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The Penida Project, Jl. Panaonan Pendem, 80771 Nusa Penida, Indonesia

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Reviewed: 31 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewI really liked the social vibe at the hostel. There are so many events where you can get to know people, that you can then spend the days with. The rooms are very tidy and getting cleaned every day.
Reviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewI had a great time here and ended up extending twice! The hostel itself has really nice facilities - nice, spacious dorm rooms, a pool, pool table, bar, restaurant, basketball court, scooter rental, laundry service,... What really made the difference were the people working here. They brought a lot of positive energy to the place and made the experience unique. I highly recommend coming here, and already plan to extend ;) because it happened to all of us.
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Reviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewI like the vibe and the people. I like how the staff was very accommodating.
It was a bit far from the port. I was placed in the top bunk, which was too high for me. I scraped my leg while I was going down from the stairs.
Reviewed: 22 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewAmazing place to meet people and socialize. Feels like home when coming back after a long day visiting the island.
The location is not the best but if you rent a bike there is no problem at all. Actually the isolation of the place kind of build its intimacy.
Reviewed: 20 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewAll the staff are simply the nicest, most welcoming people and so easy to engage with! The owners are often floating around and are sound as, humble guys. They've done an amazing job at creating an environment that caters to all types of guests. Whether you love to have a drink and send it, or chill around the picturesque pool with one of their signature cocktails! With a basketball court, pool table, and darts on offer, there's something to keep you entertained all day! There is an extensive menu with all your favourite comfort foods and their pizzas are legitimately the best!! Each night hosts a different activity or event, like taco Tuesday, beer pong Fridays, and a live band with pool comp on Saturdays! The bedrooms are super cosy, the bathroom facilities are well maintained and the pool, well, the pool speaks for itself!! The hostel is slightly off the beaten track, which offers exceptional tropical forest vibes surrounding you, and with bike hire available, you're only a few minutes from the beach. The Penida Project is an absolute 'must stay'. You will love it!
Absolutely nothing.
Reviewed: 18 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 15 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewEverything! This hostel feels more like you’re staying at a friends house compared to a normal hostel!! I originally booked for a night at the full moon party but found myself staying a whole week! This place is the perfect hostel 👌🏽 The food & drinks are amazing! You almost have to force yourself to leave and go do activities! Great facilities, beds, dorms, pool and restaurant 👌🏽 It was that good I rebooked and extended my stay 3 times…
Having to leave and there being so many hot babes 🥵
Reviewed: 15 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewIt's one of the best hostels that I've stayed in during my time in bali, it's super solo friendly. The owners are engaged in the property events and interact with the guests, The vibes are immaculate the food is top notch. Staff and social hosts are super friendly and there are an amazing range of activities like free boxing and family dinners. It's really social and easy to meet people. They have cute doggos too. Social hosts leilani, aiden and rhiannon were super friendly and very helpful ❤️
Thanks so much Waralika. We loved having you stay with us :) We’re honoured to be one of the best hostels you’ve stayed in Bali! Thrilled you loved the social vibe, food, activities like boxing + family dinners, and of course our furry friends 🐾🙌 Huge shoutout back to Leilani, Aiden and Rhiannon — they’ll be so happy to see this. All the best and KEEP BOXING :))
Thanks so much Waralika. We loved having you stay with us :) We’re honoured to be one of the best hostels you’ve stayed in Bali! Thrilled you loved the social vibe, food, activities like boxing + family dinners, and of course our furry frie… Show more
Reviewed: 11 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLots of hostel activities and bathroom is cleaned often. Peaceful location
Some other activities were cancelled because of the full moon party
Thanks so much - indeed we have to replace our activities the Friday evening as the Full Moon event features DJ's, livebands and fire twirlers so it is too difficult to run other things consecutively. Glad you loved the cleanliness - our housekeepers will be very happy :)
Thanks so much - indeed we have to replace our activities the Friday evening as the Full Moon event features DJ's, livebands and fire twirlers so it is too difficult to run other things consecutively. Glad you loved the cleanliness - ou… Show more
Reviewed: 10 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewIf you’re looking for a place that triples your tab because you’re a ‘rich spoilt brat’, staff members that punch you in the face and destroy your clothes, book this!😀
If you’re looking for a place that triples your tab because you’re a ‘rich spoilt brat’, staff members that punch you in the face and destroy your clothes, book this!😀
Reviewed: 8 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 31 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewVery beautiful atmosphere, super nice and welcoming people, good vibes all around!
