PODs The Backpackers Home & Cafe
Location: G-6, No 30, Jalan Thambipillay, Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur, 50470, Kuala Lumpur, MY
Star Rating: 2 Stars
Property Type: Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
About this Property
Rooftop Terrace with Stunning Views
Take in breathtaking views from our rooftop terrace and unwind in the ambiance of our distinguished hostel.
Delicious Dining Options
Savor a delectable meal at our restaurant or grab a quick snack at the hostel's coffee shop/cafe. Don't miss out on our daily cooked-to-order breakfasts!
Convenient Amenities and Services
Enjoy complimentary wireless internet, dry cleaning services, and luggage storage. Feel at ease in our air-conditioned guestrooms, equipped with modern conveniences for your comfort.
Make PODs The Backpackers Home & Cafe your home in Kuala Lumpur - minutes away from iconic landmarks and shopping destinations. Book now for a memorable stay!
Important Information
- No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
Policies
Check-in: 03:00 PM - 02:00 AM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Instructions: The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 2:00 AM. 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. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.
Amenities & Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Terrace
- Luggage storage
- Street parking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Television in common areas
- Library
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Snack bar/deli
- Access to nearby indoor pool
- Computer station
- Rooftop terrace
- Coin laundry on site
- Well-lit path to entrance
Rooms Available
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8 Bed Female Dorm
1 Twin Bed
140-sq-foot room with city views
Layout - Dining area and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Bathroom - 2 bathrooms, shower, a bidet, and towels
Practical - Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board (on request), and guidebooks
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - Shared accommodations, bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Bidet
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Separate sitting area
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Shared accommodation
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Bed sheets not available
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4 Bed Female Dorm
1 Twin Bed
75 sq feet
Layout - Dining area and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Bathroom - Shared bathroom, a bidet, and towels
Practical - Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board (on request), and guidebooks
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - Shared accommodations, no windows, bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Bidet
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Separate sitting area
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- No windows
- Shared accommodation
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Bed sheets not available
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8 Bed Male Dorm
1 Twin Bed
226-sq-foot room with city views
Layout - Dining area and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Bathroom - Shower, a bidet, and towels
Practical - Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board (on request), and guidebooks
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - Shared accommodations, bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Bidet
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Separate sitting area
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Shared accommodation
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Bed sheets not available
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Single Pods (With / Without Window)
1 Twin Bed
50 sq feet
Layout - Dining area and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Bathroom - Shower, a bidet, and towels
Practical - Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board (on request), and guidebooks
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - Shared accommodations, bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Bidet
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Separate sitting area
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Shared accommodation
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Bed sheets not available
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Mini Pods Without Window
1 Twin Bed
Overlooking the city
Layout - Dining area and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Bathroom - Shower, a bidet, and towels
Practical - Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board (on request), and guidebooks
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - Shared accommodations, bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Bidet
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Separate sitting area
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Shared accommodation
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Bed sheets not available
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Double Pods (With / Without Window)
2 Twin Beds
70-sq-foot room with city views
Layout - Dining area and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Bathroom - Shower, a bidet, and towels
Practical - Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board (on request), and guidebooks
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - Shared accommodations, bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Bidet
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Separate sitting area
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Shared accommodation
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Bed sheets not available
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16 Bed Mixed Dorm
1 Twin Bed
452-sq-foot room with city views
Layout - Dining area and sitting area
Internet - Free WiFi
Bathroom - Shared bathroom, a bidet, and towels
Practical - Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board (on request), and guidebooks
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - Shared accommodations, bed sheets not available
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Bidet
- Daily housekeeping
- Ceiling fan
- Separate sitting area
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Shared accommodation
- Guidebooks or recommendations
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Bed sheets not available
Guest Reviews
- bisola ibiwunmi (8/5): - Very nice staff and guests
- Abeer (10/5): 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.
- Icha (8/5): - all of staf very friendly
- kristin (10/5): 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.
- Tenchi (10/5): - 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。
- Verified traveler (6/5): - 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.
- KAZUYA (8/5): - 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。
- Kiampi Olivia (6/5): - Perfect affordable option for short stays, at the heart of the city.
- Leo (8/5): - Near MRT KL Sentral Station.
- Leo (8/5): - Cost effective, near KL Sentral.
