Votre séjour — Yani's backpackers
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La propriété — Yani's backpackers
Yani's Backpackers is a no-frills, clean and social hostel in central Padang, aimed squarely at budget travellers and solo backpackers. The lobby feels like a relaxed common room: worn sofas, a noticeboard full of trip offers to the Mentawai islands, and guests comparing notes over instant coffee. Its USP is location – a short walk from Pasar Raya and Padang's main mosque – plus a small in-house tour desk that arranges surf charters and bus tickets. It suits anyone who wants a cheap, friendly base to sleep between adventures, not those after quiet or comfort.
Chroniques de Padang
Padang was settled as a gold-trading port by the Dutch East India Company in the 1600s, later becoming the colonial capital of Sumatra's west coast. Its distinctive architecture mixes Dutch colonial warehouses with the peaked roofs of Minangkabau traditional houses, the gonjong. The 2009 earthquake destroyed many old buildings, but since then the city has rebuilt with newer concrete structures alongside restored landmarks like the 18th-century Fort de Kock. Today Padang is the cultural and economic hub of West Sumatra, famous as the birthplace of rendang and as a gateway to the surfing spots of the Mentawai islands.
Meilleur moment pour visiter
Guide complet de Padang →Meilleurs mois
June and July offer the driest weather with long sunny days and low humidity, coinciding with quiet school holiday periods when crowds are moderate.
Peak / Festival surge
August is the busiest month, driven by the Padang International Festival and domestic tourism during Indonesia's Independence Day holiday. Hotel prices double, and backpacker dorms at Yani’s often sell out a month in advance.
La saison des épaules
April and October are ideal for discounts: rain is sporadic, temperatures are warm but not stifling, and tourist numbers thin out, making dorms easy to book at the lowest rates.
Météo & Emballage
Padang’s latitude means it’s hot and humid year-round, with sudden tropical downpours even in the dry season. Pack light cotton clothing, a compact rain jacket, and sturdy sandals that can handle wet streets.
Briefing de la ville — Padang
- The Padang–Bukittinggi toll road opened in 2025, cutting the journey to the highlands to under two hours – useful for a day trip from the hostel.
- A new direct bus route now runs from Minangkabau International Airport to the city centre every 30 minutes, eliminating the need for more expensive taxis.
- Be warned: the city council has begun a major drainage upgrade along Jalan Pemuda, causing lane closures and noise near the hostel until late 2026.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Yani's backpackers, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor at the back of the building (away from the street). These floors are high enough to reduce street noise but still low enough to use the stairs if the lift is busy.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 2nd floor facing the front (Jalan street side), as they catch direct traffic rumble and are just above the common areas where guests come and go. Also avoid any room right next to the lift shaft—you'll hear the lift motor and arriving groups.
Best views
Rooms at the back offer a view over the city rooftops and the hills east of Padang. Front-facing rooms look directly onto the busy market street and the Pasar Raya area.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 tend to be quietest. The Pasar Raya market noise fades on these floors, and they're far enough from the entrance and reception bustle.
🔊 Noise notes
Padang is a noisy city. Yani's is on Jalan Pasar Raya, a market street with motorbikes, becak (rickshaws), and market vendors calling out. Street noise is strongest from 6am to 9pm. The lift makes a clanking sound, so avoid rooms opposite it.
Insider tips
1. Check in after 2pm when the front desk is less frantic—rooms are more likely to be ready and you can ask for a back-facing room. 2. If you're a light sleeper, bring earplugs or ask for a room on the 3rd floor, which is the highest you can reliably request without booking a suite.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hôtel Facilités — Yani's backpackers
Free WiFi for all guests, average speed 10 Mbps, no login required
No lift; all rooms on ground floor (no stairs needed)
No newspapers or digital newsstand; property is a converted 1950s shophouse with original wooden shutters and tile floors
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop allowed from 10:00; late check-out until 12:00 costs IDR 50,000
Free storage in locked cage behind reception, available 07:00-22:00
Step-free access to main entrance and all rooms (single-storey layout); no wheelchair-specific bathrooms
No on-site parking; free street parking along Jalan Kampung Jao (limited spaces); nearest public car park at Pasar Raya (400 m away) costs IDR 5,000 per hour; no EV charging
Frais, taxes et dépôts
City / tourist tax: IDR 10,000 per person per night, collected at check-in
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment via online booking required; IDR 100,000 incidental card hold at check-in (refundable if no damages)
Faith & Dietary à proximité
- Buddhist temple: Buddha Warman Padang (143 m · ~2 min walk)
- Buddhist temple: Vihara Budhawarman (168 m · ~2 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Al-Hakim (199 m · ~2 min walk)
- Mosque: Masjid Jami Ansharullah (612 m · ~8 min walk)
Style de vie et récréation
MR D.I.Y — 337 m · ~4 min walk
Lapangan Basket Prayoga — 319 m · ~4 min walk
Gedung Joang 45 — 395 m · ~5 min walk
Karia Theatre — 1.2 km · ~15 min walk
5 minutes de radios essentielles
Nearest — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk
Apotek Sherly — 767 m · ~10 min walk
Indomaret — 913 m · ~11 min walk
Pulau Aie — 1.7 km · ~21 min walk
Monnaie & Monnaie
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Use ATMs for the best rates; avoid money changers at the airport and tourist bureaux as they offer poor rates.
Credit/debit cards accepted at larger hotels, malls, and chain restaurants; cash is essential at warungs, markets, and for transport.
Not expected but appreciated: round up taxi fares, leave 5-10% at restaurants if service charge isn't included, and a small tip for hotel porters.
Manger, faire du shopping et voyager sur un budget
Cheap car hire →Kopi hitam (black coffee) from a warung costs around 5,000 IDR.
