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Bukit Lawang

48 guest houses

Medan

37 guest houses

Tuk Tuk

24 guest houses

Bukittinggi

14 guest houses

Berastagi

14 guest houses

Padang

13 guest houses

Palembang

11 guest houses

Jambi

9 guest houses

Bandar Lampung

9 guest houses

Timbanglawang

7 guest houses

Sunggal

6 guest houses

Sabang

5 guest houses

Pekanbaru

5 guest houses

Kampungdurian

5 guest houses

Iboih

5 guest houses

Pulauberayan

4 guest houses

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Matraville Home Stay Tuk Tuk Lake Toba Samosir

Tuk Tuk

Situated in Tuk Tuk, Matraville Home Stay Tuk Tuk Lake Toba Samosir features accommodation with seating area. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

Z
Zoe
From
New Zealand
Lovely lake views, host was very friendly and helpful. Comfortable beds, spacious rooms. Walking distance to great cafes, shops, laundromat etc.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 108 reviews
Price from
US$29.71
1 night, 2 adults

Sumatra Expedition Lodge

Bukit Lawang

Sumatra Expedition Lodge is a recently renovated guest house in Bukit Lawang, where guests can make the most of its garden and bar. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

S
Sophie
From
Thailand
Vey friendly and approachable staff, beautiful views and an outstanding trekking trip.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 185 reviews
Price from
US$27.01
1 night, 2 adults

Hub Tata Guesthouse

Tuk Tuk

A recently renovated guest house set in Tuk Tuk, Hub Tata Guesthouse features a garden. The property features lake views. In good weather, guests are welcome to sit outside.

M
Maokai
From
Taiwan
Breakfast is awesome. The staff is nice and friendly. We enjoy the days at there.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 260 reviews
Price from
US$24.23
1 night, 2 adults

Asim Paris Guesthouse & jungle trekking

Hotel in Bukit Lawang

Asim Paris Guesthouse & jungle trekking has a garden, private beach area, a terrace and restaurant in Bukit Lawang. Boasting a concierge service, this property also provides guests with a barbecue.

M
MIA MAHFODZ
From
Malaysia
Love everything about the chalet. Staffs are friendly
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 127 reviews
Price from
US$18.01
1 night, 2 adults

Jhony's Backpacker-Guest House only stay here book treking with us

Bukit Lawang

Located in Bukit Lawang in the Sumatra region, Jhony's Backpacker-Guest House only stay here book treking with us features a balcony.

D
Donoghue
From
Ireland
Very peaceful and cost effective and also the lovely host
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 111 reviews
Price from
US$2.55
1 night, 2 adults

JUNGLE LIFE GUEST HOUSE - Trekking & Transport Only Book With Us

Bukit Lawang

JUNGLE LIFE GUEST HOUSE - Trekking & Transport Only Book With Us is set in Bukit Lawang and has a pool with a view and river views.

J
Jake
From
Australia
Great location, very cheap and very friendly staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Superb - What previous guests thought, 148 reviews
Price from
US$5.84
1 night, 2 adults

Sumatra Orangutan Discovery Villa

Bukit Lawang

With mountain views, Sumatra Orangutan Discovery Villa is situated in Bukit Lawang and has a restaurant, full-day security, bar, garden, sun terrace and picnic area.

S
Stefan
From
Switzerland
Best place for Orang Utan Trekking (we did 3 days / 2 nights). Staff and guide were great: very nice, knowledgeable, trustworthy and familiar - was a great experience that I can recommend to everyone! p.s. we were very lucky and were able to see 7 different orang utans
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 184 reviews
Price from
US$18.91
1 night, 2 adults

Gino's Place - Guest House & Jungle Trekking

Bukit Lawang

Located in Bukit Lawang, Gino's Place - Guest House & Jungle Trekking features a garden, terrace, restaurant, and free WiFi throughout the property.

A
Adriana
From
Portugal
Excellent stay in Gino's ! The place is quiet, beautiful, surrounded by nature. Very clean rooms! Amazing welcome from the whole family. 100% recommend!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 179 reviews
Price from
US$10.80
1 night, 2 adults

SeaGate Bungalows

Sabang

Providing garden views, SeaGate Bungalows in Sabang offers accommodation, a private beach area, an open-air bath and a garden.

