PODs The Backpackers Home & Cafe, Kuala Lumpur

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Scored 7.8
Rated good

Excellent location!

9.3

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: PODs The Backpackers Home & Cafe in Kuala Lumpur offers adults-only accommodation with air-conditioning, bidet, hairdryer, shared bathroom, shower, and wardrobe. Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy a sun terrace and free WiFi, complemented by a lounge and lift. The property provides a relaxing environment with comfortable amenities. Convenient Location: Located 22 km from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport, the hostel is a 4-minute walk from KL Sentral and close to attractions such as Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia and Perdana Botanical Gardens. Guest Services: Reception staff speak English, Spanish, Indonesian, Malay, and Chinese, ensuring effective communication for all guests.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Lift

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

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US$22 per night
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US$10 per night
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US$12 per night
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Small Single Room
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US$17 per night
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Single Room
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US$18 per night
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Guests who stayed here loved

Cynthia
Malaysia Malaysia
“The location is great, it's walking distance to the monorail and a little walk through kl sentral to lrt,mrt and ktm. The bed is cosy and clean. It' safe for a female so traveller.”
Raman
New Zealand New Zealand
“"I stayed at PODs Backpacker KL on August 31, 2025, during Malaysia's Independence Day celebration and had a great time! The staff were fantastic and made the experience even more memorable. Highly recommended to travelers seeking a friendly and...”
Adam
Czech Republic Czech Republic
“Friendly personnel Good location Cozy cafe Nice cats”
Aimee
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff were lovely, room clean , comfy bed, clean shower, great location”
Huynh
Malaysia Malaysia
“VERY GOOD LOCATION: opposite KL Sentral. Many good restaurants, store, mall in 5mins walk. Easy to get to airport with bus from KL Sentral . Easy to get around city with metro/ buses. Spacious common area n terrace to sit n meet travelers.”
Flor
Australia Australia
“Clean room and clean amenities. Very good shower. Friendly staff and good location.”
David
Germany Germany
“Very friendly staff, overall nice vibe with an amazing view from the rooftop”
Balqis
Malaysia Malaysia
“Everything!! I could make new friends & the staff is super friendly”
Patrik
Slovenia Slovenia
“Very clean hostel, definitely recommend it. We stayed there only few hours to refresh ourselves but everything was good.”
Erik
United States United States
“very nice staff who took care of my special needs, Nice cafe, great location, comfortable bed, great showers”

Property surroundings

Facilities of PODs The Backpackers Home & Cafe, Kuala Lumpur

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Lift

House rules

PODs The Backpackers Home & Cafe, Kuala Lumpur takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

From 1st January 2023, a tourist tax of RM 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 with a valid Malaysian Identity Card or valid permanent residents MY PR Card are exempted.

Please inform PODs The Backpackers Home & Cafe, Kuala Lumpur in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.