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Jungle treking & Jungle Tour if you want to stay here,you must book treking only with us

Bukit Lawang

Set in Bukit Lawang, Jungle treking & Jungle Tour if you want to stay here, you must book treking only with us offers a garden. The accommodation offers room service, and currency exchange for guests....

C
Caroline
From
United Kingdom
Amazing food and great company
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 165 reviews
Price from
US$2.40
1 night, 2 adults

Thousands of Bottles - Hostel and Trekking

Bukit Lawang

Set in Bukit Lawang, Thousands of Bottles - Hostel and Trekking features a shared lounge, terrace, bar, and free WiFi. Certain units at the property feature a balcony with a river view.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 8 reviews
Price from
US$7.80
1 night, 2 adults

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.

S
Simon
From
Belgium
This is one of those places where you arrive as a stranger, but leave as family. Areef and his family and staff are super friendly and welcoming! There's a super chill vibe hanging around the place and they regularly organize activities for their guests. Thank you and I hope to see you again!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 70 reviews
Price from
US$12
1 night, 2 adults

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.

J
Josh_Barrow91
From
New Zealand
Amazing spot in the centre of Medan, location, staff & the comfy capsule pods with everything at your fingertips (literally). Cool nighttime atmosphere too on the rooftop! Thanks to the team @ RedDoorz Capsule Inn
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 240 reviews
Price from
US$17.67
1 night, 2 adults

Medan Dazhong Backpacker's Hostel

Medan

Located within 2.9 km of Maimun Palace and 3.2 km of Medan Grand Mosque, Medan Dazhong Backpacker's Hostel offers rooms in Medan. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.9 km from Medan Train...

D
Diede
From
Belgium
Very friendly staff and owner. Also very helpfull when you need or want something. The best thing we could do was book the jungle trek tour. Our guide Edi Caterpilar was doing great teaching us all the stuff he knows about the jungle. We saw many oeran-oetangs and other monkeys. Also other animals like a weird river-turtle. Rafting in the end is also worth doing, very nice ending of the trip!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews
Price from
US$5.94
1 night, 2 adults

Medan Dazhong Backpacker's Hostel

Medan

Medan Dazhong Backpacker's Hostel is set in Medan. The property is around 2.9 km from Maimun Palace, 3.2 km from Medan Grand Mosque and 1.7 km from Pajak Ikan Medan.

J
Joanna
From
Poland
The owner is so kind and helpful! He helped me with recieving a package in Indonesia what was so important for me. He gives some good tips for the city and for first steps in Indonesia. The place has nice common space so it's easy to socialise with other travellers and go out with them for food, sightseeing etc.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.1
Good - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews
Price from
US$4.55
1 night, 2 adults

Pondok Wisata Istana XI

Medan

Pondok Wisata Istana XI is set in Medan, within 400 metres of Medan Grand Mosque and 3.3 km of Medan Train Station. The property is non-smoking and is located 500 metres from Maimun Palace.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.5
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
Price from
US$10.80
1 night, 2 adults

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.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 5.6
Passable - What previous guests thought, 7 reviews
Price from
US$11.59
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.

G
Guy
From
Australia
Frank and his family are great hosts, they make you feel very comfortable and welcome. Unreal location right in front of the break walk put on the reef and you are in. We stayed two weeks wish we stayed longer
Scored out of 10, guest rating 10
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews

My Studio Hotels Kualanamu Airport Medan

Medan

Situated in Medan, 22 km from Medan Train Station, My Studio Hotels Kualanamu Airport Medan features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a restaurant.

S
Sarah
From
United Kingdom
Very close to the airport Great cheap taxi service to the local bus station so we could go to Bukit Luwang.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 373 reviews
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Avg. price/night: US$2.40
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 165 reviews
Very friendly and helpful staff. Nice room and cheap price
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Jan
People with friends
Avg. price/night: US$9.60
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 373 reviews
Comfy hostel, friendly. Basic, but that's what you pay for. If you just stay overnight to catch the flight this is perfect.
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Willemijnw
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$7.20
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 70 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 🌞
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
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