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The Explorers Guesthouse and Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Petaling Street Market

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Exterior detail
Lobby sitting area
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Interior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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No 128 and 130 Jalan Tun H.S Lee, Kuala Lumpur, 50000
  • Place, Central Market
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Petaling Street Market
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Merdeka Square
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Kuala Lumpur (KUL-Kuala Lumpur Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Twin Room | In-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room | In-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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10-bed Mixed Dorm | In-room safe, desk, bed sheets

10-bed Mixed Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 5 Twin Bunk Beds

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In-room safe, desk, bed sheets

4-Bed Mixed Dorm

  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 10 Twin Bunk Beds

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6-Bed Mixed Dorm | In-room safe, desk, bed sheets

6-Bed Mixed Dorm

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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In-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Family Shared Dormitory

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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In-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Standard Double Room with No Window

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room No Window

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Superior Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Triple Room With View

  • Sleeps 3

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In-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Triple Room With Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 3

Family 4

  • Sleeps 4

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In-room safe, desk, bed sheets

4-Bed Family Room

  • Sleeps 4

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In-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Bed in 6 Beds Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

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In-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Bed in 10 Beds Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

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In-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Bed In 4 Beds Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

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About the neighborhood

Kuala Lumpur

Located in Golden Triangle, The Explorers Guesthouse and Hostel is next to popular attractions like Petaling Street Market and Sin Sze Si Ya Temple. This 25-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like a library, dry cleaning/laundry services, and laundry facilities.
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What's nearby

  • Central Market - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Petaling Street Market - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Kasturi Walk - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Jamek Mosque - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Merdeka Square - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Kuala Lumpur Pasar Seni Station - 4 min walk
  • Maharajalela Station - 12 min walk
  • Subang (SZB-Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restoran Kopi Lai Foong (丽丰茶冰室) - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Texas Chicken - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Shin Kee Beef Noodles - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Restoran Yusoof Dan Zakhir - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Warong Old China - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Explorers Guesthouse and Hostel

Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Petaling Street Market
The Explorers Guesthouse and Hostel features free WiFi in public areas, a library, and laundry facilities. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with securing valuables, luggage storage, and dry cleaning/laundry. This smoke-free hostel also has a TV in a common area.
Bathrooms offer rainfall showers and slippers. Other amenities include 4 bathrooms, safes, and desks. Bathrooms are shared.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Street parking available

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 detached shared bathrooms
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Limited room service
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Cash deposit: MYR 50 per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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Frequently asked questions

What can I see close to The Explorers Guesthouse and Hostel?

This hostel is situated in Golden Triangle within a short 1-minute walk of Petaling Street Market and also 16 minutes on foot from Jalan Alor. You'll also find Berjaya Times Square and KLCC Park within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at The Explorers Guesthouse and Hostel?

As of Nov 22, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Explorers Guesthouse and Hostel on Nov 23, 2025 start from $30.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Will I be able to park at The Explorers Guesthouse and Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't offer parking.

Does The Explorers Guesthouse and Hostel include a casino on the premises?

No, The Explorers Guesthouse and Hostel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Explorers Guesthouse and Hostel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

Is The Explorers Guesthouse and Hostel good for couples?

Couples staying at this hostel will appreciate amenities like a rainfall showerhead and slippers as well as a library.

Does The Explorers Guesthouse and Hostel have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hostel.

Does The Explorers Guesthouse and Hostel feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, The Explorers Guesthouse and Hostel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does The Explorers Guesthouse and Hostel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at The Explorers Guesthouse and Hostel.

Are there connecting rooms at The Explorers Guesthouse and Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from The Explorers Guesthouse and Hostel?

The closest major airport to The Explorers Guesthouse and Hostel is Subang (SZB-Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah), which is 15.4 mi away (31 minutes by car). Another top airport is Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), which is around 27 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at The Explorers Guesthouse and Hostel?

No, there aren't any rooms with balconies at The Explorers Guesthouse and Hostel.

Reviews

The Explorers Guesthouse and Hostel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

5.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 147 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 147 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 147 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 147 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 147 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Edward

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

Nothing fancy but comfortable enough

A good spot when in town before traveling to the interior. It was a short walk to the bus station to Taman Negara.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Room comfort

Just OK, but would not stay again

This was an OK stay, as it was a good location and did the job for me to sleep and store my things, but I will not be back again. The first room I was assigned to smelled very musty and my bed wasn’t cleaned with new sheets, so I had to go to the reception to get a new room assignment. They don’t give you a top sheet for the bed, but the fitted sheet to cover the mattress had stuff on it — a small rubber piece, fuzz and hairs. They give just a thin blanket which I questioned its cleanliness since there were also hairs on it. The bathroom stalls were tiny so hard to move around in, and there was no hand soap at the sink to wash your hands. The soap pump in the shower was broken so it was difficult to get soap out but I eventually got it after many attempts. The lockers in the hostel room were broken so I had to leave my things in the lockers outside of the room. There are no elevators so if you’re on the top floor like I was, it made it difficult to carry your bags up and down — especially since the receptionist doesn’t show you your room and help you bring your bags up like many other hostels do. However, the location was good with the Central Market and Chinatown right in the area, and close walking distance to Merdeka Square.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Christopher

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tanner

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

??

