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The Best Hostels in Malaysia for Backpackers and Budget Travellers

The Best Hostels in Malaysia for Backpackers and Budget Travellers Cameron Highlands, Malaysia
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Malaysia is a popular travel destination for backpackers who are visiting Southeast Asia. It has a more modern feel than some other nearby countries, but the prices remain affordable.

There is no shortage of hostels in most popular destinations in Malaysia. It's usually possible to find a room after you arrive, but if you're looking to make reservations, then the hostels below are popular and listed on most booking websites.
How much do hostels in Malaysia cost?

You can find our comprehensive analysis of all hostel prices in Malaysia here. We've found the average prices of dorms and private rooms, as well as the typical prices of hostels with various amenities, too.



Private Room from $18.82
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 100%
418 Chulia Street, Penang


Dorm Bed from $5.24
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 100%
Block B, Putra Majestik Sentul Jalan Kasipillay, Jalan Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur


Dorm Bed from $5.44
Private Room from $7.67
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 100%
90 Jalan Pudu Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur
Sha La La @ Kuala Lumpur is very popular due to the atmosphere, great location, and long list of amenities. It features friendly service and cable tv. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's free breakfast and a microwave. Wi-fi, security lockers, luggage storage, 24 hour reception, towels included, air conditioning, and housekeeping are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.


Private Room from $17.94
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 100%
217-V, Jalan Burma Georgetown, Penang
Sogor Female Dormitory is very popular due to the atmosphere, great location, and long list of amenities. It features bicycle hire. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's a microwave. Wi-fi, laundry facilities, security lockers, luggage storage, key card access, towels included, internet access, air conditioning, and housekeeping are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.


Private Room from $9.44
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 100%
Jalan Padang, Kota Kinabalu, Kota Kinabalu


Dorm Bed from $9.57
Private Room from $12.30
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 100%
69 Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, Kuala Lumpur
KING HOSTEL by Global Inn is very popular due to the atmosphere, great location, and long list of amenities. It features friendly service and a common room. When it's time to eat, it's also nice because there's self-catering facilities. Security lockers, luggage storage, key card access, and air conditioning are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.


Private Room from $23.59
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 100%
189-G-08 Jalan Persisiran Bunga Raya, Melaka


Dorm Bed from $8.65
Private Room from $6.76
(Prices vary by season)
Overall Rating: 99%
2A, Persiaran Sebelas , Taman Arena Kepayang Putra, Ipoh
This terrific hostel offers a common room and board games. The good location and overall vibe also make it very popular. Laundry facilities, security lockers, luggage storage, parking, towels included, internet access, air conditioning, and housekeeping are also on the list to make sure your stay is very comfortable.
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