Malaysia Hostels

Budget Accommodation for Backpackers

There are many Malaysia Hostels with price that is affordable that you can book online from HostelBookers. 

Comprised of two regions – Peninsular Malaysia and Malaysian Borneo – Malaysia offers adventure, tropical climates, a vibrant capital city and unique culture to travelers on a budget.

Low cost accommodation can be found throughout the country and backpackers can take advantage of top quality Malaysia hostels not only in the cities but also throughout the sought-after beaches and rainforest destinations. 

Equator Hostel, Kuala Lumpur

Strategically located next to the Berjaya Times Square, Chinatown and Jalan Bukit Bintang, this hostel in Kuala Lumpur makes a great base and starting point for those arriving in Malaysia and the capital city for the first time. Spacious and laid back, the atmosphere offers a great place to meet other travelers, recover from a long flight, surf the net and plan an itinerary or get out and explore the buzzing energy of this modern city. 

Matahari Lodge, Kuala Lumpur

Brand new and located in the hub of activities, this is another Malaysia hostels that is within walking distance of all the attractions, restaurants, shopping and public transport. The staff are excellent and can help plan any stay, whether it be 24 hours in the city or a month in other Malaysian destinations. A good night’s sleep is a must after a long journey, and the rooms here are private, clean, and comfortable.

Hutton Lodge, Penang

Walk the Heritage Trail of Penang, which contributes much to George Town’s listing as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and take in this unique architectural and cultural townscape without parallel anywhere in Southeast Asia. At the end of the day, head back to your Hostels in Penang , a unique colonial-style guesthouse in the city center. The garden terrace is a great place to relax and all rooms are bright, spacious and clean.

Akinabalu Youth Hostel, Kota Kinabalu

Facing the South China Sea with Mount Kinabalu looming in the background, Kota Kinabalu is an ideal costal location. With no trip to Malaysia complete without traveling to Borneo, a stay at the Akinabalu Youth Hostel also offers easy access to the beaches and rainforests; a tour and travel desk is handily on site. And if you’re not a fan of the heat (although the hostel helpfully provides both fans and air-con), try snorkeling and a variety of affordable water sports at the nearby Tunku Abdul Rahman Park. 

 


Heading On

One of the great features of backpacking around Malaysia is the ever-present possibility of extending your trip into other countries within Southeast Asia!

Few cities offer such an action-packed travel experience as Bangkok. With the Khao San Road to the fore (and plenty of Bangkok hostels , it’s a backpackers’ paradise! Over in Vietnam, the largest city is an intriguing mixture of impressive modern buildings sitting alongside scruffy street markets and Ho Chi Minh City hostels in one bustling, vibrant urban spectacle. Alternatively, for a budget stay in Singapore, Singapore hosteloffers an excellent selection of great value accommodation so you can save your money for a shopping sprees. 

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Berjaya Times Square

Shopping At Berjaya Times Square

Berjaya Times Square Kuala Lumpur is located at Jalan Imbi, one of the most busy shopping area in the city. You will not miss this place as its brown colour building stands up from among the rest of the buildings in the vicinity. It is Malaysia's biggest shopping mall with over 3.45 million square feet that houses more than 1,000 retail lots. There are 700 specialty retail shops, 1,200 luxury service suites and 45 food outlets that give you plenty of choice to choose from. An estimated 3 million visitors visited this mall every month.

Being one of the biggest mall means that you will be able to find top brands such as Swatch, Hush Puppies, The Body Shop, Tag Heuer, Dior, DeGems, Bossini and the list goes on. It has the biggest Borders bookstore in town where many latest books and titles can be found here. Metrojaya Departmental Store and Cold Storage Supermarket are also located here. The bowling centre called Superbowl is equipped with the latest facilities for bowlers to spend their day here.

The spacious shopping area in Berjaya Times Square

Cosmo's World Theme Park

If you and your children need some time off for entertainment, try the Cosmo's World Theme Park. It is the largest indoor theme park in Malaysia. There is one area for the adult and one area for children. If you are still young at heart, try the roller coaster ride or the 30 meter "Spinning Orbit". The children will enjoy the children's rides as well as the indoor playground that is available inside the theme park.

The entrance to the theme park

The rides in the theme park

IMAX 2D & 3D Theatres

If you need to unwind after a long day's shopping, try the IMAX 2D & 3D Theatre. It is Malaysia's first and you will experience the big screen images with clarity. The giant rectangular screens are up to 7 stories high.

There is also Golden Screen Cinemas which has 9 screen cineplex that screens the latest blockbuster movies for your leisure.

The IMAX 2D & 3D Theatres

Getting Here

Take the Kuala Lumpur Monorail to Imbi Station. Imbi Station is located in front of the building. If you are using the LRT, take the STAR LRT to Hang Tuah station and you will reach the mall after a 5 minutes walk. 

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Kuala Lumpur Tower

 

History of Kuala Lumpur Tower

Kuala Lumpur tower or Menara Kuala Lumpur's construction began in 1991 and was completed in 1995. It was officially opened by former Prime Minister of Malaysia Tun Dr. Mahathir on 1 October 1996. It is used for telecommunication purposes and features an antenna that reaches a total height of 421 metres (1,381 ft). It now stands as the fifth tallest tower in the world.

The tallest tower in the world is the 553 m CN Tower in Canada followed by the 537 m Ostankino Tower in Russia. Third is the 468 m Oriental Pearl Tower in China and fourth is the just completed 435 m Borj-e Milad tower in Iran.

Once up the tower, you will be able to see the beautiful scenery of Kuala Lumpur. There are paid binoculars that are located on each section of the tower. However, it is always better to bring your own binocular as the paid binoculars can be quite crowded at certain time of the day. If you do not have your own binocular, ensure that you bring enough coins to be used for using the binoculars.

The tower is opened daily from 9:00am to 10:00pm. Last admission to the tower is at 9:30pm.

The 421 metres Kuala Lumpur Tower

Revolving Restaurant

There is a restaurant called Seri Angkasa Revolving Restaurant where you can dine and enjoy the beautiful scenery and glittering lights of the city of Kuala Lumpur. Make sure you call up to make reservation as this restaurant is packed most of the time.

Watch the colourful cultural performances from Thursdays to Sundays at 11:30am and 4:00pm.

Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve

While you are here, remember to take a walk at the Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve and enjoy the oldest forest reserve in the city. There are jogging tracks, open-air gymnasium, birds and a fantastic view of the city from this park. Guided tour at regular interval is provided but remember to bring along your towel as it can be quite humid and hot in the afternoon.

Getting To KL Tower

The tower is located at Jalan Puncak. You can take the KL Monorail to Bukit Nanas station where you can take a 10 minutes walk to the main gate at Jalan Puncak. From here, the free shuttle service at an interval of 15 minutes is available from 9:00am to 6:00pm for you to reach the tower. After 6:00pm, it is better to take a taxi to the tower.

The entrance fees are:

Malaysians

Adult RM8
Children(4-12 years old) RM3
Senior citizens(55 years and above) RM6

Non-Malaysians

Adult RM20
Children(4-12 years old) RM10
Senior citizens(55 years and above) RM17 

Further enquiry can be obtained by calling the tower hotline at:

Tel: +603 2020 5444 

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