Name: Ciao Hostel
Address: Jl. Golo Silatey, 86554 Labuan Bajo, Indonesia, Jl. Golo Silatey, East Nusa Tenggara, 86554, Indonesia
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $9 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.8

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Hostel Ciao Hostel

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Even though the hostel is high up on the hills, the free shuttle makes it very convenient to get to/from town. The same shuttle also picks up and drops off at the airport. And because the hostel is high up on the hills, the view is amazing from the rooms, the restaurant, and the rooftop bar. There's also free water refill and movie nights every night if you're into that. I'd definitely stay here again!

Jessica

United States of America

The rooms were clean and the shuttle was convenient. There are many places to hang around outside of your room. The view was amazing, of course.

Veronica

United States of America

Loved the night at Ciao Hostel. Best view over the harbour and bar/lounge area on rooftop. They run a free shuttle into town and to/from airport. Friendly staff.

Jeremy

Australia

I love that the hostel provides water refill station so we can reduce plastic bottle use. and the view from the room & restaurant was awesome.

Aninda

Spain

Great view !! especially in 12 dormitory room. The staff very welcome and helpfull. We also book trip provided by ciao hostel. - free Shuttle Car service - movies time in lobby area everynight

Antin

Indonesia

Great views over the whole bay, especially sunsets were wonderful. Free shuttle bus to/from airport and town Delicious food, I was very happy with their selection of meals. Cinema every night was definitely very nice as there isn't much to do around the hostel. AC worked well, WiFi as well most of the time.

Michal

United Kingdom

Shuttle service and the view, facilities, breakfast ( it is additional pay , but delicious)

Gamze

Turkey

Quite place( no mosque music) with great views. Stuffs are friendly and helpful. Shuttle bus to the town center and back to hostel every hour.

Heng

China

The property directly faces the harbor and ocean, you can get a really nice view from 2nd & 3rd floor

Evita

Indonesia

If you pay for this place, you’re paying for the view. It’s also very nice all around, just slightly more expensive than the other places in town, but that’s because the view is incredible. They even refunded us 85% of a night we booked because we ended up taking an overnight boat tour. (Btw I wouldn’t pay more than 700/800 for the boat tour. We paid 1000 at the hostel but walking down to the city you can pay less. You will have to pay more in park fees with either FYI.)

John

United States of America

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What guests loved the most:
“Even though the hostel is high up on the hills, the free shuttle makes it very convenient to get to/from town. The same shuttle also picks up and drops off at the airport.”

Jessica United States of America
“The rooms were clean and the shuttle was convenient. There are many places to hang around outside of your room. The view was amazing, of course.”

Veronica United States of America
“Loved the night at Ciao Hostel. Best view over the harbour and bar/lounge area on rooftop. They run a free shuttle into town and to/from airport. Friendly staff.”

Jeremy Australia
“I love that the hostel provides water refill station so we can reduce plastic bottle use. and the view from the room & restaurant was awesome.”

Aninda Spain
“Great view !! especially in 12 dormitory room. The staff very welcome and helpfull. We also book trip provided by ciao hostel. - free Shuttle Car service - movies time in lobby area everynight”

Antin Indonesia
“Great views over the whole bay, especially sunsets were wonderful. Free shuttle bus to/from airport and town Delicious food, I was very happy with their selection of meals.”

Michal United Kingdom
“Shuttle service and the view, facilities, breakfast ( it is additional pay , but delicious)”

Gamze Turkey
“Quite place( no mosque music) with great views. Stuffs are friendly and helpful. Shuttle bus to the town center and back to hostel every hour.”

Heng China
“The property directly faces the harbor and ocean, you can get a really nice view from 2nd & 3rd floor”

Evita Indonesia
“If you pay for this place, you’re paying for the view. It’s also very nice all around, just slightly more expensive than the other places in town, but that’s because the view is incredible.”

John United States of America

Welcoming guests with sweeping views of the blue sea and warm hospitality, Ciao Hostel enjoys a hilltop location in Labuan Bajo, only 0.6 mi from Komodo Labuan Bajo Airport. Guests can enjoy delicious food at the restaurant or relax on the terrace with refreshing drinks from the bar. The property offers free WiFi in all areas.

Boasting sea views, the dormitories at this property are fitted with comfortable bunk beds or single beds, complete with personal luggage storages. Select dormitory offers semi open-air concept with mosquito nets, while others offer air conditioning. Guests have access to the shared bathrooms fitted with shower facilities.

The accommodations provides a 24-hour front desk and a tour desk. The staff can arrange airport transfer service free of charge with advance booking.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.3 for a two-person trip.

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Max adults: 1	Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed	Show prices
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Max adults: 1	Single Bed in 12-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 twin bed	Show prices
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Area Info

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Restaurants & Markets *

Paradise bar Cafe/Bar
0.3 miles
Roxy Mart Supermarket
0.3 miles
fish market Market
0.4 miles
Mediterano Restaurant Restaurant
0.5 miles

Natural Beauty *

Cunca Wullang water fall River
12.4 miles

Beaches in the Neighborhood

Wae Rana Beach
2,050 feet

Closest Airports *

Komodo Labuan Bajo Airport
0.6 miles

All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Location and view from the rooms/cafe/ terrace are really awesome. It's away from the town but they have free shuttle service which picks you up at ...”

Satyajit

India

8.7

“The location and the views are amazing. Also the free shuttle every hour to the center of Labuan Bajo makes everything easier and comfortable. The decoration a...”

Daniela

United Arab Emirates

8.3

“Friendly staff, great views, free pick-up to/from the airport and town area - great for a stopover in Labuan Bajo! Stayed there for a night before going on ...”

