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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.

the capsules are clean and comfortable
Review score
8.0
Very good
202 reviews
Price from
£12.43
1 night, 2 adults

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.

Review score
5.6
Passable
9 reviews
Price from
£8.11
1 night, 2 adults

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...

This hostel deserves more visibility. Almost every equipment for a good hostel is in there. Good mattress, curtains for privacy, lockers, bed lamp, towel, soap and shampoo, in a very nice architectural building! Only people are missing for a perfect vibe. Since there is only few people coming (I was alone during my stay), I can understand that the cleaning is not done everyday and toilet paper is missing, but I am sure this service was good when it was busy.
Review score
7.0
Good
87 reviews
Price from
£16.44
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

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  • Avg. price/night: £8.17
    Review score
    7.4
    Good · 218 reviews
    V. helpful - arranged becha Clean, central location, safe neighbourhood,
    Guest review by
    TAN LEI LEI
    Solo traveller
  • Review score
    8.0
    Very good · 202 reviews
    Amazing value for money and good location in Medan. 1st time trying a capsule hostel - cool features
    Guest review by
    Suraya
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £7.47
    Review score
    7.5
    Good · 384 reviews
    Cheap and close to the airport. Pod concept is good.
    Guest review by
    Remy
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £44.85
    Review score
    7.9
    Good · 135 reviews
    the apartment unit is quite comfortable, good sound proofing. wifi was strong. staff was nice and helpful.
    Guest review by
    Berinda
    Group
  • Avg. price/night: £41.49
    Review score
    8.9
    Fabulous · 427 reviews
    The location is an hidden green paradise. We enjoyed so much our stay at the end of our 4 weeks holiday in Java and Sumatra. Very warm welcome by staff and clear instructions given upon arrival. The pool is an absolute bonus! The breakfast was top! Enough variety. If you don’t want to eat in restaurant omlandia you still find enough places on the street. Prices are off course cheaper there when you travel in budget.,Although the restaurant is recommended by us.
    Guest review by
    koen
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £7.47
    Review score
    7.5
    Good · 384 reviews
    Perfect for a 1 night cheap stay to get to the airport they also organize cheap shuttle
    Guest review by
    Tania
    Young couple
  • Review score
    8.0
    Very good · 202 reviews
    Clean, cheap, quiet, cozy, great location.
    Guest review by
    Doriani
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £12.83
    Review score
    8.9
    Fabulous · 410 reviews
    Bua Guesthouse is a hidden gem just outside the main city of Medan. It is easy to get to and feels much safer in this area than Medan. The owner is wonderful - happy to help in any way she can. She will take you to the airport if you need and is happy to lend her scooter so you can run errands. Breakfast was fried rice and very filling. She also offers dinner for a cheap price.
    Guest review by
    Stephanie
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £7.47
    Review score
    7.5
    Good · 384 reviews
    Good price-quality. Podstyle bunkbeds. Clean enough. Breakfast super simple, toast with chocolate sprinkles but that's alright. Close to the airport. 50k for the shuttle. Definitely recommend for a cheap stay close to the airport, for a night before or after your flight.
    Guest review by
    Hofman
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £15.26
    Review score
    7.4
    Good · 58 reviews
    It’s a cheap hotel with modern design and a nice decor but you get what you pay for. Good for an overnight or a short stay. Location is very convenient if you need to stay in the centre of the city. Stuff is polite. Safe parking.
    Guest review by
    Sarka
    Young couple