Homey Hostel

Nice place and worth the money. The owner was very friendly. The atmosphere wasn’t great but that’s probably because there weren’t any tourists here right now. Walking distance to oldtown which was nice. Overall I was happy with my stay.

Reviews weren’t lying when they say it’s very loud (may as well be sleeping on the street) - probably on the busiest road in Ipoh. Only one hot shower, bathrooms right next to the room & someone was phlegming constantly for about 10 minutes in the morning which was gross. No soap or shower gel. Bedding and towels were old and mismatched. Very flat pillows. Weird vibe and not welcoming staff. Poor selection of kitchenware and no sink to wash up. Room had AC and there was a cold water filter.

Considering it’s a budget hostel, it feels unfair to complain. However, there’s no staff on site, so paying for our stay was difficult and caused some anxiety. The hostel has an off putting vibe, probably because the only security is the code on the front door. The bedsheets didn’t seem like they’d been cleaned, nor did the bathrooms. One of the bathroom doors doesn’t actually close. But again - you get what you pay for.