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BackHome Kuala Lumpur Reviews

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

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93%Overall Rating

From 371 ratings
  • 93%Character
  • 93%Security
  • 92%Location
  • 95%Staff
  • 91%Atmosphere
  • 93%Cleanliness

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90%

very clean, good location, friendly as staff which I thought were really helpful! really nice design. the beds were really comfy and your own private stand was awesome!!!


100%

This is the nicest hostel I have ever stayed in.


80%

Staff was very helpful. Internet facilities were perfect

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Netherlands
  • Couple, 25-30
  • (1 review)


100%

I suggest BackHome could provide toilet tissue in the toilet...

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Malaysia
  • Female, 25-30
  • (6 reviews)


93%

Excellent location and the atmosphere was wonderful with a lot of outdoor areas. The staff was friendly and very helpful.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Sweden
  • Male, 25-30
  • (3 reviews)


90%

My third time in the hostel and still the best in KL.


100%

5 star hostel

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female, 31-40
  • (1 review)


100%

one of the best hostels ive been to. located close to chinatown and central market

  • Avid Traveller
  • 16 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male, 18-24
  • (10 reviews)


100%

Perfect ;)

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Male, 41+
  • (1 review)


100%

The staff is friendly and went above and beyond to help me throughout my stay. Good location. Beautiful hostel.


87%

Free wifi, light breakfast, clean rooms AND bathrooms, decent location (not RIGHT 'downtown', but only about a 5 minute walk from the central market, ~15 min walk from the bars/clubs). No parking on-site, but street parking did the trick. Staff were great, very helpful, and there was really good A/C in the room (stayed in a double private, not dorm style).

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Female, 18-24
  • (9 reviews)


90%

The best hostel we stayed in Asia!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 15 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male, 18-24
  • (1 review)


97%

Great staff. They all had fluent English or near enough to it. Bright, airy, light feel to the place with lovely open common areas, great showers, big lockers in the dorms and just really nice fellow travellers stayed there. Very comfortable. I was always greeted and met by a smile at reception.


100%

the architecture is great, you would be tempted to just stay inside the hostel and forget that you are in KLfor other things. i would definitely come back

  • Novice Nomad
  • 13 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Philippines
  • All Male Group, 31-40
  • (1 review)


100%

The staff were really helpful, suggesting bus companies and giving directions. The dorm was incredibly spacious, clean and very comfortable. The cubby-hole headboard with personal plug, light and fold out mini table/tray was practical too. I loved the concrete, minimalist decor and laid-back feeling of the open-air courtyard (very zen), I felt completely comfortable and at home. So pleased, I have already recommended it to friends!

  • Avid Traveller
  • 12 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female, 25-30
  • (14 reviews)


100%

Everything was perfect! I really enjoyed the experience. Hope they keep on providing such a good service!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 10 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Spain
  • Mixed Group, 25-30
  • (1 review)


100%

The staff were so friendly and knowledgable. I loved the courtyard and felt realy relaxed and safe as a lone traveller

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female, 41+
  • (3 reviews)


97%

I was concerned that the A/C pointed directly at my face in bed as this way is easy to get sick. Everything else was great! Just a little disconcerting how poorly GPS fairs in KL, to the point where our taxi from the airport had no idea where to go. I think if a simplified area map with landmarks and one-way indications were provided, that would likely help at least a little. Haha

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Couple, 25-30
  • (1 review)


93%

Very good hostel with some finer touched that make great! Eg. Multi country powerpoint outlets (note not in every room). I am also a fan of the 'workspaces' at the end of each bed.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 09 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Female, 25-30
  • (10 reviews)


100%

Thanks, for the great stay! I met lots of new friends!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Feb 2013
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female, 18-24
  • (1 review)


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