Kalimantan
The overly small mandi (bathroom) at this clean and bare dockside losmen will torment your inner claustrophobe; spring for the en-suite option to buy some…
Must-see hotels in Kalimantan
West Kalimantan
Next to the Damri office at the northern end of town, Sanjaya is reasonably well kept and friendly. Although there are a few budget rooms with shared…
Balikpapan
A clean midmarket option with tiny, soak-everything-when-you-shower bathrooms. The more expensive rooms will get you a window, some more space and a…
Kalimantan
Long, but not culturally significant, this lodge's common areas have wall-to-wall windows giving you a superior view of the lake – views that formerly…
Kalimantan
The odd design of this hotel, with its central, well-lit atrium and colourful stairwell leading down to subterranean rooms, separates it from the dull…
Kalimantan
Roughly halfway along the village strip, this waterfront place has 10 simple but good-value rooms and a couple of 'penthouse' rooms way out on the end of…
Kalimantan
Borderline budget, this standard hotel offers a range of ageing, basic, clean rooms in a good location for exploring the market, river and old town. Hot…
Kalimantan
The chill rear balcony above the river is a plus. Its proximity to the megaphonic mosque, not so much. The unsigned green wooden building is 150m…
Kalimantan
The only accommodation in town. Rooms have no fan and share mandi, but there is a nice porch with a cross breeze, overlooking the main street. It's right…
Kalimantan
If you need air-conditioning, Abadi is a decent choice, tucked down a small lane near the village gate. The nine clean rooms all have air-con and TV, but…
Kalimantan
The 26 rooms on three floors are all air-con at this slightly bland budget place on the main riverfront street. Rooms on the 2nd and 3rd floors come with…
Kalimantan
The fanciest of the central hotels, this guesthouse-style place offers a few extra comforts, including reliable hot showers. Just up the block from the…
Kalimantan
This low-key dive operator has a handful of tidy overwater bungalows along the jetty in front of its shop.
Kalimantan
Very modern, clean and efficiently run, Neotel feels a bit generic but it's great value for a night.
Kalimantan
Four rooms in a small signless home, 90m upstream of the Sungai Baroh bridge. No phone.
Kalimantan
The only real attraction to this place is that it's opposite the boat dock – a welcome sight when you stumble off the kapal biasa at 1am. Tiny rooms…
West Kalimantan
Local guide and English teacher Agung runs this basic homestay on the west side of the river near Terminal Sungai Durian. Rooms are simple with shared…
Kalimantan
If you enjoyed visiting your grandmother's house, you'll enjoy staying at this friendly upstairs guesthouse. Enjoy the foot-massaging floors in the clean…
Kalimantan
These basic rooms are clean and the place is well kept, though the budget rooms share a bathroom and little English is spoken. It's easy to find on the…
West Kalimantan
If you want to stay in the thick of the city action and close to Pasar Malam Hongkong (night market), this old-timer is among the best of the budget…
Kalimantan
Basic but clean, well-equipped rooms with air-con and spring beds; convenient to the bus station and market.