E
Eva
From
Netherlands
- Watching the magnificent view of your private bay from the hammock. - Falling asleep and waking up to the sound of the waves. - The bungalow having hotel like luxuries like a mini fridge, your own drink water tank and coffee and tea supplies. - The roofless shower. But most of all: The delightful hosts who will do anything in their power to make you feel as comfortable as possible and deliver the services that you may want or need. They are genuinely good people who really care about you, the community and also the environment. Tips: - Go have dinner with them at least once. Yuyun is a really good cook. And there is a future restaurant in the making! - Ask Borja for tips what to do around the island and where to get the best coffee. - Rent a scooter from the hosts to see the island. They are safe, well-maintained and helmets available. - Rent snorkel equipment from the hosts. (One of) the most beautiful snorkeling spot(s) is right in front of you. - If you want to go diving, make sure to enquire about it with Borja and Yuyun as they are both divemasters.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.8
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 204 reviews
Price from
US$51.02
1 night, 2 adults

Bua Guest House

Medan

Located within 9.3 km of Medan Grand Mosque and 10 km of Maimun Palace, Bua Guest House provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Medan.

J
Jennifer
From
United Kingdom
Lovely place, perfect for travellers stopping by on the way to e.g. Bukit Lawang or Lake Toba (you can arrange transport here which makes it all very easy). Lovely owners and staff. I stayed here twice on my trip and met interesting and friendly fellow travellers both times - it's that kind of place. Rooms are simple but pleasant, clean and comfortable, with air conditioning. The honesty fridge with drinks, snacks and, most importantly, natural insect repellent, is a great idea. The location is not far from the city centre (with a vehicle) but has more of a rural village feel, which is very pleasant. It offers outstanding value for money and I'll definitely stay here again on my next visit to Medan.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 568 reviews
Price from
US$19.81
1 night, 2 adults
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Avg. price/night: US$10.26
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 642 reviews
Good location Easy to organise activities through guest house Very good restaurant Good size room Restaurant serves beer Cheap food Mosquito net on bed Drying rack for clothes
Guest review by
Sam
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 192 reviews
The guesthouse is a quiet peaceful place with nice garden, gazebos for you to view the lake and have barbecue. The facilities are good. Kettle is available by request. If you use the passenger boat from Tiga Raja port, it will take you right to your accomodations around tuktuk area, so it's easy to reach the guesthouse.
Guest review by
Elisabeth
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$2.55
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 111 reviews
Jhony was a great host and guide. I highly recommend to anyone looking for an authentic and ethical experience trekking through the jungle. Got to see lots of orangutans!
Guest review by
Hamburg
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 177 reviews
Arif and Risky are great hosts. The hotel is 30 minutes walking into the jungle and in a nice quiet area. Al you can hear is the river flowing by, the animals and the rain on the roof Awesome jungle trekking with Wanda and Juli. And great local food at night made by Risky.
Guest review by
Jorn
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$16.21
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 184 reviews
What a lovely quiet little corner far away from the tourist crowds, filled with the nature sounds. Very friendly host was extremely helpful :) Discover the nearby green village and mix with the locals :)
Guest review by
Maya
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$18.01
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 196 reviews
Guesthouse just outside the city center (15 mins walk). Early check-in was a bonus and the garden (where the breakfast is served) is well kept by the family. The rooms are in a seperate house after some steps. Guesthouse arranged an interesting guide.
Guest review by
Richard
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$15.01
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 215 reviews
Great Location, lovely Host and Staff. Very good local food - one of the best chicken rendang I ate so far. The Organisation for the Jungle Trekking was also fabulous.
Guest review by
Simon
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 11 reviews
We very like this homestay where we stayed 4nights. Easy to communicate in English with Feby, our super host who helped us in many ways : sim card, atm, taxi driver, laundry,... The guesthouse is very nice with garden, secure parking, a lot of place for kids can play, ... kitchen, fridge, air con, laudry available. The room was confortable with big bed and the pillow and bed sheets were so soft and confortable. All is perfect. We will come back again!
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Estelle
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$13.24
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 330 reviews
Great hosts, nice food, good beds, cheap and good scooter for rent (120idr per day including gasoline and helmets). Great value for money!
Guest review by
Pascal
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 357 reviews
Great guesthouse, the family is lovely and very helpful. The cheaper rooms are basic but big and very comfortable. Has access to the lake in a quiet area. Their food is really good. Difficult to find anything better for the price. 100% recommended
Guest review by
Daniel
Young couple