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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. I always put my faith in good reviews - and they didn't disappoint once again. This hostel is everything you want in a hostel - good location, clean rooms, everything's working properly (from AC to Wifi), good price, and probably the coolest people you'll find in this city, from the owner to the guests.

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9.5
Exceptional
148 reviews
Price from
£7
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. The stuff! Honest and helpful, I had great time because they make everything easy for us!

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9.3
Superb
128 reviews
Price from
£10
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. Where should I begin.... Amazin place, nice people, the owner arif and his family, woow... Such lovely helpful people. Here you get much more what u payed, amazin pizza evenings free, Village tours, help with everything (visa extend, taxi...) Located between 2 surf spots, u can rent scooter with board rack and just go. I stayed 10 days there and I am sad to leave... A mix between hostel and homestay. Thanks for everything

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9.5
Exceptional
54 reviews
Price from
£5
per night

Jungle treking & Jungle Tour booking with us only stay here

Bukit Lawang

At the hostel, each room is fitted with a balcony with a mountain view. At Jungle treking & Jungle Tour booking with us only stay here 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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8.9
Fabulous
140 reviews
Price from
£2
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. With free WiFi, this 2-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk. The property is non-smoking and is located 4.2 km from Medan Grand Mosque. Super clean, helpfull and kind staff, nice location.

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8.1
Very good
154 reviews
Price from
£8
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. Staff is super friendly, and they really take care of you as if you were family. Many services are for free, which is actually so rare ! The room was very confortable. Tha facilities (common area and swimming pool) were clean and nice. The location was great. We highly recommend this place !

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8.8
Fabulous
50 reviews
Price from
£11
per night

AUR KUNING HOSTEL SYARIAH Bukittinggi

Bukittinggi

Situated in Bukittinggi, within 2.4 km of Hatta Palace and 3 km of Gadang Clock Tower, AUR KUNING HOSTEL SYARIAH Bukittinggi features accommodation with a shared lounge and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The accommodation provides room service and a 24-hour front desk for guests. Very simple, but clean, nice staff.

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8.3
Very good
84 reviews
Price from
£5
per night

Pondok Kelapa Homestay Lampung Mitra RedDoorz

Bandar Lampung

Located in Bandar Lampung, Pondok Kelapa Homestay Lampung Mitra RedDoorz offers a garden. The hostel provides both free WiFi and free private parking.

All units in the hostel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. At Pondok Kelapa Homestay Lampung Mitra RedDoorz, every room is equipped with air conditioning and a private bathroom.

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8.2
Very good
5 reviews
Price from
£13
per night

I am Backpacker Hostel

Sabang

Set in Sabang, 200 metres from Sumur Tiga Beach, I am Backpacker Hostel features views of the garden. Every room is equipped with 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. At the hostel all rooms have bed linen and towels. Great location in the gardens , on the sea side, spacious bungalow with hammock on the balcony

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8
Very good
39 reviews
Price from
£4
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. I loved it The trip was perfect, dream trip. very kind and helpful employees. I intend to return to Mentawai and when I return I will definitely return to this surf camp. Reliable team to bring you the best moments of your life. thank you very much

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8.8
Fabulous
15 reviews
Price from
£43
per night

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