92%Equator Hostel

A good hostel. The staff were friendly and helpful, and made a valiant attempt to make Kuala Lumpur seem more interesting and worthwhile to see than perhaps it really is.

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by glrootes – posted on Dec 19, 2008

4

Great value for money. The decor in funky colours is nice. The living room area is also a sociable place to check your emails and meet other travellers. The shared bathrooms are spotless - we had 2 shower rooms between three rooms, which is very good. Most of the clientele when we stayed were in... more Great value for money. The decor in funky colours is nice. The living room area is also a sociable place to check your emails and meet other travellers. The shared bathrooms are spotless - we had 2 shower rooms between three rooms, which is very good. Most of the clientele when we stayed were in their early twenties. Breakfast is supplied but you make your own - which is a good way to meet people.close

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by alecw – posted on Dec 18, 2008

4

Host was very friendly, helpful, fun atmosphere, bed comfy, easily accessible by monorail. Good location in bukit bintang area for walking around and close to monorail station for access to other areas.

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by carmelgreen4444 – posted on Dec 8, 2008

3

HADY HADY HADY was a great host awesome!! She was so helpful with pretty much everything we needed and had so much knowledge about malaysia and was just good to talk to. This hostel was such good value for money for what you get free breakfast which is so goood. Great atmosphere at this place and... more HADY HADY HADY was a great host awesome!! She was so helpful with pretty much everything we needed and had so much knowledge about malaysia and was just good to talk to. This hostel was such good value for money for what you get free breakfast which is so goood. Great atmosphere at this place and is right opposite the shopping malls. You can also walk to all the sites if you're up for it! overall great place in kuala lumpur will definately come back. Sweet place mate!close

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by Marty-89 – posted on Dec 7, 2008

15

Friendly staff. good location. rooms are quite old and bed is hard. toilet and shower rooms need upgrades.

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by hoangkienquoc8775 – posted on Dec 7, 2008

2

Nice friendly clean place to stay with excellent staff who go out of their way to help.

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by allthewaytothebottomofthejar2266 – posted on Dec 3, 2008

1

very cardially and nice staff, very clean, quiet, centrally located, reasonable prices. i liked our stay and recommend to choose this hostel!

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by high-flying-tinkerbell2626 – posted on Dec 2, 2008

1

I tried to think of the negatives [to be fair] and came up with 'my pillow was a bit hard'. Really, this is a great base in KL; superb location, friendly and helpful staff and everything you need. Chuck in free stuff like cake and rambutans - brilliant!

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by fauxfleurdeluxe6181 – posted on Nov 30, 2008

2

Excellent. Iv stayed here many times now and also at some of the other places in the city and this is the only one where you feel at home.Its clean, helpful and friendly. Also, if your there on the weekend, the BBQ comes out, few beers or more, great food and great company. Dont leave KL without...

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by griffywoowoo8518 – posted on Nov 30, 2008

2

Quite a nice place to stay, didn't have the friendliness of the previous place I'd stayed (Red Palm), but quite OK. Good sized rooms and great security.

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by travel4374 – posted on Nov 25, 2008

2

good hostel for the location,clean and not to expensive would stay there again. rooms at front can be a bit noisy with traffic noise is the only downside

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by jabo1980976 – posted on Nov 20, 2008

11

Great location, staff always friendly and helpful. The place was kept very clean but only problem was bedbugs in my bed (although it may just have been my bed as nobody else seemed to have the problem). Nice laid back environment and I would definitely go back.

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by anthonyeblack9699 – posted on Nov 20, 2008

4

very close to the MRT station. you won't have to carry your pack so far. its located right behind a huge mall. so if you wanna unwind or shop, it's veryconvenient. the hostel is nice - it has a lounge with a bunch of dvds for your use. they also have washers and the kitchen is self-serve. they... more very close to the MRT station. you won't have to carry your pack so far. its located right behind a huge mall. so if you wanna unwind or shop, it's veryconvenient. the hostel is nice - it has a lounge with a bunch of dvds for your use. they also have washers and the kitchen is self-serve. they have a padlocked gate and grills for the front door. you're also given a key for your room and locker. the bathrooms were ok. i would recommend this hostel.close

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by kristia1214248 – posted on Nov 20, 2008

8

We had a fantastic stay at Equator Hostel. The staff were very friendly and provided us with loads of very useful information which really made our stay in KL. Great location, very clean and secure hostel with a great DVD collection. Thanks guys, we had a great time!

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by aoifedb – posted on Nov 15, 2008

6

Nice cosy hostel, simple and quiet place, price ($) is Good! Hostel is located near monorail (train) station (Imbi) It also located near many malls like SungaiWang Plaza and just behind Berjaya Time Square (huge mall).

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by amosn – posted on Nov 13, 2008

2

Awesome hostel- everyone was so helpful, theres plenty to keep you occupied on a rainy day, and feels like a home from home.. we extended our stay 3 times!! good times!

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by frank-mck12183 – posted on Nov 10, 2008

1

great hostel-easy to get from LCCT to the hostel via KL sentral and a quick tram ride. the staff were amazing and very friendly and helpful. would stay there again. great facilities eg internetl, laundry, travel library and tv/dvds..nice hostel!!

