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The 10 Best Hostels in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

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Boasting a shared lounge, AVENUE RESIDENCE is situated in Kuala Lumpur in the Selangor region, 5 km from Mid Valley Megamall and 6.7 km from Thean Hou Temple. The property is located 7.8 km from Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia, 8.3 km from KL Sentral and 8.8 km from Evolve Concept Mall. Private parking is available on site.

Federal Territory Mosque is 10 km from the hostel, while Perdana Botanical Gardens is 10 km from the property. The nearest airport is Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport, 13 km from AVENUE RESIDENCE.

Great place with awesome design

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8.3
Very good
6 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. Private parking is available on site.

At the hostel guests are welcome to take advantage of an indoor swimming pool, a hot tub and a sauna.

Assessible to LRT and very convenient. Easy to grabfood or foodpanda. The host also really responsive and reachable. The room is clean when we check in and the process of the check in also smooth.

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8
Very good
10 reviews
Price from
£23
per night

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. Featuring a cafe, a shared lounge and a rooftop where guests can socialize or relax, this property is located just 3.9 km from Petronas Twin Towers and Suria KLCC.

Very cheap comfortable place if u are on a budget

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7.3
Good
468 reviews
Price from
£10
per night

Featuring a private bathroom with a shower, rooms at the hostel also offer free WiFi, while selected rooms come with a city view. Guest rooms at Birdnest Guesthouse, Gaia Rooftop Cafe include air conditioning and a desk.

The location is the best in the area you have the LRT and MRT next to you . The service and the quick response is superb , when I reached the guesthouse I was greeted and provided with all the information needed . all my requests were fulfilled with a smile .

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7.9
Good
408 reviews
Price from
£8
per night

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.

Travel Hub Highstreet is conveniently placed just 600 metres from Pudu Sentral Bus Terminal. Do check out Sungei Wang Plaza, 1.5 km away and Istana Negara Malaysia Palace, only 800 metres away. Kuala Lumpur International Airport is 43 km from the property.

Good for backpackers, clean room.

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6.6
Review score
136 reviews
Price from
£11
per night

A restaurant serving local cuisine is available just next door. The guesthouse is a 15-minute walk from Times Square and a 20-minute walk from the popular Bukit Bintang area. Kuala Lumpur International Airport is a 45-minute drive away. The hostel is located 200 meters from pasar feni train station.

The people there are very nice and warm-hearted, they’re willing to help me and answer my questions patiently.

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7.1
Good
428 reviews
Price from
£7
per night

Conveniently located in the Bukit Bintang district of Kuala Lumpur, SCC Hotel Chinatown is situated 1.8 km from Berjaya Times Square, 1.6 km from Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia and 3.3 km from Kuala Lumpur Convention Center. The 2-star hostel has air-conditioned rooms with a shared bathroom and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 2.7 km from KL Sentral.

The staff are so kind! The staff member named Jan was very kind!

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8.1
Very good
555 reviews
Price from
£15
per night

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. The property is around 1.9 km from Berjaya Times Square, 2.8 km from Bank Negara Malaysia Museum and Art Gallery and 3 km from Kuala Lumpur Convention Center. Suria KLCC is 3 km away and Starhill Gallery is 3.2 km from the hostel.

The male reception is very helpful and meet our needs.He helped us get the affordable car rental to kundasang.I cant remember his name but looked chinese with spec..I will definitely come again and stay at the same hotel.Convenient location yo go anywhere.

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6.7
Review score
1,241 reviews
Price from
£11
per night

Conveniently set in the Bukit Bintang district of Kuala Lumpur, Leo Backpackers @ Central Market is located 1.7 km from Bank Negara Malaysia Museum and Art Gallery, 2.3 km from Berjaya Times Square and 2.4 km from Kuala Lumpur Convention Center. The property is around 2.4 km from Suria KLCC, 2.6 km from Starhill Gallery and 1.4 km from Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi is available.

Pavilion Kuala Lumpur is 2.6 km from the hostel, while Petronas Twin Towers is 2.7 km away. The nearest airport is Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport, 21 km from Leo Backpackers @ Central Market.

the location is exceptional, right outside centrer market

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6
Review score
106 reviews
Price from
£8
per night

The contemporary-style air-conditioned rooms come in either a private, or dormitory-style. Dormitory rooms come with lockers, personal lights and power sockets, while the private rooms are fitted with a work desk. En suite or shared bathrooms include shower facilities.

This was such a lovely place to stay. The hostel is located in the heart of Chinatown, surrounded by great street food, and near most tourist attractions in KL. The hostel facilities are nice and there is a lot of space for socialising. Kris, the owner of the hostel, is also one of the most lovely people I have ever met. She was super friendly and really helpful, even though I lost my key within the first ten minutes of my stay.

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8.4
Very good
813 reviews
Price from
£12
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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