Flip Flop Hostel

Top choice in Sumatra


One of south Sumatra's best hostels, Flip Flop is an immaculate multilevel space that's lovingly decorated with vibrant furnishings, murals and pot plants. Private rooms have homely touches, while air-conditioned dorms are spotless and have their own bathrooms. The staff are lovely, and the lobby cafe does specialty coffees and Indonesian dishes. Upstairs there's terrace seating and a rooftop hang-out.

They don't sell beer, but it's available from a nearby store.


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