Guesthouse The Explorers Guesthouse and Hostel
128 & 130 Jalan Tun H.S. Lee, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Great location - show map – Subway Access
Highly clean and Well maintained property, beds are the best you can find in this budget. Professional Staff and free breakfast. Very Central location, Buses and trains are walking distance from here. Recommended to everyone for a nice inexpensive stay
MalaysiaLounge spacious, location near Chinatown, Pasar Seni lrt and mrt station.
IndonesiaGood location for sightseeing, beds comfortable and rooms clean, good choice of food nearby
IrelandOne of the Best hostels I stayed in Malaysia. Recommend highly for central location, clean hotel, efficient staff and big common area
MalaysiaThe staff is so nice there and the bathrooms are so clean.
Pakistanreally good location, comfortable room, cool bathroom, cute lobby. Nice staff. Good value for money. Will stay again. Thank you ☺
PhilippinesThe staff was super nice, even after check out they let us stay in the lobby for almost 12 hours while keeping out luggage in luggage room. Location is awesome, 24 hours restaurant nearby, free bus service to KL nearby. Value for money if you are not willing to spend much on staying. Perfect place
SingaporeSimple Breakfast, clean hostel. Cannot imagine how they keep hotel to such high standard with such a budget price. Kudos to Management and Staff.
MalaysiaThe location for us was convinient. Coffee and tea is available all day and the lounge area is comfortable.
United KingdomNice lounge room. Coffee and tea all day long. Possibility to stay until the evening after check out, there is a shower downstairs to use. Staff super nice. Bed comfortable, i had a good night sleep even in 10 bed dorm. Very close to train station and Chinatown.
Poland
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Laurène
Malaysia
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Jaka
Indonesia
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Laura
Ireland
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Laurène
Malaysia
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Parwaiz
Pakistan
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Karen
Philippines
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Irfan
Singapore
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Laurène
Malaysia
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Emma
United Kingdom
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Anna
Poland
The Explorers Guest house provides charming accommodations a short 5-minute walk from Kuala Lumpur’s Chinatown and Central Market. It features free WiFi in public areas and a reading corner.
The rooms are cozy and feature a beautiful, colorful décor. This nonsmoking property features rooms equipped with air conditioning and carpeted flooring. Individual bedside lights, power sockets and personal lockers are provided for guests staying in the dormitory rooms. Guests have access to a shared toilet and shared bathroom with shower facility.
The Explorers Guest house is just a 7-minute walk to Merdeka Square and a 15-minute drive to the popular Golden Triangle. A money changer is available within walking distance from the property. Kuala Lumpur International Airport is about 45-minute drive away.
For guests’ convenience, the hotel provides luggage storage facilities at its 24-hour front desk.
This is our guests' favorite part of Kuala Lumpur, according to independent reviews.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.
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Located in the top-rated area in Kuala Lumpur, this property has an excellent location score of 8.9!
Breakfast Info
Continental, Halal
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Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
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Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory Room
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- Some guests said the WiFi could be improved
- Some guests said the breakfast could be better
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- Guests said the public transit was good
See what guests loved the most:
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Laurène
Malaysia“Highly clean and Well maintained property, beds are the best you can find in this budget. Professional Staff and free breakfast. Very Central location, Buses and trains are walking distance from here. Recommended to everyone for a nice inexpensive stay” Read more
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Jaka
Indonesia“Lounge spacious, location near Chinatown, Pasar Seni lrt and mrt station.”
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Laura
Ireland“Good location for sightseeing, beds comfortable and rooms clean, good choice of food nearby”
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Laurène
Malaysia
“One of the Best hostels I stayed in Malaysia. Recommend highly for central location, clean hotel, efficient staff and big common area”
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Parwaiz
Pakistan“The staff is so nice there and the bathrooms are so clean. ”
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Karen
Philippines“really good location, comfortable room, cool bathroom, cute lobby. Nice staff. Good value for money. Will stay again. Thank you ☺”
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Irfan
Singapore“The staff was super nice, even after check out they let us stay in the lobby for almost 12 hours while keeping out luggage in luggage room. Location is awesome, 24 hours restaurant nearby, free bus service to KL nearby. Value for money if you are not willing to spend much on staying. Perfect place” Read more
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Laurène
Malaysia
“Simple Breakfast, clean hostel. Cannot imagine how they keep hotel to such high standard with such a budget price. Kudos to Management and Staff.”
