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Lala Hostel

Banda Aceh

Featuring a shared lounge, terrace and views of city, Lala Hostel is located in Banda Aceh, 4.8 km from Harapan Bangsa Stadium. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property. It is very clean and the location it’s amazing. The people working there are lovely and very helpful.

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9.4
Superb
175 reviews
Price from
£5
per night

Kokos Hostel Padang City

Padang

Kokos Hostel Padang City features a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and bar in Padang. Located around 2 km from Samudra Beach, the hostel with free WiFi is also 500 metres away from Siti Nurbaya Bridge. The accommodation offers evening entertainment and a shared kitchen. Everything...it was the best hostel I stayed at yet. The staff was so helpful and friendly. If you are looking for a hostel in Padang..go there

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9.4
Superb
165 reviews
Price from
£10
per night

Bertamu Penginapan Syariah

Padang

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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9
Superb
5 reviews
Price from
£7
per night

Salty Dog Hostel

Telukdalam

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. The property has a bar, as well as a restaurant serving Asian cuisine. The accommodation features evening entertainment and a shared kitchen. Had an amazing stay at Salty Dog Hostel. The most beautiful sunsets are there and surf is about 20 mins away. Arif is the most genuine and helpful person we have met in Indonesia, and he's surely the coolest guy on Nias! He helped us out on many occasions and always offered genuine advice and willingness to share the Nias culture. Thanks for the great time and see you again!

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9.4
Superb
59 reviews
Price from
£5
per night

Jungle treking & Jungle Tour only if you are stay here booking treking with us

Bukit Lawang

At the hostel, each room is fitted with a balcony with a mountain view. At Jungle treking & Jungle Tour only if you are stay here booking treking 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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8.8
Fabulous
146 reviews
Price from
£6
per night

RedDoorz Hostel @ Capsule Inn Medan 2 stars

Medan

Situated within 1.8 km of Medan Train Station and 4 km of Maimun Palace, RedDoorz Hostel @ Capsule Inn Medan features rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Medan. This 2-star hostel offers a shared kitchen, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 4.2 km from Medan Grand Mosque. Very conveniently located, safe, comfortable cool capsules, and good bathrooms with hot water! (not very common while backpacking in Sumatra). Very pleased with my stay!

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8.1
Very good
186 reviews
Price from
£7
per night

Sentosa Lodge

Kampungdurian

Sentosa Lodge features free bikes, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Kampungdurian. 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. Friendly staff, free laundry and coffee and clean room at affordable room rate

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8.7
Fabulous
70 reviews
Price from
£11
per night

Kareem Syariah Hostel Bukittinggi

Bukittinggi

Kareem Syariah Hostel Bukittinggi features rooms in Bukittinggi near Gadang Clock Tower and Hatta Palace. Featuring an ATM, this property also provides guests with a restaurant. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The best option in the area. It was clean and staff was super friendly. The location was good as well- you can get a free tea and coffee how many you just need to. It is always appreciated by guests

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8
Very good
38 reviews
Price from
£6
per night

Pondok Kelapa Homestay Lampung Mitra RedDoorz 2 stars

Bandar Lampung

Pondok Kelapa Homestay Lampung Mitra RedDoorz is located in Bandar Lampung. With a garden, the 2-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom.

All units in the hostel are equipped with a flat-screen TV.

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8.2
Very good
5 reviews
Price from
£10
per night

Nyang Ebay Surf Camp Siberut Mentawai surfing barrels

Masokut

Located on the beachfront in Masokut, Nyang Ebay Surf Camp Siberut Mentawai surfing barrels features a garden. Staff on site can arrange airport transfers.

Guest rooms at the hostel are equipped with a shared bathroom equipped with a shower. - very close to the beach - hosting family very welcoming and pleasant - all meals included: huge portions, don’t worry about food - great service before getting there (Handra takes care of all your needs in Padang, just ask him)

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8.9
Fabulous
15 reviews

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