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SPOT ON 92544 Senja Homestay

SPOT ON 92544 Senja Homestay
2.0 star property
Balikpapan
The price is S$3
includes taxes & fees
5 Jan - 6 Jan, 2026
SPOT ON 92544 Senja Homestay

Kav Residence

Kav Residence
2.0 star property
Balikpapan
The price is S$14
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan, 2026
Kav Residence

Hotel Mega Lestari

Hotel Mega Lestari
3.0 star property
Balikpapan
7.2 out of 10, Good, (12)
"Smell of garbage, found a lot of garbage behind table, hot shower sound like jumbo jet will landing, no wall outlet in table, charge laptop on the floor, has water heater pot dirty, and no wall outlet, terrible, other is ok"
United States
Anonymous traveller
The price is S$24
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Hotel Mega Lestari

Pentacity Hotel Balikpapan

Pentacity Hotel Balikpapan
3.5 star property
Balikpapan
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (10)
" Our stay was for 4 nights & overall our stay was good. Night 1 & 2 the centrally controlled balcony light was turned off by 10pm. Night 3 it wasn’t turned off until 3am. Night 4, I called reception at midnight & asked for the light to be turned off. Was told ‘Yes’. Never happened, it went off at 3am. The volume was showing maximum however you could barely hear it, especially with the live music from the BSB stage next to the hotel. A staff member brought a specific remote for the tv & adjusted...
Australia
Di
Pentacity Hotel Balikpapan

d'primahotel Balikpapan

d'primahotel Balikpapan
3.0 star property
Balikpapan
7.0 out of 10, Good, (2)
"it was only a smoking room available with a queenbed and it smelled sooo ugly that we needed to change to a smaller room with two single bed. the breakfast was almost empty, they didn’t refill and some guest didn’t got any food. (still 1 hour before finish) it’s a disappointing experience but the hotel itself could be not bad if they treat everything a bit better and with more heart."
Switzerland
Benjamin
The price is S$40
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan, 2026
d'primahotel Balikpapan

Hotel O Classic Guesthouse

Hotel O Classic Guesthouse
2.5 star property
Balikpapan
The price is S$20
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Hotel O Classic Guesthouse

d'primahotel Bandar Balikpapan

d'primahotel Bandar Balikpapan
2.5 star property
Balikpapan
The price is S$35
includes taxes & fees
1 Jan - 2 Jan, 2026
d'primahotel Bandar Balikpapan

Star Hill Hotel Balikpapan

Star Hill Hotel Balikpapan
2.0 star property
Balikpapan
The price is S$26
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Star Hill Hotel Balikpapan

Whiz Prime Hotel Balikpapan

Whiz Prime Hotel Balikpapan
3.5 star property
Balikpapan
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (22)
"Nice place, and friendly staff."
Australia
Hussein
The price is S$28
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Whiz Prime Hotel Balikpapan

Novotel Balikpapan

Novotel Balikpapan
4.0 star property
Balikpapan
7.8 out of 10, Good, (94)
"Very good hotel this is"
United States
Muhammad
The price is S$73
includes taxes & fees
30 Dec - 31 Dec
Novotel Balikpapan

Hotel O Bukit Somber Residence Syariah

Hotel O Bukit Somber Residence Syariah
2.0 star property
Balikpapan
The price is S$11
includes taxes & fees
7 Jan - 8 Jan, 2026
Hotel O Bukit Somber Residence Syariah

Platinum Balikpapan Hotel & Convention Hall

Platinum Balikpapan Hotel & Convention Hall
4.0 star property
Balikpapan
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (24)
"Nice Stay for work"
Indonesia
Juncheol
The price is S$90
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Platinum Balikpapan Hotel & Convention Hall

ibis Balikpapan

ibis Balikpapan
3.0 star property
Balikpapan
7.8 out of 10, Good, (56)
"Only stayed one night with very late check in this time but staff and room excellent"
Thailand
happy as
The price is S$34
includes taxes & fees
28 Dec - 29 Dec
ibis Balikpapan

