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Reviews of Homey Hostel, Ipoh Town

23A,Jalan Theatre, 30300 Ipoh, Malaysia

#78 of 135 hotels in Ipoh

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Review score

Based on 148 hostel reviews

7.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    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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  • Reviewed: 20 July 2025

    8.0
    Gfreat value for the price
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    15-20min 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

    8.0
    Will definitely stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Considering 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

    7.0
    Good
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Light 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

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There 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

    6.0
    Location of hostel is excellent and bus stop to airport is just downstairs. Many coffeeshops around and very near to to
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No 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

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    You 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

    7.0
    Homey Hostel, Ipoh
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Long, 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

    8.0
    Peaceful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing 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

    7.0
    Good Value Overall
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No 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

    8.0
    Very 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

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • 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

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • 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

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2024

    6.0
    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

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    7.0
    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

  • Reviewed: 21 January 2024

    8.0
    Very 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

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2024

    6.0
    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

  • Reviewed: 10 December 2023

    6.0
    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

  • Reviewed: 2 November 2023

    8.0
    Very 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

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2023

    8.0
    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

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2023

    8.0
    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

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • 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

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • 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

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2023

    8.0
    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

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2023

    8.0
    Very 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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