The Explorers Guesthouse and Hostel

Name: The Explorers Guesthouse and Hostel
Address: 128 & 130 Jalan Tun H.S. Lee, Kuala Lumpur, my

Location: 128 & 130 Jalan Tun H.S. Lee, Kuala Lumpur, my

Star Rating: 1 Stars

Property Type: Guest houses

About this Property

Central Location
Located just a short walk from Chinatown and Central Market, the Explorers Guesthouse is the perfect base for exploring Kuala Lumpur's vibrant neighborhoods.

Comfortable Accommodation
Experience cosy rooms with colourful décor, air conditioning, and convenient amenities like bedside lights and personal lockers. The shared facilities are well-maintained for your comfort.

Convenient Facilities
Enjoy free WiFi, a reading corner, and luggage storage services at the 24-hour front desk. With easy access to nearby attractions and a money changer within walking distance, your stay will be hassle-free.

Book your stay at the Explorers Guesthouse today and immerse yourself in the heart of Kuala Lumpur!

Important Information

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions. This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties. A damage deposit of MYR 50 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the 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.

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out: 12:00 PM

Amenities & Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Ironing service
Non-smoking throughout
Shared lounge/TV area
Outdoor furniture
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Physical distancing rules followed
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
Cashless payment available
Fire extinguishers
Sanitized tableware & silverware
Contactless check-in/check-out
Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
Physical distancing in dining areas
Food delivered to guest room
CCTV outside property
Process in place to check health of guests
Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
24-hour security
Delivered food - securely covered
Front desk (limited hours)
Free wired internet
Internet access
Housekeeping on request
Charcoal grill

Rooms Available

6-Bed Mixed Dorm

3 Twin Bunk Beds
129 sq feet

Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access and room service (limited hours)
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - 4 bathrooms, slippers, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Safe and desk
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - Shared accommodations
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Slippers
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Rainfall showerhead
- Shared accommodation
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Shared outdoor bathroom
Family Shared Dormitory

4 Twin Bunk Beds
Food & Drink - Shared/communal kitchen access and room service (limited hours)
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - 4 bathrooms, slippers, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Safe and desk
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Slippers
- Room service (limited hours)
- Daily housekeeping
- Rainfall showerhead
- Shared/communal kitchen access
- Bedsheets provided
- Shared outdoor bathroom
Triple Room With Private Bathroom

Providing free toiletries, this triple room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The triple room provides air conditioning, a seating area, a dining area, tumble dryer, as well as a TV with streaming services. The unit offers 2 beds.

Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Dishwasher
- Private bathroom
- Shared toilet
- Slippers
- Additional toilet
- Dining area
- Tumble dryer
- Toaster
- Computer
- Linen
- Dining table
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Fire extinguisher
Standard Double Room

The double room provides air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a shared bathroom featuring a hairdryer and slippers. The double room is furnished with a desk and a seating area and offers a dining area and tumble dryer. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Dishwasher
- Shared toilet
- Slippers
- Additional toilet
- Dining area
- Tumble dryer
- Toaster
- Computer
- Linen
- Dining table
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Window
Standard Twin Room

The twin room provides air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a shared bathroom featuring a hairdryer and slippers. The twin room is furnished with a desk and a seating area and offers a dining area and tumble dryer. The unit offers 2 beds.

Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Dishwasher
- Shared toilet
- Slippers
- Additional toilet
- Dining area
- Tumble dryer
- Toaster
- Computer
- Linen
- Dining table
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Window
Bed In 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

This bed in dormitory features a dining area, kitchenware and toaster.

Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Dishwasher
- Shared toilet
- Slippers
- Additional toilet
- Dining area
- Tumble dryer
- Toaster
- Computer
- Linen
- Dining table
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Lockers
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
Single Bed In 10-Bed Dormitory Room

This bed in dormitory has a kitchenware, tumble dryer and tea/coffee maker.

Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Dishwasher
- Shared toilet
- Slippers
- Additional toilet
- Dining area
- Tumble dryer
- Toaster
- Computer
- Linen
- Dining table
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
Bed In 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room

This bed in dormitory features a dining area, air conditioning and tea/coffee maker.

Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Dishwasher
- Shared toilet
- Slippers
- Additional toilet
- Dining area
- Tumble dryer
- Toaster
- Computer
- Linen
- Dining table
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Lockers
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
Family Room

The family room provides air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a shared bathroom featuring a hairdryer and slippers. The unit offers 4 beds.

Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Dishwasher
- Shared toilet
- Slippers
- Additional toilet
- Dining area
- Tumble dryer
- Toaster
- Computer
- Linen
- Dining table
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Lockers
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
Triple Room With View

The triple room features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a shared bathroom boasting a hairdryer and slippers. The triple room has a seating area, a dining area, tumble dryer as well as a computer. The unit has 3 beds.

Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Seating Area
- Dishwasher
- Shared toilet
- Slippers
- Additional toilet
- Dining area
- Tumble dryer
- Toaster
- Computer
- Linen
- Dining table
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
Superior Queen Room

Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The double room is furnished with a desk and a seating area and offers air conditioning and a dining area. The unit has 1 bed.

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Dishwasher
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Additional toilet
- Dining area
- Tumble dryer
- Toaster
- Computer
- Linen
- Dining table
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access

Guest Reviews

biak (10/5): - Good service
Tahmawi (10/5): Exceptional -
Edward (8/5): 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.
Mohamad (8/5): Very good -
Aroon (5/5): Passable - Only the location and working AC 24/7. No cleaning, dirty washrooms.
Sugath (10/5): Exceptional -
Fiona (4/5): I would give 2 stars to this guesthouse for the ratings. - The location is strategic in terms of food & transport. The bunk bed was stable, not shaky. 1) Unisex Shared toilet - dirty 2) The counter clerk ( morning shift )- unfriendly , impatient, not helpful. 3) room - cockroaches big & small 4) female dorm ...on the 3rd floor- no lift - need to carry big luggage up ourselves - nobody there to help. 5) No curtains to cover the lower & upper bunks , no privacy.
Esteban (5/5): Passable -
Antolin (1/5): Bad -
Stella (7/5): Good - Location is great.
Gani (10/5): Exceptional -
YUKI (8/5): - 朝食付きで1泊1000以下、最高また行きたい
Chris (6/5): Great location. Everything else is only ok - LOCATION Super easy walking distance to the downtown sites (Central Market, Masjid Jemek, Chinatown, etc) as well as the metro station. ROOM Clean and comfortable. Good AC. No window, so the room is dark at night. BATHROOM Clean enough. Hot water in the shower STAFF/LOBBY Don't let the fancy looking lobby fool you. The rest of the place is pretty warn down. WIFI Mostly fine ROOM Bottom bunks don't have good access to an outlet. My bunk had an outlet that was so high I had to stack up my backpacks so my phone wasn't dangling. Bunks do not have a privacy curtain or shelf. No widow, so the room is dark in the daytime. STAFF/LOBBY Front desk staff send fairly disinterested wherever I had to interact with them. KITCHEN/MEALS No water refill NOISE Nearby mosques so the Adhan is nice and loud. WIFI Doesn't work well up on the rooftop OTHER The rooftop could be nice but only two chairs and the wifi doesn't work well.
Khairol_ (6/5): Pleasant -
Kumaresh (7/5): Good - parking lot far from location
Odaly (8/5): Just fine - Great location, friendly staff. It was very very very basic. Maybe getting rid of that refrigerator and instead adding a table could do. Or, replacing that refrigerator, it looks sooo old that you just don't want to look at it. Replacing that enourmous wardrobe that just occupies space and also looks so old for something smaller, lighter and simpler. These simple changes could make the room much more comfortable.
Mohammed (6/5): Pleasant -
Erwin (1/5): Bad -
Syazwani (9/5): Worth it - Location walkable to LRT/MRT. Stairs.
Nathan (7/5): Value for money - Excellent customer service
Imran (6/5): Pleasant -
Joshua (3/5): Poor - Not much honestly. The staff were mostly friendly Bathrooms were very dirty, none of lockers were working even when I was provided. Cockroaches in room. Other guests sharing the dormitory were not respectful and very noisy, probably more or less expected for the price paid
Fizzy (9/5): Good Value - Perfect location close by to metro station, Chinatown, lots of food area to explore, nice peoples, and worth what you pay for.
Matheus (2/5): Good for a couple of nights if you don't mind not getting much sleep. - The shower was good, the location is brilliant and there are really nice people staying there. Room was terrible to sleep in, a bit crammed, with very loud people coming in and out all the time throughout the night and it was just 3 of us in there. Bedding was dirty, room wasn't cleaned enough and there is no ventilation at all.
