Hostel · Kuala Lumpur
Dorms KL
9.5
268 reviewsOverall best hostel, sociable atmosphere, great facilities, easy access to attractions.
- Wi-Fi
Passport · MalaysiaPeninsular Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur
Peninsular Malaysia · Malaysia
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- A day
- ~US$30
- Best
- Jun–Aug, Dec–Mar
- Dorms from
- US$7
OverviewPage 2
Gateway city
Why Kuala Lumpur
- Absurdly cheap hostels — capsule beds from $7, dorms from $5
- One of the world's great food cities: Malay, Chinese, Indian, and fusion cuisine at street-stall prices
- Petronas Twin Towers, Batu Caves, and vibrant Chinatown are all accessible by cheap public transport
Kuala Lumpur (KL) is a melting pot of Malay, Chinese, and Indian cultures, offering world-class street food, iconic architecture, and some of the cheapest quality hostels in Asia. The Petronas Twin Towers dominate the skyline, while at street level, night markets, Hindu temples, and Chinese shophouses create a sensory overload. KL is also a major regional air hub, making it a natural starting or transit point for backpacking Southeast Asia.
Where to stay in Kuala Lumpur
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- DKDorms KL
9.5 · overall best hostel, sociable atmosphere, great facilities, easy access to attractions
- PTPODs The Backpackers Home & Cafe
8.7 · US$11 dorm · $11/night, cafe downstairs, good for solo travelers
- CTCapsule Town Hotel
8.5 · US$7 dorm · private capsule from $7, double room from $20, modern and clean
- MHMingle Highstreet
7.9 · US$10 dorm · outdoor pool for just $10/night
- SIStep Inn Guest House
7.4 · cheapest quality option, walk to Chinatown, Bukit Bintang, and Changkat in 15 minutes
Hostel · Kuala Lumpur
PODs The Backpackers Home & Cafe
8.7
95 reviews$11/night, cafe downstairs, good for solo travelers.
- Dorm bed
- US$11
- Wi-Fi
Hostel · Kuala Lumpur
Capsule Town Hotel
8.5
467 reviewsPrivate capsule from $7, double room from $20, modern and clean.
- Dorm bed
- US$7
- Wi-Fi
Hostel · Kuala Lumpur
Mingle Highstreet
7.9
446 reviewsOutdoor pool for just $10/night.
- Dorm bed
- US$10
- Wi-Fi
- Pool
Hostel · Kuala Lumpur
Step Inn Guest House
7.4
192 reviewsCheapest quality option, walk to Chinatown, Bukit Bintang, and Changkat in 15 minutes.
- Wi-Fi
Things to do in Kuala Lumpur
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Culture
Explore Batu Caves - EI
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Tours · Kuala Lumpur
Day trip to the Genting Highlands for a cable car ride and casino/theme park
Culture · Kuala Lumpur
Explore Batu Caves
Explore Batu Caves — 272 rainbow steps up to a Hindu temple cave (free entry, 30 min by KTM train)
Culture · Kuala Lumpur
Explore the Islamic Arts Museum
Explore the Islamic Arts Museum (RM 14 / $3)
- Price
- US$3
Tours · Kuala Lumpur
Visit the Petronas Twin Towers and KLCC Park
Visit the Petronas Twin Towers and KLCC Park (skybridge tickets RM 98 / $21, book in advance)
- Price
- US$21
Nightlife · Kuala Lumpur
Watch sunset from the Heli Lounge Bar rooftop
Watch sunset from the Heli Lounge Bar rooftop (on an actual helipad)
Getting to Kuala Lumpur
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