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BackHome Kuala Lumpur Reviews

30, Jalan Tun H.S. Lee, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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Reviews of BackHome Kuala Lumpur

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86%

near chinatown and convenient as near LRT, clean room but it's noisy outside if your room is facing to the main road.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 12 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • China
  • Male 25-30
  • (4 reviews)


86%

I enjoyed my stay in BackHome so much, I love it better than the city itself. It's so comfortable and clean, I could stay in the hostel for the whole day. The location is excellent, within the walking distance to the station, and just two, three stops to places like KL Sentral and KLCC (Petronas Twin Towers). For a hostel, the shower is absolutely amazing. Of course the best part about BackHome is the staff.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 11 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Singapore
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

The hostel building is so beautiful, the staff is helpful, it is well located and easy if you want to meet people.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Male 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


100%

Loved it. Perfect location close to KL Sentral and KLCC (Petronas Twin Towers). Wide, comfortable beds with clean sheets. Excellent bathrooms and friendly, helpful, English speaking staff. Can highly recommend this place.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Denmark
  • Female 18-24
  • (9 reviews)


80%

Good showers. Would stay in a single room next time rather than a dorm, as the singles are very nice. Reggae Mansion is just across the street and it is cleaner and prettier inside.


93%

This hostel was nice! Staf was friendly, showers and bathroom were clean. I love the little bit of private space in the dorms. Excellent location, close to china town, national mosque, central market, and several trainstations.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 05 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


80%

its a great place to stay,liked it very much, the staffs are very helpful, clean, its recommended...


86%

We have stayed for 6 times in this hostel already and it really feels like back home. The staff is so friendly, they even wrote 'welcome back' on our door when we arrived the last time. And one of the staff members took us for a local breakfast in a near alley. Thanks! We will come back! (Miriam and Laura from the Netherlands)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 02 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


96%

Although KL is not impressive at all, I ended up staying there for a week. The atmosphere at backhome and the staff was THAT good. Clean, luxurious and cozy place where you can get away from the hassle of it all for a while. I cannot praise the staff enough, they really go the extra mile to make you happy.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 31 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


93%

A lot of space for hanging out and meeting other people, very nice staff with reasonable English skills. This place is clean but the rooms facing the street are a bit noisy because of the thin windows and the busy street. Bread and fruit for breakfast, showers are hot and clean, beds are spacious and comfortable. Large lockers in the rooms. Overall really well done.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male 31-40
  • (2 reviews)


96%

Hostel is located next to a slightly busy road, and some rooms may affect those who are relatively light sleepers. Otherwise, a great stay with a great hangout vibe!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 30 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Singapore
  • Male 25-30
  • (2 reviews)


100%

It really is the best hostel I have ever been at! One word to describe it: AWESOME! Just the place you`d wanna crash at after a busy day/night in Kuala Lumpur, clean, quiet, friendly staff. At night you can lounge on the couch and watch a video with the others or sit in the little patio. It has a friendly relaxed atmosphere and caters perfectly to the needs of backpackers. Somebody really put a lot of thinking into that place. LOVED the double-room in the upper floor!! Great value for money!°°

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Couple 25-30
  • (3 reviews)


96%

This is a place where you will want to stay if you look for a respected and stylish environment, get a neat area for your belongings, cleanliness and meeting travelling minded people. The rainshowers are great, the dormrooms are spacious so that you will have privacy, beds are comfortable and the staff so friendly. This hostel is highly recommended!


96%

Amazing staff: all were very helpful, kind, courteous, and happy to help. They really helped create a welcoming and fun atmosphere. They even had an awesome Xmas party for guests, and it was loads of fun. Room and bed were perfectly clean, and provided a very comfortable place to stay. In fact, the whole place was very clean and well prepared for guests. Computers and wifi worked with no problems. Showers had great pressure and temps. One of the best in SE Asia, no doubt about it.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 23 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Male 25-30
  • (3 reviews)


96%

Nice hostel. I like the bathroom a lot. Maybe the best bathroom in hostel I have ever seen.


93%

I was very pleased with my stay in every aspect. The staff, the vibe, and little courtyard.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


100%

One of the best hostels I've ever been! Very warm welcome from everyone there. Fadli showed us the local food map which was quite handy. In the morning, Debby got us some fresh roti in addition to the basic breakfast set. And of course there's smiley Chuck who was on his job training. Can't wait to return there and have a sip at their Lokl coffee shop.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Indonesia
  • Couple 18-24
  • (3 reviews)


80%

too noisy

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Female 25-30
  • (1 review)


100%

This is the perfect hostel I've ever stayed. It's clean, artistic, modern and quite near to masjid Jamek station. Their staff were very helpful & fun. This hotel also near from petaling street, and if you need some emergency food, there are some India and Chinese food near it. Very very recommended

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Indonesia
  • Female 18-24
  • (1 review)


100%

Best hostel I've stayed in, it's very centrally located in Kuala Lumpur and close to transportation and restaurants. Staffs are amazingly friendly and helpful. Makes you feel very welcome. Definitely worth staying!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


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  • 09 Feb 2012 (96%)
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