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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. With free WiFi, this 2-star hostel offers a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk. The property is non-smoking and is located 4.2 km from Medan Grand Mosque.

Definetly nailed the spaceship theme

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8.1
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117 reviews
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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 shared lounge. The property is around 1.3 km from Medan Grand Mosque, 2.7 km from Medan Train Station and 1.5 km from Pajak Ikan Medan. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available.

At the hostel, the rooms come with air conditioning and a shared bathroom.

Nice place, little sleeping compartments with lockable boxes. Strong water + hot shower. Clean. Big fridge. Hot water boiler. We were 2 people sharing the big 10 bed room. Many food stalls, ATM ( main road 2 junctions north ), shops around. Just opposite is a nice lady selling all kind of fruits.

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8.2
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68 reviews
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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. The property is around 8.6 km from Maimun Palace, 8.8 km from Medan Grand Mosque and 7.7 km from Pajak Ikan Medan.

At the hostel, rooms are equipped with a desk and a TV. At RedDoorz near Millennium ICT Center Medan all rooms have air conditioning and a private bathroom.

Good Staff, Free Wifi, Comfort

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6.8
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13 reviews
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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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Hostels that guests love in Medan

  • Avg. price/night: US$41.68
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 477 reviews
    Great location! Many places were less than 5min drive away.
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    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$16.19
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 32 reviews
    The staff was really friendly and helped a lot. Food was nice and quite cheap. The price for the night was also very cheap
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    Martijn
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: US$9.26
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 263 reviews
    Comfy hostel, friendly. Basic, but that's what you pay for. If you just stay overnight to catch the flight this is perfect.
    Willemijnw
    Young couple
  • 8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 117 reviews
    It was a good experience to stay at the capsule hostel. The staff was really friendly and the capsule clean. The hostel is location in a good area; many nice redstaurants are close by. It’s a nice place to stay 1 or 2 days.
    Janina
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$53.24
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
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     · 271 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.
    koen
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$9.26
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
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    Rated good
     · 263 reviews
    Perfect for a 1 night cheap stay to get to the airport they also organize cheap shuttle
    Tania
    Young couple
  • 8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 117 reviews
    Clean, cheap, quiet, cozy, great location.
    Doriani
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$15.38
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 217 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.
    Stephanie
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$9.26
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 263 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.
    Hofman
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$15.44
    7.8
    Scored 7.8
    Good
    Rated good
     · 55 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.
    Sarka
    Young couple