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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. super cool vibe to the place, booked one night and ended up staying for a month. Close to snorkling and only 15 min drive to epic waves. really nice owner who will help you with everything you will need during your stay.

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9.5
Exceptional
42 reviews
Price from
157 Kč
per night

Jungle treking & Jungle Tour booking with us

Bukit Lawang

At the hostel, each room is fitted with a balcony with a mountain view. At Jungle treking & Jungle Tour booking 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!

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8.8
Fabulous
108 reviews
Price from
92 Kč
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. It is a very nice and clean place to arrive for a night in Medan if you are just looking for a place for a few hours or you arrived late.

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8.1
Very good
115 reviews
Price from
204 Kč
per night

Semalam at Sun Yat Sen - SELF CHECK IN

Medan

Set in Medan and with Maimun Palace reachable within 1.5 km, Semalam at Sun Yat Sen - SELF CHECK IN offers express check-in and check-out, rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. The property is around 1.3 km from Medan Grand Mosque, 2.7 km from Medan Train Station and 1.5 km from Pajak Ikan Medan. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available.

At the hostel, the rooms come with air conditioning and a shared bathroom. Fair faced brick facade, double volume skylight design, rustic washroom/shower design

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8.2
Very good
68 reviews
Price from
221 Kč
per night

Gonias Hostel

Gunungsitoli

Set in Gunungsitoli, Gonias Hostel has a shared lounge, terrace, restaurant, and free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and currency exchange for guests. Really friendly and helpful staff and owner!

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8.4
Very good
15 reviews
Price from
242 Kč
per night

RedDoorz near Millennium ICT Center Medan

Medan

Set in Medan, 7.2 km from Medan Train Station, RedDoorz near Millennium ICT Center Medan offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is around 8.6 km from Maimun Palace, 8.8 km from Medan Grand Mosque and 7.7 km from Pajak Ikan Medan.

At the hostel, rooms are equipped with a desk and a TV. At RedDoorz near Millennium ICT Center Medan all rooms have air conditioning and a private bathroom. Good Staff, Free Wifi, Comfort

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6.8
Review score
13 reviews
Price from
230 Kč
per night

Friendly losmen

Lagudri

Set in Lagudri, a few steps from Sorake Beach, Friendly losmen offers rooms with air conditioning and free WiFi. Lagundri Beach is 1.3 km from the hostel.

The nearest airport is Binaka Airport, 103 km from the hostel.

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Price from
427 Kč
per night

Lawang Inn

Bukit Lawang

Lawang Inn has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Bukit Lawang. Among the various facilities are a bar and a range of water sports facilities. The accommodation features evening entertainment and an ATM.

At the hostel, rooms include a balcony with a mountain view. At Lawang Inn rooms come with a shared bathroom and bed linen.

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Price from
320 Kč
per night

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