The Novotel continues to be the only large hotel in Bukittinggi. However, it continues to be a good value with nice rooms, good service and excellent location. We were pleasantly surprised when we found that they had added wireless internet to their facility which helped a lot since we were on business and had lots of activity via email and... more

the place is perfact for those who want to relax. the beautiful scenery with a cool breeze, no polution and peace or you can sit by the swimming pool. the room is nice and spaces the food is good or if you want to shop you can do so at the nearby houses which sells batik or any handycrarf like... more

as an expat living for the last 7 years in bukittinggi and having travelled extensively in north sumatra and nias i am willing to help anyone coming to bukittinggi with advice.i will be back there from 20th feb 2007.just ask for me jan kelly at bedudal cafe most nights or someone there can give you my phone number.one piece of... more

The homestay is not in Bayur, but just after it (as you come from Maninjau). There is a little sign pointing towards it from the road (with a rumah makan across the other side of the road). The inn is right on the edge of the lake and you have to walk through a rice field to get to it.... more

We've visited Bukittinggi twice, while living in Indonesia as an expatriate. A five-star resort it isn't, but it does offer a modicum of comfort and service. Our rooms, on both instances, were large, simple, green [walls], but clean and we had a wonderful view of the volcano. We had dinner at the hotel the night of our arrival and ordered... more

I knew from the beginning that in Bukittingi, the standard of accomodation might be less than we were accustomed to. O.K. I have lived in England and Indonesia and though some expat wives are accused of becoming spoiled "princesses", I knew that I was made of tougher stock and could weather just about anything. We arrived at our hotel and... more

This was my first trip to Bukit Tinggi a country of my birth place.However I did not actually visit my vilage because I really dont know where to begin! So I just started my holiday from Bukit Tinggi just by checking in at This hotel. My first impression was a Great Welcome by the smiling staff. I wanted to switch... more