Java Banana Lodge Bromo vs Cafe Lava Hostel
Both are in Bromo, 2.2 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Guesthouse★★★★Pomahanbago Kidul
Java Banana Lodge Bromo
- Guest rating
- 6.5 Okay
- Location score
- 1.8
- Score by category
- 4 of 13
Hostel★★★Cemorolawang
Cafe Lava Hostel
- Guest rating
- 8.8 Excellent
- Location score
- 2.5
- Score by category
- 6 of 13
The short answer
Pick Cafe Lava Hostel
It comes out ahead on 6 of 13 compared facts. 2.2 km apart.
Choose Java Banana Lodge Bromo if you want
- to walk to the sights
- a big hotel with more facilities
Choose Cafe Lava Hostel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Why is Java Banana Lodge Bromo better than Cafe Lava Hostel?
- 11.4 km closer to the city centre−1.4 km
- 2Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 3Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00)−2h
- 4Later check-out (14:00 vs 12:00)+2h
Why is Cafe Lava Hostel better than Java Banana Lodge Bromo?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.8 vs 6.5)+2.3
- 2More walkable surroundings (walk grade 15 vs 0)+15
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Java Banana Lodge Bromo vs Cafe Lava Hostel: which hotel is better? | Java Banana Lodge Bromo | Cafe Lava Hostel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 6.5 | 8.8 +2.3 |
| Location | 1.8 | 2.5 +0.7 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.9 | 8.3 +0.5 |
| Guest rating | 6.5 | 8.8 +2.3 |
| Number of reviews | 5 | 15 +10 |
| Rank in Bromo | top 80% | top 45% +35% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 1.8 | 2.5 +0.7 |
| Distance to the centre | 2.4 km −1.4 km | 3.8 km |
| To the airport | 30 km | 28 km −2.0 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 0 | 2 |
| Sights within 1 km | 0 | 0 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ +1★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 42 | 1 |
| Floors | 1 | – |
| Listed amenities | 10 | – |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 12:00 −2h | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 14:00 +2h | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | – | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
2.2 km apart
Java Banana Lodge Bromo or Cafe Lava Hostel: common questions
Which is better, Java Banana Lodge Bromo or Cafe Lava Hostel?
Cafe Lava Hostel leads in 6 of 13 categories, including StayVersus score, guest rating, number of reviews. Java Banana Lodge Bromo is stronger in distance to the centre, star rating, check-in from.
Which is cheaper, Java Banana Lodge Bromo or Cafe Lava Hostel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Java Banana Lodge Bromo is closer: 2.4 km from the centre, against 3.8 km for Cafe Lava Hostel.
How far apart are Java Banana Lodge Bromo and Cafe Lava Hostel?
The two hotels are 2.2 km apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score