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PODs The Backpackers Home & Cafe

2.0 star property
Travelers unwind with books and conversation at the rooftop cafe before exploring Mid Valley Megamall and returning for satisfying meals at this Kuala Lumpur hostel

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PODs The Backpackers Home & Cafe offers a welcoming rooftop terrace for travelers to relax after exploring Kuala Lumpur. Guests appreciate the convenient location, free WiFi, on-site restaurant, library for quiet reading, and dry cleaning services.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is ฿719
฿858 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar

Room options

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Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Mini Pod (No Window)

  • Sleeps 1

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Single Pods (With / Without Window) | Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Pods (With / Without Window)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Bidet
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Double Pods (With / Without Window) | Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Pods (With / Without Window)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Bidet
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • City view
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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4 Bed Female Dorm | Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

4 Bed Female Dorm

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Bidet
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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16 Bed Mixed Dorm | Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

16 Bed Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Bidet
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • City view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Mini Pods Without Window | Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Mini Pods Without Window

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Bidet
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

8 Bed Male Dorm

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Bidet
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • City view
  • 21 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

8 Bed Female Dorm

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
2 bathrooms
Bidet
Laptop workspace
Daily housekeeping
  • City view
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

1 Bed In 4-Bed Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

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Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Pod

  • Sleeps 1

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Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Pod

  • Sleeps 2

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Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

1 Bed in 16-Bed Mixed Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

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Shower, bidet, towels

1 Bed In 8-Bed Male Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

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Laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Small Single Room

  • Sleeps 1

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Sauna

1 Bed In 8-Bed Female Dormitory

  • Sleeps 1

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About the area

Located in Brickfields, a neighbourhood in Kuala Lumpur, PODs The Backpackers Home & Cafe is in a shopping district and near a metro station. Pavilion Kuala Lumpur and Kuala Lumpur Sentral are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Berjaya Times Square. Petrosains Science Discovery Centre and Perdana Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Visit our Kuala Lumpur travel guide
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G-6, No 30, Jalan Thambipillay, Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur, 50470

What's nearby

  • Kuala Lumpur Sentral
    Kuala Lumpur Sentral
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Perdana Botanical Garden
    Perdana Botanical Gardens
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Petaling Street Market showing markets, night scenes and street scenes
    Petaling Street Market
    2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • NU Sentral
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sree Veera Hanuman Temple
    9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • KL Sentral Station
    2 min walk
  • Kuala Lumpur Sentral Station
    5 min walk
  • Subang (SZB-Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah)
    19 min drive

Restaurants

  • Aroii Thai
    2 min walk
  • Bungkus Kaw Kaw
    2 min walk
  • ABC One Bistro
    1 min walk
  • ABC Bistro Cafe
    1 min walk
  • Anjappar Chettinand Restaurant
    2 min walk

About this property

PODs The Backpackers Home & Cafe

Hostel near Kuala Lumpur Sentral
Consider a stay at PODs The Backpackers Home & Cafe and take advantage of a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a library. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Access to a nearby indoor pool, a lift and luggage storage
  • Games, a water dispenser and barbecues
  • Books and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms at PODs The Backpackers Home & Cafe offer comforts, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches, such as separate sitting areas and separate dining areas.
Other amenities include:
  • Showers and bidets
  • Separate sitting areas, separate dining areas and ceiling fans

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • Free offsite parking within 100 metres
  • Street parking available

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Books
  • Games
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Library

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 4 floors
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area
  • Shared accommodation

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: MYR 20.00 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Towels fee: MYR 5.00 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

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PODs The Backpackers Home & Cafe Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Is PODs The Backpackers Home & Cafe pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at PODs The Backpackers Home & Cafe?

As of 9 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at PODs The Backpackers Home & Cafe on 10 Mar 2026 start from ฿719, 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.

How much is parking at PODs The Backpackers Home & Cafe?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at PODs The Backpackers Home & Cafe?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM.

What time is check-out at PODs The Backpackers Home & Cafe?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is PODs The Backpackers Home & Cafe located?

Located in Brickfields, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of NU Sentral and Kuala Lumpur Sentral. Pavilion Kuala Lumpur and Petronas Twin Towers are also within 3 miles (5 km). KL Sentral Station is only a 2-minute walk and Tun Sambanthan Station is 5 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

PODs The Backpackers Home & Cafe Reviews

8.0

Very good

7.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.0

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Icha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
all of staf very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abeer

Liked: Staff & service

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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

bisola ibiwunmi

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice staff and guests
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Kiampi Olivia

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect affordable option for short stays, at the heart of the city.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne M

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

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

8/10 Good

Leo

Liked: Staff & service
Cost effective, near KL Sentral.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Leo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Near MRT KL Sentral Station.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sympa
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shiori

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
親切なオーナーと、ドライヤー付きの共用バスルームがすごく良かったです。トイレもちゃんと流れて、1階のカフェでは水が3マレーシアリンギットで買えました。
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tenchi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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。
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

KAZUYA

Disliked: Staff & service
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。
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

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。
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

4/10 Poor

Stan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

may, japan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sing Piau

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

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。
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Aubrey Nyobia

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

6/10 Okay

Christopher

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

Sleep if you can. Get up. Get out.

Basic bed. Near transit.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

liss, SG

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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....
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

위치는 너무 좋았어요

직원분들이 친절했어요 센트럴 하고 가까워서 위치는 너무 맘에 들었어요
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

4/10 Poor

RT, World

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good location. Not well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

SeungHyuk, 韓国

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just suitable for short trip. Overall clean. But I didn't understand all hostel in KL require 10rm tourist tax..
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018