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The Freedom Club Hostel KL, hotel in Kuala Lumpur

Located in Kuala Lumpur, 500 metres from Berjaya Times Square, The Freedom Club Hostel KL provides air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge.

Very clean, comfortable and safe for a female solo traveler
Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated superb
Superb
404 reviews
Price from
£28.22
per night
WakakaPackers, hotel in Kuala Lumpur

Set in Kuala Lumpur and with Berjaya Times Square reachable within 3.4 km, WakakaPackers offers a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

It is a very nice hostel, feels more like a shared apartment. It is really clean, easy to meet others and especially the staff is incredibly nice! Had a great stay!
Scored 9.3
9.3
Rated superb
Superb
21 reviews
Price from
£14.86
per night
Nonee Guesthouse, hotel in Kuala Lumpur

Conveniently located in the Bukit Bintang district of Kuala Lumpur, Nonee Guesthouse is set 2.3 km from Bank Negara Malaysia Museum and Art Gallery, 1.8 km from Berjaya Times Square and 2.5 km from KL...

The hospitality and the person was working there was super helpful and friendly.
Scored 9.5
9.5
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
76 reviews
Price from
£10.01
per night
Travelogue Guest House, hotel in Kuala Lumpur

Conveniently located in the Bukit Bintang district of Kuala Lumpur, Travelogue Guest House is situated 400 metres from Starhill Gallery, 800 metres from Pavilion Kuala Lumpur and 1.1 km from Kuala...

Room was good. Bathrooms were clean
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very good
1,404 reviews
Price from
£20.95
per night
Chinatown Hostel by Mingle, hotel in Kuala Lumpur

Housed in a colonial building, Mingle Kuala Lumpur offers accommodation in the heart of Chinatown in Kuala Lumpur. Guests can enjoy a drink at the in-house cafe.

Very social hostel, you always meet someone to hang out with on the cozy rooftop and everybody (including staff) was really friendly 😊 the location was also really good
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very good
1,024 reviews
Price from
£13.94
per night
The Bed KLCC, hotel in Kuala Lumpur

Centrally located in Kuala Lumpur commercial district, The Bed KLCC offers minimalist accommodation with free WiFi access throughout the property.

Solid place to stay in KL, not the best in anything but a good balance between price/quality.
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very good
2,063 reviews
Price from
£35.10
per night
Mingle Highstreet, hotel in Kuala Lumpur

Boasting a shared lounge, a terrace as well as a restaurant, Mingle Highstreet is situated in the centre of Kuala Lumpur, 1.8 km from Bank Negara Malaysia Museum and Art Gallery.

Warm and professional staff. Good location and up to date facilities.
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very good
1,217 reviews
Price from
£27.99
per night
Sojourn Guest House, hotel in Kuala Lumpur

Located in Kuala Lumpur, 7.2 km from Berjaya Times Square, Sojourn Guest House provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a restaurant.

Location is convenient with many eateries within walking distance.
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
419 reviews
Price from
£39.83
per night
YWCA Kuala Lumpur, hotel in Kuala Lumpur

Set in Kuala Lumpur, 1.2 km from Berjaya Times Square, YWCA Kuala Lumpur offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

Location, price, staff
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very good
385 reviews
Price from
£22.93
per night
Monkey Mansion, hotel in Kuala Lumpur

Located in Kuala Lumpur and with Federal Territory Mosque reachable within 3.5 km, Monkey Mansion provides concierge services, rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

Great and friendly people. Truly lovely to stay here!
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very good
497 reviews
Price from
£6.27
per night
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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  • The Bed KLCC
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 2,063 reviews

    Centrally located in Kuala Lumpur commercial district, The Bed KLCC offers minimalist accommodation with free WiFi access throughout the property.

    Perfect location, great space. Very private And clean

  • Hello KLCC by habibi
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 293 reviews

    Attractively situated in Kuala Lumpur, Hello KLCC by habibi features air-conditioned rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

    Very clean and comfortable.The stuff is very nice too

  • Monkey Mansion
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 497 reviews

    Located in Kuala Lumpur and with Federal Territory Mosque reachable within 3.5 km, Monkey Mansion provides concierge services, rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, free WiFi and a shared lounge.

    staff is nice & friendly. & frexisable! I like it!

