Laura's Backpacker 523

Great value, hot water in shower, strong WiFi, delicious breakfast & dinner.

The room itself was basic but had the essentials, AC, curtains, 1 shared bathroom. But the bathrooms need a bit more ventilation. Overall, it’s a great value and there is a very cute kitten, that’s always a plus!

I’m just local tourist, but this hospitality is exceptional… bravo

Clean, comfortable, nice staff almost nothing

Only one bad point , I saw a live wild animal I think a piton used to entertain the guest , I did not get involved in the species argument ,but personally I did not like it , I love animals in the bush ,in freedom. See animals , especially when they are iconic wild like snakes used as a "mascot " is a bit sad. Isn't anything bad for the hostel , the snake was not free and all the other guests were liking it, I think they asked to see and touch it. It is probably like a pet of the owner or someone in touch with the hostel and it was not mistreated at all , if passing hands by hands is cool for the poor snake, getting used to it is not proving that it is liking it. Lo

The bathrooms were great and the layout of the place was great, so easy to meet people Nothing

Laura is a great host, helps you as much as she can, becomes a friend and a great guide for the city. Having both breakfast and dinner is really good for socializing. Met many people there and had fun in the city. Dinner area is super cool. I really enjoyed my stay there. Only discomfort was my bed. Middle part was sunk and it really was horrible for my waist. I tried to sleep around it and always rolled back in the sunk part lol

Laura she is a really nice person And the vibe

It’s not spotless, but it’s not filthy either—generally tidy. Both the rooms and common areas are mopped and swept daily. The toilets are clearly checked regularly, as there’s always toilet paper, and the shampoo and shower gel are consistently refilled. The hostel has a spacious and pleasant outdoor seating area with wooden furniture. There’s also an indoor workspace with desks, tables, and power outlets, which is great if you need a quiet place away from the smoke outside. I have two humble suggestions for this lovely hostel: 1. Unfortunately, the smoking area isn’t separated from the outdoor common area, and smokers tend to smoke carelessly. In the future, it would be great to designate a specific smoking area outside so that non-smokers can also enjoy the outdoor space without being disturbed by the smoke. 2. The neatly arranged indoor working space doesn’t have a fan, nor do the hallways or corridors where there are sofas and desks. Adding fans in these areas would be a great improvement, making the stay even more comfortable. Note: The bed lights in the female dorm need to be fixed or replaced, as two or three of them are not functioning properly.

Such a friendly atmosphere! The free meals make it very social, it's a great way to meet people. Laura is so lovely and was always around to give advice on what to do in the area. Really enjoyed my stay here!

The hostel offers free breakfast and dinner daily, providing an excellent opportunity to socialize with fellow travelers. The owner is known for her warm hospitality and helpful recommendations, enhancing the overall guest experience. Situated in the heart of Yogyakarta, the hostel provides easy access to various city attractions. Certain rooms have issues such as lack of amenities and limited space for luggage. Due to its central location, noise from the surrounding area can be a disturbance during the night.

The hostel is located in a good area. The room is clean, spacious and the AC works very well and WiFi too. It's rare to find at this price a place with also breakfast and dinner (vegetarian) included. At night it's nice the atmosphere and Laura is really helpful with all her advices! The train station is very close. Free unlimited coffee, tea and water! Only 2 things: The room is just next to the road and it's very noisy. It wasn't a big problem for us, travelling for long time change your level of patience ? The breakfast is very light.

Great stay. Affordable, close to the city center, great staff, have tours you can choose from, free breakfast and dinner. Recommend!

Includes breakfast and dinner, very helpful staff, laundry, very active, bed comfy, cute cats :) Door of my dorm was super loud when it closed

Recommend! Clean, nice welcoming staff, very good location. You have a water/ tea/ coffee/ lemon infused water stand free of charge and as much as you want. A big shared space with many box games. Bathroom was also cleaned all the time, and I was given a towel free of charge:) Bed was big, clean and comfortable. I loved the shared meals theme! Having dinner together was very fun. The breakfast together was fun as well but was very small.

The staff was super nice!

It's a very social hostel, thats what I liked the most. You will always find people hanging out at the dining area in the evening, and it is very easy to meet new people and share experiences. I met some people staying in other hostels, but they told me that their hostel wasn't as social and friendly. So definitely go here, if that's the vibe you want. So yeah pretty much everything is good, and you get to meet new new snakes everyday (literally pythons). Maybe the curtains can be of better quality, and the AC was slightly ineffective in my room, it wasn't working that well.

Such a fun hostel! Everyone is social and the staff are friendly and helpful. It’s very easy to make friends here and plan activities together. Free breakfast and dinner makes this place such a great deal and adds to the social atmosphere! When in Jogja, stay here! Can be a bit noisy at night but that wasn’t a big deal for me.

1). Dinner : The hotel doesn't provide enough dinner for all guests... so 2 nights I didn't get dinner because it's ran out. 2). Breakfast : Not So bad... snack and banana 3). Shower : The hotel cleaning bathroom everyday...but they do not change bath mat.... Dinner

Laura’s is a special place. There is a big family dinner every night and Laura usually comes with a snake friend ? She is so knowledgeable about all of the tourist activities and helpful, as is the rest of the staff. The food is quite basic and the facilities as well, but it’s great value for money and the social vibe is perfect.