Snooze Ijen

We did not stay at Snooze Hostel in Banyuwangi because they were fully booked, but we would like to highlight how friendly the ladies at the reception were. They helped us find another place to stay and later organised a trip to Ijen for us. The ladies always offered us something to drink and patiently answered all our questions about the Ijen trip, Banyuwangi and Java in general. Thank you very much for your warm welcome and kind help, dear Snooze Hostel team – even though we unfortunately were not able to stay at your hostel.

This is an amazing place to stay! The staff do a great job at keep everything neat and clean the whole time. They also make sure that you have a good plan while in Java and will provide help if needed. Each and every staff member was very kind and thoughtful. Viola especially, as she went out of her way to help me with my plan and even helped me when I was feeling sick. 10/10

Awesome Hostel sihhhh, what I needed basically provided:
1. Bed is clean. This is important for comfort.
2. Shower is perfect, warm or hot no problem.
3. The aura is like my home & I am very comfortable.
4. Kitchen, clean, everyone can use. Completely perfect.
5. Wifi connection strong and fast enough.
Aku semalam saja hanya transit untuk ke bali. This is the best hostel. Everyone must come here. Kebersihan number 1 di hostel ini. Suka banget bersihnya dan harumnya.

I had a wonderful stay at SNOOZE Ijen Hostel. The staff were incredibly welcoming and always ready to help with anything I needed. The place was clean, comfortable, and had a really warm, friendly atmosphere. Everything was well organized, and you can really feel that they care about their guests. Overall, a great experience I highly recommend staying here!

I had a fantastic stay at Snooze Hostel. The rooms were clean, comfortable, and cozy, and the atmosphere was very relaxed and welcoming. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, especially when they arranged the shipping of belongings I had accidentally left behind — huge thanks for that. 🙏
I’m truly grateful for your warm hospitality and support. I highly recommend this hostel to anyone visiting the area, and I hope to return one day!

We stayed 3 nights in Snooze Ijen,
Everything was perfect and really felt like home. 😊
We truly recommend this hostel if you stay in Banyuwangi.
A special thank you to the staff who were so friendly and always did the best to help us with organization and everything else.
We forgot to leave a tip but we hope this comment serves as one 🙏

What a beautiful place to stay!
Everything was spotless, and the staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. They helped us organize our trip to Mt. Ijen – which I honestly can’t recommend enough – and even assisted us with booking train tickets to Probolinggo. Overall, it was the perfect place to stay. I would 100% recommend this place!
The only downside was the air conditioning in the room. We were told it only had a fan, but there actually was an aircon – just without a remote. No one mentioned that we could use it if we paid an extra 100k, so the first night was pretty rough since it felt like 100 degrees in there.

READ TO THE END.
Snooze Ijen is an immaculate hostel — the rooms and shared spaces are beautiful and well maintained. The staff are all so friendly and helpful, and their partnered activity provider, ‘Explore Our Indonesia’ is brilliant.
We did the sunrise Ijen trek through EOI, which was great fun, and worth every penny. The guides were so kind and took lots of great photos.
We also took the shuttle service from Banyuwangi to Malang, which was great value. Our driver ‘Dino’ was lovely, and we stopped frequently for bathroom breaks. We stopped at a nice place for lunch too, and he recommended dishes for us. When we arrived at our hostel in Malang, I soon found that I had lost my wallet. The driver was quick to respond and searched his car, sending a video. It was not there, but he reached out to the place we had stopped for lunch (where I had last had it) and they had found it!
I was so sure I would never see my wallet again — Snooze and EOI have exceeded my expectations in every regard. Thank you to all of the staff for looking after us 🙏

Great stay at snooze Ijen for a very affordable price.
We stayed at snooze Ijen for 2 nights, and we were wonderfully received. The rooms are comfortable and the common spaces are great.
Staff is kind and very helpful, and always present.
No food / restaurant on site but guest fridge available and restaurants nearby.
The private room with fan got really hot, and the towels smelled quite bad, other than that it was perfect.