  • Sojourn Guest House
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 419 reviews

    Located in Kuala Lumpur, 7.2 km from Berjaya Times Square, Sojourn Guest House provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a restaurant.

    Didn't like the carpet Can't tell if it's clean

  • Nonee Guesthouse
    Budget options available
    Scored 9.5
    9.5
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 76 reviews

    Conveniently located in the Bukit Bintang district of Kuala Lumpur, Nonee Guesthouse is set 2.3 km from Bank Negara Malaysia Museum and Art Gallery, 1.8 km from Berjaya Times Square and 2.5 km from KL...

    Brand new hostel. Super comfortable beds. Great staff.

  • AVENUE RESIDENCE
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 7 reviews

    Boasting a shared lounge, AVENUE RESIDENCE is situated in Kuala Lumpur in the Selangor region, 5 km from Mid Valley Megamall and 6.8 km from Thean Hou Temple.

  • CUSHY DORM at KLCC
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 78 reviews

    Located in Kuala Lumpur, less than 1 km from Putra World Trade Centre, CUSHY DORM at KLCC provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

    Love the location. Host Trisha was ever so nice.

  • Charming Bedroom - next to train station at Est Bangsar
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 12 reviews

    Set 2 km from Thean Hou Temple, Charming Bedroom - next to train station at Est Bangsar offers a restaurant, a bar and air-conditioned accommodation with a balcony and free WiFi.

    very accessible! it’s literally next to bangsar lrt station and the room is very tidy and clean!

Great access to the city centre! Check these hostels in Kuala Lumpur

  • Monkey Mansion Signature
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 15 reviews

    Situated in Kuala Lumpur, 3.3 km from Federal Territory Mosque, Monkey Mansion Signature features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

  • The Bed Bukit Bintang
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 700 reviews

    Situated in Kuala Lumpur, 200 metres from Starhill Gallery, The Bed Bukit Bintang features air-conditioned accommodation and a shared lounge.

    good location, amazing facilities, comfortable bed

  • Chinatown Hostel by Mingle
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,024 reviews

    Housed in a colonial building, Mingle Kuala Lumpur offers accommodation in the heart of Chinatown in Kuala Lumpur. Guests can enjoy a drink at the in-house cafe.

    Friendly atmosphere and people met. The roof top is great.

  • La Vista @ Regalia Residence
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 273 reviews

    Featuring a shared lounge and free WiFi, La Vista @ Regalia Residence is located in Kuala Lumpur, 2.9 km from Petronas Twin Towers and 3 km from Suria KLCC.

    the location is fantastic ! very nearby sunway it’s was really easier for traveler

  • Travelogue Guest House
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,404 reviews

    Conveniently located in the Bukit Bintang district of Kuala Lumpur, Travelogue Guest House is situated 400 metres from Starhill Gallery, 800 metres from Pavilion Kuala Lumpur and 1.1 km from Kuala...

    Really good helpful stuff. Kitchen with coffee machine, rooftop.

  • Mingle Highstreet
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 1,217 reviews

    Boasting a shared lounge, a terrace as well as a restaurant, Mingle Highstreet is situated in the centre of Kuala Lumpur, 1.8 km from Bank Negara Malaysia Museum and Art Gallery.

    Location, swiming pool, frindly & helpful staff

  • YWCA Kuala Lumpur
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 385 reviews

    Set in Kuala Lumpur, 1.2 km from Berjaya Times Square, YWCA Kuala Lumpur offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a shared lounge.

    Near metro station, china town, not far from tourist attractions

  • SCC Hotel Chinatown
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 733 reviews

    Conveniently located in the Bukit Bintang district of Kuala Lumpur, SCC Hotel Chinatown is situated 1.8 km from Berjaya Times Square, 3.1 km from Bank Negara Malaysia Museum and Art Gallery and 3.3 km...

