Pudu Hostel

Located directly opposite the main bus-station in Kuala Lumpur, the Pudu Hostel is extremely well located. It is right in the heart of the city and close to many of the main attractions. Chinatown (with its famous night-markets) is a short walk along the street and the KL Tower and Petronas Towers are within walking distance too. Buses and the light-rail system stop close by.

The air-conditioned Pudu hostel occupies the upper floors of a multi-story building; the ground floor is home to a very convenient 7-Eleven store, and there is also a cheap internet cafe within the building (further discounted rates for Pudu guests). There is a lift but it is quite slow and shaky so the stairs are probably a better option!

The hostel owner is very friendly and is keen to help you make the most of your trip in the city. The hostel facilities aren't bad and are quite good compared to other hostels in the area. There is a choice of room sizes, all at very reasonable rates. The cheapest dorms are cramped and without windows but that is the norm for SE Asia and if it is a problem to you, larger and private rooms are available. The bathrooms are relatively clean as are the common areas, although smoking is allowed inside the building. Facilities include TV area and small cafe, open for breakfast and evening meals. There are no self-catering facilities although with a huge range of cheap restaurants and good street vendors practically on the doorstep, it would hardly be worth the effort of cooking anyway.

Worth noting is that the hostel doesn't accept credit/debit cards (at the time of writing this review) so make sure you have some cash on you. The nearest ATM is located across the road in the bus-station.

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