The Explorers Guesthouse
No 128 & 130 Jalan Tun H S Lee, Kuala Lumpur 50000 Malaysia
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#5 of 1,050 Specialty lodging in Kuala Lumpur
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English, Chinese, Malay
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Grade: 100 out of 100
207Restaurantswithin 0.5 km
51Attractionswithin 0.5 km
No 128 & 130 Jalan Tun H S Lee, Kuala Lumpur 50000 Malaysia
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Pasar SeniKuala Lumpur Rapid KL5 min
Masjid JamekKuala Lumpur Rapid KL6 min
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Really unclean rooms, you wouldn’t want to walk around with no shoes on in a room, even a private room. The floor is covered in bits of gum, food, hair and who knows what else. The rooms definitely feel like prisons cells. There’s nothing wrong with a basic hostel but there’s no excuse for somewhere to be that dirty. I would not recommend staying any longer than you need to, I unfortunately stayed three nights.
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Date of stay: November 2022Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Reasonable price with breakfast included in the morning. Efficient and service-orientated staff. Credits to Jack and the Bangladeshi guy (Shahrul - hope I have spelt his name right). Both of them really made the effort to make sure I have a bed to stay as the hostel was packed and full during the time I was there, so their effort has to be appreciated and commended. A comfy vibe in the hostel as there are quality and friendly human interactions between guests and also with the staff. Clean and decent environment. Perfect location in the city center. Additionally, in this hostel one can also meet other different nationalities of travellers and backpacker as well. Overall, I enjoyed my stay there in the hostel, a place which u can know friends and enjoy a good hostel stay.
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Date of stay: September 2022Trip type: Travelled solo
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Downstairs area is not too bad to sit and eat or use WiFi. Staff we saw later on seemed a little friendlier. Location is good for cheap food like Indian and Chinese. Not to far to walk to the train station too. AC worked well. First impressions weren’t great. Check in was very simple and nothing like breakfast etc explained. Room smelt like feet and there was no window. WiFi didn’t reach the room. Area around the hostel is also a little rough.
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Worst hostel I’ve ever stayed in. Was so dirty - sheets weren’t clean, table wasn’t wiped down, floors hadn’t been vacuumed in weeks. And so.much.dust. The entire hostel and stairwell had so much dust that people had written in the dust. Can’t say much about breakfast because we decided not to eat there because it was so dirty in the hostel that it was unbelievable. Bathrooms were also horrific, that we often went to go pee in the hostel next door. We switched rooms because as 2 female travelers we did not feel safe. We didn’t see one single woman while staying here, and were constantly being harassed. I understand that staff can’t do much about who stays there, and they did let us switch rooms. This just goes to a warning to female travelers, solo or not, that it is less than safe. Men were waiting outside our room and knocking at 5 am, and would ask us in the reception the next day why we wouldn’t hangout with them. Again I acknowledge staff can’t do much about it but it’s still the reality of this hostel. Overall a very scary and very dirty stay. We left earlier than planned. The majority of the “excellent” reviews here are from men. The women reviews are about how scared they were and how management did little about it. Would never recommend this hostel to ANYONE. …
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Travelled with friends
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This is a great hostel as long as you understand what you’re going there for. The building isn’t the nicest looking from the outside, the street isn’t the quietest or the cleanest. But this isn’t why you’re staying here- all the essentials are done very well and very cheap. There’s high powered aircon in the reception and the rooms, good wifi in reception, and all the dorm room doors lock. The bathrooms are clean and well-maintained. 1.5L bottles of cold water can be purchased at reception for RM2, which is super convenient. Further, the location is excellent. In the middle of Chinatown, which is central to a lot of KL’s attractions. To get there from the airport, take the express train to KL Sentral then the red monorail line to Pasar Seni. The monorail is close and can get you to a lot of places. If you’re staying in a dorm, bring an eye mask- if you end up on the top bunk and someone turns the lights on, you’re not getting back to sleep.…
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Checked in for 3 nights and within 4 hours had decided to look for another place. Yes it is very very cheap and the location is really good but The twin room had no window, it was dirty, we found a condom wrapper under the bed and most of the slats on the bed were broken. The pictures on booking.com must havce been taken several years ago. There was also mould above the AC unit. The AC did work well. When we spoke to reception about us leaving they didn't sound too surprised or bothered but did give us a refund. If you need somewhere on a total budget then it's fine if you can afford anything else then take it.
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Date of stay: December 2019Trip type: Travelled with friends
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I stayed here for a couple of nights and it was alright. The hostel is located in chinatown so it’s pretty easy to move around and see many interesting things in the city. There was no wi-fi in the bedroom and the bathroom area can do better.
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Date of stay: July 2019Trip type: Travelled with friends
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clean room, bathroom and offe free brakefast for all guest. and they offer kitchen provide coffe and tea and this place near from chincatown so you can buy cheap souvenir form maydin and many restaurant near from this place
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Date of stay: June 2019Trip type: Travelled solo
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The location is 5 star, right around the corner from Central Market, Petaling Street, and close to an LRT stop. Had a tiny room with 2 decently comfortable single beds, good AC, no window or wifi. Shared bathroom around the corner, 2 private toilet stalls, 2 private shower stalls, good condition (hot water in only one shower, but too hot out for hot water). A bit noisy from the street, but slept fine. "Breakfast included" is just white bread with margarine spread and jam. Had a problem with another guest stalking me in the hostel, I complained to management about him, they said they would talk to him but would not kick him out. I was so uncomfortable and afraid that I cancelled my last reservation there and left the city. I think they should have taken it more seriously to protect their guests. Watch out for someone sitting alone and just watching people all day... he has come after me on multiple social media platforms, gotten my phone number, and followed me to the bathroom several times. I would give the property a better rating but now I am dealing with a stalker whom they refused to do anything about.…
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Date of stay: May 2019Trip type: Travelled solo
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The staff is friendly and helpful. Wifi was good in the common seating area with two computers to use. The shared bathroom / showers on 2nd floor had a nice stone decor with the option of hot / cold water and soap provided. Location was good alongside Central Market, Chinatown, close to Hop on Hop off main ticket hub and close to the LRT and Rapid trains. Bonus was the rooftop terrace, at night the city lights were nice and some buildings that displayed a light show of changing colors in fun patterns. What we didn't like, would be that there was no wifi in the rooms...only in common seating area. The second thing would be the breakfast...white bread and tea / coffee. It's a nice place, clearly they could provide a bit more to actually call it a breakfast. Disappointed
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Date of stay: April 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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PRICE RANGE
US$14 - US$25 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
the explorers guesthouse hotel kuala lumpur
LOCATION
MalaysiaWilayah PersekutuanKuala Lumpur
NUMBER OF ROOMS
25
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Explorers Guesthouse
Which popular attractions are close to The Explorers Guesthouse?
Nearby attractions include Sultan Abdul Samad Building (0.4 km), Jamek Mosque (0.4 km), and Kuala Lumpur City Gallery (0.4 km).
What are some of the property amenities at The Explorers Guesthouse?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free internet access, baggage storage, and a 24 hour front desk.
What are some restaurants close to The Explorers Guesthouse?
Conveniently located restaurants include LOKL Coffee Co., Betel Leaf, and Restoran Yusoof dan Zakhir.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at The Explorers Guesthouse?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English, Chinese, and Malay.
Are there any historical sites close to The Explorers Guesthouse?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Kuala Lumpur City Gallery (0.4 km), Rumah Penghulu Abu Seman (2.3 km), and Istana Negara (3.1 km).