Name: The Explorers Guesthouse and Hostel
Address: 128 & 130 Jalan Tun H.S. Lee, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 128 & 130 Jalan Tun H.S. Lee, Kuala Lumpur Federal Territory, 55100, Malaysia
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $5 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.3

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Guesthouse The Explorers Guesthouse and Hostel

128 & 130 Jalan Tun H.S. Lee, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia –

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*7.8* Petaling Street: only 3 minutes away! (700 feet by foot)

Pudu Sentral Bus Terminal: only 6 minutes away! (1,400 feet by foot)

*8.4* Central Market, Kuala Lumpur: only 2 minutes away! (450 feet by foot)

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Good location for sightseeing, beds comfortable and rooms clean, good choice of food nearby

Laura

Ireland

One of the Best hostels I stayed in Malaysia. Recommend highly for central location, clean hotel, efficient staff and big common area

Laurène

Malaysia

The staff is so nice there and the bathrooms are so clean.

Parwaiz

Pakistan

really good location, comfortable room, cool bathroom, cute lobby. Nice staff. Good value for money. Will stay again. Thank you ☺

Karen

Philippines

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

Irfan

Singapore

Simple Breakfast, clean hostel. Cannot imagine how they keep hotel to such high standard with such a budget price. Kudos to Management and Staff.

Laurène

Malaysia

The location for us was convinient. Coffee and tea is available all day and the lounge area is comfortable.

Emma

United Kingdom

Staff was really nice, but the hostel is pretty cheap in the overall. Facilities are ok, room was rather clean, location was really good. It is ok for one night, but if not on a tight budget I would go somewhere else.

Louise

France

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.

Anna

Poland

The location is good. Close to China Town and metro. Restaurants around are very good.

Jakewu321

China

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9.0

Excellent location!
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What guests loved the most:
“Good location for sightseeing, beds comfortable and rooms clean, good choice of food nearby”

Laura Ireland
“One of the Best hostels I stayed in Malaysia. Recommend highly for central location, clean hotel, efficient staff and big common area”

Laurène Malaysia
“The staff is so nice there and the bathrooms are so clean.”

Parwaiz Pakistan
“really good location, comfortable room, cool bathroom, cute lobby. Nice staff. Good value for money. Will stay again. Thank you ☺”

Karen Philippines
“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.”

Irfan Singapore
“Simple Breakfast, clean hostel. Cannot imagine how they keep hotel to such high standard with such a budget price. Kudos to Management and Staff.”

Laurène Malaysia
“The location for us was convinient. Coffee and tea is available all day and the lounge area is comfortable.”

Emma United Kingdom
“Staff was really nice, but the hostel is pretty cheap in the overall. Facilities are ok, room was rather clean, location was really good.”

Louise France
“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.”

Anna Poland
“The location is good. Close to China Town and metro. Restaurants around are very good.”

Jakewu321 China

One of our best sellers in Kuala Lumpur! 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 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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The Explorers Guesthouse and Hostel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Sept 29, 2011

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Free WiFi

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Located in the top-rated area in Kuala Lumpur, this property has an excellent location score of 9.0!

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Great area for shopping!

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Area Info

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Closest Landmarks *

Central Market, Kuala Lumpur
0.1 miles
Pasar Seni Central Market
0.1 miles
Petaling Street
0.1 miles
Sultan Abdul Samad Building
0.2 miles
National Textiles Museum Kuala Lumpur
0.3 miles
Pudu Sentral Bus Terminal
0.3 miles
Merdeka Square
0.3 miles
National Mosque
0.4 miles
Old Kuala Lumpur Railway Station
0.5 miles
Merdeka Stadium
0.5 miles

Restaurants & Markets *

Lai Foong Restaurant Restaurant
0.1 miles
Texas Chichen Cafe/Bar
0 miles
7-11 Supermarket
0.1 miles
Restoran Yusoof Dan Zakhir Restaurant
0.1 miles
Central Market, Kuala Lumpur Market
0.1 miles
Starbucks Coffee Cafe/Bar
0.2 miles
Mc Donalds Cafe/Bar
0.2 miles

Closest Airports *

Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport
10.2 miles
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
27.1 miles

Shopping Nearby – All Within 500 Yards! *

Petaling Street Market Local & Authentic
Central Market Market Local & Authentic

What Travelers Love About This Location

“The property was basic but had everything you needed, there is a nice chill out area downstairs by reception and free coffee tea and toast in the morning was a ...”

Tim

United Kingdom

“Great location! It is close to everything. Walking distance to the bus and train station. Walking distance to Central Market, China Town, Bukit Bintang, and oth...”

Sydney

Philippines

9.5

“Location and hall! Coffe tea and toast are free”

David

Italy

7.5

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From 3:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

12:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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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 MYR50 damage deposit is required on arrival (around USD11.94). This deposit will be fully refunded at check-out, as long as there isn't any damage to the property.

Children & Beds

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 6 and above are considered adults at this property.

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This property doesn't offer cribs.

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 6:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

A tourist tax of MYR 10 per room per night is applied to all foreign guests. This tax is not included in the room rate and must be paid upon check-in. Guests with a valid Malaysian Identity Card or valid permanent residents MY PR Card are exempted.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

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 11.94USD. 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.

