Riverside Hostel Padang

5 Craggi Kreations (Ryan Cragg) - 2 years ago

Little hidden gem, rooms and beds are clean, bathroom sufficient and clean, hospitality and service outstanding! They also arranged a driver to collect me from the airport and the driver was very polite and welcoming. I will highly recommend this place if you looking for a cheap good nights sleep close to the mentawai fast boat to get over to the islands!

5 Linawaty Hamdani - 5 years ago

This hostel is a good grab in Padang city. It is just a short walk from the river banks and not difficult to spot, just beside a gas station. The beds are comfortable, sheets are white and clean. The owner, Marcus, is very helpful. The common room is big and airy. Very nice!

5 James Harper - 5 years ago

I stayed two nights at Riverside Hostel this week and I had a great time. Marcus, the owner, is incredibly kind and helpful - he went out of his way to help me book treks to Kirinci volcano, hire motorcycles, get great local food and so much more. The hostel is comfortable, clean and spacious. Good place to meet interesting solo travellers and plan great trips. I cannot recommend Riverside Hostel enough.

5 Max C. - 3 years ago

Lovely interior, perfekt location and very clean! We stayed for 4 nights in the riverside Hostel, best Hostel we were in our whole trip! The Host was so friendly and helpful, every time. The rooms and whole hostel very huge und clearly. Next time padang, we go again here. Thank you Markus! :-))

5 Jéssica Almazán - 2 years ago

Great place! The staff is really kind and helpful. You are close to many cool restaurants and some interesting Dutch buildings.
The place is clean and you can get a good night sleep! Totally worth it ????

5 Nikki de Coninck - 3 years ago

We had a wonderful stay at Riverside hostel. It’s really clean, with comfortable beds and a great lounge space with books, comfy chairs and couches, and kitchen for your use. Fresh sheets and towels provided, hot shower and cooling aircon.

The location is amazing, walking distance to an awesome bar Bat and Arrow, Weekend restaurant, the Padang beach for sunset and Es Durian (must try).

The hostel manager and his staff are really helpful, and Marcus was almost a travel agency to us and spoke perfect English. He organised a motorbike for us to rent with helmets, we had our laundry done (super clean!) and he organised a boat tour along the many amazing islands the coast line has to offer. Swimming and snorkelling at Pagang Island is a once in a lifetime experience. Marcus organised the trip for us with Nopi from Zumizola Tours - highly recommended. He also helped us with our onwards travels, sorting out which bus to take and where it was nice to stay.

I believe Riverside Hostel is really good value for money.

5 Laurentiu Morariu (Traveling Monk/ey) - 3 years ago

This place is great for backpackers! The owner/managers are so friendly and helpful! Facilities are also very good. Location is quiet by the harbor. I will come back for sure. Thank you for the hospitality!