Atlas Gili Party Hostel

It was my first time staying at a party hostel, and after spending two nights here, I can honestly say it became one of the best memories of my trip! Basically, the hostel organizes activities every night. On my first night, there was a Music Bingo event, and it was SO much fun! I quickly became friends with other guests, and singing and dancing together was such an amazing experience. On the second day, I joined the hostel’s snorkeling tour and sunset tour. The snorkeling tour was combined with guests from other hostels, but we got to see the famous underwater statues, turtles, and even visit other Gili islands, which was really enjoyable. The sunset tour was only for Atlas guests, and we were able to jump off the boat and swim in the ocean while watching the sunset. It was the perfect opportunity to make new friends with other hostel guests. Another great point is the location. It’s less than a 10-minute walk from the harbor, which made moving around very easy, especially with luggage. The beach is also within walking distance, so it was nice to casually explore the island whenever I wanted. Breakfast (pancakes) and dinner (either nasi goreng or mie goreng) were included in the accommodation price, so it almost felt free! On the second night, there was also a Tattoo Night event, where I made even more friends. The hostel bar hosts parties until around 10pm, but after that, everyone moves to a club called Tequila Sunrise, so the hostel actually becomes quiet afterward. I had plans early the next morning, so I went to sleep earlier, and I was able to sleep peacefully without noise. The staff were also all incredibly friendly. Especially the female reception staff — she remembered my name and always greeted me warmly with a smile whenever she saw me! The male staff also helped carry my heavy suitcase to my room, and overall every staff member was wonderful.

There is no hair dryer available. Also, the beds do not have curtains, so this hostel may not be ideal for people who care a lot about privacy. I’ve stayed in many hostels before, and this was actually my first time staying somewhere without bed curtains. However, personally, it didn’t bother me that much. Another thing was that the blanket on the bed was quite thin, and I woke up several times during the night because I felt cold. I think part of the reason was also that my hair was still wet since there was no hair dryer. However, even though it was around 3am, there were still staff members downstairs, and when I asked for an extra blanket, they immediately gave me one. Thanks to that, I was able to stay warm and sleep comfortably until morning, which I really appreciated. So for a short stay of a few days, I don’t think these are major problems at all. The fun memories and amazing experiences here far outweighed the negatives!

The staff were lovely and the vibe of the hostel was amazing. The food and drinks were great and they had great nights out organised each night.

I would highly recommend staying at Atlas during your visit to Gili T! The reps Eleanor, Jacob, and Sunny were absolutely lovely and incredibly welcoming, making us feel at home from the moment we arrived. They are truly lovely people! The staff went above and beyond to make us feel welcome and were always on hand to assist us with anything we needed, creating a really friendly and enjoyable atmosphere.

Electricity went out a few times on one of the nights, but that was expected being on a small island.

Lively hostel with just 3 to a room. En suite in the room which was great proximity. Offering breakfast and dinner made this place good value for money and the location is perfect. Quiet at night as the party goes out to the main street at 10.30pm, so you'll get a good sleep. Generally pretty clean :)

The water in taps and showers is salt water which causes issues for hair washing and generally feeling clean. As much as the water isn't great in all of Indonesia, having salt water should be mentioned in hostel description. The shower is hot though. The rooms are very damp - you smell it immediately on entering. It was so damp that it makes your clothes go damp and bed sheets are constantly damp too. Some of the staff could make more effort to be helpful.