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by candicemay616129 – posted on Nov 8, 2008

2

Not so much a night spent in a hostel as it is a night spent in heaven :D

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by richieisairborn1929 – posted on Nov 6, 2008

2

Having travelled all over the world and stayed in various hostels. This one was by far one of the best. Friendly staff and a great common area to socialize with other travellers

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by Clare5 – posted on Nov 5, 2008

1

Great hostel, great location, really clean, great owner :D

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by ns1357912 – posted on Nov 4, 2008

3

we gonna give 100% only because of the antssss~ tq soooo much HADY you're super duper kind down to earth friendly person that we glad to know of.you had the most perfect location hostel.EQUATOR hostel had a fantastic character<hope that you'll finish up the twin tower photo on you wall,we... more we gonna give 100% only because of the antssss~ tq soooo much HADY you're super duper kind down to earth friendly person that we glad to know of.you had the most perfect location hostel.EQUATOR hostel had a fantastic character<hope that you'll finish up the twin tower photo on you wall,we like our picture to be on your wall haha...> if we're at KL we'll stay at equator hostel again 100% sure ^^v all the best to you HADYclose

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by LoSTinTrANSLaTioN – posted on Nov 3, 2008

7

Very friendly staff. Right in the city. Next to metro. Clean :)

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by cl-moppel – posted on Nov 1, 2008

11

the hostel was located in a good location nearby to the monorail which made it very easy to get around the city.it had a very relaxed atmosphere and we were made feel very at home.the cheap and they do the job intended.overall we had a very enjoyable stay and would recommend this hostel

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by anthonymcelroy3480 – posted on Oct 31, 2008

1

The staff are lovely and its very close to busy streets but hostel itself is quiet. Very clean and welcoming.

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by jmead5766 – posted on Oct 31, 2008

4

the friendliest hostel I have stayed in to date. the owner is very helpful with information about the area.

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by amyraf – posted on Oct 29, 2008

7

Great place to stay in fabulous KL. The owner is lovely, even cooks apple crumble!! Shopping centre and, bus terminal nearby which woz great. Staff very helpful, overall I would definately go back!

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by maria3772 – posted on Oct 28, 2008

1

Nice big clean rooms, very friendly and knowledgable owner. The common room is nice and big with a large selection of DVDs. Highly recommended

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by patheticpair – posted on Oct 28, 2008

16

it was my first time to stay at equator and didn't regret it.ms. hedi was so accommodating.what was so noticeable was the hostel's cleanliness.very rare that i would have a good sleep in a hostel but at equator, i really had one...how i loved the big towels and the extra pillow given by ms.... more it was my first time to stay at equator and didn't regret it.ms. hedi was so accommodating.what was so noticeable was the hostel's cleanliness.very rare that i would have a good sleep in a hostel but at equator, i really had one...how i loved the big towels and the extra pillow given by ms. hedi!!!Will surely come back at equator!!!!close

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by paolol – posted on Oct 23, 2008

3

I stayed in the Single room and it was great - thanks for the stay. Everything was clean, security, and breakfast was good. The karaoke night was fun!

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by tdarian – posted on Oct 23, 2008

6

I´m traveling for 9 months now, and this the best Hostel I have been.

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by gabrielrenault1681 – posted on Oct 20, 2008

1

The best hostel I've ever stayed at. It was so sad to leave, as I felt like at home there. I will definitely come back there again! :)

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by dau – posted on Oct 20, 2008

3

Friendly hostl centrally located to the Bukit shopping district. Wi Fi is expensive

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by julianmarsden4449 – posted on Oct 19, 2008

1

the hostel is in a great location,right next to a massive shopping center,with a theme park inside,the monarail is also very close. The staff at the hostel were very helpfull in advising us where the best places are to go and just fun to sit around with and chat.the common area always has people...

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by little-gal696366 – posted on Oct 18, 2008

2

one of the best hostels i have stayed at!

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by logankube7452 – posted on Oct 13, 2008

2

Best hostel in KL I think -- only fault is the loud chinese music coming from next door until 2 am which affects some of the rooms.

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by nav999 – posted on Oct 11, 2008

4

Hostel is in a nice part of KL... friendly staff, but not really the best value for money - especially internet charges for wi-f - if you need to use that, you're better off going to the Starbucks in the nearby mall where its free. Breakfast is also a bit light on.

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by holgs – posted on Oct 10, 2008

16

This place is perfect for everyone. We washed our clothes there and the owner took our clothes from us, washed dried and folded them!! And for only 1.71GBP!! I'm giving this place nine and seven eighths out of tem. The single one eigth they are lacking is a bed side lamp!

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by themeanmrmustard5178 – posted on Oct 9, 2008

4

It is very niosy around,especially on Saturday night. Hostel is clean. But my towel had a brown stain, and it smelled like chocolate.

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by YOKINA – posted on Oct 8, 2008

2

Good place!

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by carol8529 – posted on Oct 7, 2008

1

Very good location. Basic, clean, social hostel with lovely staff.

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by oliviabullock8229 – posted on Oct 7, 2008

2