Wonderloft Hostel Kota Tua

Arrived late 3am. Very helpful reception. Taxi driver needed directions for final 500 metres. Hostel staff member came out to meet the taxi.
Comfortable private room. All staff helpful during stay. Nearby sights & free guided walks. Arranged breakfast next door & also laundry for fair cost.
Paint a bit dated. Bit of a smell from bathroom drain when fan was on.
Would stay again. Very good value.

Overall, it was a good experience and firm yet comfortable beds. If you're tall then this might not be for you as the beds can be somewhat short and firm. Staff was very kind, spoke good English, and gave honest and good advices on where to go or where to eat. House rules were not explained, premises where not shown around, but everyone was approachable in case of questions. My private room was clean but a bit loud due to proximity to the main road, so bring some earplugs. Bathrooms were shared, mostly clean but the size of the toilets cabins was super small, definitely not for tall or large people. They also sell drinks like beer, water, and soda in their fridges. It located close to Chinatown and main plaza and about 20-30 minutes away from the center by taxi. Overall you get for what you pay which was super cheap for 2 nights.

This is a cool hostel! My room was nice and tidy, and the toilet was clean with great hot water for showers. They have free billiards and cards in the living room, and I even met a humble guy who speaks Indonesian. 5/5 ⭐.

I stayed here for three nights. The staff is very nice and attentive and helped me out a lot. The beds are clean and comfortable and there is a big hangout area with games, cards and a pool table. I had a great time and recommend for every solo backpacker! They also have private rooms, but I was in a dorm.
Thank you so much to the staff for the help! :)

A very strange hostel. Despite its welcoming appearances online, the rooms seemed to be mostly feel of weird older local men (not really sure why they’d be staying here anyway), and also experienced some hassle from some even weirder men who seem to spend their days lingering outside. There were also many local families downstairs which while is a more pleasant presence, doesn’t really seem that appropriate for a travelling hostel? I think owners should maybe be more aware that backpackers are predominantly interested in meeting other backpackers, especially when a female in such an unfriendly and uncomfortable city as Jakarta, and perhaps need to rethink whether having this amount of local men stay creates a welcoming atmosphere. This seemed to be a similar but lesser problem in the hostel I then moved to, and probably why people make a short stop in the city. Anyways the girl who worked at the front desk was super kind and helpful and let me refund the room for the full money! So shout out to her. But id reconsider booking this hostel particularly if you are a solo female…

The location is super good that I can call, grab, or bus and train. And the staff are helpful. I think this hostel is warm. People are friendly to chat with each other and play 🎱.

The best part about this hostel is i's location, it's located just beside the Old Town, and you also have access to both TransJakarta bus station & the train station within 5 minute walks.
The staff are super friendly and helpful. The interior is simple and tasteful, although some of the facilities are old and not very well maintained. The rooms and bed are pretty clean, didn't encounter any problem there. Only major complain will be the a lot of the bathroom showers doesn't have any hangers for towels and clothes which is pretty annoying.
Will recommend for a few nights stay.

I stayed there for 2 nights in a 6 beds dorm room and there were bedbugs in the room. Me and my boyfriend got bites all over our legs and arms. There were also cockroaches in the main area, which is not great but I don’t mind as mush as bedbugs.
Without all that I guess it’s not too bad for a short stay. Easily accessible and the pizza place next door is pretty good.

I stayed here for 10 days in a shared mixed room for 4 people. On the ground floor there is a common room with TV, billiards, kitchenette and fridge. The staff are nice and helpful. On the roof is a seating area, where all the travelers meet and discuss in the evening. The bathrooms and toilets are clean. There are bus and train stops a few minutes from the hostel.
But: however, some travelers don't know how to behave well in dormitories. Keep the lights off until 4 am, turn off the ringer on your phone, if you sleep on the top bed, act in a way that the person sleeping below doesn't think there's an earthquake. My things are my things and aren't shared with anyone, not even my shoes that mysteriously disappeared for 2 days. If you finish your beer and eat your food, clean up after yourself, no one is your mom. This challenge only affects about 10% of travelers, yet it can ruin the impression of a perfect hostel.

Perfect location for train transit travellers, near train station with 3 lines.
Within walking to plenty of street food vendors. Bus stop just 5 min away to take bus to Chinatown food haven. 5 min walk to tourist kiosk for free walking tour.
Space in 8 per room very constrain. Dorm rooms more space but double decker beds not suitable for tall people. Curtains does not cut out light from other bed's light. Talking in corridors can be heard in room. Not enough bathrooms and toilets. Steps a bit on high side, not recommended if knee problem.
Common area — eating with cups and basic utensils, filter water only on ground floor. There's sale of bottled water, soft drinks, beer (in locked fridge). Can use the fridge to store small items if needed.
24 hours reception on duty. Late check-in for mant who arrive way pass dinner time.

I had a great time at this hostel! I met a lot of cool people and it was fun to hang out in the lobby and play some pool! The staff is really kind and the location is perfect! Special thanks to the chef of the hostel named Faiz! He turned my stay into a memorable experience and we had a good time together! I would definitely recommend this Hostel!

Great location to spend your stay in Jakarta. You are a stone throw away from the train and bus station.
The staff is very kind and always ready to help as well as giving great suggestions on things to do or where to go for food or sightseeing.
There is enough space to hang out to meet new people and socialize.
Faiz whips up amazing food every day so make sure to try that during your stay.

I stayed at the hostel for over a week, and it was an incredible experience. The staff were exceptionally helpful and made my stay truly enjoyable. Special thanks to Faiz, Nazwa, Mutia, and Yadi for their outstanding support and kindness. Highly recommended!

It is already the 5th time that I come back to this hostel. It feels like a second home to me. The staff is super friendly. Uncle showed me around the city and we had dinner together at my favorite warung. Also I had a great conversation with chef Faiz about Indonesian culture and he learned me some Indonesian while we listened to Indonesian music, he is a great guy. Also the other people from the hostel like Mutiah, Dini and the other staff I dont know the name of really make me feel at home. I definitely will come back again! makasih! sampai jumpa!

Nice and happy place even for us introverts, You will get dragged by extroverts. It's really fun! You can play games, free tours, make new friends from different countries, etc. I would recommend anyone to visit it.

Budget hostel for low-demand travelers who want to find accommodation overnight. It is located next to the old-town area. Especially good for solo travelers and backpackers, cleanliness is not really good. Not far from the city center.

Staff is very friendly and helpful.
Special thanks to Thya, who is adorable :)
Fair prices. Good atmosphere. Not far from Jakarta Kota train station.
Glad we were only 4 people in a room for 8 guests, so we had enough room for our luggage.
Internet is working very well.