5 Best Hostel Near KLCC

Since Kuala Lumpur is the capital in Malaysia, backpackers from all over the world may think of starting their backpacking journey here in Malaysia. This relatively young city is a melting pot of multiculturalism and its three main ethnic groups are Malay, Chinese and Indian. After all, created the city town with varied culture and architecture which includes the historical war as well as Islamic influences, traditional old temples and mosques, modern skyscrapers and iconic buildings such as the Petronas Twin Towers.

Not only visa entry to Malaysia is super easy, you will get into a rich local culture, stunning religious sites, backpacker friendly prices and plenty of adventure antics! Eat all the food in Kuala Lumpur, and you will get a picture of all Malaysian food. Most importantly, backpacking in Malaysia is super duper budget friendly.

While planning your next destination in Kuala Lumpur, here is some tips for you to plan for your accommodation. Here is a list of top 5 hostel in Kuala Lumpur, which is best rated and high recommended by previous backpackers. Check them out!

KLCC Dorm Hostel

KLCC Dorm Hostel is an apartment-style accommodation within Vista Damai Condominium that open up to panoramic views of the Petronas Twin Towers located just 1km away. All air-conditioned dormitory rooms are equipped with individual lockers while kitchen and living room are shared among others. Believe it or not, this hostel has been rated for the best value in KL!

Address: Vista Damai Condominium, 340 Jalan Tun Razak, 50400 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (Google Maps)

Room Rate: From RM 93/ night

1001 Nights Mix Dorm KLCC

Boasting an outdoor swimming pool and fitness room, 1001 Nights Mix Dorm KLCC is situated in KL and is 1.5km from Petronas Twin Towers. Featuring a hot tub and shared kitchen, they also serve local and Asian cuisine within the in-house restaurant. Rated as exceptional and great staff service in which the staff even cooked dinner for the hostel and took their guests to sightsee the fireworks and nightlife in KL.

Address: Mercu Summer Suites, Jalan Sultan Ismail, off, Jalan Cendana, 50250 Kuala Lumpur. (Google Maps)

Room Rate: From RM 58/ night

Mingle Hostel Kuala Lumpur

Mingle Hostel Kuala Lumpur offers accommodation in the heart of Chinatown, KL. Their guests can enjoy a drink at the in-house cafe anytime they walk down the stairs. Strategically located only 110m from Petaling Street Night Market and 600m to Central Market Kuala Lumpur, this hostel is a great choice for backpackers and all kinds of travellers who look for a budget stay. While the dormitory rooms come with lockers, personal lights and power sockets, as well as equipped with a word desk.

Address: 53 Jalan Sultan, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. (Google Maps)

Room Rate: From RM 74/ night

Paper Plane Hostel

Located in the heart of Bukit Bintang, Paper Plane Hostel is 1.3km from Berjaya Times Square and 1.7km from Fahrenheit 88. Providing a young and hip place to stay in the city of KL, this property is refurbished and rebuilt from a 100-year old colonial house, and the interior of the hostel is decorated with wall paintings by artists so every corner has a story to tell. Guests get to chill out at the glasshouse lobby and rooftop garden and feel right at home from the moment they arrive.

Address: 15, Jalan Sin Chew Kee, Bukit Bintang, 50150 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur. (Google Maps)

Room Rate: From RM 85/ night

Sunshine Bedz Kuala Lumpur

Perfectly located in the Bukit Bintang district, Sunshine Bedz Hostel is just 1.6km from Pavilion Kuala Lumpur and 1.8km from KLCC Park. This hostel has been welcoming backpackers for over 10 years, thus offering not fabulous location, well also social atmosphere, knowledgeable staff and amazingly clean. The host even organizes some interesting social games such as weekly pub quizzes, pub crawls tours, games and more, to facilitate their guests in making new friends!

Address: 65B (2nd Floor), Jalan Sultan Ismail, Bukit Bintang, 57000 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur. (Google Maps)

Room Rate: From RM 54/ night