Shared bunk dorm
Best value. Charging plugs, reading light, linen and towel included.
Cheap hostel in Bukit Bintang · Kuala Lumpur
One of the most affordable hostels in Bukit Bintang — with a rooftop.
Clean, quiet, secure, and 50 metres from the Bukit Bintang MRT. Free WiFi, air-conditioned rooms, 24-hour security, and walking distance to Pavilion, KLCC, the Petronas Twin Towers and Chinatown.
- Hostelworld 2024
- 9.4 · Superb
- Booking.com 2025
- 8.2 / 10
- Location score
- 9.3 / 10
- Couples' location
- 9.7 / 10
Customer Ratings award
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Guest-rated, twice awarded.
Hostelworld Superb 9.4 in 2024 and a Booking.com Traveller Review Award at 8.2 / 10 in 2025.
Accepted payments
DuitNow QR
Touch 'n Go eWalletCash (MYR)
On arrival
Payment on arrival only. 50 MYR per person refundable deposit. Tourism tax 10 MYR per room per night.
Why Guesthouse@ Bukit Bintang
We're a budget-friendly boutique guesthouse right on Jalan Bukit Bintang — in the middle of Kuala Lumpur's nightlife, shopping and food district. Most hostels this central cost more. Most hostels at our price don't have a rooftop. We do.
Affordable price
One of the cheapest hostels in Bukit Bintang. Shared dorms, private bunks, queen rooms and family rooms — pay on arrival by cash, DuitNow or Touch 'n Go QR.
Rooftop with views
A real rooftop terrace — rare in this neighbourhood. Open-air seating, panoramic KL skyline, great for sunset and late-night wind-down.
50m from Bukit Bintang MRT
Step out of the MRT and you're basically here. The monorail is a 5-minute walk. KLIA Ekspres connects via KL Sentral.
Clean & quiet
Daily housekeeping, air-conditioning in every room, reading lights, charging plugs, linen and towels included. Quiet hours 10 PM – 10 AM.
Secure
24-hour CCTV, key-card access, security lockers, first aid, fire extinguishers. A 50 MYR refundable cash deposit on arrival keeps everyone accountable.
Fast free WiFi
Free WiFi in every room and every common area — good enough to work from. Shared working space and pantry on site.
Walk to everything
Pavilion KL, Lot 10, Sungei Wang — 2 minutes. Berjaya Times Square — 7 minutes. KLCC & Petronas Towers — about 20 minutes on foot. Chinatown — 25 minutes.
On-site spa
Exclusive family spa on the ground floor: professional massage, facials, pedicure, manicure, body treatments. Add it to a long travel day.
Real hospitality
Run by Wei Ming Tan, 5+ years in hospitality across multiple countries. Staff speak English, Malay, Chinese and Indonesian.
A central address in KL
93-2, Jalan Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur. The Bukit Bintang district is the city's nightlife and shopping heart — restaurants, clubs, street food, malls, and transit all on your doorstep.
Walking distances
- · Bukit Bintang MRT — 50 m (under a minute)
- · Sungei Wang Plaza & Lot 10 — 2 min
- · Pavilion Kuala Lumpur — 5 min
- · Bukit Bintang Monorail — 5 min
- · Berjaya Times Square — 7 min
- · Jalan Alor food street — 8 min
- · KLCC Park & Petronas Twin Towers — ~20 min
- · Menara KL Tower — ~22 min
- · Chinatown / Petaling Street — ~25 min
- · Merdeka Square — ~28 min
Airports
- · Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (Subang) — 22 km
- · Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA / KLIA2) — 51 km, ~35 min on KLIA Ekspres via KL Sentral
Rooms & amenities
Modern boutique hostel with a range of rooms — shared bunk dorms, private bunks, queen-size rooms, and family rooms. Every room is air-conditioned, with linen and towels included.
Private bunk / Queen room
More privacy without the price of a hotel. Air-conditioned, linen and towel included.
Family room
For families and groups. Private bathroom, city view, air-conditioning.
