23A,Jalan Theatre, 30300 Ipoh, Malaysia
#78 of 135 hotels in Ipoh
Guests' ChoiceBased on 148 hostel reviews
7.1Cleanliness
7.3
Comfort
7.3
Location
8.6
Facilities
7.4
Staff
8.0
Value for money
7.9
Free WiFi
8.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 20 July 2025
Engin
France15-20min walk to the city center although 2min walk to night market.
The price, it was very good value for the budget. The dorm was good with well functioning AC. There are multiple toilet and bathrooms. No need to wait to go to toilets or to take a shower. The staff os not there but is reactif on whatsapp.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 4 May 2025
Andrew
AustraliaConsidering the price there was nothing I didn't like.
It's basic but it's nice enough for the very good price. It's kept clean and it's just across the road from a couple of great kopitiams with local food.
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: 8 March 2025
Jamie
United KingdomLight and noise pollution from outside. Loud cars driving past into the early hours. Old sheets, all the beds in my dorm had small tears in them
Location was very central Keysless entry Water machine Hostel was helpful changing my booking dates ( I couldn't do this through booking.com)
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 25 December 2024
Charisma
NetherlandsThere is no fridge, so you can’t keep items cold
Very quiet, fine for a few nights and female dormitory perfect for rest
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 19 July 2024
Yock
SingaporeNo privacy. Only one power socket . No light at the bunk bed. No curtain to cover the bunk bed for privacy. No soup solution for bathing . Towel provided like rag !!!!
Plenty eateries, although in busy area but hostel is in a quiet corner .
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 16 July 2024
Mahe
FranceYou dont meet any staff Common spaces could be improved
Good location Good value for money Ac was really good Easy self check in Good wifi
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: 13 June 2024
Howian
AustraliaLong, long way from the main Ipoh Bus Terminal... No Staff present - Steep stairway to Hostel - Long walk to Shopping Mall & Supermarket
Good Location - Some warm Showers - Friendly people staying there - Walking distance to Old Town.. Cafes, Restaurants, Street Art, etc
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 10 June 2024
Bradley
United StatesNothing really
Everything was comfy. No Complaints what so ever. Never met with any staff just chatted by whats app. It was smooth.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 4 June 2024
Jk
AustraliaNo towel. No privacy curtains. Traffic noise.
Self checkin went smoothly - via whatsapp or email (door code & wifi pass). Lovely owner and friendly people. Nice & clean. Airconditioned dorms. Bunks have power outlet. Locker provided. Hot & cold water machine. Shoes off inside.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 24 May 2024
Daniel
AustraliaGood position, good WiFi and clean
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 10 May 2024
Franziska
GermanyNot 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
Reviewed: 8 March 2024
William
United KingdomThe 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
Reviewed: 3 March 2024
Signe
DenmarkThe 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
Reviewed: 18 February 2024
Nathania
IrelandThere 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
Reviewed: 21 January 2024
Stefane
MalaysiaIt 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
Reviewed: 3 January 2024
Paul
United KingdomThe 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
Reviewed: 10 December 2023
Amanullah
Malaysianone
hospitable staff. comfortable. convenient. flexible check in.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 2 November 2023
Bethany
United KingdomClean hostel with great air con and drinking water
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 22 September 2023
Mohd
MalaysiaNo 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
Reviewed: 17 September 2023
Christian
Germanythe 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
Reviewed: 27 August 2023
Muhammad
MalaysiaPillow too thick
Good for money
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 24 August 2023
Loh
MalaysiaIf 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
Reviewed: 11 August 2023
Verity
United KingdomCould get noisy. Pillows not great.
Great location. Staff communication was great.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 4 August 2023
Stephen
New ZealandBit 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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