Located in Bukit Lawang in the Sumatra region, Jhony's Backpacker-Guest House only stay here book treking with us features a terrace. There is an on-site restaurant and free private parking. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. The guest house offers bed linen, towels and housekeeping service. A minimarket is available at the guest house. Sightseeing tours are available in the area. A car rental service is available at the guest house, while cycling can be enjoyed nearby. Kualanamu International Airport is 115 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 double beds
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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.4
Facilities
8.1
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.3
High score for Bukit Lawang
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Daniela
    Indonesia Indonesia
    Breakfast was delicious (banana pancake). It’s usually not included in the hostel price, but it’s definitely worth it. Additionally, we took the full-day tour, which included a tasty lunch and a generous variety of local fruits. One highlight was...
  • Lauren
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Jjony was very friendly. He got me from the bus station and also took me to get cash out (recommend bringing cash because the fee was very high). The location is very good, just a short walk to many restaurants. I just wanted to do the half day...
  • Sander
    Belgium Belgium
    jhony was very kind and helpful. the jungle tour was really fun
  • J
    Julian
    Germany Germany
    It was very easy to get to Bukit Lawang, Joni arranged the transport and everything else. Rooms are comfortable. The trekking was amazing. We saw 8 Orang-Utans the first day, White-handed Gibbon, Thomas Leaf Monkeys, Siamang, Long and Pigtailed...
  • Michal
    Slovakia Slovakia
    Jhony is amazing host. We booked 3 days jungle track. Were lucky to see orangutans as well as other monkeys and animals. Would definitely recommend.
  • Elinor
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Jhony was incredibly accommodating and kind to us. We did the 2 day tour where we saw multiple orangutan’s, there is also many other options available, and it was amazing! We also stayed two nights at Johny’s and would definitely recommend.
  • Ffion
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    There was slight confusion before the beginning of the stay but from on everything was great! We arranged with Jhony to get picked up from the airport. Despite us arriving late, we were greeted by Jhony who sorted our jungle trek with us straight...
  • Hamburg
    Indonesia Indonesia
    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!
  • Archie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Jhony was a brilliant host and u ended up booking a two day one night jungle trek which was absolutely amazing, he is a very safe and responsible guide as he has been doing it for a long time. He took me to the spots to see the orangutans which...
  • Janek
    Germany Germany
    I enjoyed my stay at this place! Jhony took care of all my needs. Overall it was good choice to stay at this place.

Quality rating

This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Hosted by Jhony

9.4
9.4
Host review score
Host review score
Jhony
Free wifi. Organic vegetarian meals. Trekking tours to see the orangutans, the rare endangered thomas leaf monkies, gibbons, hornbills, monitor lizzards and many more in their natural environment, the beautiful tropical jungle national park. 1 day to 4 day tour options including organic vegan meals and non vegan as per customer request, tent sleeping, exciting river tubing, visit the villagers to see local rice farming and how to make local, healthy brown palm sugar. Elephant tours to visit, feed and wash elephants in Tangkahan elephant sanctuary. Owner is an experiences guide with 27 years of guiding experience here in Bukit Lawang.
Languages spoken: English,Indonesian

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1

    No additional info available

Facilities of Jhony's Backpacker-Guest House only stay here book treking with us
Great facilities! Review score, 8.1

Most popular facilities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Room service
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Cooking class
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Billiards
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Restaurant
Internet
No internet access available.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).
    Transport
    • Public transport tickets
      Additional charge
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Tour desk
    • Express check-in/check-out
    • 24-hour front desk
    Cleaning services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Minimarket on site
    • Vending machine (snacks)
    • Vending machine (drinks)
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Car hire
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Room service
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Indonesian

    House rules
    Jhony's Backpacker-Guest House only stay here book treking with us takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 08:00 to 23:00
    Check-out
    From 11:00 to 12:00
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    1 - 2 years
    Extra bed upon request
    Rp 50 per child, per night
    Cot upon request
    Rp 50,000 per child, per night
    3+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    Rp 50 per person, per night

    Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

    All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There is no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Payments by Booking.com
    Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

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

    • Jhony's Backpacker-Guest House only stay here book treking with us is 750 yards from the centre of Bukit Lawang. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Jhony's Backpacker-Guest House only stay here book treking with us include:

      • Double

    • Jhony's Backpacker-Guest House only stay here book treking with us offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking
      • Billiards
      • Walking tours
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Bicycle rental
      • Bike tours
      • Cooking class

    • Jhony's Backpacker-Guest House only stay here book treking with us has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1

    • Check-in at Jhony's Backpacker-Guest House only stay here book treking with us is from 08:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

    • Guests staying at Jhony's Backpacker-Guest House only stay here book treking with us can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Vegan

    • The prices at Jhony's Backpacker-Guest House only stay here book treking with us may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Yes, Jhony's Backpacker-Guest House only stay here book treking with us is popular with guests booking family stays.