What's on site
- · Free WiFi everywhere
- · Rooftop terrace with panoramic views
- · Shared working space & pantry
- · Shared kitchen & self-catering
- · Filtered water dispenser
- · Fridge / freezer
- · 24-hour security & CCTV
- · Key-card access
- · Security lockers
- · Air-conditioning, ceiling fan
- · Hot showers, free toiletries
- · Hair dryer, iron & ironing board
- · Laundry facilities & washing machine
- · Luggage storage
- · Currency exchange & ATM
- · Mini-supermarket / convenience store
- · Spa, massage & beauty services
- · Adaptors available
What guests say
Rated 8.0 / 10 on Hostelworld (131 reviews) and 8.5 / 10 on Booking.com (239 reviews). Location scores 9.3 on Hostelworld and 9.7 for two-person trips on Booking.com.
10 / 10
“Very good hostel, nice rooftop, great location, very clean.”
9.1 / 10
“Great location, the staff very friendly and helpful. We got a private room and it was perfect. Lots of restaurants and bars.”
Couples
“Couples in particular love the location — in the middle of everything, safe to walk back at night, close to Pavilion and Jalan Alor.”
House rules & good to know
Everything you need to plan a smooth check-in. Please leave a contact number when you book so we can confirm your arrival time.
Frequently asked questions
Is Guesthouse@ Bukit Bintang really one of the cheapest hostels in Bukit Bintang?+
Yes — we're consistently one of the most affordable places to stay in the Bukit Bintang district, and among a very small number of hostels in the area that also has a rooftop. Prices are lowest for shared dorms; private bunks, queen and family rooms are also available.
Does the hostel have a rooftop?+
Yes. We have an open-air rooftop terrace with panoramic views of the Kuala Lumpur skyline — a rare amenity among budget hostels in Bukit Bintang.
How close is the hostel to Bukit Bintang MRT and to Pavilion, KLCC and the Petronas Towers?+
The Bukit Bintang MRT is about 50 metres away. Pavilion KL, Lot 10 and Sungei Wang are a 2–5 minute walk. Berjaya Times Square is 7 minutes. KLCC Park and the Petronas Twin Towers are roughly a 20-minute walk, or one short train ride.
Is it safe and clean?+
Yes. We run 24-hour CCTV, key-card access to the building, security lockers, first aid and fire safety equipment. Rooms are cleaned daily and are air-conditioned. Quiet hours are 10 PM – 10 AM.
What are the check-in and check-out times?+
Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM — please note there is no late check-in after midnight. Check-out is by 12:00 noon. Reception is staffed from 10:00 to 23:00.
How do I pay? Is there a deposit?+
Payment is made on arrival by cash or Malaysian QR payment (DuitNow QR or Touch 'n Go eWallet). A refundable security deposit of 50 MYR per person is collected in cash on arrival and returned on check-out. Tourism tax of 10 MYR per room per night is not included in the booking price.
Is breakfast included?+
Breakfast is not included, but you are surrounded by food — Jalan Alor street food, Dream Cafe, Restoran Riyadh, Restaurant Soon Teck and dozens of others are within a few minutes' walk.
Do you accept families and children?+
Yes. Children of all ages are welcome, but they must be booked into a private room with a parent or guardian. Children aged 3 and above are charged as adults. Minimum check-in age is 18.
Is there free WiFi?+
Yes — free WiFi is available in all rooms and all common areas, including the rooftop and the shared workspace.
How do I get here from KLIA or Subang airport?+
From KLIA or KLIA2, take the KLIA Ekspres to KL Sentral (~33 minutes), then one MRT stop to Bukit Bintang — we're 50 metres from the exit. From Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (Subang, 22 km away), the easiest options are Grab or a taxi.
Book your stay
Reserve directly through Booking.com or Hostelworld, or contact us directly for groups, long stays or late arrival questions.
Cash or Malaysian QR on arrivalContact
- Address
- 93-2, Jalan Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Managed by
- Kenny Tan Wei Ming
- Languages
- English · Malay · Chinese · Indonesian
- Reception hours
- 10:00 – 23:00 daily