Stanyzone (2/5): It was bad - It's at a walkable distance from Pasar Seni station. Right next to the Chinatown. The AC was really good. The bathrooms and the toilets weren't that clean. They don't provide towels if you don't ask. Even if you ask, they are almost always Okyy if fresh towels. And they insist that the guests have to be present at the property when the towels are available. No lift, no room service. You are expected to carry your luggage to the third floor. The pictures shown on this site are old. I'm giving it two stars. One star for it existence, and the second star is for its AC unit.
Asri (8/5): Very good -
Amirul (7/5): Good -
Saurav (5/5): it was quite disappointing - Stayed at The Explorers Guesthouse, and honestly, it was quite disappointing. The staff was rude and unhelpful, which made the experience even less pleasant. There’s no lift, so if you have heavy luggage, be prepared for a struggle carrying it up the stairs. The place is very basic—nothing fancy at all. On the plus side, the location is decent, with plenty of shops and eateries nearby, which is convenient. But overall, you get what you pay for. If you're on a very tight budget and just need a place to crash, it might work. Otherwise, I’d recommend looking elsewhere.
Verified traveler (6/5): 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.
György (10/5): Exceptional - Very good location, very safe and clean area. The staff is helpful and flexible. <3
Patrick (4/5): Basic dorm room in Chinatown - Room was quiet and dark at night. Staff wasn't very friendly, bathrooms are not cleaned often enough. No windows in room so it smelled bad. Loud lobby area with people constantly on speaker phone.
Monika (6/5): Pleasant - Location. Close to the grocery shop and plenty of places to eat. We could check-in earlier. Hot water in the shower. Drinking water available (including hot water). The glory days of this property are already gone. It's quite dark everywhere. Some rooms are really noisy because of the street. Kitchen and bathrooms might need some cleaning. We saw 2 rats in the common area (kitchen, ground floor).
Akoparinito (5/5): Passable -
Hrvoje (5/5): Passable - Spacious lounge to hang out at. Room and bed clothes were clean. Good location near main attractions in city center. Staff was kind and helpful. This is a hostel for foreign workers. I've only seen a few travelers there, all the rest were workers or people who came there to look for work. It would be really good if the hostel had a dormitory reserved just for travelers.
James (7/5): It was a fine place and the staff are really nice. The room itself was good and I always like it when I get a lower bunk - It is in a pretty good location to get around the city. It’s right by central train station and also where metro and skytrain meet. The hostel room is on the top floor after three fights of stairs, lol. I guess I could use the exercise.
Xin (10/5): Exceptional -
Xin (10/5): Exceptional -
Hanan (5/5): Budget hostel - The location is very good and the people who work there are very friendly. There was some terrible smell in the room.
Patrick (7/5): Good - Good location
Srinovelmi (10/5): Exceptional -
Chi (10/5): Exceptional -
Jia (10/5): Exceptional -
Abdul (10/5): Exceptional -
Ahmed (10/5): Thank you & see you again - Good location. Good service this price you can not expect more then this. We are happy to stay Location 👌🏻
Basheer (3/5): Disappointing Stay - A bit of the location which is nearby some attractive places. The experience was below expectations: Poor lighting in rooms and reception area. Lack of attention to guests. Showers and taps were in terrible condition. Beds had bed bugs and were unstable. Bedsheets and towels were in unacceptable condition. The A/C was noisy and barely functional. You can find better accommodations nearby for the same or even lower price.
Jabbar (4/5): Disappointing -
Mizi (4/5): Disappointing -
Sangay (5/5): Passable -
Norfadhilah (1/5): Bad -
Shehab (10/5): Exceptional - We feel like we were in home 🏡❤️
Muhammad (10/5): Good value of money - Silence and quiet rooms, prime location NA
Md (9/5): Need more washroom - Good
Risheetharan (9/5): Superb -
Prithviraj (10/5): Exceptional -
Imran (5/5): Passable -
Dimitris (5/5): Lots of unrealized potential - The location, the air con in the room, the warm water in the shower. Got bitten by bedbugs, which is never… welcome. Bites-aside, the place felt… neglected. The lobby area looked... sad, nothing like in the photos. Rooftop, even worse. All in all, the place left me with the impression that it receives no love from the owner and the people who run it. It has great potential, but potential alone, without real will by anyone to realize it, means nothing.
Zheng (10/5): Good location - Good location, near to lrt pasar seni Toilet can be quite dirty, only has two for the whole level Please clean it every hour so it feels comfortable to use.
