Reviews of Homey Hostel
23A,Jalan Theatre, 30300 Ipoh, Malaysia
#65 of 127 hotels in Ipoh
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 121 hostel reviews
7.5Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
7.9
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Comfort
7.7
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Location
8.9
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Facilities
7.7
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Staff
8.3
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Value for money
8.3
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Free WiFi
9.3
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Reviewed: 24 May 2024
Daniel
Australia24 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Good position, good WiFi and clean
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 10 May 2024
Franziska
Germany16 reviews6.0Pleasant- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Not very cosy common area, blankets are sofa blankets and thus not so comfy.
Cheap stay for a night or two. Easy check in. AC in the room.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Ka
Hong Kong6 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
No handrails for upstairs Water pump is weak
Great location Great responsiveness from staff Clean
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 8 March 2024
Nishith
India58 reviews7 helpful votes9.0“Good, and ideal place to stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Please keep handwash and bodywash.... Rest is, ok...
The quiet atmosphere... The, owner is, helpful
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 8 March 2024
William
United Kingdom28 reviews11 helpful votes7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The room was very loud, which could stop people from getting to sleep. The linen itself on the bed did not seem particularly clean, nothing major but a bit grubby. Hard to comment on the staff as we did not come across any staff apart from when we needed to pay.
Great central location. There are plenty of showers for all rooms. Check in was easy through a code provided.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 3 March 2024
Signe
Denmark10 reviews1 helpful vote6.0“Unfortunatly very dirty”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The staff, and the fact that we had a window in the room
The staff woman was soooo sweet, and very helpful. She helped us a lot with busses.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 18 February 2024
Nathania
Ireland34 reviews9 helpful votes7.0“Good Location, Lovely helpful host”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
There was a lot of long term lodgers in the dorms who are there for work/college and it feels like you are almost imposing on their space. The communal area doesn’t have much comfy seats.
Excellent location, Good WiFi, Good Air Con, Lovely Host who was very helpful. It has all the amenities - hairdryer, water, books etc.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 13 February 2024
David
Canada85 reviews12 helpful votes9.0“Great hostel to explore Ipoh”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Great hostel in a good location. Very clean. Owner is very helpful and friendly. Beds are comfy!
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 21 January 2024
Stefane
Malaysia18 reviews2 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
It was less personal. You don't meet the host but if you don't mind that it shouldn't be a problem. We stayed for one night in the private room and it was perfect for us.
The location was great! Near lots of good restaurants.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 3 January 2024
Paul
United Kingdom50 reviews2 helpful votes6.0“Ok for an overnight stop.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The room was ok, but the hostel was small and lacked any space to relax outside your room so it all felt a bit claustrophobic. Some of the other guests sharing the facilities seemed to be more long term and it felt a bit like we were encroaching on their home. A bit uncomfortable, particularly for my wife as they were all male.
Good central location. Comfortable enough for a short stay.
Stayed in January 2024
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Reviewed: 10 December 2023
Amanullah
Malaysia16 reviews2 helpful votes6.0“convenient stop at the heart of Ipoh”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
none
hospitable staff. comfortable. convenient. flexible check in.
Stayed in December 2023
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Reviewed: 2 November 2023
Bethany
United Kingdom23 reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Clean hostel with great air con and drinking water
Stayed in November 2023
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Reviewed: 25 September 2023
Mohd
Malaysia71 reviews16 helpful votes9.0“Comfy stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Water pressure for shower is quite slow. One sink is clogged
Clean and hygiene. Closest to amenities. Walking distance to night market (Gerbang Malam).
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 22 September 2023
Mohd
Malaysia71 reviews16 helpful votes8.0“Affordable and countable”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
No towel and body shampoo. Shower water pressure is quite slow. Only one bathroom has a hot shower.
Clean and hygiene. Rest area and Air conditioning is nice. Locker is provided. Access door is safety. Staff was friendly. Closest to all amenities ( train and bus station, restaurant, mosque, night market etc).
Stayed in September 2023
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Reviewed: 17 September 2023
Christian
Germany8 reviews4 helpful votes8.0“a functional budget place with an energetic young manager for an easy stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
the biggest issue is the fact that the building and its rooms are all located to a main road and a connecting lane . there are no double wall windows and traffic noise will penetrate with very little damping , the worst thing about ipoh seems to be a wanna be racing scene that uses this main road for engine and exhaust modified posing . this can go as late as 4 in the morning on weekends . i do not know what the police in malaysia does but certainly not work for the people and theier wellbeeing. earplugs are the solution to all this and granted me unspoiled sleep at any time . the common area needs a touchup in the sense of seating options.
suki is doing an excelent job there , she is responsive helpful and tries to give her best knowledge about anything you ask. the property gets cleaned every day once and gets a deep clean every weekend . people complained about black hair in the shower seem to misunderstand that a shared bathroom is frequented all the time so any dark haired person taking a shower at 6 or 7 will most likely leave a black hair . location wise you are pretty much in the center of the city with everything of human need in walking distance.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 27 August 2023
Muhammad
Malaysia15 reviews1 helpful vote7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Pillow too thick
Good for money
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 24 August 2023
Loh
Malaysia6 reviews3 helpful votes7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
If there is a curtain attached to the side of the bed, it would be better. Currently, it was too open, and there wasn't privacy in the room.
Cleanliness
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 11 August 2023
Verity
United Kingdom21 reviews8 helpful votes8.0“Great location.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Could get noisy. Pillows not great.
Great location. Staff communication was great.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 4 August 2023
Stephen
New Zealand65 reviews14 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Bit noisy at night with traffic.
Hostel is close to town center, train station, and F100 bus route. Good food options, concubine lane, and central markets. Spotlessly clean and nicely decorated. Water dispenser h/c and basic kitchen items. Nice common area to relax.Good air con and wifi.
Stayed in August 2023
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Reviewed: 11 July 2023
Alice
United Kingdom25 reviews9 helpful votes9.0“good value”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
no towel provided in private room, never saw the staff
good location, comfy bed, free water
Stayed in July 2023
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Reviewed: 29 June 2023
Sanjay
United Kingdom2 reviews7.0“Homely”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The mattress was a little thin, other than that it was perfect
I liked the location, plus the staff were great to deal with
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: 26 June 2023
Septober
China11 reviews4 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The only complain is the noise. Window of my room faced the road and the sound insulation was close to none. I am a light sleeper and had a hard time trying to fall asleep even with ear plugs on.
Located in the city center, very convenient to go anywhere. Room and washroom are very clean. Staff is nice.
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: 24 June 2023
Juliana
Malaysia13 reviews5 helpful votes8.0“Good getaway from the hustle & bustle of KL!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
None
It’s central, comfy & the staff is friendly.
Stayed in June 2023
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Reviewed: 18 June 2023
Niklas
Germany71 reviews7 helpful votes7.0“Nice budget hostel”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Like others pointed out it’s really loud at night because of the neighbouring street. Sadly there are no noise proof windows so I advice bringing earplugs.
Really cheap and has the basic things you need for a comfortable stay. So really good value for your money
Stayed in June 2023
