Reviews of The Backyard Hostel
Gg. Lesmana, 55143 Timuran, Indonesia

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Reviewed: 25 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewAmazing hostel with good facilities, very friendly staff, and common areas where it’s very easy to meet other travellers! Enjoyed the location as well a bit off the main road and within walking distance of many nice restaurants and shops.
Nothing!
Reviewed: 16 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 30 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewNice place, I recommend !
Reviewed: 24 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewThe staff were absolutely amazing, and even changed breakfast to suit me as a coeliac. Great location, felt safe and comfortable. Laundry service cheap and good. Room was comfortable, nice bed and pillows, but a small light or lamp would have made it a lot better. Air-conditioning worked well.
The room wasn't sound proof at all so you could hear the comings and goings of everyon, although it didn't bother me too much. My biggest issue was that there was a strong fume smell in the bathroom when the air-conditioning was turned on. And there was no hot water for the shower. I would have really liked a small lamp.
Reviewed: 16 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 9 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewCozy hostel with a great location and welcoming staff. Felt very at home here and decided to stay for a few weeks. Definitely recommended!
Everything was awesome
Reviewed: 23 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThey where very friendly, hostel is nice and fancy and the lady was cooking Indonesian breakfast and food for us every day.
Shower water a bit cold.
Reviewed: 12 May 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 5 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 5 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 4 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThe staff were very kind and helpful A great communal space to relax - didn’t have the most social vibe but it was no problem Everywhere was clean and tidy Big lockers to store luggage Can book tours through them Great location near lots of great restaurants and bars
lauren, many thanks for your stay. comeback anytime
Reviewed: 25 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewStaff are amazing, so involved and warm! The free breakfast program was a major plus. Hostel was very well designed, with natural sunlight coming in, which curated the peaceful and calming atmosphere :)
Reviewed: 31 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewharga kaki lima, pelayanan dan fasilitas bintang lima. great accomodation 👌🏻
Reviewed: 20 March 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 19 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewNot enough bathrooms and showers
Reviewed: 26 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewFun, cosy, clean, nice staff and lovely guest.
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Reviewed: 26 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewI had an amazing stay at Backyard Hostel Yogyakarta! The staff were friendly and went out of their way to provide local tips and assistance. The location is also a major plus—it’s close to key attractions.
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Reviewed: 21 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewThe staff was just amazing! It felt like home right after I had arrived. They were so helpful and humble. Thank you so much guys!
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Reviewed: 29 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewWe absolutely loved our stay at the Backyard hostel! We extended from two nights to 4. :) The staff was lovely and helpful. Our private room was super clean and nice. We used the shared kitchen with a fridge and the possibility to make tea or coffee, really great! The shared space was clean and pleasant. We used the opportunity to order breakfast and we tried the local cuisine, so good! We also borrowed a scooter for two days. Everything worked perfectly. Thank you very much!
Reviewed: 26 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewThe hostel is brand new. It is very clean and tidy, and the staff is lovely. they also help you arrange tours, bike rentals etc. The location is alsı good, lot’s of cafes and restaurants nearby. Definetely recommend it
Reviewed: 21 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewIt was a very cozy place and had a good atmosphere. The staff were very nice and accommodating. I would absolutely come back if I were in Yogyakarta again. There communal spaces were good and it was a social place. It had good AC and was clean. We really liked it here!😁
There very no duvets, only blankets. Otherwise it was really nice!
hi Isabella! Thanks so much for your quick review for us, we are also glad that you like to stay in THE BACKYARD HOSTEL. About the duvet...we have to be honest, if we put the duvet, it will be a 3 star hotel then we need to adjust the price higher. :) However, we keep noted for your feedback & consider it for our future plan investment. please comeback anytime :)
hi Isabella! Thanks so much for your quick review for us, we are also glad that you like to stay in THE BACKYARD HOSTEL. About the duvet...we have to be honest, if we put the duvet, it will be a 3 star hotel then we need to adjust the price… Show more
Reviewed: 7 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewExtremely clean and comfortable and the staff were absolutely lovely, kitchen was also very good and showers
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Strutt! thanks so much for sharing your thought here. Hope you have a good trip
Reviewed: 27 August 2024 · Stayed in August 2024
Verified reviewVery nice, clean and quiet place in the backyards. We liked it very much also because host and staff are so nice and friendly. You can also rent motorbikes and do laundry directly there.
Sam! Hoping you have a great journey & we can meet again in the future. Safe trip & always stay healthy