The 5 Best Hostels in Kuala Lumpur (Updated 2025)

"I stayed in the Chinatown Hostel in the heart of Chinatown and found it a fun, social backpacker spot that makes it easy to meet and mingle; Chinatown has tons of cheap and delicious places to eat, so it's a great base for foodies. The hostel has a shared kitchen and café, staff-organized activities to help you see the city and connect with people, and the dorm beds have privacy curtains, comfy mattresses, plus lights and outlets to charge your stuff. It's one of the most popular hostels in town and is recommended as the best hostel for solo female travelers, with female-only dorms." - Matthew Kepnes