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So you’ve made it to Kuala Lumpur. Congrats! Now ditch the boring hotels and come stay with us at Dorms KL—the hostel where you’ll find the cheapest beer in town, a secret speakeasy bar, and volunteers who are basically backpackers pretending to be staff.

We’re not a “crazy party hostel” where you’ll need earplugs and regret. We’re a social hostel—which means some nights you’ll be dancing to our weekend DJs, other nights you’ll be chilling with a cold beer and swapping travel fails (we all have them).

🤝 Run by Travelers: Yep, our staff are volunteers who are also backpackers. Translation: you’ll be greeted by someone who missed their bus, lost their flip-flops, and still smells faintly of satay. Basically, you’re in good hands.

🍺 Cheapest Beer in Kuala Lumpur: Cheaper than water. Cheaper than your dignity after beer pong. Hydration is for cowards.

🍸 Secret Speakeasy Bar: Hidden inside the hostel. It’s like Narnia, but instead of lions and wardrobes, it’s cocktails, bad decisions, and someone insisting they’re “actually really good at karaoke.”

🎲 Drinking Games: Beer pong, flip cup, “guess who’s still standing.” Warning: your liver will file a complaint.

🎧 Weekend DJs: Every Friday and Saturday, our bar turns into a dance floor. Even if your only move is “confused penguin,” you’ll be out there.

🍛 Best Indian Restaurant Downstairs: Butter chicken so good you’ll cry, naan so fluffy you’ll want to marry it, and curry so spicy it doubles as a hangover cure. Forget instant noodles—this is Michelin-star-level therapy.

🥢 Street Food Heaven: Jalan Alor right outside. Perfect for soaking up all that beer, or regretting that extra satay skewer.

🛏️ Beds You’ll Actually Sleep In: Clean, air-con dorms with lockers. Party when you want, sleep when you need, snore when you must.

Now, some hostels brag about having a jacuzzi. Cute. But do you really want to sit in a giant human soup with strangers who forgot to shower after curry night? Nah. At Dorms KL, our bubbles come in beer form—and they taste way better.

At Dorms KL, you don’t just book a bed—you join a family of travelers who eat together, laugh together, and occasionally regret karaoke together. Whether you’re here for one night or a week, you’ll leave with new friends, ridiculous stories, and possibly a naan addiction that ruins your future relationships.

House Rules

Check In

14:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until 12:00

  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free City Tour
  • Free Luggage Storage
  • Luggage Storage
  • 24 Hour Reception
  • Housekeeping
  • Internet access
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Reviews

9.0Superb(2065)
  • Value for Money
    9.0
  • Security
    9.3
  • Atmosphere
    9.0
  • Cleanliness
    8.6
  • Staff
    9.4
  • Location
    9.5
  • Facilities
    8.5
Summary of traveller reviews

Dorms KL in Kuala Lumpur is praised for its incredibly friendly and helpful staff, vibrant social atmosphere, and excellent central location, perfect for exploring the city and enjoying nearby food streets. Guests often highlight the fun events and the value for money, making it a top choice for solo travellers and backpackers.

Stayed in Sept 2026
9.4
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Anonymous
Male, 31-40, Malaysia
It's a good hostel. Met all the basic and necessities. Location is great, right in the middle of the city epicenter
Stayed in Sept 2026
2.0
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Anonymous
Male, 25-30, India
The worst hostel I’ve ever stayed at , the staff are very rude,i stayed at the 10 dorm room for 1 night and it smelled like piss and you can never get wifi in any of the room . i had one incident i used a pillow from other bed , so the staff informed me that i have to pay a 10RM cleaning fees which i agreed to , because hey rules are rules. The next day , the staff told me they would not extend my stay anymore . I’ve been there 4 days mind you . A pathetic experience .
Stayed in Sept 2026
10
M
Malik
Male, 31-40, Norway
Best proper backpackers hostel in KL, fantastic location, staff is amazing, especially the manager Alex, met really cool people, walking distance to many landmarks in the city and a great restaurant downstairs, highly recommended 💯
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Location

No 10, Jalan Tengkat Tong Shin, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2.4km from city centre