Reviews of Hotel O City Hostel Ipoh 2 stars
City Hostel, No 41,Medan Perhentian Medan Kidd, 30200, Ipoh, Perak, 30200 Ipoh, Malaysia
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Reviewed: 30 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe location - convenient for transport. The helpful front desk manager. The price - very cheap and good value.
The location - an old, run down part of town. Even so it felt safe. The aircon vents are in the ceiling of the passage between the bedrooms, so the rooms only benefit indirectly. The partition walls of the rooms do not reach the ceiling by 30 cm. This could be a problem if the neighbours are not considerate. During my stay this was not a problem, quiet time was.........quiet. The shower heaters are so weak that you have to restrict the flow severely to get a warm shower.
Reviewed: 22 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 18 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 17 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewService no good ,staff very lc
Service no good ,staff very lc
Reviewed: 17 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewService no good ,staff very lc
Service no good ,staff very lc
Reviewed: 24 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 23 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewPrivacy of partitioned rooms
The partitioned walls did not reach up to the ceiling. The ventilation was negligible. I had to put up with a guy next to mine that didn't take showers or washed his clothes. The stanch coming from his room next to mine was horrendous.
Dear Edwin, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are glad to hear that you appreciated the privacy of our partitioned rooms. However, we sincerely apologize for the discomfort you experienced due to the lack of ventilation and the unpleasant odor from the neighboring room. We understand how this impacted your stay, and we are addressing the issue to ensure better air circulation and overall room quality for our future guests. Your comments are valuable, and we will work on improving the guest experience to avoid similar situations. We hope to provide you with a more comfortable stay in the future. Best regards, The Team at Hotel O City Hostel Ipoh
Dear Edwin, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are glad to hear that you appreciated the privacy of our partitioned rooms. However, we sincerely apologize for the discomfort you experienced due to the lack of ventilation and … Show more
Reviewed: 20 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 10 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 7 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 28 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewCheap price for basic facilities
Reviewed: 17 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewit was cheap.
the bathroom needs some detailed cleaning.. the bathroom was not hostel/hotel standard cleaning..
Dear, Michael! Sorry for the hassle you faced. We are sorry that the stay did not turn out to be an amazing one. Hope to have another chance soon so that we can make it up to you by an amazing stay ahead. Regards, Kuntum!
Reviewed: 27 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewSufficient for the price, considering it is one of the cheapest hotels in Ipoh. Close to bus terminal and railway station. The neighborhood is very quiet, there are only some car repair shops around, no noise in the night.
The "single room" on the 1st floor is actually a cubicle in greater shared space, there are gaps between walls and the ceiling and you can hear the other guests talking or snoring. Some guests are not respectful and are talking even after 10pm. Earplugs strongly recommended. A warning on the fridge says that the kitchen is being watched by a CCTV, to discourage guests from stealing food. But I haven't noticed any camera and my bottle of tea has disappeared. To the staff: either remove the warning or at least get a fake camera. The place is close to the station but a bit far from city center (eg. Concubine Lane), requires ca. 10-15 mins walking to get there. Also limited dining options in the neighborhood, only a few Indian restaurants.
Dear Jiri, Thank you for your detailed feedback. We’re glad you found the location convenient and appreciated the quiet neighborhood. We apologize for the noise and privacy issues in the shared room and will look into ways to improve guest comfort. Regarding the fridge notice, we appreciate your input and will review it to ensure clarity and transparency. We also take note of your comments about dining options and distance to the city center. Your insights help us enhance the experience for future guests. Best regards, City Hostel Ipoh Team
Dear Jiri, Thank you for your detailed feedback. We’re glad you found the location convenient and appreciated the quiet neighborhood. We apologize for the noise and privacy issues in the shared room and will look into ways to improve guest… Show more
Reviewed: 27 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewVery comfortable and quiet. Very clean, towels provided and a comfy blanket.
Location is close to the town bus station but far from anything else, but I think that is a reflection of the town layout and not of the hostel itself. Ipoh is just a wide spread town. No soap anywhere.
Dear Skye, Thank you for your kind words about the comfort, cleanliness, and quietness of our hostel. We appreciate your feedback about the location and the absence of soap, and we will look into improving these aspects. We hope to welcome you back on your next visit to Ipoh! Best regards, City Hostel Ipoh Team
Dear Skye, Thank you for your kind words about the comfort, cleanliness, and quietness of our hostel. We appreciate your feedback about the location and the absence of soap, and we will look into improving these aspects. We hope to welcome… Show more
Reviewed: 2 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 30 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewI would Love to Tell you what I liked but the (via mail) agreed late check-In was obviously forgotten and I was standing outside in the middle of the night. The Hostel is not responding at all seems to mit bother them.
Pay Attention with Agreements with this accomodation. The don't keep them.
Dear, Sabine! Thanks for sharing this with us and we do apologize for the hassle faced. We have made a note of your experience this time. Rest assured, we will strive in the future to ensure a great stay with us. Regards, Khalish!
Reviewed: 23 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewClose to the train station and the stuff is very nice, but the cabins are not completely closed so you can hear everything during the night. Extra shampoo and bodywash ist not available as at other places usual.
Reviewed: 6 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe accommodation is value for money, I paid RM27 only for 1 night. The location is good, not so much concern on me because I drove my own car. The reception staff was very friendly and helpful to assist me to settle my enquiries and issues.