Riviera Residence

Riviera Residence
2.5 star property
Balikpapan
Riviera Residence

Midtown Xpress Balikpapan

Midtown Xpress Balikpapan
2.0 star property
Balikpapan
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (5)
"Hotel posizionato vicino all'aeroporto, in una zona che non offre molto, caotica e vicina ad un centro commerciale immenso raggiungibile a piedi. Odore di chiuso ( non ci sono finestre apribili) e qualche traccia di umidità proveniente dal bagno. Pulizia sufficiente, materassi e cuscini molto comodi. Staff cordiale"
Italy
luigi
The price is S$32
includes taxes & fees
2 Jan - 3 Jan, 2026
Midtown Xpress Balikpapan

The All-Suite Pentacity Hotel Balikpapan

The All-Suite Pentacity Hotel Balikpapan
4.5 star property
Balikpapan
The price is S$289
includes taxes & fees
24 Dec - 25 Dec
The All-Suite Pentacity Hotel Balikpapan

Grand Tjokro Balikpapan

Grand Tjokro Balikpapan
4.0 star property
Balikpapan
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (35)
"Great stay overall. Cleanliness, restaurant, staffs are great but one thing this hotel lacks is the WiFi connectivity. WiFi sometimes connects well and sometimes disconnects. For people who want to work with laptop, it could get frustrating at a time. "
Japan
Togo
The price is S$54
includes taxes & fees
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Grand Tjokro Balikpapan

Golden Tulip Balikpapan Hotel & Suites

Golden Tulip Balikpapan Hotel & Suites
3.5 star property
Balikpapan
7.2 out of 10, Good, (63)
"Very accommodating and friendly staff. Nice facilities with an infinity pool overlooking the water. Tasty food in the breakfast buffet. The room is spacious and very comfortable. I would recommend the hotel to anyone traveling in the area."
United States
Monica
The price is S$71
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan, 2026
Golden Tulip Balikpapan Hotel & Suites

City Hotel

City Hotel
2.0 star property
Balikpapan
The price is S$28
includes taxes & fees
16 Dec - 17 Dec
City Hotel

Blue Sky Hotel

Blue Sky Hotel
4.0 star property
Balikpapan
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (21)
"Staff is friendly, breakfast is great, amenities are great, airport transportation is always available."
United States
Marguerite
The price is S$70
includes taxes & fees
11 Jan - 12 Jan, 2026
Blue Sky Hotel
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Number of reviews
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Accommodation
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Lowest Price
S$3
Highest Price
S$289

Frequently asked questions

What are the best hostels in Balikpapan?
You may be able to find reasonable prices at these Balikpapan accommodations, which get positive reviews from our guests: Four Points by Sheraton Balikpapan - Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a restaurant at this hotel. Hotel Mega Lestari - You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi, a restaurant and a 24-hour front desk at this hotel. Novotel Balikpapan - You can take advantage of free Wi-Fi, free parking and a restaurant at this hotel.
When is the best time of year to stay in a hostel in Balikpapan?
Good weather's always better when you're discovering new places, so here's a little information about the local climate: The hottest months are usually October and April, with an average temperature of 27°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 27°C. The rainiest months in Balikpapan are April, March, December and January, with each month seeing an average of 301 mm of rainfall.
What is there to see and do in Balikpapan?
Depending on what interests you, you might like to discover these things around Balikpapan. Get out into nature with places such as Kemala Beach, Bekapai Garden and Manggar Sari Beach. Locals like to shop at E Walk and Plaza Balikpapan. Additional attractions include BSB Beach, Ruko Bandar and Masjid Agung At-Taqwa.
What's the best way to get to and around Balikpapan while staying at a hostel?
Keep this information about transit options in Balikpapan on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Balikpapan (BPN-Sepinggan Intl.), located 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from the city centre.

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