The Explorers Guesthouse and Hostel

Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Petaling Street

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Dates

June 2025

July 2025

Basic Single Room | In-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

No 128 and 130 Jalan Tun H.S Lee, Kuala Lumpur, 50000

Central Market
‪1 min walk‬
Petaling Street
‪2 min walk‬
Merdeka Square
‪5 min walk‬
Kuala Lumpur (KUL-Kuala Lumpur Intl.)
‪51 min drive‬

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Room options

10-bed Mixed Dorm

161 sq ft
Sleeps 1
5 Twin Bunk Beds

4-Bed Mixed Dorm

107 sq ft
Sleeps 1
2 Twin Bunk Beds

6-Bed Mixed Dorm

129 sq ft
Sleeps 1
3 Twin Bunk Beds

Family Shared Dormitory

Sleeps 4
4 Twin Bunk Beds

Standard Twin Room

107 sq ft
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room

107 sq ft
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Kuala Lumpur

Located in Golden Triangle, The Explorers Guesthouse and Hostel is next to popular attractions like Petaling Street 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 - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Petaling Street Market - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Merdeka Square - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Berjaya Times Square - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile

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

‪Lai Foong - ‬1 min walk
‪La La Noodle 啦啦米 - ‬1 min walk
‪Shin Kee Beef Noodles Specialist - ‬1 min walk
‪Texas Chicken - ‬2 min walk
‪Restoran Yusoof dan Zakhir - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Explorers Guesthouse and Hostel

Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, steps from Petaling Street

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 dry cleaning/laundry, securing valuables, and luggage storage. This smoke-free hostel also has a TV in a common area.

Bathrooms offer rainfall showers and slippers. Safes and desks are also standard. Bathrooms are shared.

Languages

English, Malay

Similar properties

Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Air conditioning

$20 nightly

Jun 19 - Jun 20

Total includes taxes and fees

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

Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Rainfall showerhead
Shared bathroom
Shower
Slippers
Towels provided

Food and drink

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

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 and also 16 minutes on foot from Jalan Alor. You'll also find Berjaya Times Square and Suria KLCC Shopping Centre within a short drive.

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 a good place to stay for couples?

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

Are there hot tubs at The Explorers Guesthouse and Hostel?

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.

Does The Explorers Guesthouse and Hostel have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hostel.

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, you won't find rooms with balconies at The Explorers Guesthouse and Hostel.

The Explorers Guesthouse and Hostel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Feb 17, 2025

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

Feb 12, 2025

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tanner

Jun 4, 2024

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

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

??

Apr 1, 2024

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

Oct 30, 2023

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

Feb 21, 2023

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

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Dec 24, 2019

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

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Dec 3, 2019

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

Jan 21, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Riwan

Nov 16, 2018

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

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Leandro

Nov 11, 2018

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

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Oct 18, 2018

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

Jun 4, 2018

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

Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Jan 26, 2018

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

Oct 9, 2017

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

Oct 3, 2017

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

Aug 24, 2017

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

Jul 15, 2017

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

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Mar 18, 2017

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

Jan 21, 2017

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

Oct 5, 2016

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

Sep 21, 2016

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

Sep 10, 2016

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

May 3, 2016

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....