Discover the Biggest Hostel in Kuala Lumpur

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Malaysia is a popular tourist destination, known for its diverse culture, beautiful beaches, and lush rainforests. As a result, there are many hostels catering to budget-minded travelers. Here are the five largest hostels in Malaysia:

The Hive is a popular hostel located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia. It offers a variety of room options, from dormitories to private rooms, as well as a rooftop pool, a bar, and a restaurant. The Hive is known for its social atmosphere and its friendly staff.

  • Backpackers Central, Kuala Lumpur

Backpackers Central is another popular hostel in Kuala Lumpur. It is located in the Chinatown district, within walking distance of many of the city’s attractions. Backpackers Central offers a variety of room options, including dormitories, private rooms, and family rooms. The hostel also has a rooftop terrace, a bar, and a restaurant.

  • The POD, Johor Bahru

The POD is a modern and stylish hostel located in Johor Bahru, a city in southern Malaysia. It offers a variety of room options, from dormitories to private rooms. The POD also has a rooftop pool, a bar, and a restaurant. The hostel is known for its clean and comfortable rooms and its friendly staff.

  • The Ghee Hiang Hostel, Penang

The Ghee Hiang Hostel is a unique hostel located in George Town, the capital of Penang Island. It is housed in a traditional Chinese shophouse and offers a variety of room options, including dormitories, private rooms, and family rooms. The hostel also has a rooftop terrace, a bar, and a restaurant. The Ghee Hiang Hostel is known for its charming atmosphere and its friendly staff.

  • The Bed KLCC, Kuala Lumpur

The Bed KLCC is a modern and stylish hostel located in the Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC) district. It offers a variety of room options, from dormitories to private rooms, as well as a rooftop pool, a bar, and a restaurant. The Bed KLCC is known for its clean and comfortable rooms and its friendly staff.

PODs The Backpackers Home & Cafe, Kuala Lumpur. in Kuala Lumpur
PODs The Backpackers Home & Cafe, Kuala Lumpur. in Kuala Lumpur

The 7 Biggest Hostel near Kuala Lumpur

PODs The Backpackers Home & Cafe, Kuala Lumpur.

  • Reviews:
    Grace T✭✭✭
    3 weeks ago
    Rooms are clean, bed not the most comfortable but fine overall. The guy in charge was polite on my arrival however, I couldn’t understand why it’s cheaper to stay in an 8 bed dorm than the large 16 bed. He explained because it’s larger but didn’t want to open the smaller 8 bed for me as there was no one else in there. It’s a pretty quiet hostel (other than the snoring), not social at all but a good stop close to the KL sentral bus station. I think it should be cheaper for what it is as there’s better options in KL. The guy on reception in the morning was rude, unhelpful and miserable so don’t expect the best greeting. Also, I was woken at midnight to a female staff flinging open the door, switching on the light and showing people into the room, talking loudly – no knocking or apology for waking me up which was very strange. I wouldn’t stay here for a backpack stop for a short or long period, only for the location to the bus station. Bathroom is pretty clean and showers warm with soap provided.
    Eshaan Menon
    a month ago
    Incredibly rude owner and terrible bathroom

    The bathrooms had rusty doors and the sink water also was very strange (I’m a KL local). See the attached pictures for more. This on its own was fine, it’s one of those things you come to expect from hostels sometimes but what happened next made leave early and just book another place.

    I booked a mini-pod for two nights and made a mistake, apparently outside guests weren’t allowed in even for a short while. This on its own was fine, I was happy to go down to the reception to get a other room or bed and register my guest. Rules are rules, I respect that and I apologised immediately even for misunderstanding.

    The owner appeared out of nowhere ( Local Indian guy) shirtless and started yelling at us and told me to bring her downstairs (again I was very happy to oblige, I just didn’t realise at the time). He seemed drunk (maybe he’s just an angry person) and made us feel unsafe.

    • Address: G-6, 30, Jalan Thambipillay, Brickfields, 50470 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
    • Map: Click here
    • Rating: 4 (746)
    • Phone: +60 3-2276 0858
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    • Reviews:
      Grace T✭✭✭
      3 weeks ago
      Rooms are clean, bed not the most comfortable but fine overall. The guy in charge was polite on my arrival however, I couldn’t understand why it’s cheaper to stay in an 8 bed dorm than the large 16 bed. He explained because it’s larger but didn’t want to open the smaller 8 bed for me as there was no one else in there. It’s a pretty quiet hostel (other than the snoring), not social at all but a good stop close to the KL sentral bus station. I think it should be cheaper for what it is as there’s better options in KL. The guy on reception in the morning was rude, unhelpful and miserable so don’t expect the best greeting. Also, I was woken at midnight to a female staff flinging open the door, switching on the light and showing people into the room, talking loudly – no knocking or apology for waking me up which was very strange. I wouldn’t stay here for a backpack stop for a short or long period, only for the location to the bus station. Bathroom is pretty clean and showers warm with soap provided.
      Eshaan Menon
      a month ago
      Incredibly rude owner and terrible bathroom

      The bathrooms had rusty doors and the sink water also was very strange (I’m a KL local). See the attached pictures for more. This on its own was fine, it’s one of those things you come to expect from hostels sometimes but what happened next made leave early and just book another place.

      I booked a mini-pod for two nights and made a mistake, apparently outside guests weren’t allowed in even for a short while. This on its own was fine, I was happy to go down to the reception to get a other room or bed and register my guest. Rules are rules, I respect that and I apologised immediately even for misunderstanding.

      The owner appeared out of nowhere ( Local Indian guy) shirtless and started yelling at us and told me to bring her downstairs (again I was very happy to oblige, I just didn’t realise at the time). He seemed drunk (maybe he’s just an angry person) and made us feel unsafe.

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