Your stay — Yulia's
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The Property — Yulia's
Yulia's is a straightforward 3-star guesthouse in Sabang's town centre, a short walk from the port and main dining strip. Its USP is practicality: clean, air-conditioned rooms and a small pool for cooling off after a day of island hopping. The lobby feels like a functional local guesthouse — tiled floors, a receptionist who can arrange boat trips, and a noticeboard with ferry schedules. It suits budget-conscious travellers who want a no-muss base for diving and snorkelling, not a resort experience.
Chronicles of Sabang
Sabang has long been the westernmost outpost of Indonesia, historically a free port and coaling station for ships crossing the Indian Ocean. It grew around the harbour after the Dutch established a coal depot in the late 19th century, later serving as a Japanese base in WWII. The city's architecture is a low-rise mix of colonial-era shop houses and post-independence concrete buildings, many still bearing the scars of the 2004 tsunami. Today, Sabang is a quiet gateway to the diving of Pulau Weh, with a laid-back, frontier atmosphere and a population that blends Acehnese, Minangkabau and Bugis influences.
Best Time to Visit
Full Sabang guide →Best months
July and August: driest period with calm seas, excellent for diving and boat trips; also moderate crowds as it's school-holiday season in Indonesia.
Peak / festival surge
August is the peak month, driven by domestic and international tourists escaping rain elsewhere. Hotel prices rise 30–50% above low season; book well ahead. The Sabang Marathon in November also spikes demand briefly.
Budget shoulder season
September–October: still mostly dry, with lower prices and thinner crowds; water visibility remains good for diving. May is also a decent shoulder month before the main peak.
Weather & packing
Sabang has a tropical monsoon climate with a distinct wet season (Nov–Feb) bringing heavy downpours most afternoons. Pack a quick-dry towel or light rain jacket even in June, as brief squalls can occur.
Live City Briefing — Sabang
- Ferries from Banda Aceh to Sabang (Balohan Harbour) now run multiple daily departures; check PT ASDP's schedule for the 45-minute crossing, as cancellations can occur in rough weather.
- A new bypass road around Gapang Beach has improved access to the island's main dive sites, reducing travel time from town by about 15 minutes.
- The Sabang Tourism Awareness Group is piloting a digital check-in system for visitors at the port; bring a printed copy of your hotel booking to speed through arrival.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Yulia's, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the first floor (the upper floor) facing away from Jalan Raya Sabang. With no lift, the first floor is quieter – less foot traffic from arrivals, and if you're light on luggage, the stair climb is minimal. Rooms at the back (south side) will be quieter and likely overlook the inner garden or parking area rather than the main road.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms. There are no ground-floor rooms here (the building is two-storey with no ground floor), but any room on the ground floor would be non-existent – all rooms are on the first floor (upper) or second floor? Re-read: 'two-storey building' with no ground-floor rooms. That likely means the entrance is at street level, then stairs up to first-floor rooms, and second-floor above. So avoid second-floor rooms (top floor) if you have heavy luggage – no lift. Also avoid rooms facing Jalan Raya Sabang (road side) – that main road will have scooter and small-truck noise from early morning.
Best views
Rooms on the first or second floor facing away from Jalan Raya Sabang (south side) look over the hotel's small on-site parking lot (6 cars) and possibly a bit of greenery or neighbouring low-rise buildings. The address is on a main road in Sabang – a town on Weh Island – so views are urban: shops, roadside trees, and glimpses of hills. Avoid expecting sea views; the hotel is inland.
Quietest floors
First floor (the one above street level, reachable by one flight of stairs) is the quietest – less overhead footstep noise and less street rumble than the second floor. All rooms are on these two floors, but given no ground floor, 'first' here means the first level above the lobby.
🔊 Noise notes
Main noise is from Jalan Raya Sabang – scooters, cars, and occasional trucks, especially during the day (7am-9pm). Sabang is a small port town, but the main road is busy. No nightclub or bar noise on site; the hotel has no bar listed. No lift – so no lift machinery hum. The nearest public car park 500m east may add pedestrian chatter during night hours. No significant service entrance noise – the parking is at the front.
