Semalam at Sun Yat Sen - SELF CHECK IN
Jalan Sun Yat Sen, Medan Kota, Medan, Indonesia
Medan Kota, Medan - 0.2 km to center
Updated on 28/06/2025
Check-in / Check-out
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Reviews
Review Score
Has 33 reviews on Agoda
Cleanliness - 9.1
Facilities - 8.6
Location - 8.6
Service - 7.7
Room Quality - 8.5
Review: The facilities and interior design of the hostel are great. But lack of regular management. The shower broken , the bed is abit dirty. No toilet paper and no staff available.nnBut overall cannot complaint much since the price is so cheap
Positive points: Hostel one night for myself: was completely empty. Was allowed to store my stuff in the locker after checkout time
Negative points: Not very clean toilet. Missed the hostel vibe since I was alone. Felt a bit unsafe in the area at night, since i had to head to the convenience store because the hostel did not offer any drinking water.
Review: Comfy beds, we liked self check in, staff are available on WhatsApp gor travel advice
Negative points: Self check-inn is a little bit impersonal. No guest were in the hostel
Review: I get it it’s self-service hostel, however there’s no people clean the trash cans, even it’s difficult to reach the person in charge because when I reached to the property. There’s a sign to contact the PIC via whatsapp, but the instruction to use the internet wifi is not clear at all. The hostel is dead is like no soul living there. I slept alone for a night and it’s damn scary for a hostel.
Positive points: Communication with the host, okay confort, good food and coffee places nearby.
Negative points: Bed sheets not clean, smelly toilet, completely empty reception area like it's abandoned.
Review: The place is in a Chinese area so u can expect more ease in finding Chinese food here. In terms of location, if u don't mind gojek ing around. This isn't too bad.nnThe bed and pillow are comfortable! U will need to WhatsApp the personnel with instruction at the door for the self check in. In which, u can ask for food recommendation list ))nnU may need to wait a little for the toilets during peak timing. For the price and all, it was a decent one night stay.
Positive points: Nice place, little sleeping compartments with lockable boxes. Strong water + hot shower. Clean. Big fridge. Hot water boiler.nWe were 2 people sharing the big 10 bed room.nMany food stalls, ATM ( main road 2 junctions north ), shops around. Just opposite is a nice lady selling all kind of fruits.
Negative points: No comfortable sitting possible in common area
Review: I was the only guest there. The dorm was clean as well as the washroom. Sukma made my stay really welcoming. Thanks !
Positive points: Comfy beds, clean bathrooms & toilets, clean towel, modern/minimalist vibe. They provide electric kettle, basic cutlery & plates, and a fridge stocked with cold beers and water bottles. Convenience store is just a 5-mins walk. Great for groups or those who prefer a quiet environment for a good night's sleep.
Negative points: - The neighborhood quiets down after 7 pmn- Might not be ideal for solo travelers given its self-service setup, which could result in being alone in the building. Luckily, there were other guests during my stay, so I didn't end up alone.n- The front of the hostel is entirely covered by glass. I suggest placing a blurred sticker on some parts of the glass for added privacy and safety.n- A fan in the common area would be a great addition.n- One of the showers needs a repair.
Review: I found that this place is very unique considering it’s in Medan. A hostel like this might be common in more touristy part of Indonesia like Lombok & Bali but not in big cities. It was an interesting experience since there’s no staff present at the hotel but I had nice chat with other guests (only 2 at that time). Many things can be improved i.e. the cleanliness, the facilities (I don’t think there’s water heater in the bathroom, the hook in my pod was broken & the bed is quite hard), I assumed the slow season during the pandemic might make this place not as lively as before. However, Julius is a very nice & responsive host and I’ll still recommend this place to people who’s traveling to Medan, especially young people who’s looking for affordable place & different experience :)
Positive points: Clean, comfortable, beautiful hostel!
Negative points: No complaints
Review: Sukma at the reception is truly the heart of this hostel. Without her this place wouldn't feel welcoming - stylish, but empty.nIt would be so lovely if the kitchen provided more utensils and the hangout area had some comfortable chairs. nCheck-in went smoothly and Sukma has answers to all (!) your questions. nThe ponds are clean and cozy, the moldy smell is manageable. nThere are the best coffee places just around the corner, you must try them!nOverall I'd return to the place - recommended!
Positive points: The beds were very comfortble and the room was well air conditioned. The owner was very responsive and helpful over what app
Negative points: I was here for a very short time so I can’t say too much about the neighbourhood. the hostel is pretty quiet with not a lot of atmosphere but okay if you’re just passing through. I arrived late at night and all the curtains on the bed were closed so it was difficult to tell which beds were available
Review: Facility is decentnRoom stinks but it’s not hostel’s fault it’s other guests.nPillow smells but they change immediately upon request.nVery friendly staffnMattress is kinda hardnA free bottle of water
Positive points: Clean, tidy, comfortable bed and pillow.
Negative points: The owner could have tell me sooner for the code of the door. But fortunately, they are fast to response when I asked.
Review: Best place to experience local culture and local food. Walking distance to a lot of different local food. The place is very stylish and the pod makes you sleep like a baby.
Positive points: the interior design is nice.
Negative points: the room is humid and not properly cleaned from dust.
Review: Đã đặt chỗ cho một đêm, nhưng tôi đã kết bạn với một người đi du lịch đơn lẻ khác và đã gia hạn thời gian lưu trú của mình! Đó là một kỳ nghỉ tuyệt vời ở Medan.
Positive points: Best place in Medan!
Amenities & Facilities
Languages Spoken
- English
- Indonesian
Internet Access
- Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Internet
- Internet service
Food & Dining
- Shared kitchen
Transportation
- Shuttle service
- On-site parking
- Free parking
- Airport shuttle
Amenities
- Laundry service
- 24-hour check-in
- Dry cleaning
- Shared lounge/TV area
- 24-hour front desk
- Luggage storage
- Smoking area
- Free bottled water
- Express check-in/check-out
- Non-smoking rooms
