PODs The Backpackers Home & Cafe

Travelers unwind with books and conversation at the rooftop cafe before exploring Mid Valley Megamall and returning for satisfying meals at this Kuala Lumpur hostel

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PODs The Backpackers Home & Cafe offers a welcoming rooftop terrace for travelers to relax after exploring Kuala Lumpur. Guests appreciate the convenient location, free WiFi, on-site restaurant, library for quiet reading, and dry cleaning services.

Very good

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning
Breakfast available
Business services
Laundry

Room options

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Jan 21 - Jan 22

Tomorrow

Jan 22 - Jan 23

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1 bed

2 beds

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Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Mini Pod (No Window)

Sleeps 1

Single Pods (With / Without Window)

Highlights

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Ceiling fan

Bidet

Daily housekeeping

Laptop workspace

50 sq ft
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Double Pods (With / Without Window)

Highlights

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Ceiling fan

Bidet

Daily housekeeping

Laptop workspace

70 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

4 Bed Female Dorm

Highlights

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Ceiling fan

Bidet

Daily housekeeping

Laptop workspace

75 sq ft
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

16 Bed Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Ceiling fan

Bidet

Daily housekeeping

Laptop workspace

452 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Mini Pods Without Window

Highlights

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Ceiling fan

Bidet

Daily housekeeping

Laptop workspace

City view
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

8 Bed Male Dorm

Very good

Highlights

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Ceiling fan

Bidet

Daily housekeeping

Laptop workspace

226 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

8 Bed Female Dorm

Highlights

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Ceiling fan

Bidet

2 bathrooms

Daily housekeeping

Laptop workspace

140 sq ft
City view
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

1 Bed In 4-Bed Female Dormitory

Sleeps 1

Single Pod

Sleeps 1

Double Pod

Sleeps 2

1 Bed in 16-Bed Mixed Dormitory

Sleeps 1

1 Bed In 8-Bed Male Dormitory

Sleeps 1

Small Single Room

Sleeps 1

1 Bed In 8-Bed Female Dormitory

Sleeps 1

About the neighborhood

Located in Brickfields, a neighborhood in Kuala Lumpur, PODs The Backpackers Home & Cafe is in a shopping district and near a metro station. Kuala Lumpur Sentral and Petaling Street Market are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Berjaya Times Square. Petrosains Science Discovery Centre and Perdana Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Visit our Kuala Lumpur travel guide

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G-6, No 30, Jalan Thambipillay, Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur, 50470

What's nearby

Kuala Lumpur Sentral
7 min walk - 0.6 km
Perdana Botanical Gardens
10 min walk - 0.9 km
Petaling Street Market
2 min drive - 1.6 km
NU Sentral
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Sree Veera Hanuman Temple
9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

KL Sentral Station
2 min walk
Kuala Lumpur Sentral Station
5 min walk
Subang (SZB-Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah)
19 min drive

Restaurants

Aroii Thai
2 min walk
ABC One Bistro
1 min walk
ABC Bistro Cafe
1 min walk
Bungkus Kaw Kaw
2 min walk
Kakatoo
2 min walk

About this property

PODs The Backpackers Home & Cafe

Hostel near Kuala Lumpur Sentral

Consider a stay at PODs The Backpackers Home & Cafe and take advantage of a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a library. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a restaurant.

You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:

Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), access to a nearby indoor pool, and a TV in the lobby
A front-desk safe, an elevator, and luggage storage
Tour/ticket assistance, barbecue grills, and a computer station

Room features

All guestrooms at PODs The Backpackers Home & Cafe include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like separate sitting areas and separate dining areas.

More amenities include:

Showers and bidets
Separate sitting areas, separate dining areas, and ceiling fans

Similar properties

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Laundry
Room service

NT$1,200 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 22 - Jan 23

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

No onsite parking available
Free offsite parking
Street parking available

Food and drink

Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: MYR 6 to 12 for adults and MYR 6 to 12 for children
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Snack bar/deli

Things to do

Indoor pool (guest access)
Library
TV in common areas

Family friendly

Access to nearby indoor pool
Laundry facilities
Separate in-room dining area
Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

Guidebooks
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk

Guest services

Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

Computer station

Outdoors

Barbecue grill
Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Well-lit path to entrance

More

4 floors

Room amenities

Bathroom

Bidet
Shower
Towels provided

Food and drink

Separate dining area

More

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
Separate sitting area
Shared accommodations

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM

Early check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 2:00 AM

Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

Cash deposit: MYR 20.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately MYR 6 to 12 for adults, and MYR 6 to 12 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is PODs The Backpackers Home & Cafe pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at PODs The Backpackers Home & Cafe?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM.

What time is check-out at PODs The Backpackers Home & Cafe?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is PODs The Backpackers Home & Cafe located?

Located in Brickfields, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of NU Sentral and Kuala Lumpur Sentral. Petronas Twin Towers and Mid Valley Megamall are also within 3 mi (5 km). KL Sentral Station is only a 2-minute walk and Tun Sambanthan Station is 5 minutes.

