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Reviews of Laura's Backpacker 523

Gg. Hansip Karno Waluyo no.523, Tukangan, Danurejan, 55212 Yogyakarta, Indonesia

#38 of 293 hotels in Yogyakarta

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Review Score

Based on 291 hostel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.2

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    9.3

  • Free Wifi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: April 3, 2025

    8.0
    Best place to get friends
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Only discomfort was my bed. Middle part was sunk and it really was horrible for my waist. I tried to sleep around it and always rolled back in the sunk part lol

    Laura is a great host, helps you as much as she can, becomes a friend and a great guide for the city. Having both breakfast and dinner is really good for socializing. Met many people there and had fun in the city. Dinner area is super cool. I really enjoyed my stay there.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 23, 2025

    10
    Perfect ask laura
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Laura she is a really nice person And the vibe

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 21, 2025

    10
    Best hostel I visite in Indonesia
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Stayed there longer than planed as I enjoyed the place so much. Helpful and friendly Staff and Laura was happy to share many tips for travel destinations in the area as well as in the rest of the country.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 9, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I have two humble suggestions for this lovely hostel: 1. Unfortunately, the smoking area isn’t separated from the outdoor common area, and smokers tend to smoke carelessly. In the future, it would be great to designate a specific smoking area outside so that non-smokers can also enjoy the outdoor space without being disturbed by the smoke. 2. The neatly arranged indoor working space doesn’t have a fan, nor do the hallways or corridors where there are sofas and desks. Adding fans in these areas would be a great improvement, making the stay even more comfortable. Note: The bed lights in the female dorm need to be fixed or replaced, as two or three of them are not functioning properly.

    Great value with included breakfast and dinner. The staff and owner are kind and helpful. My one-night stay turned into five nights because of the great value and friendliness. The place doesn’t get extremely loud, which is great, yet still offers opportunities to socialize if you feel like to socialise. It’s not spotless, but it’s not filthy either—generally tidy. Both the rooms and common areas are mopped and swept daily. The toilets are clearly checked regularly, as there’s always toilet paper, and the shampoo and shower gel are consistently refilled. The hostel has a spacious and pleasant outdoor seating area with wooden furniture. There’s also an indoor workspace with desks, tables, and power outlets, which is great if you need a quiet place away from the smoke outside.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 13, 2025

    9.0
    Highly recommend and best value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We had a slight unpleasant smell in the room but it wasn't unbearable. If you get the double room by the reception it does get a bit noisy so if you are light sleeper something to consider.

    This is probably the best value for money you could ever get. Price includes breakfast and dinner which was both great. The staff are really helpful and if you are lucky you get to see the Phyton they look after sometimes too.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 8, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Such a friendly atmosphere! The free meals make it very social, it's a great way to meet people. Laura is so lovely and was always around to give advice on what to do in the area. Really enjoyed my stay here!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 1, 2025

    9.0
    The hostel offered delicious meals, a cozy atmosphere, a great workspace, and kind staff etc.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    I have no negative comments everything was nice!

    Breakfast and dinner were included at the hostel, and I loved both meals. The hostel was also very cute, with a nice working area, free water, tea, and coffee. The staff was very kind.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 30, 2025

    9.0
    Centrally located hostel offering excellent opportunities to connect with fellow travelers
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Certain rooms have issues such as lack of amenities and limited space for luggage. Due to its central location, noise from the surrounding area can be a disturbance during the night.

    The hostel offers free breakfast and dinner daily, providing an excellent opportunity to socialize with fellow travelers. The owner is known for her warm hospitality and helpful recommendations, enhancing the overall guest experience. Situated in the heart of Yogyakarta, the hostel provides easy access to various city attractions.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 26, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Really friendly staff. And Laura is wonderful.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 25, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Honestly can't think of anything

    I rarely leave any reveiw, but this place deserves one. It was perfect! The place is nice, nice location, nice staff, breakfast and lunch... Definitely the best option in the area

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 15, 2025

    10
    Awesome..I met wonderful guys there
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room I stayed was little bit small

    Especially I d like to Thank you Cita :) she is very kind and cheerful :) otherwise Laura is very very helpful people and that’s really good that she s coming every evening for dinner and talk to people who stay there

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 9, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    No locker

    Good breakfast, good dinner. I needed to check out early morning, then they let me check out at the night before I leave and gave me breakfast earlier.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: December 22, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great stay. Affordable, close to the city center, great staff, have tours you can choose from, free breakfast and dinner. Recommend!

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 19, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I didn't find anything like that

    Amazing atmosphere! Time spent together is almost like a family, I have very fond memories of my time in this hostel

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 25, 2024

    10
    Great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything. Mainly Laura and her Team

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: October 31, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Really nice hostel! Good food (breakfast and diner) included! Funny pets ;)

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 20, 2024

    10
    Very recommend for solo travelers. Would come back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Recommend! Clean, nice welcoming staff, very good location. You have a water/ tea/ coffee/ lemon infused water stand free of charge and as much as you want. A big shared space with many box games. Bathroom was also cleaned all the time, and I was given a towel free of charge:) Bed was big, clean and comfortable. I loved the shared meals theme! Having dinner together was very fun. The breakfast together was fun as well but was very small.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 18, 2024

    9.0
    Amazing and cheap
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Door of my dorm was super loud when it closed

    Includes breakfast and dinner, very helpful staff, laundry, very active, bed comfy, cute cats :)

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: October 12, 2024

    10
    Amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Not complain

    The atention of the people work there

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: September 30, 2024

    10
    great for solo travellers
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    great family dinners , free breakfast too. it's a great hostel to meet people.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 16, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff was super nice!

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: September 8, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A little bit noisy but it’s actually ok

    The breakfast and diner were so good ! the staff was really friendly and the beds were comfy :)

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 7, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great atmosphere for meeting people as a solo traveler. Very social place, but also room for rest and private time.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 5, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Wonderful place to stay. Facilities are clean and pleasant - nothing outstanding but not bad at all. The staff are incredibly friendly, especially Laura, she helped plan some trips and joined us for free dinner most nights. Free breakfast is tasty too. Overall great vibe, lots of friendly people there. Would definitely stay again.

    Stayed in June 2024

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