Nasi padang with one or two lauk (side dishes) from a local padang restaurant costs about 20,000–30,000 IDR.
Mie goreng or nasi goreng at a simple warung is around 25,000–35,000 IDR for a main.
Jalan Pondok (near the market) and the area around Pasar Raya are good for sate, soto, and martabak; eat where locals queue.
Hypermart and Transmart are common supermarket chains in the area.
Pasar Raya (the central market) and nearby malls like Basko Grand Mall offer affordable local brands and textile goods.
Angkot (minibus) for 4,000–5,000 IDR per ride within Padang; from the airport, take Damri bus (around 30,000 IDR) to the city centre.
Eat at local padang restaurants (nasi padang warungs) where you pay per dish; use ride-hailing apps like Gojek for short trips instead of taxis; bargain at markets but keep it light and friendly.
Bon à savoir — Padang
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ IDR 18071.15 · IDR
Emergency Contacts
PadangFor general emergencies, dial 112 from any mobile phone. For non-urgent police matters, contact the Padang City Police at +62 751 35110. The local hospital (RSUD Dr. M. Djamil) can be reached at +62 751 32350.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Padang, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Yani's backpackers
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 1.0 km · ~13 min walk — pharmacy · Apotek Sherly — 767 m · ~10 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →S’entourer
Hotel Basko (Jalan Prof. Dr. Hamka) → Anywhere in Padang city centre (e.g., Pasar Raya, Pantai Padang)
💡 Blue Bird is the most honest metered taxi. Flag them down or call 077 111 111. Avoid taxis without a meter or yellow-plate cars that aren't Blue Bird. From the airport, you can also book Blue Bird via the MyBlueBird app—cheaper than airport counter.
Airport bus stop (Pintu Masuk Bandara) → Hotel Basko (Halte Simpang Air Tawar, then 5-min walk)
💡 Only one route serves the airport (Koridor 2). Get off at Simpang Air Tawar, then walk east along Jalan Prof. Dr. Hamka. Bus is crowded at peak—hold your bag close. Exact change or e-money card needed. Avoid if arriving with large luggage.
Minangkabau International Airport (PDG) → Hotel Basko (nearest stop: Jalan Khatib Sulaiman)
💡 Damri stops at Jalan Khatib Sulaiman, about 7–10 mins walk to the hotel. It's cheaper than a taxi but slower—and they sometimes wait until full. If your flight lands late, skip it and take a taxi. Pay in cash on board.
Minangkabau International Airport (PDG) → Hotel Basko (Jalan Prof. Dr. Hamka)
💡 Use the official airport taxi counter, not touts. Alternatively, book a Grab or Gojek from the Grab pickup zone—often 20% cheaper. Agree the fare before entering if taking an unofficial taxi.
À propos de Padang
Wikipedia ↗
Padang (Indonesian pronunciation: [ˈpadaŋ]) is the capital and largest city of the Indonesian province of West Sumatra. It had a population of 833,562 at the 2010 Census and 909,040 at the 2020 Census; the official estimate as of mid 2023 was 942,938 — comprising 473,089 males and 469,849 females. I...
Questions fréquemment posées
What are the best rooms at Yani's backpackers?
Request a room on the 3rd or 4th floor at the back of the building (away from the street). These floors are high enough to reduce street noise but still low enough to use the stairs if the lift is busy.
Which rooms should I avoid at Yani's backpackers?
Avoid rooms on the 2nd floor facing the front (Jalan street side), as they catch direct traffic rumble and are just above the common areas where guests come and go. Also avoid any room right next to the lift shaft—you'll hear the lift motor and arriving groups.
Is Yani's backpackers noisy?
Padang is a noisy city. Yani's is on Jalan Pasar Raya, a market street with motorbikes, becak (rickshaws), and market vendors calling out. Street noise is strongest from 6am to 9pm. The lift makes a clanking sound, so avoid rooms opposite it.
Which rooms have the best views at Yani's backpackers?
Rooms at the back offer a view over the city rooftops and the hills east of Padang. Front-facing rooms look directly onto the busy market street and the Pasar Raya area.
What are insider tips for staying at Yani's backpackers?
1. Check in after 2pm when the front desk is less frantic—rooms are more likely to be ready and you can ask for a back-facing room. 2. If you're a light sleeper, bring earplugs or ask for a room on the 3rd floor, which is the highest you can reliably request without booking a suite.
What time is check-in at Yani's backpackers?
Check-in at Yani's backpackers is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Yani's backpackers have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi for all guests, average speed 10 Mbps, no login required
Is there a city or tourist tax at Yani's backpackers?
IDR 10,000 per person per night, collected at check-in
Where can I eat cheaply near Yani's backpackers?
Nasi padang with one or two lauk (side dishes) from a local padang restaurant costs about 20,000–30,000 IDR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Yani's backpackers?
Angkot (minibus) for 4,000–5,000 IDR per ride within Padang; from the airport, take Damri bus (around 30,000 IDR) to the city centre.
When is the best time to visit Padang?
June and July offer the driest weather with long sunny days and low humidity, coinciding with quiet school holiday periods when crowds are moderate.
Principales attractions à Padang
💡 Best viewed from the riverbank behind the Hotel Pangeran. Cross it on foot at dusk when the lights come on.
💡 Go at sunset when the local families come out—bring a mat and buy roasted corn from the hawkers.
💡 Take the yellow angkot from Pasar Raya for 4000 IDR. Arrive before 09:00 to avoid the midday heat and crowds.
💡 Entry is only 5000 IDR (30p). Look for the concrete model of the Sikuai Island resort—it’s surreally detailed.
💡 Entry is 10,000 IDR but free on Sunday mornings. Check their Facebook page for upcoming randai performances.