    The location was excellent. Very clean and friendly staff

  • Cloude x Moka Hostel Style MRT TAMAN PERTAMA
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 2 reviews

    Cloude x Moka Hostel Style MRT TAMAN PERTAMA provides free WiFi throughout the property and rooms with air conditioning in Kuala Lumpur.

  • Penthouse on 34 - The Highest Unit and Best Views in Regalia & Private Rooftop Terrace
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,215 reviews

    Penthouse on 34 - The Highest Unit and Best Views in Regalia & Private Rooftop Terrace features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness centre, a shared lounge and terrace in Kuala Lumpur.

    Group tours were great and everyone was very friendly

  • Birdnest Guesthouse, Gaia Rooftop Cafe
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 478 reviews

    Birdnest Guesthouse, Gaia Rooftop Cafe features a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Kuala Lumpur.

    Excellent location, great value, clean and comfortable

  • The Manor by Mingle
    Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 893 reviews

    The Manor by Mingle in Kuala Lumpur provides adults-only accommodation with a shared lounge and a terrace.

    Great hostel! Very clean, great location and nice staff:)

  • PODs The Backpackers Home & Cafe, Kuala Lumpur
    Scored 7.3
    7.3
    Rated good
    Good
     · 528 reviews

    Located just a 5-minute walking distance from KL Sentral, PODs The Backpackers Home & Cafe is located in the bustling shopping destination of Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur.

    It's good value for your money and good location.

  • Hotel Dlima Inn Bukit
    Scored 6.9
    6.9
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 52 reviews

    Set within 1.1 km of Pavilion Kuala Lumpur and 1.3 km of Kuala Lumpur Convention Center, Hotel Dlima Inn Bukit offers rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kuala Lumpur.

    Sehr zentrales und preiswertes Hotel, mit sehr netten Personal.

  • Kitez Hotel & Bunkz
    Scored 6.7
    6.7
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 1,338 reviews

    Set in Kuala Lumpur and with KL Sentral reachable within 2.4 km, Kitez Hotel & Bunkz offers a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

    Peacefully and friendly staff.. clean & comfort

  • Travel Hub Highstreet
    Scored 6.6
    6.6
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 145 reviews

    Located in the center of Kuala Lumpur City, Travel Hub Highstreet welcomes its guests with free internet access. The accommodation is a 10-minute drive to the iconic Petronas Twin Towers.

    Very efficient staff Quick check in/out Great location

  • Revopackers Beds and Bunks
    Scored 6.4
    6.4
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 184 reviews

    Located within 400 metres of Berjaya Times Square and 1.4 km of Starhill Gallery, Revopackers Beds and Bunks provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kuala Lumpur.

    Very nice hostel, clean & comfortable to stay.

  • MK Inn Hotel
    Central location
    Scored 5.7
    5.7
    Rated okay
    Above average
     · 24 reviews

    Located within 1.4 km of Bank Negara Malaysia Museum and Art Gallery and 2.2 km of Petronas Twin Towers, MK Inn Hotel provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kuala Lumpur.

  • SHA LA LA
    Central location
    Scored 5.0
    5.0
    Rated passable
    Average
     · 674 reviews

    Attractively set in the Bukit Bintang district of Kuala Lumpur, SHA LA LA is situated 1.2 km from Berjaya Times Square, 1.5 km from Starhill Gallery and 1.8 km from Pavilion Kuala Lumpur.

    Aircond very cool...bed comfy..hot water available

  • Sri Rampai Metropolitan Hostel
    Scored 1.0
    1.0
    Rated very poor
    Very poor
     · 1 review

    Sri Rampai Metropolitan Hostel is located in Kuala Lumpur, 6.6 km from Petrosains, The Discovery Centre and 6.7 km from Petronas Twin Towers.

  • Resort Hostel In City

    Situated in the centre of Kuala Lumpur, Resort Hostel In City is located 1.1 km from Petronas Twin Towers and 1.2 km from Suria KLCC.

