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3 hostels

Padang

3 hostels

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3 hostels

The best hostels in Sumatra

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Kokos Hostel Padang City

Padang

Kokos Hostel Padang City features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Padang. Providing a bar, the property is located within 1.2 miles of Samudra Beach.

e
erez
From
France
The stuff! Honest and helpful, I had great time because they make everything easy for us!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 305 reviews
Price from
$22.20
1 night, 2 adults

Jungle Trekking & Jungle Tour only stay here if you are and you must booking jungle trekking with us

Bukit Lawang

Located in Bukit Lawang, Jungle Trekking & Jungle Tour only stay here if you are and you must booking jungle trekking with us provides a garden.

O
Oliver
From
Belgium
Great location, great value for money and extremely helpful staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 135 reviews
Price from
$2.02
1 night, 2 adults

Thousands of Bottles - Hostel and Trekking Agency Sumatra Orangutan Nature

Bukit Lawang

Thousands of Bottles - Hostel and Trekking Agency Sumatra Orangutan Nature features a shared lounge, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Bukit Lawang.

B
Brynn
From
United States
Comfy beds, modern style hostel dorm, wonderful staff, very helpful, bar down stairs but not noisy, right next to the swimming hole!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 32 reviews
Price from
$6.56
1 night, 2 adults

Nias Frank Accomodation

Lagudri

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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews
Price from
$10.09
1 night, 2 adults

Pondok Oma for Solo Traveller

Lasikin

Located in Lasikin, Pondok Oma for Solo Traveller has a garden. The air-conditioned rooms provide a sea view and come with a desk and free WiFi. At the hostel, all rooms include a closet.

R
Ross
From
United States
Great staff, on the water, ac worked great, food was solid, internet, great value, Helpful owner. Motorbikes with racks available for rent.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews
Price from
$35.32
1 night, 2 adults

Salty Dog Hostel

Telukdalam

Located in Telukdalam, a few steps from Baloho Beach, Salty Dog Hostel has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

N
Nicholas
From
Trinidad and Tobago
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!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 67 reviews
Price from
$6.81
1 night, 2 adults

Sentosa Lodge

Padang

Sentosa Lodge features free bikes, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Padang.

G
Glenn
From
Australia
Excellent staff and service. Exceptionally clean rooms. Great pricing
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 184 reviews
Price from
$15.14
1 night, 2 adults

Medan Dazhong Backpacker's Hostel

Medan

Medan Dazhong Backpacker's Hostel is located in Medan, within 1.6 miles of Medan Train Station and 1.7 miles of Maimun Palace.

W
William
From
Poland
Nice location around many good food places. Very friendly owner. Good beds and comfortable common room. The stay here was amazing
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 42 reviews
Price from
$7.72
1 night, 2 adults

Likat Surf House

Tuapejat

Located on the beachfront in Tuapejat and featuring a private beach area, Likat Surf House has free WiFi throughout the property.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 31 reviews
Price from
$20.02
1 night, 2 adults

I am Backpacker Hostel

Sabang

Located in Sabang, I am Backpacker Hostel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. Some rooms at the property feature a balcony with a garden view.

B
Barack
From
Indonesia
Very cheap with aircond, fast internet at the dorm, balcony with village and sea view. near sumur tiga beach can reach by walk and near to city centre (better rent scooter). Fast check-in processed and free for early check-in. Amazing place and staff. At downstair had coffeeshop and Ayam penyet food and noodles to eat for afternoon and evening. Easy check out, i just confirmation by chatt. I asked everything about sabang by whastapp and got lot of information about attractive place and local food in Sabang And the end the staff help me to booked becak (tuktuk) transportation to the port goback to banda aceh. Perfect, Cheap, Instan services for Backpackers
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 54 reviews
Price from
$6.21
1 night, 2 adults
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Avg. price/night: $8.87
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 54 reviews
No complaints for the price, cheapest spot on the whole island. You get what you pay for. If you're travelling on a budget and don't have high expectations, this place is a great option. The cafe next door was closed during my whole stay, but that might be due to the time of the year. Plenty of places with food and drinks within walking distance though, plus Sumur Tiga beach.
Guest review byJeremy
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $9.24
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Cheap price and new appliances
Guest review bySyazwani
Travelers with friends
Avg. price/night: $1.66
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 135 reviews
The tour with Annuar was very good, very knowledgeable and delicious food, saw many animals. Very cheap rooms
Guest review bySARA
Solo traveler
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 305 reviews
The best place to stay in Padang if you're heading to the Mentawais. Amazing staff, who are all super helpful and accommodating. Great location - close to the Mentawai fast. Air-conditioning helps the reef cuts that you might hold. 10/10 can recommend.
Guest review byLeo
Group
Avg. price/night: $7.49
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 67 reviews
chill, fun & cozy hostel. A place where one could and can write a book 😉 highly recommend if you’re looking for a place to just be and relax 🌞
Guest review bySita
Solo traveler
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 63 reviews
Central location - 2 minutes walking to the main Square, cafes and restaurants and landmarks. The hostel is new and clean, the rooms have only one bed, and the shared bathrooms on the corridor. There's a table with free tea and coffee on the corridor. The stuff is very friendly and helpful even though they speak little English. They helped me with a taxi to Padang at an incredible low price (I wouldn't have gotten this with any travel agency). Internet is very fast and good. The best place I stayed in Sumatra so far.
Guest review byIuliana
Solo traveler
Avg. price/night: $8.44
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
Good - What previous guests thought, 323 reviews
Perfect for a 1 night cheap stay to get to the airport they also organize cheap shuttle
Guest review byTania
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
Good - What previous guests thought, 242 reviews
Clean, cheap, quiet, cozy, great location.
Guest review byDoriani
Solo traveler
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 68 reviews
Very nice hostel. Staff helpful and nice. Bed are confortable and the Price very cheap. They even keep my backpack for 1 week bcz i was on road trip. Terima kasih
Guest review byInès
Solo traveler