Ipoh Hosteller

"Check in is a hassle. I booked the hotel on the same day i'm checking in (around 12pm) and received the confirmation immediately. It says that the check in time is 3-9pm but when i arrived at around 8.30pm, the front gate was already locked. Backdoor is also locked. I tried to call and message the hotel number a few times but didn't pick up and reply (didnt reply too when i messaged them at 1pm+ to inform that i'll be reaching before 9pm). Almost gave up but the other hotel guests saw me outside, they let me in and helped me to contact the staff. BTW the upper part of the capsule is very dusty - hope they can clean it soon."

"The BEST hostel I’ve been in my 7 countries Asian trip. The location, the services, the cleaniliness, the attention, all were great. The hotel is on a renovated old building with exquisite details and curated decoration elements. Everything is clean. The rooms are comfortable and the beds are big enough to have your small backpack in it. There’s a curtain for privacy and it wasn’t crowded. The other guest were very mindful of others. This hotel is relatively new, they opened in Nov 2025 so, it’s still getting known in the travel world. You can use the kitchen that has all the implements to cook, store items in the fridge and prepare a breakfast with ingredients that the hotel provides… free, great breakfast! If you need a towel they give you one at no charge… for now. The location is great. You can walk to the old town of the city and Concubine ln. It’s a really nice walk. That part of the city saw a past splendor and the buildings show it. There are several restaurants around, even some fast food. Two things I would review if I was the owner… I waited for an hr before getting my room while other people got settled immediately. My dorm only had 2 ppl in it, the room was ready when I got there. If you have a bed available, just give away even when there’s no the time. It means a lot to the guest that in general has been traveling long hrs, especially if it’s a small place with not many people. The other thing is to teach us (ignorant westerners), how to use the electric shower heater. I couldn’t make it work because I couldn’t find the on/off button. A small sign could have solved my and others’ frustrations. The owners are doing an excellent job at the hotel. I’m planning to come back so I’ll be a guest again at the Brownstone."

"The facilities and the service in the hostel are good. The room condition is subjective. 1. The damage is not fixed before opening for the next customer use. Not affect the use of the room but is a bad presentation. 2. The curtain rail rack for the lower bed is not concealed, with a screw expose could cause the upper bed user easily get cut which happen to my daughter. 3. When renovation works are off, there is no immediate cleaning of the common area cause the whole place dusty especially the floor. I think the cleaner did come in to mop the floor later. 4. The noise from the neighboring nightclub hopefully they can be off before 2 am."

"Friendly environment, owner took good care of all guests, remembered each one well. Location is within walking distance of eating places. Whole hostel is maintained well by staff, bed is extremely clean. Good place to chill as well after a long walk"

"Hostel located in the heart of tourist spots. Famous eateries like Tuck Kee, Lou Wong are all walking distance. Superb location for an affordable price! Not to mention Suky was very helpful and attentive, she had reached out to me first on check-in details before I could ask her anything. The only down side of the hostel is probably the street noise. It doesn't really bother me anyway however those who need perfect silence to sleep will probably need ear plugs. Overall, I'm happy with the stay and will definitely come back again if I happen to visit Ipoh!"

"This was the nicest hostel I have stayed in during my travels through Malaysia!!! The beds are extremely comfortable and the sheets feel like hotel quality They provide a good towel for use after one of their many hot showers in a clean and large bathroom There is free hot and cold water, a fridge and laundry services you can use The staff are friendly, polite and helpful Air con is not switched off throughout the day like some hostels (just turn off if you're last to leave the room) There are 3 entrances because at night the main doors are closed. But I was personally shown how to access the building at this time Thank you for restoring my faith in budget travel and providing me a good night's sleep"