  • KLCC View by Regalia Dorms

    Set in Kuala Lumpur and with Petronas Twin Towers reachable within 2.9 km, KLCC View by Regalia Dorms offers a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge.

  • Comfortable Abode for Stay in Kuala Lumpur!

    Set in Kuala Lumpur, 2.1 km from Royal Selangor Pewter Factory and Visitor Centre, Comfortable Abode for Stay in Kuala Lumpur!

FAQ about hostels in Kuala Lumpur

Hostels that guests love in Kuala Lumpur

  • Avg. price/night: £10.45
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 1,675 reviews
    Best hostel for this price. For this price you won’t find a better one, it fully corresponds to its rating. Free towel, shampoo and soap. There is a kitchen, stove and drinking water - you can safely cook. If you pay extra, breakfast is offered. Huge lockers that can fit an entire 80-liter tourist backpack. A very charismatic administrator. Quiet and peaceful place, nearby there are inexpensive cafes and grocery markets.
    Vladislav
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £13
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,215 reviews
    I had a very pleasant experience at the Hostel, the view is wonderful, the staff is kind and attentive, the structure of the building is great with an infinity pool, laundry, mini market. The Hostel was full of backpackers, so it was great to socialize and meet new people. The location is very privileged, close to the train station and 5 minutes walking distance to the shopping mall.
    Maico Wanderlinde
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £13.45
    Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 893 reviews
    Honestly a bang for your buck. Its a super affordable hostel that has a very nice swimming pool. They have the normal bunk beds if you're on a tight budget but they also have curtained bunk beds with slightly wider beds if you're looking for something a little more private at a slightly higher price(very much worth it). They sell food and drinks, and the laundry machines are cheaper than regular laundromats. Getting around is easy since public transport is near. The staff are great, the guests are great. No regrets
    Poquita
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 404 reviews
    The host is so friendly and helpful! The hostel is in a great location - so close to the shopping area and metro. It’s so clean and there’s plenty of space in your bunk! I did my laundry here too and it was so cheap and came back so quickly and so clean! Would definitely stay here again.
    Amy
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £37.46
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 2,063 reviews
    Very clean, well located. Easy to get coffee downstairs and basic groecries in 7/11. Easy area for taxi pick up , in area which feels safe at all times. Good beds, showers, all great. I was intimidated by description of 20 beds per room, but actually very quiet and clean and neat, so doesn’t feel overcrowded at all! One of the best hostels i stayed at
    Madina
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 616 reviews
    Best hostel in Kuala Lumpur. It's cheap as well as worth the money and the staff were so kind. Good place to meet many people around the world.
    Sanjay
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £13.45
    Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 893 reviews
    loved this hostel great location and facilities room cheap and clean free washing machine ! free hit and cold water
    Zoe
    Young couple
  • Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 961 reviews
    ARH home KLCC is only ten-minute walking from the Twin Towers. It is located in a safe and fancy local residence. The hostel is very clean and organized. Moreover, Raky, receptionist of the hostel, is a very nice, patient, and helpful person. I got a good vibe from the hostel and enjoyed my stay. I believe that it is one of the best hostels in Kuala Lumpur and is very budget-friendly to travelers.
    Chao
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £10.45
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 1,675 reviews
    The property is exactly what we needed for a cheap stay in KL with a great location. The owner is really friendly and shared details for finding the place, and I think they were definitely needed as we struggled to find it initially, but it is accessible through a car park. The room is basic but does the job! would recommend for cheap hostel-style stay.
    Amy
    Young couple
  • Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 961 reviews
    Very unique place, a hidden gem for a traveller! The pool is amazing and just like in the pictures. The beds and sheets are very comfortable and it's nice to have AC. You can even do laundry here! Drinking water available. The area is very safe. Hot shower, tidy. Most budget hostels in KL are bad, so this is a very good deal. Many guests were fun and friendly, but when reading the reviews it looks like some expect luxury private hotel vibe but only want to pay hostel price. :D Therefore it's not only backpackers staying here.
    Saga
    Solo traveller

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