K77 Guest House

Medan


The best backpackers in Medan is this homestay in a quiet residential street east of the centre. Spotlessly clean rooms, comfy beds and friendly, helpful hosts Johan and Lola add up to all the things a budget guesthouse should be. The dorm has four single beds; all rooms share bathrooms and have air-con.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Medan attractions

1. Museum of North Sumatra

0.63 MILES

Housed in a striking traditional building, this museum has a well-presented collection ranging from early North Sumatran civilisations and the Hindu,…

2. Mesjid Raya

1.18 MILES

The impressive Grand Mosque was commissioned by the Sultan of Deli in 1906. The Moroccan-style building has a grand entrance, towering ceilings, ornate…

3. Istana Maimoon

1.41 MILES

The grand, 30-room Maimoon Palace was built by the Sultan of Deli in 1888 and features Malay, Mughal and Italian influences. Only the main room, which…

4. Tjong A Fie Mansion

1.84 MILES

The home of a famous Chinese merchant who died in 1921 – formerly the wealthiest resident of Medan – this mansion mixes opulent Victorian and Chinese…

5. Town Hall

2.22 MILES

One of several fine examples of ornate Dutch colonial buildings in downtown Medan is the stately town hall, constructed in 1908.

6. Sri Mariamman Temple

2.42 MILES

Dating to 1884, Medan's oldest Hindu temple has a classic Dravidian style typical of South India, with a storied tower adorned with ornamental deity…

7. Graha Maria Annai Velangkanni

6.83 MILES

One for advocates of religious diversity and quirky architecture, this surreal Catholic church combines Hindu and Islamic architecture styles with a…

8. Gunung Sibayak

25.33 MILES

Famous for its steamy sulphurous fumaroles, Gunung Sibayak (2094m) is one of Indonesia’s most accessible volcanoes. Getting to the summit for sunrise is a…