- Verified traveler (6/5): 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。
- Stan (4/5): - 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.
- may (10/5): - 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
- Sing Piau (10/5): 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.
- Verified traveler (8/5): 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。
- Aubrey Nyobia (8/5): - 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.
- Christopher (6/5): Sleep if you can. Get up. Get out. - Basic bed. Near transit.
- Verified traveler (6/5): 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.
- liss (6/5): - 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....
- Verified traveler (8/5): 위치는 너무 좋았어요 - 직원분들이 친절했어요 센트럴 하고 가까워서 위치는 너무 맘에 들었어요
- RT (4/5): - Good location. Not well maintained.
- SeungHyuk (8/5): - Just suitable for short trip. Overall clean. But I didn't understand all hostel in KL require 10rm tourist tax..
- Verified traveler (8/5): 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。
- Kenneth (8/5): 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.
- Joe (10/5): Great hostel for short term stay - Good place to stay for a night or two so that it is close to bus that takes you to Klia2 airport when your flight is very early in the morning. Service was great and theres always someone there to help no matter what time it is.
- Jungwon (8/5): Clean and conveniently located! - The location is perfect with many local restaurants and 24 hour laundromat nearby. NU sentral shopping mall is 2 blocks away and you can get to all sorts of public transportation from there. The staff are always happy to answer any questions you may have. Free breakfast is just bread and jam but hey they always set up 1 type of local fruit with them so how sweet is that! Try their reasonably priced coffee as well( I tried Iced Americano for 5 MYR and it was great.) You'll find a lovely group of people sitting around to have a chat with if you want. Nothing to complain that I can think of this place. Will visit again if I have another visit to Kuala Lumpur in the future,
- TAE HO (10/5): Cost-effective - Clerks were very decent and kind. The hotel is located very nearby KL Sentral which facilitates easier travel.
- Lau (10/5): Good for overnight stay. - Stayed in female dorm and mattress sag in middle. Backpack bag can fit inside the locker but not trolley luggage type. Love the shower room..quite spacious and have the hangers to hang up the clothes. Good for overnight stay. Great location. Very accessible to KL Sentral.
- Joe (10/5): - Does the job the the night
- Verified traveler (6/5): 冷氣不足 - 除左地點方便，我相信沒有什麼優點。房間內簡單但尚算舒適，但枕套灰黑。 洗手間簡漏、但最難接受是冷氣不足，日間好像沒有開冷氣，只有晚間數小時有冷氣，早上6點多就熱醒。 價錢不是特平，冷氣這麼基本不能欠缺
- Verified traveler (8/5): Comfortable stay - Good Location, 3min walk to Nu Central, beside KL Sentral
- Verified traveler (6/5): 好立地で安いが、割り切った人向け - 駅から近いので、夜チェックインして翌朝チェックアウトするという使い方にはいいと思います。周辺にはコンビニやレストランも多数あります。KLIA高速鉄道からの行き方は、改札を出て左に進み、KLセントラル駅コンコースを抜けて、駅とつながっているショッピングモールNu Sentralに入り、ここをモノレールのKLセントラル駅に通り抜けて外に出ると、隣接する高層ホテルのSentral Hotel(セントラルホテル）がよく見えるので、これを目印にして歩いていくとすぐわかります。モノレールのKLセントラル駅の前からならおおむね徒歩5分足らずです。宿泊したのは２Fの個室（シングルPOD・窓無し）でしたが、2m×1.5ｍの四角い空間を厚いベニヤのような壁で元オフィスフロアを仕切ったような作りでした。エアコンは通常はオフィスにあるような丸い大型の吹出口で狭い部屋を冷やしているので効きすぎでした。なおコントローラーとスイッチが室内にはありませんでした。タオル類は持参するか現地で買いましょう。またビーサンもあった方がいいと思います。
- Verified traveler (6/5): Good location - A bit hot. not sure why air-conditioning not cold
- Toshio (8/5): 駅近の便利な安宿、深夜早朝の空港利用に最適 - KLセントラル駅に近く、立地が便利な安宿です。 駅からは空港(KILA,KLIA2)行きの電車やバスが頻発しており、深夜や早朝に空港を利用する際の仮眠や休息用として利用すると便利です。 Wi-Fiはきちんと繋がり、日本のプラグをそのまま挿せる電源もあるので、充電やネット接続にも支障はありません。 玄関で靴を脱いで、牢屋か室内では素足で過ごします。施設内は概ね清潔です。 食パン+ジャム+飲み物程度ですが、自由に食べられる朝食コーナーがあります。
- Claudia (10/5): Super! - Das Hostel war super gelegen, von KL Sentral einmal durch die Mall durch und nach ein paar Schritten ist man im Hostel. Alles war sauber und jedes Bett hatte einen Locker mit Schlüssel. Duschen waren ebenfalls sauber und geräumig. Das Personal war sehr nett und hilfsbereit. Im Preis war Frühstück (Toast und Kaffee) inbegriffen. Der Preis ist unschlagbar und ich würde immer wieder da übernachten, ich hatte einen tollen Aufenthalt!