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PODs The Backpackers Home & Cafe Reviews

8.0

Very Good

7.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.0

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Icha

2024/11/20

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

all of staf very friendly

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

kristin

2023/10/22

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Clean and comfortable with great staff

A great hostel. I had a solo room, everything was super clean including the bathroom at all times. Great Wi-Fi and coworking area downstairs, staff was so nice and helpful, plus very close to Sentral station and lots of great food nearby.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abeer

2024/12/8

Liked: Staff & service

Basic hostel in great location

Basic hostel in a great location. Stayed in 4 bed dorm. My only concern is room had an old style key and it was up to each person to lock the door behind them, if this didn’t happen the door stayed unlocked. The 8 bed dorm has an automatic locking door.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

2023/10/9

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Walking distance to KL Sentral and surrounding by many (Indian) restaurants, so no problem when you suddenly feel hungry late at night. Room a little too dark as it is windowless and lighting is not intense enough. Just really good for an overnight stay. Check-in, check -out no fuss.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

bisola ibiwunmi

2025/4/2

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very nice staff and guests

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Kiampi Olivia

2023/8/31

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Perfect affordable option for short stays, at the heart of the city.

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne M

2016/9/5

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location and value for money

Perfect hostel very close to sentral KL, so it us ideal when you have to get up early to take the express for the airport

8/10 Good

Leo

2022/9/26

Liked: Staff & service

Cost effective, near KL Sentral.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Leo

2022/10/2

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Near MRT KL Sentral Station.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tenchi

2023/10/14

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

ホテルも清潔で冷房も寒いくらい稼働していて良かったが、掛け布団が薄くてむしろ寒いくらいだった。16人くらいの広い部屋に泊まったが、2段ベットはプライベートな空間は皆無だが、他の客たちは掛け布団や衣類で仕切りをしてプライベートな空間を確保していた。隣のおっさんのイビキがうるさくて寝れなかったが、値段を考慮すればそれほど不満はない。klセントラル駅までもすぐに行けて交通の弁も良かった。

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

KAZUYA

2023/10/6

Disliked: Staff & service

滞在する場合のシーツやタオルについての説明を聞き忘れた？どう変えるのか？部屋にあるタオルはどうするのか？もう少し説明が欲しかった。滞在するには、駅も近く、24hrコンビニは出口横どなりにあるので、冷蔵庫要らず。便利さはとても素敵でした。

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

2020/3/3

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

立地のみ。

セントラル駅に近いので早朝、深夜のフライトに便利です。ショッピングモールを抜けて駅に行くと５分くらいですが、ショッピングモール閉店時間は遠回りする為余裕を持って出発してください。ホステルはきれいではありません。駅近で安いので割り切れる方向けです。

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

4/10 Poor

Stan

2020/2/2

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stay away from this place. I had a reservation for a single room (mini Pod), but it was 2x2 m and the fan sound was terrible. So I choosed to get a dorm bed because ironically the dorm rooma are more spacious. So I will never ever stay again in this hotel. For a few bucks more you can get more comfortable room in other hotels nearby.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

may, japan

2020/1/3

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

klセントラルからインド人街を通ってすぐのところにあり、アクセス抜群部屋は清潔だが通り沿いなので車の音が響く貴重品ロッカーがありドミトリー部屋は狭いのでそこに荷物を保管していた。受付はは24時間あいているので、早朝、深夜でも安心

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sing Piau

2019/12/21

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Good B&B

Very spacious ground floor reception and comfy with lot of convenient to interact each other’s. Available lift for upstairs bedroom and the room or bed are just usual B&B with no further comment, some improvement need for bed cover sheet and wash room. Overall at good set up and keep going.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

2019/12/16

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

価格以上のクオリティ

この価格帯のドミトリーによく宿泊する人は、このホステルのクオリティに納得すると思います。大部屋は少し寒かったですが、許容範囲内です。

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Aubrey Nyobia

2019/7/28

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The perfect accommodation if you're staying the night before travelling elsewhere in the morning. Service and facilities are perfect although the walls are very thin so if you're staying the night with loud and rowdy people in the next room it can get annoying.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Christopher

2018/12/28

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Sleep if you can. Get up. Get out.

Basic bed. Near transit.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

2018/12/20

Good value for money

Nothing special on this hotel but otherwise good value for money. Some guests are noisy talking on the phone, chatting loud even in the middle of tje night.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

liss, SG

2018/11/11

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

staff was friendly but service level can be improved. shower facilities can be greatly improved. it was smelly when I used it. several hair strands were found on my bed....

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

2018/10/25

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

위치는 너무 좋았어요

직원분들이 친절했어요 센트럴 하고 가까워서 위치는 너무 맘에 들었어요

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

4/10 Poor

RT, World

2018/7/23

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location. Not well maintained.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

SeungHyuk, 韓国

2018/7/3

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Just suitable for short trip. Overall clean. But I didn't understand all hostel in KL require 10rm tourist tax..

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

2018/5/28

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

KLセントラル駅すぐのホテル

8時頃にホテルに到着したのですが、ベッドが空いていた為すぐにチェックインさせてくれました。4人ドミトリーに予約したつもりだったのですが16人ドミトリーに割り当てられ、でも16人の方が部屋も大きいし大人数だった為か全く気を遣う事なく気楽に過ごす事が出来ました。個人専用のロッカーもあり薄手のブランケット・バスタオルはありました(カードキー・ロッカーキーのデポジット20ドル)。エアコンが効きすぎてて寒くて眠れませんでした。ホテル周辺は朝から晩(夜中)までずっと賑やかでコンビニもすぐ横にありました。

Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

8/10 Good

Kenneth, Tasmania, Australia

2018/4/12

Very convenient. Excellent transport linkage.

Ideal for quick stopover stay. Great Indian food all within walking distance. Nice shopping mall just 200meters away. Transport linkage to anywhere in KL and direct bus to/from airport. Could not ask for more at this cost effective price.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018