“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”

“Staff was really nice, but the hostel is pretty cheap in the overall. Facilities are ok, room was rather clean, location was really good. It is ok for one night, but if not on a tight budget I would go somewhere else.”

“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. ”

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Reviewed: October 21, 2019

Cy
Philippines
8.8

“Great place to stay and worth your penny! ”
- • Business trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Maybe not really that I don't like as I like it here. But more on wifi improvement, it can be much better if wifi can be accessible even if you're in your room because as of the moment you will have to go in the lobby to access. If you have enough mobile data then it's okay though :)
Bed is very comfortable! Clean room, great AC! :) Very friendly and helpful staff. Accessible to shopping centers, souvenir stores, food chains, train and bus stations, almost to everything.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 18, 2019

Nyamcharan
Netherlands
5.8

Okay
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
When this place first opened (I think it was about 10 years ago) it was new, clean and well-maintained and run by people who got some enjoyment out of running a guesthouse. Different owners now and I get the impression it's just a business without anyone putting much of their hearts into it... sullen daytime management loitering behind the reception desk curtly answering any queries and more interested in their phones. Bathrooms are showing signs of neglect ie. bits of this and that broken off or not functioning as they should.
Location is good, if you enjoy a stroll it's within walking distance of plenty of sights. Plenty of food available nearby. Free coffee available although of the cheap and nasty powdered variety but hey, not too many guesthouses with an espresso machine. Also free breakfast available but why on earth you would make yrself jam and peanutbutter sandwiches in KL when you can have roti chanai or nasi lemak around the corner is beyond me>>>

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 17, 2019

Tim
United Kingdom
10

“Great value for money in the heart of Chinatown”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
We had no window in our room and the shower door doesn't lock properly.
The property was basic but had everything you needed, there is a nice chill out area downstairs by reception and free coffee tea and toast in the morning was a nice touch.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 16, 2019

Frans
Indonesia

2 helpful votes
8.3

“Bussy guest house in the centre of china town KL”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No free drinking water.
Value for money.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 15, 2019

Andraž
Slovenia
8.8

“Great location & value of money!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Breakfast could be a bit more than toast, butter and jam, but you won’t stay hungry there - china town nearby offers great and cheap street food:)
Staff was really nice and helpful to our early check in, taxi arrangements and helping with their phone for urgent local call.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 13, 2019

Laura
Ireland

2 helpful votes
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No window in the dorm so smelt stuffy, not much of a social atmosphere, WiFi only downstairs
Good location for sightseeing, beds comfortable and rooms clean, good choice of food nearby

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 12, 2019

Cody
Thailand
7.9

“Overall fairly basic but at a reasonable price and good location, good for a short trip.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
It would have made the trip easier with more accessible wifi.
The location was handy, easy to get around to many local areas. One you understand how to use the train lines are able to get almost anywhere relatively efficiently. Staff were helpful and able to give good recommendations.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 11, 2019

Laurène
Malaysia
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
One of the Best hostels I stayed in Malaysia. Recommend highly for central location, clean hotel, efficient staff and big common area

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 10, 2019

Anonymous
Malaysia
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
Best Value for money Hotel This hotel gives Hi Speed Wifi in the common areas, have TV with Netflix, free breakfast, very comfortable bed, cold air condition. Check-in was very fast and staff at reception gave a lot of information at the time of check-in. I will love to stay here again.

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 10, 2019

Dwi
Indonesia

1 helpful vote
9.6

Exceptional
- • Business trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Recommended

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: October 8, 2019

Anonymous
Russia
5.4

Fair
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Staff was unfriendly, WiFi didn't reach our room, room was moldy and no window (in the description it didn't say so!)
Location is good

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 2, 2019

Phillip
Malaysia
7.1

“Comfortable”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Underwear drying on the lobby stool for.two nights Plug in the room sticking out of the wall
Kept my reservation until I arrive

Stayed in October 2019
Reviewed: October 2, 2019

Parwaiz
Pakistan
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The room size a bit smaller.
The staff is so nice there and the bathrooms are so clean.

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: October 2, 2019

Luizsantos
Brazil

2 helpful votes
5.8

“A hostel for Staffs, just staffs can use the facilities! ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
During the check-in a lady in the reception tried to fool me saying that the card machine was not accepting cards, she say that i should go to the ATM, but i make she try in front of me and card machine works very well so be aware about it, Is a hostel for the Staffs, i ask if i could use the microwave the answer was NO you can't, the microwave is only for staffs, i ask to use the wash machine the answer was NO you CAN NOT USE it, the wash machine is only for Staffs, i ask to use the fridge the was NO you CAN'T use the fridge, only for staffs, i ask about the Iron try to guess the answer... NO ONLY FOR STAFFS, so is a place just for staffs, the only thing you can do is sleep
My room was clean

Stayed in September 2019
Reviewed: October 1, 2019

Anonymous
Malaysia
7.1

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Stayed 1 night
It's a bit noisy with the room condition without sound proofing.
Ok

Stayed in September 2019

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