Skip to main content

Featured hostel destinations

Destination inspiration for your trip – find a hostel

The best hostels in Sumatra

Check out our pick of great hostels on

Filter by:


Review score

Wonderful: 9+ Very Good: 8+ Good: 7+ Pleasant: 6+
Our top picks Lowest Price First Star rating and price Top reviewed

See the latest prices and deals by choosing your dates.

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. Stayed at Lala hostel twice already. It’s like a luxury hotel in Indonesia. Hot water, clean, comfortable bed, small rooms with only 4 beds so doesn’t feel crowded. Tea and coffee facilities. Had a very good sleep. If you need to work wifi is great.

Show more Show less
9.5
Exceptional
171 reviews

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

Show more Show less
9.3
Wonderful
159 reviews

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

Show more Show less
9
Wonderful
5 reviews
Price from
$8
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. Arif was the sweetest most accommodating host, as far as amenities go I can summarize with; clean, comfortable and cheap.

Show more Show less
9.4
Wonderful
58 reviews

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. 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!

Show more Show less
8.8
Excellent
146 reviews

RedDoorz Hostel @ Capsule Inn Medan

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. Well organised, clean, good setup, good value for money and helpful staff.

Show more Show less
8.1
Very Good
181 reviews

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

Show more Show less
8.8
Excellent
69 reviews
Price from
$13
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

Show more Show less
8
Very Good
38 reviews

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. I like the location. Quiete at night. Walking distance to Pasar Aur Kuning. The best street food available during the day at very affordable price. Free flow Kopi Kampung all day long. Amazing.

Show more Show less
8.2
Very Good
89 reviews

Pondok Kelapa Homestay Lampung Mitra RedDoorz

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.

Show more Show less
8.2
Very Good
5 reviews
Price from
$13
per night

Most booked hostels in Sumatra this month

FAQs about hostels in Sumatra

Hostels that guests love in Sumatra