Must-see hotels in Bukit Lawang

  • On the Rocks

    Bukit Lawang

    More on the hill than on the rocks, the 10 ‘tribal’ huts here verge on being luxurious in a rustic way. Each hut has a verandah and sunken bathroom, and…

  • Back to Nature

    Bukit Lawang

    Living up to its name, this lodge is set on a gorgeous bend in the river a 45-minute walk from civilisation. Aca, the eco-minded owner, has preserved a…

  • Green Hill

    Bukit Lawang

    Run by an English conservation scientist and her Sumatran husband, Green Hill has lovely stilt-high rooms ideal for couples and families, with cool en…

  • Kuta Langis Ecolodge

    Bukit Lawang

    On a beautiful tract of fertile land that edges directly onto Gunung Leuser National Park, this rustic hideaway is the place to escape Bukit Lawang's…

  • EcoTravel Cottages

    Bukit Lawang

    With huge four-poster beds, immense rooms, hammocks on porches and immaculate hot-water bathrooms, this riverfront lodge combines the ultimate in creature…

  • Kupu-Kupu Garden Guest House

    Bukit Lawang

    Hidden away from the tourist strip a 10-minute walk along the river, this boutique guesthouse offers a perfect compromise: it's close enough to walk to…

  • Rainforest Guesthouse

    Bukit Lawang

    One of Bukit Lawang's most popular backpackers for many a year, Rainforest has a cluster of rooms set close to the gurgling river. The cheaper rooms have…

  • Junia Guesthouse

    Bukit Lawang

    On the other side of the river from Bukit Lawang's main settlement is this friendly, mellow guesthouse, which has put some effort into making things…

  • Jungle Inn

    Bukit Lawang

    The last guesthouse along the main walking path before the river crossing to the former feeding station, Jungle Inn is an old favourite for many a return…

  • Ida Guesthouse

    Bukit Lawang

    One of the first guesthouses you'll encounter along the river access path is this excellent-value, friendly guesthouse, with spotless rooms painted in…

  • Garden Inn

    Bukit Lawang

    A popular backpacker choice, the ever-growing Garden Inn has options spread over several buildings, from fabulous wooden jungle shacks to pristine, modern…

  • Sam’s Bungalows

    Bukit Lawang

    There’s an excellent range of wooden tree houses here, as well as more solidly built rooms painted in sunny Mediterranean colours. Rooms have four-poster…

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