'Smart Spending' with BestHostels Indonesia, Maximum Vacation Alternatives with Minimal Costs

Kapanlagi.com - The prolonged covid-19 pandemic undeniably has had a negative impact on the Indonesian economy. With a limited budget, many people are reconsidering spending their money on tertiary needs, such as vacations.

Reflecting on this fact, BestHotels offers a cost-friendly vacation solution with the principle of 'Smart Spending'. Since its establishment in late 2018 as the first hostel and sharing accommodation booking platform in Indonesia, BestHotels has been advocating for 'low budget travelling' campaigns.

This startup company was founded by Rahmadi Aditya Putra as the Founder, along with I Made Bayu Hadi Irawan, a native Balinese, as the Co-Founder and Head of IT and Developer. Together, they have developed a website and mobile application that provides various travel products and services to meet the needs of budget-conscious travelers, especially Gen Z and Millennials.

1. Mission to Become a One-Stop-Booking-Platform

BestHotels / Photo Credit: Personal Documentation

With the application, Bestpackers - the term for BestHostels service users, only need to spend starting from Rp 50 thousand per night to stay in a hostel. Staying in a hostel or dormitory is an alternative for those who prioritize vacation experiences and adventures rather than spending their budget on accommodation.

Although the cost of staying in a hostel is relatively affordable, the value obtained is quite significant. Backpackers can enjoy various shared facilities such as a kitchen, dining room, recreation room, coworking space, and swimming pool. Because of its much more affordable cost, backpackers can allocate their holiday budget to explore their destination, visit tourist attractions, and engage in other activities.

With a mission to become a one-stop-booking-platform for Indonesian backpackers, BestHostels Indonesia has provided services for booking shuttle boats between Bali and surrounding islands, airport transfers from Ngurah Rai airport to accommodations, and tourist activities such as attractions, workshops, theme parks, museum activities, all of which are available in the 'eXplore' feature.

In addition to the facilities and services provided, the characteristic of staying in a hostel is the opportunity to interact with other travelers. Backpackers can build relationships and share stories and experiences with travelers from various cultural backgrounds.

2. Maintaining Customer Privacy

BestHotels / Credit Photo: Personal Documentation

Backpackers who want to vacation with friends and stay together in a hostel can also take advantage of Group Booking services. Simply inform the travel date, number of guests, destination, budget, and any services needed during the trip, the BestHotels team will provide personalized recommendations based on the given preferences.

Having many interactions does not mean lack of privacy. Although most facilities are shared, Backpackers can still maintain their privacy while staying. Generally, bunk beds in dormitory rooms are equipped with curtains, dividers, or doors to maintain privacy for travelers staying in the same room.

The form and design of this shared accommodation have also developed in several places, marked by the emergence of capsule and pod hostels. The existence of health protocol rules and social distancing still allows hostels to continue operating, of course, with procedures that must be followed.

3. Trend Work From Hostel

BestHotels / Photo Credit: Personal Documentation

All BestHostels Indonesia partners are registered as Clean and Safe Partners, where they have obtained the CHSE certification from the government. With affordable costs, hostels are very suitable for short-term vacations, staycations, transit, and long stays.

It is not surprising that this type of accommodation is not only found in tourist areas but also near airports. In some big cities like Jakarta, hostels are often used by commuter workers to rest because they are considered more efficient than having to travel back and forth.

Backpackers who want to stay longer in an area can also rent hostels on a weekly or monthly basis. BestHostels Indonesia itself has also introduced the latest trend 'Work From Hostel' which provides a work and vacation experience at a more affordable cost.

"BestHostels Indonesia continues to develop with a mission to become a budget-friendly limitless adventure solution. This small step starts by changing the mindset of society, especially Gen Z and millennials, that vacations do not have to be expensive. With the principle of 'smart spending', accommodation costs can be more affordable so that the vacation experience can remain maximum even with minimal costs," said Rahmadi Aditya Putra, CEO and Founder of BestHostels Indonesia.

4. Developing Services

Looking ahead, BestHostels Indonesia also plans to develop its services for other low-budget accommodations such as guest houses, homestays, and tourist villages. The visits of local tourists to hostels will help revive the hostel business and other low-budget accommodations that have been affected by the pandemic.

As a domino effect, the increase in accommodation demand will reinvigorate Indonesia's economy, especially the tourism industry.

(kpl/gtr)