Insider tips
Park on site for free (6 spaces – first-come, first-served). If full, the public car park 500m east costs IDR 10,000/night – a cheap walk, but factor in your luggage to hotel (no lift). Ask reception for a room facing the back (south side) when booking. They can note it – no extra charge, but quieter. Check-in: ask for a first-floor back room; you'll avoid stairs with bags.
- 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
Hotel Facilities — Yulia's
Free Wi-Fi in lobby and rooms; typical speed 10 Mbps, requires a login code from reception. No paid tiers.
No lift – two-storey building with stairs only (no ground-floor rooms).
No digital newsstand. One copy of Kompas newspaper at reception on weekdays only.
Standard 14:00-22:00. Early bag-drop allowed from 10:00 if room not ready. Late check-out until 12:00 for IDR 100,000; after 12:00 charged half-day rate (IDR 250,000).
Free storage at reception during check-in/out hours.
Step-free access to lobby; no wheelchair-accessible rooms or bathroom grab bars. Ramps not available on upper floor.
On-site parking for 6 cars, free. No valet. Nearest public car park is 500m east of hotel (IDR 10,000 per night). No EV charging.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: IDR 10,000 per person per night, payable at check-in
Deposit & card hold: 50% advance deposit required to hold reservation; IDR 200,000 incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Mosque: Masjid Tuha Babul 'Ibad Teupinlayeu (520 m · ~7 min walk)
5-Minute Radius Essentials
BRI — 417 m · ~5 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Indonesian Rupiah, IDR
Exchange money at banks or official money changers in Sabang town center — avoid the airport and ferry terminal where rates are poor.
Cards are accepted at larger hotels and some restaurants in Sabang town, but not at warungs or for street food; contactless is rare; carry cash.
Tipping is not expected but rounding up or leaving a small amount (5-10%) is appreciated at nicer restaurants; not needed for taxis or hotel staff.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →A cup of local kopi tubruk (strong black coffee) at a warung — about 5,000 IDR.
A plate of nasi goreng (fried rice) with chicken at a local warung — about 15,000–20,000 IDR.
A main dish of ikan bakar (grilled fish) with rice and sambal at a seafood warung — about 25,000–35,000 IDR.
In the evening, the main road near the harbor in Sabang town has satay and soto stalls — eat where locals queue.
Indomaret and Alfamart convenience stores are common in Sabang.
The small market near the harbor in Sabang town sells basic t-shirts and sarongs at cheap prices.
The cheapest way around is by local ojek (motorcycle taxi) — short trips cost 5,000–10,000 IDR; from the airport take the town minibus (angkot) for about 5,000 IDR into Sabang.
1. Eat at warungs (local food stalls) rather than tourist restaurants. 2. Buy water and snacks at Indomaret, not beachside kiosks. 3. Rent a scooter for 50,000–70,000 IDR per day to avoid expensive ojek fares.
Good to know — Sabang
Type C/F · 230V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ IDR 18119.39 · IDR
Emergency Contacts
SabangFrom a local or mobile phone, dial 112 for all emergencies—this connects to the national emergency call centre and is the most reliable option in Sabang, especially if you’re on Weh Island. For police directly in Sabang city, contact the local police station at +62 652 21100. The island has limited ambulance coverage; for medical evacuation, call the Sabang hospital at +62 652 21108 or 0822 7770 9000. Tourists should also keep the number of the Sabang Tourism Office: +62 652 21334.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Sabang, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Yulia's
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · BRI — 417 m · ~5 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Anywhere in Sabang → Mama's Hotel
💡 Best short-hop option. Haggle to 10k IDR from the port—drivers often inflate to 20k for tourists. Ask at the hotel's front desk; staff know trusted riders who charge local rates. No app needed.
Mutiara Al-Ikhlas Airport (PLM) → Mama's Hotel (Sabang)
💡 Book through the hotel upfront—Mama's can send a reliable driver for about 300k IDR, cheaper than official airport counters. Cash only. No meter.
Mutiara Airport → Sabang Market
💡 Drops you near the port, not the hotel. From Sabang Market it's a 10-minute walk or 15,000 IDR ojek (motorbike taxi) to Mama's. Runs less often midday—check the schedule at the airport info desk.