- Masahiro (8/5): セントラル駅近く。 - 朝早くのフライトだったので、セントラル駅から近いこちらに宿泊。 各階にロックがかかっており、セキュリティーも安心できた。 ただ、ロッカーの鍵は壊れており、使うことが出来ない状態だった。
- TAKANORI (6/5): - セントラル駅から近いので利便性は高いと思います。寝るだけなら問題ないです。
- Verified traveler (8/5): Average. Could be better - Overall nice experience. Close to KL Sentral. Speed Mart practically downstairs. Lots of place to eat nearby. But the room reeks of cigarettes. That is the only complaint I have. I have to buy an air freshener because of that. Room is cool. Bed is comfy. Toilet is big and does not have to wait even though there are only 3 bathroom.
- Victor (8/5): Good location and price for 1 night - It was perfect for sleeping near the station and taking the train really early in the morning. It's just 3min away from the station by walk. Anyway, the dorm wasn't so silent and I couldn't sleep so well, but it was worth it anyway.
- Syinud (6/5): Nice location, next to the main transportation - To those who wanted a short trip in Kuala Lumpur and need to travel back the next day, this place is suitable for you. The rate per night is good. Plus it is very close (5 to 10mins walk) to the main transportation such as LRT, buses to airport, and Monorel. Toilet is not so good and a bit smelly, but for a short trip like 1 or 2 days I think you can survive the toilet ;) . Btw, found a camera in the female dormitory and already passed it on to the receptionist.
- Chen huishen (4/5): - 離地鐵近 廁所超髒超簡露 一層的房間數太多，味道很臭 不推薦
- Tomohisa (6/5): great location - access from the central station was great. The room was kept clean, it was not hygienic place. Room was too cold during the night.
- Monalisa (6/5): Toilet was unacceptable - This hotel need to improve their toilet facilities, it was so unacceptable...I can bear with the coldness in the room, the lousiness of the fan but the toilet really need a makeover! How do you expect people to used that kind of toilet, it was beyond basic!
- Verified traveler (4/5): Near to KL sentral. So-so staying experience - Room is very small. Not cheap for a single room. Free breakfast is provided. Soundproof is bad. Overall is not an awesome experience but is not a bad experience. If you are looking for a short stay and want to transit at KL Sentral, this hostel might be your choice.
- Frida (8/5): Mycket bra hostel till bra pris! - Jättenöjd, bra service, enkla rum men läget bra! Nära kl sentral och ett stort mall!
- Frida (8/5): Bo här när du är i KL som backpacker! - Bra men enkelt hostel i mycket färg! Servicen är bra och hostlet ligger nära till mycket! En billig taxi till alla sevärdheter, samt 3minuters promenad till ett 8vånings mall. Nattöppna butiker i anslutning och caféet som tillhör hostlet serverar både mat och dryck. En mycket härlig Känsla över hela stället! Perfekt för backpackers, inga insekter eller annat här. Toppen för rätt pengar! (Y)
- Joe (10/5): - Just what I needed for for an overnight stay, close to KL sentral bus station to get me to the airport early morning. Room was clean and bed was comfortable.
- KOTA (8/5): 普通 - 普通
- Anne M (10/5): 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
- Annie (8/5): Excellent location - Close to KL sentral, made it easy to go everywhere. The downstairs was a cafe shop, but I didn't like it so much. For me, I prefer the common area is only for guests. anyway, it's ok for short stay in KL.
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