G-6, No 30, Jalan Thambipillay, Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur, 50470
What's nearby
Kuala Lumpur Sentral - 17 min walk
Petaling Street - 3 min drive
Mid Valley Megamall - 4 min drive
Berjaya Times Square - 5 min drive
Pavilion Kuala Lumpur - 5 min drive
Getting around
Subang (SZB-Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah) - 19 min drive
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) - 46 min drive
Kuala Lumpur Sentral Station - 5 min walk
Kuala Lumpur KTM Komuter Station - 15 min walk
Kuala Lumpur Station - 15 min walk
KL Sentral Station - 2 min walk
Tun Sambanthan Station - 5 min walk
Bangsar Station - 17 min walk
Restaurants
Jardin Coffee & Tea - 2 min walk
Aroii Thai - 3 min walk
ABC Bistro Cafe - 3 min walk
ABC One Bistro - 1 min walk
Kakatoo - 2 min walk
About this property
PODs The Backpackers Home & Cafe
PODs The Backpackers Home & Cafe features a rooftop terrace and puts you just a 5-minute drive from Berjaya Times Square and Kuala Lumpur Sentral. Other highlights include a snack bar/deli and a terrace. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: KL Sentral Station is steps away and Tun Sambanthan Station is 5 minutes.
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin), English, Indonesian, Malay, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
20 rooms
Arranged over 4 floors
Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 11:00 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No onsite parking
Free offsite parking within 328 ft
Street parking available
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–1:00 PM
Restaurant
Coffee shop
Barbecue grills
Snack bar/deli
What to do
Access to nearby indoor pool
Working away
Computer station
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Rooftop terrace
Library
Television in common areas
Accessibility
Elevator
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Iron/ironing board (on request)
What to enjoy
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Freshen up
Shower only
Bidet
Towels
Stay connected
Laptop-friendly workspace
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Shared accommodations
Guidebooks/recommendations
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Cash deposit: MYR 20.00 per stay
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately MYR 6 to 12 for adults, and MYR 6 to 12 for children
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Also known as
Pods Backpackers Home Hostel Kuala Lumpur
Pods Backpackers Home Hostel
Pods Backpackers Home Kuala Lumpur
Pods Backpackers Home
PODs Backpackers Home Cafe Hostel Kuala Lumpur
PODs Backpackers Home Cafe Hostel
PODs Backpackers Home Cafe Kuala Lumpur
PODs Backpackers Home Cafe
Pods The Backpackers Home
PODs The Backpackers Home & Cafe Kuala Lumpur
PODs The Backpackers Home & Cafe Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Frequently asked questions
Does PODs The Backpackers Home & Cafe offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, PODs The Backpackers Home & Cafe does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at PODs The Backpackers Home & Cafe?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at PODs The Backpackers Home & Cafe?
No, unfortunately, but there's free parking nearby.
What are the check-in and check-out times at PODs The Backpackers Home & Cafe?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at PODs The Backpackers Home & Cafe and nearby?
PODs The Backpackers Home & Cafe has access to a nearby indoor pool.
Are there restaurants at or near PODs The Backpackers Home & Cafe?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around PODs The Backpackers Home & Cafe like?
PODs The Backpackers Home & Cafe is in Brickfields, a short 2-minute walk from KL Sentral Station and 17 minutes' walk from Kuala Lumpur Sentral.
PODs The Backpackers Home & Cafe Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
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7.0/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
7.0/10
Amenities
6.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
8 Dec 2024
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.
Abeer
Abeer, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 Oct 2023
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.
kristin
kristin, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
9 Oct 2023
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.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
31 Aug 2023
Perfect affordable option for short stays, at the heart of the city.
Kiampi Olivia
Kiampi Olivia, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 Feb 2023
Zeeshan
Zeeshan, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
2 Oct 2022
Near MRT KL Sentral Station.
Leo
Leo, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
26 Sep 2022
Cost effective, near KL Sentral.
Leo
Leo, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
17 Dec 2020
Barry
Barry, 7-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
2 Feb 2020
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.
Stan
Stan, 1-night trip
Verified CheapTickets guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 Dec 2019
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.
Sing Piau
Sing Piau, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
28 Jul 2019
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.
Aubrey Nyobia
Aubrey Nyobia, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
28 Dec 2018
Sleep if you can. Get up. Get out.
Basic bed. Near transit.
Christopher
Christopher, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
20 Dec 2018
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.
Verified traveller
4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
11 Nov 2018
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....
liss
liss, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
13 Oct 2018
lesaleh
lesaleh, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
23 Jul 2018
Good location.
Not well maintained.
RT
RT, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
21 Apr 2018
Verified traveller
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
12 Apr 2018
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.
Kenneth
Kenneth, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 Mar 2018
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.
Joe
Joe, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
12 Feb 2018
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,
Jungwon
Jungwon, 6-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
5 Feb 2018
Mohamed Zackaria
Mohamed Zackaria, 6-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
23 Jan 2018
Good location near KL Sentral
Fook Sia
Fook Sia, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
5 Jan 2018
Jelitai
Jelitai, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 Dec 2017
Cost-effective
Clerks were very decent and kind.
The hotel is located very nearby KL Sentral which facilitates easier travel.
TAE HO
TAE HO, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 Nov 2017
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.