Sabang Port Terminal → Mama's Hotel
💡 These minibuses (yellow route) run along Jalan Raya Sabang—you'll pass Mama's entrance. Wave one down anywhere along the main road. Sit towards the back to hop off quickly; the driver won't stop unless you shout 'Kiri!'
About Sabang
Wikipedia ↗
Sabang (Jawoe: سابڠ) is a city in Aceh province, Indonesia consisting entirely of Weh Island and several smaller islands off the northern tip of Sumatra. The administrative centre of the city is located 17 kilometres (11 mi) north of Banda Aceh. The city covers an area of 122.14 square kilometres (4...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Yulia's?
Request a room on the first floor (the upper floor) facing away from Jalan Raya Sabang. With no lift, the first floor is quieter – less foot traffic from arrivals, and if you're light on luggage, the stair climb is minimal. Rooms at the back (south side) will be quieter and likely overlook the inner garden or parking area rather than the main road.
Which rooms should I avoid at Yulia's?
Avoid ground-floor rooms. There are no ground-floor rooms here (the building is two-storey with no ground floor), but any room on the ground floor would be non-existent – all rooms are on the first floor (upper) or second floor? Re-read: 'two-storey building' with no ground-floor rooms. That likely means the entrance is at street level, then stairs up to first-floor rooms, and second-floor above. So avoid second-floor rooms (top floor) if you have heavy luggage – no lift. Also avoid rooms facing Jalan Raya Sabang (road side) – that main road will have scooter and small-truck noise from early morning.
Is Yulia's noisy?
Main noise is from Jalan Raya Sabang – scooters, cars, and occasional trucks, especially during the day (7am-9pm). Sabang is a small port town, but the main road is busy. No nightclub or bar noise on site; the hotel has no bar listed. No lift – so no lift machinery hum. The nearest public car park 500m east may add pedestrian chatter during night hours. No significant service entrance noise – the parking is at the front.
Which rooms have the best views at Yulia's?
Rooms on the first or second floor facing away from Jalan Raya Sabang (south side) look over the hotel's small on-site parking lot (6 cars) and possibly a bit of greenery or neighbouring low-rise buildings. The address is on a main road in Sabang – a town on Weh Island – so views are urban: shops, roadside trees, and glimpses of hills. Avoid expecting sea views; the hotel is inland.
What are insider tips for staying at Yulia's?
Park on site for free (6 spaces – first-come, first-served). If full, the public car park 500m east costs IDR 10,000/night – a cheap walk, but factor in your luggage to hotel (no lift). Ask reception for a room facing the back (south side) when booking. They can note it – no extra charge, but quieter. Check-in: ask for a first-floor back room; you'll avoid stairs with bags.
What time is check-in at Yulia's?
Check-in at Yulia's is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Yulia's have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi in lobby and rooms; typical speed 10 Mbps, requires a login code from reception. No paid tiers.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Yulia's?
IDR 10,000 per person per night, payable at check-in
Where can I eat cheaply near Yulia's?
A plate of nasi goreng (fried rice) with chicken at a local warung — about 15,000–20,000 IDR.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Yulia's?
The cheapest way around is by local ojek (motorcycle taxi) — short trips cost 5,000–10,000 IDR; from the airport take the town minibus (angkot) for about 5,000 IDR into Sabang.
When is the best time to visit Sabang?
July and August: driest period with calm seas, excellent for diving and boat trips; also moderate crowds as it's school-holiday season in Indonesia.
Top Attractions in Sabang
💡 Come just before sunset; local vendors sell grilled corn and cold drinks for under a dollar.
💡 Combine with a walk to the nearby fishing harbour (5 min) where you can watch fishermen mend nets—free and interesting any morning.
💡 Go early morning to avoid crowds and heat. The small beach nearby is good for a quick dip.
💡 The museum lacks air conditioning; bring water and go in the late morning. The staff can point out the best photo spots.
💡 Walk 100 metres north to a quiet rocky spot where you can see turtles in the afternoon. No lifeguard.