Hostel BackHome, Kuala Lumpur
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“BackHome Guesthouse consists of four 100-year-old wooden Chinese merchant shophouses that have been restored into a funky hostel with exposed brick walls and high ceilings with wooden beams.”
“This chic pit-stop for flashpackers offers polished-concrete finishes, Zen decoration, rain showers (all rooms share bathrooms) and a blissful central courtyard sprouting spindly trees.”
What guests liked
- Friendly staff
- Super clean
- Top location
- Excellent Wifi
- Comfortable beds
All you need to know
A converted pre-war building has been preserved since the 1880s and located in the heritage district of Kuala Lumpur, The Hostel Back Home is a home away from home. The boutique hostel is located a few minutes’ walk away from Chinatown, Berjaya Times Square, Petronas Twin Towers, Masjid Jamek and Museum Telekom. The Kuala Lumpur International Airport is an hour’s drive away.
The aim of the boutique hotel is to enhance the budget traveling experience for travelers seeking a safe haven to return to recharge and rest after a long day’s backpacking Malaysia’s beautiful tourist attractions. Homey and authentic, this hostel is a place to put your feet up and absorb the peace and tranquility.
Room accommodations feature air conditioning, individual lockers and shared bathrooms with hot shower facilities. Hairdryers and ironing facilities are available on request. There is free wireless internet access and breakfast is served daily. This hostel has all the creature comforts to make any guest feel as if he never left home once he steps through the front doors.
Hotel Details
— 17 rooms
— Opened in 2009
— Contemporary style
Hotel Features
— Free WiFi
— Breakfast included
— Non-smoking rooms
— My designated smoking areas
— Laundry services available
— Luggage storage
— Air conditioning
— Shared lounge and TV area
— Daily housekeeping
— Tours and ticket assistance
Additional Info
— Check in begins at 3:00 PM
— Check out ends at 12:00 PM
— Minimum check-in age is 17 years old
Address
30, Jalan Tun H S Lee, City Centre, 50100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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