The 10 best homestays in Timbanglawang, Indonesia

The best homestays in Timbanglawang

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Sumatra Expedition Lodge

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.

Charlie

From

Jersey

Really good location and the tour offered was incredible.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 185 reviews

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US$21.02

1 night, 2 adults

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

Bukit Lawang (Near Timbanglawang)

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

Laura

From

Austria

The rooms were super nice, same as the people who work there! Very clean!! We also booked the tour, the day we arrived there and it was great. Our tour guide Yusup and also his assistant Dani were super funny and did a great job, we had a great experience in the jungle! Also the food at the tour was great, didn’t expect that.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 111 reviews

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US$2.55

1 night, 2 adults

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

Bukit Lawang (Near Timbanglawang)

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.

Zephyr

From

United States

For our family, Bukit Lawang was absolutely one of the best places best have ever been. The stay at Jungle Life Guesthouse was superb. We ended up staying 2 weeks, so we got a much fuller cultural experience getting to know the owners. Alek is very friendly and enthusiastic, and Nabil was very attentive and helpful. They were great organizers of our 2-day jungle trek. (Which can be physically challenging, but if our nearly 60 year old mom can do it, so can you!) They were hosts who went out of their way for us on multiple occasions. We loved our experience at jungle life guest house and hope to be back.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1

Superb - What previous guests thought, 148 reviews

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US$4.97

1 night, 2 adults

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Sumatra Orangutan Discovery Villa

Bukit Lawang (Near Timbanglawang)

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.

Aristeidis

From

Greece

The restaurant inside the lodge was very good, the food was super tasty. Good location for starting a orangutan trekking!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3

Superb - What previous guests thought, 184 reviews

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US$18.91

1 night, 2 adults

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Sumatra Cheeky Monkeys

Bukit Lawang (Near Timbanglawang)

Situated in Bukit Lawang, Sumatra Cheeky Monkeys features accommodation with seating area. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

Robert

From

Austria

My stay at Cheeky Monkeys was brilliant. Sarah, Ade and the team were fantastic and helped me out when I needed a last minute trek into the jungle. My guide Rial was fantastic too. A really peaceful escape.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 180 reviews

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US$9.19

1 night, 2 adults

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Batu Kapal Guest House & Jungle trekking

Bukit Lawang (Near Timbanglawang)

Featuring quiet street views, Batu Kapal Guest House & Jungle trekking in Bukit Lawang offers accommodation, a garden, a terrace and a bar. The property has mountain and garden views.

Bavanie

From

Malaysia

Location, location, location! This is the best place to experience the true bukit lawang - almost tourist free. I stayed here with my baby for more than a week and we’ve felt so like home here. The river is absolutely stunning with deep pools, shallow pools and a sandbank!! You are also so close to the national park, and the stream of water directly from the mountain (just a 5min walk away). Every mornings and evenings we are greeted with unique jungle music and sounds of orang utans (now and then). We even spotted a big male orang utan right at the back of our room once. Food and fruit juices were absolutely delicious and people here are very friendly. They played with my daughter very much like family and it made our stay a very comfortable one. If you’re coming with family or babies, you can request for the upper big room with shelves and is more spacious. The view from the balcony is absolutely stunning.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 229 reviews

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US$22.97

1 night, 2 adults

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Sawah Resto Bungalow & Jungle Trekking

Bukit Lawang (Near Timbanglawang)

Located in Bukit Lawang, Sawah Resto Bungalow & Jungle Trekking features accommodation with a public bath and an open-air bath. With mountain views, this accommodation offers a balcony.

Davies

From

United Kingdom

Lovely spacious rooms with gorgeous balcony and view. Rooms were very clean with flushing toilets! Easy walk into town where there’s lots of restaurants and a supermarket. The owner and staff were lovely, friendly and very helpful. We felt very safe and welcome here. They cooked us lovely banana pancakes for breakfast and a lovely lunch.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0

Superb - What previous guests thought, 22 reviews

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US$19.21

1 night, 2 adults

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Sama Sama Homestay & Trekking Only Stay Here Book Trekking and Transport With Us

Bukit Lawang (Near Timbanglawang)

Situated in Bukit Lawang, Sama Sama Homestay & Trekking Only Stay Here Book Trekking and Transport With Us features accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi.

Jan Jerzy

From

Spain

Exceptional hospitality, guidance, and support from the family made my stay unforgettable. During our animal observations, we explored the jungle in ways no organized tour could offer, while working on a photography project aimed at raising awareness of local species—including the often-overlooked butterflies that play a vital role in maintaining the flora—and promoting sustainable tourism. Thanks to Yakup, I also gained a deep insight into rural life and agriculture beyond Bukit Lawang. The room and facilities are practical and well-equipped, providing everything needed for a safe and comfortable stay. At the same time, they offer a genuine sense of being close to nature. The mosquito net kept insects out, and the property is located near restaurants serving traditional Indonesian food. This place inspires something far deeper than journeys—a sense of responsibility for the forest, as it gives you so much in return.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2

Superb - What previous guests thought, 79 reviews

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US$8.11

1 night, 2 adults

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Ridho's Homestay & Jungle Trekking

Bukit Lawang (Near Timbanglawang)

Facing the seafront in Bukit Lawang, Ridho's Homestay & Jungle Trekking has a private beach area. The property features mountain and river views.

Rob

From

Netherlands

Beautiful location near the river, very comfortable room. Booked a trekking with Jhonny that was a lot of fun. Also they arranged a birthday cake for my girlfriend, which I highly appreciate. Would definitely stay again!

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7

Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 76 reviews

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US$30.02

1 night, 2 adults

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Tropical Jungle lodge & Jungle trekking

Bukit Lawang (Near Timbanglawang)

Located in Bukit Lawang, Tropical Jungle lodge & Jungle trekking features accommodation with seating area. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking.

Gergely

From

Hungary

This a small property, only with two rooms. Really enjoyed it’s charm outside of the business of the village of Bukit Lawang. The owner Bayu and his staff were great, prepared great food and drinks and they help you with anything if needed.

Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4

Superb - What previous guests thought, 51 reviews

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US$30.02

1 night, 2 adults

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