The Packer Lodge

4 Allison L. - 3 weeks ago

Location was okay, there can be better or easier access to the port/old Town. Rooms were clean. I was the only person in the dorm but I did meet other people in the hostel. Free water and nice design.

5 PJ Veltri - 3 weeks ago

I landed late at the airport and the packer lodge was open. Once I arrived check in was smooth and the friendly staff showed me to my room and made sure I had all I needed. The room was straight forward, the bed was comfortable, and the bathroom was decent sized! They had about 4 stories of amenities, including a gym and garden. I woke up in the morning and another staff member helped me figure out how to travel around to my desired destinations, she spoke very good English which was amazing because of my language barrier. Lastly but far from least was the impression Ardy left on me. He introduced himself to me and struck up a conversation. He was so knowledgeable and helpful with anything you could think of in Indonesia. He explained to me some of the best ways to get around and see Indonesia, citing incredible destinations and really simplifying logistics. I read for days on the internet, and he taught me more in a 20 minute conversation. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Find Ardy- he’ll probably reach out to you first, and you’ll be in good hands! Thank you packer lodge.

5 Aaron Osher - 5 years ago

Service was great, room was clean and modern. Hostel had a very cool vibe, nice decor. Bed comes with a towel and there's free clean water. There's a locked storage room for bags of you need it. Friendly staff. Good food 30 seconds walk from the hostel and open very late. Breakfast was a bit sparse but it seems standard for Indonesia so far. Would absolutely stay again. No question.

3 Ela Wróblewska - 4 years ago

The place is is a great location in Jakarta. Very close to the Old Town. There are shops, malls, a bus station nearby. We took a twin room which was super tiny. If you unpack, there's literally no place to stand. No window in the room. No door to the bathroom, just a curtain, which might be an issue for "shy" people. We mainly chose this place as it offered breakfast. It was good, but nothing major - toasts and some fruit. The staff, however, is very nice and helpful. You could get better conditions for this price, but without brekkie.

5 Maya Tucker - 8 years ago

This place is brand new, spotless, has great character and a very modern feel. I had the honor of being the very first customer which was a bit sad as I was the only guest and did not get to see this place as the chilled out social backpacker hangout I know it will be soon. Rooms are amazingly spacious for cubbie styled sleeping, very nice mattresses, hot shower and good security. Probably one of the best hostels I have stayed in. They have thought of everything that a good hostel should and could have. These guys really put in a lot of effort and are extremely helpful and kind. Feels more like a hotel but with charm, what a bargain.

4 Sarah Froberg - 4 years ago

Pluses - Good location, everything was very clean, breakfast was good for the price, showers were very hot with good water pressure! Sink in the room was a nice touch, and the AC was great!

Minuses - The walls are somehow thin enough that you can hear people hanging out in the lounge area at night but thick enough that wifi doesn't travel through them... We couldn't connect to wifi in our room. I think that as a hostel in a shared dorm room, this place would have been great, but we had a private room so it was very tiny, and just so so.

3 Rob S - 4 years ago

I'm very suspicious of the number of glowing reviews for this place. It's a pretty firm "decent." It's clean and nicely decorated. Walls are super thin and no one seems to be around to shut up drunk backpackers as midnight rolls around.

The internet is horrendous. In 4 days here, I don't think I was able to maintain a connection for more than 10 minutes.

Location is pretty far from anything resembling a city center (despite what a couple of reviews to the contrary claim).

Private room was absolutely tiny. Had to go to another floor for a bathroom.