I encountered several issues while staying and I have some suggestions for improvement: 1. I stayed on Level 2, there was no body wash/shampoo/any soap provided in the bathrooms for guest, luckily I brought my own body was and shampoo. Appreciate if the Management can provide body wash & shampoo (in bottles or refillable dispenses) for everyone's use in each bathroom cubicle. 2. I stayed at Room No 2-3, the first 2 nights were a bit unpleasant as the aircond was not working at all, I was unsure if it was not working properly or switched off, hence there was no wind movement in my room and ventilation was so poor. I reported to the reception and was able to switch room to Room No 2-6 which was nearer to another working aircond. I would suggest to use standard ceiling fans or any fans to manage ventilation if the aircond is out of order. 3. Smelly shoe racks on Level 1 and 2 - suggest to use air fresheners in those areas. 4. The was no proper desk and chair for guests to use laptop and do work on. There were photos of facilities ie desks and chairs advertised on booking.com but in actual, the facilities were not there.
Dear Najmuddin Kamal, Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We truly appreciate your kind words about the value, convenient location, and our helpful reception staff. We sincerely apologize for the issues you encountered during your stay. Your suggestions are valuable, and we’ve taken note of them — especially regarding bathroom amenities, air conditioning, shoe rack odor, and the availability of workspaces. We'll be working closely with our team to address these areas and improve the guest experience. Thank you once again for your constructive review, and we hope to welcome you back with a much-improved stay in the future. Best regards, Team City Hostel Ipoh
Dear Najmuddin Kamal, Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We truly appreciate your kind words about the value, convenient location, and our helpful reception staff. We sincerely apologize for the issues you enco… Show more
Reviewed: 6 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewThe accommodation is value for money, I paid RM27 only for 1 night. The location is good, not so much concern on me because I drove my own car. The reception staff was very friendly and helpful to assist me to settle my enquiries and issues.
I encountered several issues while staying and I have some suggestions for improvement: 1. I stayed on Level 2, there was no body wash/shampoo/any soap provided in the bathrooms for guest, luckily I brought my own body was and shampoo. Appreciate if the Management can provide body wash & shampoo (in bottles or refillable dispenses) for everyone's use in each bathroom cubicle. 2. I stayed at Room No 2-3, the first 2 nights were a bit unpleasant as the aircond was not working at all, I was unsure if it was not working properly or switched off, hence there was no wind movement in my room and ventilation was so poor. I reported to the reception and was able to switch room to Room No 2-6 which was nearer to another working aircond. I would suggest to use standard ceiling fans or any fans to manage ventilation if the aircond is out of order. 3. Smelly shoe racks on Level 1 and 2 - suggest to use air fresheners in those areas. 4. The was no proper desk and chair for guests to use laptop and do work on. There were photos of facilities ie desks and chairs advertised on booking.com but in actual, the facilities were not there.
Dear Najmuddin Kamal, Thank you for your thoughtful and detailed review. We're glad to hear that you found our accommodation to be good value for money and appreciated the friendly assistance from our reception team. We also sincerely apologize for the inconveniences you experienced. Your suggestions regarding the bathroom amenities, air conditioning, shoe rack cleanliness, and workspace facilities are well noted. We're actively working on improvements in these areas to enhance guest comfort and ensure consistency with what is shown online. Your feedback helps us do better, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again with a much-improved stay. Warm regards, Team City Hostel Ipoh
Dear Najmuddin Kamal, Thank you for your thoughtful and detailed review. We're glad to hear that you found our accommodation to be good value for money and appreciated the friendly assistance from our reception team. We also sincerely… Show more
Reviewed: 5 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewGood location, next to the train station and local bus terminal. Efficiently managed and maintained.
The walls separating each "room" don't go up to the ceiling and so you can hear every noise your neighbour makes. The guy in the room next to mine was a little peculiar. I got the impression that many of the guests were staying long term.
Dear Adam, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at City Hostel Ipoh. We're glad to hear you appreciated our convenient location and found the property efficiently managed and maintained. We apologize for any discomfort caused by noise between rooms. Your feedback regarding the room structure and overall guest experience is valuable, and we'll consider it as we look for ways to enhance comfort for all our guests. We appreciate your stay and hope to welcome you again in the future. Warm regards, Tim Guest Relations Manager City Hostel Ipoh
Dear Adam, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at City Hostel Ipoh. We're glad to hear you appreciated our convenient location and found the property efficiently managed and maintained. We apologize for any discomfo… Show more
Reviewed: 2 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 28 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 25 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewLocation is Close to Railway Station..
The Wall between the rooms is thin and it could be noisy
Dear Shaladi, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're glad to hear that you found our location convenient, especially with its proximity to the railway station. We also appreciate your comment regarding the noise, and we will look into ways to improve soundproofing between rooms for a more comfortable stay. We hope to welcome you again in the future! Best regards, Tim City Hostel Ipoh Team
Dear Shaladi, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're glad to hear that you found our location convenient, especially with its proximity to the railway station. We also appreciate your comment regarding the noise, and we will look i… Show more
Reviewed: 7 March 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 27 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025
Verified reviewSuperb location near the bus terminal and railway station
Dear, Ali! Love to hear this. We are going to do our best to never fail to impress you every time. Have a pleasant day ahead. Regards, Munah.