Bathroom could be renovated. No curtains or doors in the dorm so there's no privacy

Very friendly and helpful host, good location - 5 min from the port. Water refill and tea were available

Stayed in August 2025

A bit noisy in the morning from outside but the location balances it

Very helpful owner

Stayed in June 2025

The owners son is a smoker and sits inside smoking scrolling reels on loud, blowing smoke out the window, which is fine. But where my bed was the second time meant I was up listening to his reels smelling cigarette smoke right up until midnight when he went to bed

The location is great. Price is great. The owner was very helpful giving advice. I went back and stayed a second time.

Stayed in June 2025

Really nice owner. He helped me book a bus and when they tried to charge me a lot, found a shared car for me for cheaper. Lots of advice about what to do in the area. Make sure to get some chicken and rice across from the hostel for 10k!

Stayed in May 2025

What you get is what you pay for. Don’t expect anything fancy when staying here.

Stayed in April 2025

Maybe too narrow WC cabinets connected with a shower. Lack of WiFi.

Chris was an amazing host. He helped us quickly organise a trip to Komodo Island. The hostel is ideal for backpackers for sure. Excellent localisation, close to the harbour. It was quiet during the night. For this price you get everything that you need.

Stayed in April 2025

Basic but good. Comfy and cool inside.

Stayed in November 2024

I arrived very late and the owner friendly welcomed me. Thru out my stay he was very polite and interested. The hostel is simple with comfortable beds. The harbour is 2 minutes by walk, the main street is in front of the hostel. Quiet surrounding. I would go again :)

Stayed in October 2024

The toilet/shower facilities could be renewed

Great host and comfort beds Water for refill Great value for the money

Stayed in September 2024

The owner is really nice and makes sure to help you any way he can.

Stayed in July 2024

Very basic facilities. Street food right next to the hostel was very expensive even tho the owner said it was cheap, but i think they ripped us of because we were turists.

Very good location.

Stayed in August 2025

There was no WiFi, blanket, towel. The place was not really nice. We ended up leaving after one night.

The host was nice

Stayed in June 2025

Nice owner and amazing location

Stayed in August 2025

They scammed me, there was no accomodation

They scammed me, there was no accomodation

Stayed in July 2025

Maybe a cheap curtain for the beds would be good for a little privacy. But it is just an idea

The place is exactly what you pay for. A bed with shared bathrooms. Don't expect luxury or anything, mind the price. The owner was very nice, as well as the guests. I liked my time there.

Stayed in July 2025

Could have more privacy, but quiet and comfi!

Cheap and good location, owner Chris very helpful and friendly. Don't expect luxury for the price, but it's simple and clean, AND you get drinking water. My bicycle was locked in a secure space.

Stayed in June 2025

Chris the owner is so nice and helpful with everything. You get what you pay for.

Stayed in June 2025

I know you get what you pay for. But they don’t have wifi, the water in the sinks don’t run, the bathrooms are pretty gross, you aren’t given a sheet or blanket. It’s located down a side alley and we were a little confused when we arrived and the owner told us to keep walking… we told him no we think this is our hostel and then reluctantly took us inside. There are no doors or complete walls, equalling zero privacy, this could be remedied slightly by putting curtains on the already existing curtain rails beside the beds. The big lights are left on very late into the night. I woke to the smell of cigarette smoke first thing in the morning.

Excellent location, so handy to access the port and town. The beds were comfortable.

Stayed in June 2025

Very simple and old. Bathrooms (toilet + shower) are extremely tiny, impossible to have a relaxed shower/personal hygiene. No privacy (curtain) in bed, the hostel is basically one big room packed with beds.

Owner is nice. Location is great. Vibe was fine. Probably cheapest option in town.

Stayed in June 2025

The owner is super kind and friendly, he helped me knowing where to go to visit and where to do laundry, scooter, barber etc. Very nice the hostel and super cheap. So many backpackers in the place, easy to meet people and organise visit or fun diving day trip! 10 star to my friend!!!

Stayed in May 2025

Chris was a very kind, calm and friendly man. He is conscientious of all the guests and their needs, helping with advice and suggestions any way possible. I appreciate the time I spent getting to know him and the insight he has of flores island. I would certainly go back to stay at cempaka hostel again.

Stayed in May 2025

The main advantage of this place is its host, Kris. He can help you book a Komodo tour with a discount, recommend what to see in the town, and where to eat cheaply. He also helped me get crab and lobster at the market for a very low price.

Stayed in May 2025

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Owner tries to help as much as possible. Everything's good, free flow mineral water. Hostel is just right opposite the harbour to Komodo National Park. Very convenient

Stayed in April 2025

I stayed 2 nights at Cempaka hostel and it was a really good stay for me. In the center of town, close to every commodity. Plus, everyone is really friendly and gives really good advice ! Thank you very much, I'll stay there again next time I come to Labuan Bajo 👌

Stayed in April 2025