The only thing that I missed was soap in the bathroom but other than that everything was great!
Thanks so much Paulien we are really happy you loved the place and thanks so much for the feedback. We love insight from our guests as it always helps us further develop and make your experience even better :)
Reviewed: 27 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 27 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewI stayed there for 2 nights with 3 friends. It was amazing, the vibe is great and the place is awesome! A special thanks to Julie for the great atmosphere and the good vibes she brings to the hostel !
Thanks a ton for the kind words. We’re so happy you and your friends had an amazing stay! Julie will be over the moon with your shoutout 🙌”
Reviewed: 16 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 15 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewBoxing classes where amazing, Full moon party was very nice and Julie the French REP show around for scuba diving she was so friendly and helpful!! Great place to stay, I recommend!!!
Reviewed: 15 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewSuch a nice hostel! Comfortable and familial, I recommend!
Thanks so much Daniel mate :)
Reviewed: 14 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewLoved the people I met and the nightly activities that are put on.
The food was more expensive than I would like. It's really high quality. I'm just cheap.
Cheers Aiden - you make your money last longer.. that's a skill I'll never learn to possess haha. Really happy you loved the place mate
Reviewed: 12 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewVery comfortable, clean, staff were very friendly and helpful made it a very nice place to be. Very social and met so many nice people.
Everything was good no dislikes
Thanks so much Harry. Glad you got to meet so many great people when you stayed with us :)
Reviewed: 12 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe staff are the most welcoming i have come across and provide an array of classes and activities to bring everyone in the hostel together! The BEST I HAVE STAYED IN. would highly recommend for anyone visiting nusa penida. Also the facilities were clean and so good, hot water always. Really cant find anything bad to say about this place absolutely fantastic!!!!!!
Nothing, everything was amazing!
Hey Ryan Wow, thank you so much for this incredible review 💛 Hearing we’re the best you’ve stayed in means so mcuh mate 🙌 We’re so glad you loved the welcoming team, fun activities, clean facilities and hot showers. Can’t wait to welcome you back anytime you’re in Nusa Penida!
Hey Ryan Wow, thank you so much for this incredible review 💛 Hearing we’re the best you’ve stayed in means so mcuh mate 🙌 We’re so glad you loved the welcoming team, fun activities, clean facilities and hot showers. Can’t wait to welcome yo… Show more
Reviewed: 11 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 3 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewI had an amazing stay! The staff were super friendly, welcoming, and always helpful. The place is beautiful and super chill, with lots of activities to enjoy, especially in the evenings. The rooms were clean, organized, and had everything I needed. Great vibes all around, and the food was delicious too. Highly recommend!
Thank you so much for the amazing feedback, We’re thrilled you loved the friendly team, chill vibe, evening activities and delicious food. Great to hear the rooms had everything you needed too. Can’t wait to welcome you back for more good times at Penida Project!
Thank you so much for the amazing feedback, We’re thrilled you loved the friendly team, chill vibe, evening activities and delicious food. Great to hear the rooms had everything you needed too. Can’t wait to welcome you back for more good t… Show more
Reviewed: 22 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 14 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewIt was such an amazing hostel, very social and everyday an activity. An amazing pool and the people I met here were fantastic! Especially Lucia, who just works here! She is amazing!
Nothing
Reviewed: 13 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewOne of those few places on earth that creates a genuine connection between everyone staying here. Met a lot of new friends while staying. Loads of social activities offered by the Hostel (check their groupschat). I really liked the pool to chill out. Bunk beds are spacious enough and it’s overall clean. It was Full Moon Party on my first night, still I wouldn’t call it a Party Hostel. They also have the most cheerful staff! Kudos to Sam and Lucia especially for going the extra mile in customer care 😉
Top bunks are for tall climbers only. Not too much locker space in my room for a big suitcase. You need a quite expensive taxi to go anywhere on Nusa (wouldn’t recommend riding a scooter as the roads are super steep and in bad condition).
Hey Marc thanks for touching on the connections the place brings - we feel the exact same. Really appreciate the mention too mate we always love to help and hang out. You are right unfortunately taxis are more expensive here as we don't have grab; that comes with the smaller islands - the good thing however is it does mean more money for the local community.
Hey Marc thanks for touching on the connections the place brings - we feel the exact same. Really appreciate the mention too mate we always love to help and hang out. You are right unfortunately taxis are more expensive here as we don't… Show more