Marianne

Singapore

8.3

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Check-in

2:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Check-out

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Children & Beds

Children not allowed.

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Pets

Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

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The fine print

To use the free airport transfer service provided by the property, please inform your flight details at least 2 hours in advance.

Please inform Ciao Hostel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

“Even though the hostel is high up on the hills, the free shuttle makes it very convenient to get to/from town. The same shuttle also picks up and drops off at the airport. And because the hostel is high up on the hills, the view is amazing from the rooms, the restaurant, and the rooftop bar. There's also free water refill and movie nights every night if you're into that. I'd definitely stay here again!”

“Great view !! especially in 12 dormitory room. The staff very welcome and helpfull. We also book trip provided by ciao hostel. - free Shuttle Car service - movies time in lobby area everynight”

“Great views over the whole bay, especially sunsets were wonderful. Free shuttle bus to/from airport and town Delicious food, I was very happy with their selection of meals. Cinema every night was definitely very nice as there isn't much to do around the hostel. AC worked well, WiFi as well most of the time. ”

“If you pay for this place, you’re paying for the view. It’s also very nice all around, just slightly more expensive than the other places in town, but that’s because the view is incredible. They even refunded us 85% of a night we booked because we ended up taking an overnight boat tour. (Btw I wouldn’t pay more than 700/800 for the boat tour. We paid 1000 at the hostel but walking down to the city you can pay less. You will have to pay more in park fees with either FYI.)”

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Reviewed: November 21, 2019

Jessica
United States of America
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The first two nights I stayed there the sheets looked a bit gross so I used my own sleeping bag instead, but my third and fourth night (a few days later between trips) was fine.
Even though the hostel is high up on the hills, the free shuttle makes it very convenient to get to/from town. The same shuttle also picks up and drops off at the airport. And because the hostel is high up on the hills, the view is amazing from the rooms, the restaurant, and the rooftop bar. There's also free water refill and movie nights every night if you're into that. I'd definitely stay here again!

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: November 21, 2019

Bernard
United Kingdom

19 helpful votes
8.8

“Worth it for the view alone. 🐻”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The shower on the top floor was a mere trickle and the ones on the nest floor were either out of order or no hot water.
The view!!! It is worth staying for the view alone, stunning! Book the 12 bed dorm which is the open air dorm at the top of the hostel. Staff were super nice and helpful with printing stuff off and arranging my onward bus journey. Food in the restaurant was good though a little pricey. Free shuttle into town every hour I believe though didn't really use it myself. 🐻

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 20, 2019

Mikael
India

1 helpful vote
5.0

Fair
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Out of order signs
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Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 14, 2019

Zuzanna
Poland
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Hostel is on the hill so only way to get there is shuttle bus or taxi. They could have more fans in the sunset room cause it was really hot
View from the highest, sunset room was awesome. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Toilets were clean and you could lock the door so you got more private, not sharing with few people.

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 13, 2019

Adam
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
7.5

“Best views for sunset ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Location was not that great but they run shuttles into the town and pick up from airport that make up for it
The hostels rooftop bar is unbelievable for views, especially for sunset with a nice cold beer

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: November 12, 2019

Kendall
South Africa

1 helpful vote
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The open air dormitory- such a unique and great idea

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: November 11, 2019

Noor
Netherlands
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Quite a walk uphill but you can definitely walk it (takes you 10-15 minutes), if you don’t want to walk you can use the free shuttle. Restaurant is not the cheapest, but views from here are amazing.
Amazing views, Movie night is great, a lot of places to chill in the hostel, AC works well, bathrooms are clean, you can refill your water bottle for free, free airport + town shuttle

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 9, 2019

Anonymous
Japan

1 helpful vote
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Many of the toilets and showers were out of use, especially top floor dorm which was bit frustrating but plenty downstairs!
Absolutely amazing views and living outside on too floor, wonderful. Clean, good restaurant, lovely sunset terrace, great shuttle service to town and airport. Best place in town!

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 8, 2019

Markella
Netherlands
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great view from balcony, delicious food at the restaurant and friendly staff! Dorms and bathrooms were very clean.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: November 7, 2019

Fernanda
Australia
9.0

“The view makes it worth it.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 2 nights
uncomfortable mattress.
The view is stunning and the free shuttle helps a lot.

Stayed in November 2019
Reviewed: November 4, 2019

Syuraini
Malaysia
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Travelers with friends
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The location is far from the town area.
The fantastic view!

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: November 3, 2019

Cg
Singapore

2 helpful votes
8.0

“Stay is ideal for budget travellers”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The shuttle service runs hourly. It would be better if we could have earlier shuttle service to the airport instead. The driver is very important. We encountered a rather nasty driver who was in a foul mood that evening n he drove rather recklessly...
Free shuttle

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 30, 2019

Veronica
United States of America
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The only thing I found a bit unsettling was that many of the toilets were clogged and/ or broken around the property, so a few times I had to walk around to find a working one, nothing major, just a bit inconvenient.
The rooms were clean and the shuttle was convenient. There are many places to hang around outside of your room. The view was amazing, of course.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 25, 2019

Anonymous
Australia
5.0

Fair
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bed bugs
Great view and food

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 23, 2019

Anonymous
Netherlands

1 helpful vote
8.0

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
The restaurant is a bit pricy for a hostel. Probably the reason I did not meet a lot of travellers.
The downside of the location is being far from town, but the free shuttle makes up for it. The location is perfect for watching the sunset from the restaurant from the rooftop. The dorms were ok, only my power socket was a bit awkwardly placed halfway the bed. Plenty of showers and toilets.

Stayed in October 2019

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