Diana (5/5): Cheap price and good location, that's all - Location is amazing- close to central market and Petaling street market, cafes, eateries, sights, such as Independence square, etc. Price, clean bedding, good A/C in the room. Overall vibe for a solo female traveler- mostly men stay there, and there are no separate toilets or showers. Only two showers (and only one with hot water) and two toilets for the whole floor, so often I ended up having to shower in cold water. Toilet paper always finishes by the end of the day until the next day cleaning and refilling. Staff in the morning smoking in the lobby, almost next to the "no smoking" sign. Also smoking is allowed in the third floor terrace, however the door to the floor is constantly open, so all the smoke comes inside the corridor. None of the lockers in the room would lock. I wouldn't recommend the place for non-smokers and solo women travelers.
Wangzijie1981 (10/5): Exceptional - Great location. Literally a stones throw from petaling street. Also very close to the LRT No window.
Camila (7/5): Good -
Vivin (8/5): Very good -
Hadizz (3/5): Ok for not so fussy people - Location and price offer Cleanliness and facilities
Noor (8/5): Very good -
Samuel (1/5): Not recommended - Location and staff It was extremely dirty, I saw cockroaches near my bed and there were also bed bugs in my pillow which was dark yellow
Ting (9/5): Superb -
Fred (10/5): Exceptional -
Solaiman (3/5): Poor -
Sir (8/5): Very good -
Richard (4/5): Run down and noisy. Location good - Only the location was good - although it was in a dirty, rough area with people sleeping on the streets! We had a superior Queen room with a window and private bathroom. Unfortunately with the window we were awoken daily at 5.45am by a very loud, Muslim 'Call to prayer'. Next to shared bathroom for dorms - can hear loudly people vomitting, etc. The shower was a joke being a unit on the wall next to the toilet with no door or curtains. Everything got wet and the floor flooded. Couldn't shower properly, only wash down. Everything was old, run down and needed painting, replacing ( holes in carpet) or repairing... No toiletries despite description and my requests.
Kenneth (1/5): Bad -
Reto (7/5): Good - Only one powerstation in the room, also outside on the floor nothing. You have to go down to the looby to charge your things.
Krishnamurthy (4/5): Disappointing - No smail on face
Dani (6/5): Pleasant -
Chun (10/5): Exceptional - 👌🏻
Loréna (10/5): Exceptional - See you again next time thank you 😍
Farhana (10/5): Exceptional - Good location. Very good cleaning.
Dialga (10/5): Exceptional -
Amir (10/5): Exceptional - Everything good
Vishal (10/5): Exceptional -
Elbaghdady (7/5): Good -
Elbaghdady (7/5): Good -
Mohd (8/5): Very good -
Basavaraj (3/5): Poor -
Sota (10/5): Exceptional -
Krishna (10/5): Exceptional - Good location & nice hostel
Gurpreet (9/5): Superb - Nice nd clean comfortable etc
Fernando (5/5): Passable - the location was in the heart of the china town. The reception was 24/7, and the personal was nice! the cleanliness, i think they can improve the clean in the room, and also maybe do a paint inside the building or do a twist in the design.
Amirul (10/5): Good location - Clean and good improved.
Igor (10/5): Exceptional - We enjoyed nice location clean everything. See you again
Sir (10/5): Exceptional - Budget hotel this price i fully satisfied.prime location they have common area toilet are clean. We are happy to booking again
Srikanth (10/5): Exceptional - Good location. Clean toilet good everything
Farag (10/5): Exceptional - Main location. Good everything improved already now clean toilets.colour inside the toilet.enjoy your sty. Main is chip budget save money. I suggest traveler to book the hotel all public transport near essay to go everywhere. Thank you and see you again Thank you 😇
Nouh (1/5): Bad stuff, especially the Bangladesh guy in the reception. - Location Stuff very bad treating guests, they are not even answer you. They are ignoring guests request. I made booking with price but when i arrived at checking i paid higher price. They are not clean toilets. I stayed there for 1 week bad experience. I rate 3 of 10 because of location is good.
Babar (2/5): Very poor. - The property location is very good.all tourist attractions are nearby. Washrooms was not clean,there were no toilet paper,no soap,stinking everything.staff was not coperative at all whatever you ask them they dont give you helping hand,i asked for bit guidence regarding buses and transport and no cooperation at all.lobby fans were not on in heat.after spending 3 days in the property the staff member told me the place where water dispenser is available fpr drinking water.very poor and uncoperative staff.blankets in the room were too small.
Mohd (7/5): Satisfying - Best location in town A tv would be nice
Urantseren (2/5): Very poor - The location is good The shower didn't work. No water Toilet is plugged Towels were dirty
Florie (3/5): Poor -
Abby (4/5): Disappointing - Location Not that clean, smelly dormitory room, no toiletries provided and towels were the ones reused many times (clearly can see) poor facilities
Yoke (8/5): Very good - Clean, safety, affortable Got insect & smelly inside room
Tatsu (9/5): Superb - clean and spacious room. very good location and nice staffs the shared bathrooms were a bit dirty..