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is good. Near the pasar seni station.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Rachel

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No idea how this property has such high reviews. We left almost immediately and booked ourselves somewhere else nearby. The room was very basic, which would have been fine, but was also not clean. Sheets and beds had stains, traces of bed bugs, and only a dirty looking blanket to cover you that didn't look like it had been washed. Staff member barely reacted when we handed back the keys and said we were leaving - just rolled his eyes and took the key, so I assume we aren't the first to leave early!

8/10 Good

Zeeshan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Has potential, but stinky carpet must go

The carpet in the guest rooms smells very bad. Carpet needs to be pulled up ASAP. Otherwise it's a nice place, friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Riwan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Leandro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Explorers Guesthouse was a great place to stay for a few days in Kuala Lumpur. It was clean, quiet and comfortable. Staff were very friendly and always available. There is a free light breakfast (toast and assorted jellies), coffee and tea, and WiFi throughout the building. The location is centrally located near Chinatown, several markets and is within walking distance of KL Eco Park.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
The guy at reception was unhelpful I can say. When I asked place, just explain Virvary but not clear enough of course. and when I asked him more detail, he said “just cross over the road and you can see “ and in the end I couldn’t find it :( he shouldn’t be like that if you he is at receptionist Shower water is very very weak.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

CLEAN.WIFI ONLY IN RECEPTION AREA THOUGH.

VERY CLEAN AND COMFORTABLE. ONLY DRAWBACK IS THAT THE WIFI ONLY WORKS IN THE RECEPTION AREA.SHAME.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

nice staff, near central market

we are 4 backpacker. we reserved bunk bed room. there are 3 floor each level have 2 toilets 2 bathrooms. there're quite silent. Suitable for relaxation.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

beth, UK

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Nice!

I've stayed in worse but I've also stayed in nicer hostels. Overall it was nice, the staff were friendly and helpful with finding things to do. The area was perfect for walking everywhere, plenty of food close by. The beds were comfortable. The rooms were quiet at night also which is a bonus! They could improve the condition of the bathrooms and the rooms. I also think wifi in the rooms would be nice but having to go down to the common area isn't the end of the world. The breakfast was okay, but the mix of peanut butter and jams was a little annoying when guests would stick the same peanut butter cover knife in the jam - making it unusable for me with a peanut allergy.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Sadigatou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Very friendly reception staff

The reception staff is very friendly and welcoming and this makes all the difference. Used to go to back home but very inexperience and unwelcoming staff made me swap. This is a far better place in KL.

10/10 Excellent

Belle, Kota Kinabalu

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very Good!

This accommodation was very clean and comfortable; I stayed in a 4-bed female dormitory.I got the top bunk since the lower bunk was taken and it was very comfortable. I'm lucky my roommate was very kind and understanding. The shared bathroom was very clean and well decorated as well. The location is very good, walking distance to most of the interesting places, it's also near the Pasar Seni LRT Station so it's very easy to commute from here. The best thing is it's only RM3 Uber ride (15-20 mintutes walk) to Changkat Street, the best nightlife around town.

8/10 Good

Roddy

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Great stay in the centre! Great value for money, would make it a better stay if the beds had been slightly comfier! All in all a good stay!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incredibly friendly staff, very helpful and accommodating. I arrived WAY too early on the day I was supposed to check in and they figured things out very easily. There's constant cleaning so the place is very clean and spotless. If you're looking for a PARTY hostel, this is not it. It's a generally very quiet place run by a caring family.

10/10 Excellent

Thomas, Denmark

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

Amazing

Absolutely amazing stay. Friendly staff, very clean, good facilities and prime location. Would recommend the place any day if you're staying in China Town.

10/10 Excellent

Aussie, Australia

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

Home away from home.

My only query would be. .. Why was a group of three women moved from one four bed room to another four bed room? It didn't make sense and did cause a problem with things being left in the first room that were needed for travel. ... the new tenants did not think to take those items to reception causing a flight to be missed. I don't blame the staff for my forgetfulness but the unnecessary move....

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