I stayed in a private room with AC and shared bathroom at Snooze Hostel for four nights – and honestly, it was one of the best hostel experiences I’ve had as a solo traveler.
What really stood out was the proactive and super helpful communication. Traveling solo in Indonesia can sometimes be a bit challenging in terms of logistics and reliable information – but here, I felt fully supported. The team was genuinely welcoming and always available to help organize things, answer questions, or give useful tips.
The cleanliness was outstanding – everything spotless, from the bathrooms to the common areas. Value for money is excellent. The hostel provides everything you need as an independent traveler:
– a well-equipped kitchen.
– free water refill, tea, coffee, even a French press.
– utensils, dishes, and fridge space.
– cozy communal areas and great Wi-Fi.
I also booked the Ijen tour through them – everything went smoothly. The only downside was the tour guide, who rushed up the crater too fast and didn’t really communicate much during the hike. But I feel this might be a more general issue with local guides and not something the hostel can control.
Only a few small suggestions:
1. A washing machine to do your laundry by yourself would be the cherry on top – though they do recommend Optimum Laundry nearby, which I can also highly recommend (very clean and professional, unlike many Southeast Asia laundry places).

I bumped into Snooze Ijen by chance as this stop was part of a bigger excursion. I didn’t know what to expect but when I arrived there I immediately realized how good and chill was this space. The staff is lovely, always ready to improve your stay. I’ve got a bed in a dormitory and the disposition of the room was functional and guaranteed my privacy (every bed is a single bad divided by walls from the others).
Common spaces are lovely with lots of plants and you can really tell the mood is definitely chill over there! Bathrooms were really clean with everything you need.

The people who work at this hostel are all wonderful people.
They will literally help you with anything you need so if it's your first time in Indonesia or travelling abroad in general then come here because the people here helped me out more than once.
The rooms, facilities and hostel itself are also very nice, clean and just overall such a vibe.
If I ever come back to Banyuwangi I will definitely be staying here, its a cut above the rest.

We had a great stay here! The girls who run the hostel is super nice and very helpful! They always offer free coffe and Tea and you can use the kitchen to make your own food. The room was comfy and clean. The price was really cheap and well worth the money. So easy to book transfer and the Ijen tour with them. Would definitely stay here again!

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A Perfect Stay – Warm, Welcoming, and Memorable!
I had an absolutely amazing experience at Snooze Ijen Hostel! From the moment I arrived, I was greeted with such a warm welcome that I immediately felt at home. The staff here are some of the friendliest people I’ve ever met – always smiling, super helpful, and genuinely eager to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable.
The hostel itself is clean, cozy, and has a relaxed, friendly atmosphere that makes it really easy to meet fellow travelers. They also helped organize our Ijen tour and gave great local tips. It’s clear that the team here really cares about their guests and goes above and beyond to make everyone feel included.
If you’re heading to Banyuwangi for the Ijen Crater or just looking for a welcoming place to stay, Snooze Ijen Hostel is the perfect choice. I can’t recommend it enough – I’ll definitely be back.

Loved staying at Snooze. Everyone was so kind and helped with all our organizing to visit Ijen and continue our journey to bali. The rooms were very spacious, comfortable and super clean. They always have tea and coffee ready for free and a kitchen you can use. Overall just a great vibe in the hostel.

How to describe this hostel except that everything is absolutely perfect? I stayed at a lot of hostels and it's the best one so far.
The staff is an absolute gem, such kind and sweet people who always have a word and chat with us. They really take care of us and send us a lot of recommendations (restaurants, scooter rental, clinic for Ijen…). A big thanks to those ladies!
There is one dorm of 5 beds and private double rooms. The place is so lovely and beautiful, well decorated. There is also a kitchen fully equipped that you can use. It feels like home. They offer free tea and coffee (not instant, fresh in a press! ). You can find three showers and three separated toilets outside as well as a bathroom inside.
I've never seen such a clean place before, the staff is cleaning all day long.
It's so peaceful. I'll miss this place. A big thanks again!

Maria and Ade at the front desk were absolute stars, friendly, thoughtful, and always helpful. Whether it was arranging transportation, sharing local insights, or just having a nice chat, they made my stay feel personal and welcoming. It’s rare to find such genuine hospitality. I think what makes Snooze Ijen Hostel special isn’t just the cozy setting, but the incredible people.