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Emma
United Kingdom“The location for us was convinient. Coffee and tea is available all day and the lounge area is comfortable. ”
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Anna
Poland“Nice lounge room. Coffee and tea all day long. Possibility to stay until the evening after check out, there is a shower downstairs to use. Staff super nice. Bed comfortable, i had a good night sleep even in 10 bed dorm. Very close to train station and Chinatown. ” Read more
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About The Explorers Guesthouse and Hostel
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Host Info
The Explorers Guesthouse is located right in the middle of a rich heritage and cultural enclave in Kuala Lumpur. Central Market, Merdeka Square, Masjid Jamek, Sultan Abdul Samad Building, Sze Ya temple, Sri Mariamman Temple and Petaling Street are all within walking distance of 3 to 10 minutes. There are many money changers, convenience stores, pharmacies, restaurants, fast food outlets such as McDonald's etc near our hostel too.
Languages spoken: English, Malay
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Pasar Seni Central Market0.1 miles
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Petaling Street0.1 miles
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Sultan Abdul Samad Building0.2 miles
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National Textiles Museum Kuala Lumpur0.3 miles
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Pudu Sentral Bus Terminal0.3 miles
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Merdeka Square0.3 miles
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National Mosque0.4 miles
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Merdeka Stadium0.5 miles
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Jalan Masjid India0.5 miles
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Restaurant Lai Foong Restaurant0.1 miles
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Cafe/Bar Texas Chichen0 miles
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Restaurant Restoran Yusoof Dan Zakhir0.1 miles
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Cafe/Bar Starbucks Coffee0.2 miles
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Cafe/Bar Mc Donalds0.2 miles
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Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia0.6 miles
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Perdana Botanical Gardens0.9 miles
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Bank Negara Malaysia Museum and Art Gallery0.9 miles
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Berjaya Times Square1 miles
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KL Sentral1 miles
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Pavilion Kuala Lumpur1.2 miles
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Starhill Gallery1.2 miles
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Aquaria KLCC1.3 miles
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Petronas Twin Towers1.3 miles
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KLCC Park1.4 miles
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Train Old Kuala Lumpur Railway Station0.5 miles
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Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport10.2 miles
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Kuala Lumpur International Airport27.1 miles
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Amenities of The Explorers Guesthouse and Hostel
Most popular amenities
Bathroom
- Towels
- Bidet
- Guest bathroom
- Bathtub or shower
- Slippers
- Shared toilet
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Shared bathroom
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
- Dining table
- Toaster
- Dryer
- Kitchenware
- Dishwasher
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Library
Living Area
- Dining area
Media & Technology
- Computer
Food & Drink
- Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Baggage storage
- 24-hour front desk
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Carpeted
- Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
- English
- Malay
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prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of MYR 50 is required on arrival. That's about 12.06USD. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 6 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
The Explorers Guesthouse and Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A damage deposit of MYR 50 is required on arrival. That's about 12.06USD. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
FAQs about The Explorers Guesthouse and Hostel
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Check-in at The Explorers Guesthouse and Hostel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
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The prices at The Explorers Guesthouse and Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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The Explorers Guesthouse and Hostel is 1 miles from the center of Kuala Lumpur.
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Room options at The Explorers Guesthouse and Hostel include:
- Double
- Twin
- Bed in Dorm
- Family
- Single
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The Explorers Guesthouse and Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Library
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at The Explorers Guesthouse and Hostel (subject to availability):
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Guests staying at The Explorers Guesthouse and Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.3).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Halal
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From the nearest airport, you can get to The Explorers Guesthouse and Hostel by:
- Train 30min
- Taxi 1h
- Bus 1h 20min
