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Jl. Duku II/190 | Pondok Candra Indah, Surabaya 60400, Indonesia
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Da Rifi Hostel
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London
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34 reviews 34 reviews
18 hotel reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013

This place is a real home stay as there's not much privacy but you'll get a lot back for this. They have many dorm rooms with two bunk beds but when I was there you had the room to yourself. They provide breakfast, rice and tea/coffee for free. When I arrived I was hungry and wanted some food so they... More

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London
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19 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

It's certainly different! It is very homely and there are many free things (breakfast items, simple foods when hungry, laundry, lockers downstairs etc.). This is great and what is advertised. There is hot water showers but it may need fixing as it pumps out boiling water on and off, and rooms also get rather hot as the AC doesn't work.... More

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Darifi, Owner at Da Rifi Hostel, responded to this review
8 May 2013

Dear Wanderee, Thank you very much for your review, and before I explain what you complained, I apologize if my words don't fit with your feeling as I really don't mean to make harrashment to you. About the hot water of shower, I don't know where you mean as I have checked, all works as well. You should have shown... More

Adelaide
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2013

I shared a review which I thought was fair on this Hostel on another website. When asked if the Hostel provided what was advertised, I had said no. The manager, Dyana, had my email address from my booking, and when my review went public, sent sent me a barrage of long emails over the period of several days - they... More

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Darifi, Owner at Da Rifi Hostel, responded to this review
13 March 2013

Dear Mitchel456, I really beg your apology if you think I made harrashment, but I didn!t. I tried to explain you in details what you made complaints because all your have complained were wrong. You should have asked me in the location if you think it was not working , etc. Again, I tell you, the driver of minibus didn't... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2013 via mobile

Very nice staff and cosy feeling. Free laundry, wifi and breakfast. Rooms not that special but with fan (dorm style several beds, but when we stayed there was no oneelse). Short walk to a street with many places to eat etc. I can recommend this place.

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Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 December 2012

We stayed at Da Rifi for 2 nights. Diana, the owner, organised a driver, Arief, to pick us up from Gubeng train station, as the location is a little difficult to explain. We also used Arief to take us to Mt Bromo and he was very helpful all the way, with suggestions on the best use of our time. The... More

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Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2012

This hostel locate in local people residence, The room is clean, share bath room, available shampoo, no tooth brush and paste, no body soap, many mosquote, you should prepare own lotion mosquote.the owner helpful, not noisy Far from shopping mall, tourist spot, near by juanda airport. About Rp.35.000/taxi to airport The owner provide simple breakfast as like bread and noodle.... More

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22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 November 2012

The design of the hostel is definitely aimed at backpackers. And for them it is great! We had a spacious and clean room. The shared bathroom was open-air and clean as well. And the owner is a very kind person who will help you in all matters and who prepares lovely fruit juices every morning (which are for free!). Unluckily... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 October 2012

Arriving it looks just like a house. And that is more or less what it is. The dorm room we stayed in had a broken air con but the owner quickly provided fans to help with the heat. The only negative was the noise but that was from other guests. The lady running the hostel is extremely nice and will... More

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Manila, Philippines
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 September 2012

My stay there was really good. I would recommed this hostel to anyone in Surabaya. In special if you plan to travel to Bromo. Dyana was really kind. She gave me all the tips I needed to make my plan of the places I wanted to visit in Java, always thinking about the best prices. This helps me a lot... More

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Barcelona
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 September 2012

We really can't understand people who says this place is a home away from home... We don't have our home like a dump . Everything is dirty and a mess!! The bed sheets smell like they've never been washed before. The owner is absolutely useless, The only thing she does is surf the internet the whole day. The son is... More

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Darifi, Owner at Da Rifi Hostel, responded to this review
23 September 2012

Hello Rataplam and partner, Greetings from Da Rifi Hostel Surabaya, Indonesia! Thank you for your review and let us explain your case: 1. If you take a service, any service, whether you take all or just a part of the service, it means you have to pay that service. In anywhere, I think. In your case, you asked me if... More

 
 
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Also Known As:
Da Rifi Hostel Surabaya, Java
Address: Jl. Duku II/190 | Pondok Candra Indah, Surabaya 60400, Indonesia
Region: Indonesia > Java > East Java > Surabaya
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #5 of 15 Speciality lodging in Surabaya
Price range (per night): S$14 - 23
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
We are small hostel to provide affordable price for backpackers to stay. We serve cheap tours to Bromo, Ijen, Yogyakarta, Malang, Bali and so on by rent car. Motorbike service for airport pick up or going around Surabaya and surroundings is also available and need to confirm. We are not hotel so we can't provide service like hotel but we try to give you our best service ... more   less 
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