Kuala Lumpur guest houses - guesthouse recommendations
Green Hut is a KL backpacker stalwart
There is budget accommodation in Kuala Lumpur to suit all pockets. The majority of KL guesthouses are found in Chinatown, with a few spilling over into neighbouring Little India as well. However, this is not where all the bargains are located and there are a few decent but cheap options in the business districts as well.
The cheapest dorm rooms only cost a few dollars and a growing number of guesthouses are including breakfast, wifi internet access and refreshments. If you are looking for a few more luxuries then an air-conditioned room with cable television and hot water should only let you back US$25.
But for a real splurge why not check for promotional rates at some of the best hotels in the world, Kuala Lumpur is the place to splash out with incomparable value for money. More on Kuala Lumpur hotels.
Golden Triangle guesthouses in Kuala Lumpur
Trekker Lodge
This popular guesthouse in Kuala Lumpur’s Golden Triangle has a relaxed atmosphere and it s great place to meet like-minded travellers and head out on the town. (1 Jalan Angsoka, by Jalan Nagasari, +60 (0)3 2142 1410, dorms from US$5)
Green Hut
With the same owners as the above Trekker Lodge, this place is a decent budget hostel in the Golden Triangle of KL with internet, pool table and lots of tours to book. (48 Tengkat Tong Shin, +60 (0)3 2142 3339, dorms from US$5)
Sarang Bang
This small place occupies the upper reaches of a popular Korean restaurant and has decent rooms and free internet access for guests. (21 Jalan Tengkat Tong Shin, +60 (0)3 2144 6437, dorms from US$10 and rooms from US$15)
Comfort Inn
An extremely popular budget hotel in the Kuala Lumpur Golden Triangle with all modern amenities at a fraction of the cost of the surrounding luxury resorts. (65 Changkat Bukit Bintang, +60 (0)3 2141 3636, rooms from US$20)
Putra Bintang
There’s nothing spectacular about this Golden Triangle hotel but it has a convenient location and helpful staff. Make sure you ask for a quiet room, especially on the weekend. (72 Changkat Bukit Bintang, +60 (0)3 2141 9228, rooms from US$20)
Pondok Lodge
The free breakfasts, central location and convivial rooftop terrace maintains this amongst the favourite budget Kuala Lumpur guesthouses in the Golden Triangle. Noise from nextdoor disco can be problematic. (20 Jalan Changkat Bukit Bintang, +60 (0)3 2141 8449, rooms from US$10)
Kuala Lumpur guesthouses in Chinatown
Meet people on the roof bar!
Backpackers Travellers Inn
With a popular rooftop bar and cheap prices, it is little wonder why so many travellers head straight here after touching down. Not the most attractive place but helpful staff are goldmine of information. (60 Jalan Sultan, +60 (0)3 2078 2473, dorms from US$5, rooms from US$10)
Full Moon Travellers Home
Amongst the cheapest accommodation you will find anywhere in the city. Small rooms are a little unkempt but the friendly staff and roof terrace make this a backpackers favourite. (23-25 Jalan Tun Tan Siew Sin, +60 (0)3 2031 6873, dorms from US$5, rooms around US$10)
Grocer’s Inn
With a tidy roof garden and homely yellow-painted rooms, this is a great Kuala Lumpur guesthouse choice with an extremely central location. (78 Jalan Sultan, +60 (0)3 2078 7906, rooms from US$15)
Shivani Budget Hotel
Although very basic, this cheap KL guesthouse has clean rooms and has the benefit of being walking distance from Pudu Raya bus terminal should you arrive in town in the dead of night. (52 Jalan Tun HS Lee, +60 (0)3 2031 5150, rooms from US$15)
Red Dragon Hostel
Right around the corner of all the hustle of Petaling Street, this is a great hostel with an extremely convenient location with clean budget rooms in Kuala Lumpur Chinatown. (80 Jalan Sultan, +60 (0)3 2078 9366, dorms from US$5, rooms from US$15)
Backpackers Travellers Lodge
Although not the prettiest place to lay your head, this Kuala Lumpur guesthouse is close to Sentral, Pudu Raya bus terminal, has internet and extremely friendly staff who will organise onward travel and tours. (158 Jalan Tun HS Lee, +60 (0)3 2031 0889, dorms from US$5, rooms from US$15)
Lok Ann
Although not the most charming of places, this is a very clean KL guesthouse with all the necessary amenities and a location right in the thick of the action.(113a Jalan Petaling, +60 (0)3 2078 9544, rooms from US$15)
Little India and Pudu Raya Kuala Lumpur guesthouses
Coliseum
Although not looking its best, there is still a little colonial grandeur about this Little India KL guesthouse and the ambience is pure crumbling chic. (98 Jalan TAR, +60 (0)3 2692 6270, rooms from US$20)
Advance Empire
With long-stay discounts and both air-con and fan rooms available, this is a decent choice if you want to lose yourself in the intoxicating atmosphere of Little India. (48b Jalan Masjid India, +60 (0)3 2693 6890, rooms from US$20)
Kawana Tourist Inn
A decent choice just a minute or two from Pudu Raya bus station with small but diligently maintained rooms. (48b Jalan Pudu Lama, +60 (0)3 2078 6714, rooms from US$10)...More details and booking
Kameleon Travellers Lodge
Another decent choice not far from the bus station. Clean and pokey rooms have seen better times but you can’t argue about location or price. (35-37 Jalan Pudu Lama, +60 (0)3 2070 7770, rooms from US$10)
Anjuna Backpackers Inn
With all air-con rooms and a central location this has long been amongst the most popular budget guesthouses in Kuala Lumpur. Although a little worn these days still a decent choice. (28 Jalan Pudu, +60 (0)3 2026 6479, dorms from US$5, rooms from US$10)
Hibiscus City
Clean place with all air-con rooms and decent facilities including internet access. A little higher standard than some of the surrounding options. (90 Jalan Pudu, +60 (0)3 2070 0780, rooms from US$25)
Casavilla
Huge place with great veranda, pool tables and extremely sociable atmosphere. Worth checking out if you have an early start. (60 Jalan Pudu, +60 (0)3 2078 6714, rooms from US$10)
