with a terrace.

At the hostel, every room has a desk. At Bertamu Penginapan Syariah each room comes with air conditioning and a private bathroom. nice location. and also its in neighborhood area so it feels safe

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8.2
Very Good
6 reviews
Price from
$11
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
Very Good
5 reviews
Price from
$12
per night

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