Hotels & Hostels Kuala Lumpur Pondok Lodge

Pondok Lodge (Hostel)

  • 20-1C Changkat Bukit Bintang
    Kuala Lumpur 50200, MALAYSIA | View map
  • Price Range: Budget
  • Neighbourhood: Golden Triangle
  • Atmosphere: Backpacker - Upmarket and Party

Author pick

rooftop

Lonely Planet Review

Quotes This spacious, beautifully decorated and popular retreat (one of KL's best) has airy common lounges and a rooftop sitting area. Bright Western- or Malay-style rooms provide for a pleasant stay and the four- or six-bed dorms come with either fan or air-con.

It may be housed above a bar and a cafe, but the Pondok still somehow maintains more of a chummy beach house atmosphere than that of a city-central pit stop. This is thanks to a sandy paint job, bamboo blinds and a mixture of comfy seating both in the reception and the upstairs lounge. There's a mix of room standards (you get what you pay for). Some are clean, close-quartered and open onto communal areas, while others are nicely set back. Communal amenities are passable. The rooftop garden is a huge drawcard: the perfect place to chill with a cold drink, swap travel notes or enjoy the KL sparkle at night. Free breakfast and a sun-dappled reading room are other reasons why the Pondok remains a favourite.

Review by author Patrick Witton

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How To Get There

Location landmark is the Radius International Hotel Changkat Bukit Bintang (100 meters or two minute walk) . From the Airport- Taxis cost US$20 and take 1 hour. You can KLIA Express train to Sentral Station cost US$10 per person and takes 30 minutes. From Sentral Station a taxi is US$3 or get a monorail to our place. From Pudu Raya Bus Terminal we are a mere 15 minute walk or a taxi at US$3.

Landmark near us is RADIUS INTERNATIONAL HOTEL. We are about 100 meters left of the RADIUS INTERNATIONAL, Jalan Changkat Bukit Bintang and accross the street from FRANCHIPPANI RESTAURANT. Exchange rate: US$1 to M$3.60 approx. Taxis have a surcharge after midnight Airport caoch KLIA to City : 0630 hours to 2330 hours KLIA Express Train: 0515 hours to 0115 hours

Facilities

  1. Wi-fi available
  2. Breakfast included
  3. 24 hour reception
  4. Bureau de Change
  1. Luggage Storage
  2. Telephone/Fax Facilities
  3. Towels
  4. Travel Desk/Travel Info

Author Tip

Head down to Jl Alor for some of KL's finest hawker meals (maybe even some frog porridge).