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83%Serai Inn

2nd Floor62, Jalan Hang Lekiu, Kuala Lumpur

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Where?

Walking distance from Chinatown and Central Market.

What?

A hostel with 45 beds.

Anything else you need to know?

Internet access available, including WiFi. Breakfast and bed linen included in the price. Rooms are air conditioned and have lockers. This hostel has its own roof top garden and common room with tv/dvds. Laundry service provided.

Reviews of Serai Inn

Serai Inn has a rating of 83% from a total of 139 reviews and ratings, below are some reviews of Serai Inn

I had to wait for 15 minutes at the doorstep downstairs because no one was opening the electronic door even if I were ringing it for that long. Please make sure to man the desk especially when a confirmed guest is coming. Also, it would be nice to make other essential travel materials for sale --... more I had to wait for 15 minutes at the doorstep downstairs because no one was opening the electronic door even if I were ringing it for that long. Please make sure to man the desk especially when a confirmed guest is coming. Also, it would be nice to make other essential travel materials for sale -- shampoo and toothbrush, most especially. But other than that, the staff were super nice so thank you!close

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by rheaalba7813 – posted on Nov 12, 2008

rheaalba7813, from Philippines, has 1 review 1

Staff was very polite and helpful; Follow the food tips of the staff; The location is very good, in the middel of KL; Most of the important things are in walking distance; enjoy your trip

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by julia-oliver – posted on Nov 11, 2008

julia-oliver, from Germany, has 2 reviews 2

very nice staff, clean hostel, usually full we were told with lots of sports teams but we had one floor to ourselves (4 people) so we basically had a shower each it was great. Other than that it was pretty quiet in a good location close to the train/underground train. I would recommend it highly!

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by elsie20o04254 – posted on Nov 3, 2008

elsie20o04254, from Ireland, has 2 reviews 2

A really nice place, good location, very sweet and helpful staff, lovely rooms!

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by rimplegadhvi4839 – posted on Oct 26, 2008

rimplegadhvi4839, from England, has 3 reviews 3

Great place, Great staff... near chinatown, so there are more chinese foods than others... they have cable tv too...really simple small rooms with with basic dorm beds.. aircon in each rooms... toilets: the rain shower would be great with more water pressure coming out from it... i have a... more Great place, Great staff... near chinatown, so there are more chinese foods than others... they have cable tv too...really simple small rooms with with basic dorm beds.. aircon in each rooms... toilets: the rain shower would be great with more water pressure coming out from it... i have a suggestion tho... how bout lowering that high wall at the balcony?? to a waist level... maybe? overall its a good one...close

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by chumshood – posted on Oct 20, 2008

chumshood, from Singapore, has 1 review 1

It was...average! Not that this was the hostel's fault, but the first nite i saw an old woman get her purse stolen right off her shoulder, by 2 guys on a motorcycle! Be careful!! I didn't realize how creepy it gets around KL at night...

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by skybluecoinrocks1952 – posted on Oct 19, 2008

skybluecoinrocks1952, from Canada, has 1 review 1

We read the info on the website and ignored a bad review!You'll be lucky to get any trip advice and it's luck of the draw as to whether the member of staff can help at all. The street is very dark at night and infested with rats and cockroaches. The air con is great and the sheets are changed... more We read the info on the website and ignored a bad review!You'll be lucky to get any trip advice and it's luck of the draw as to whether the member of staff can help at all. The street is very dark at night and infested with rats and cockroaches. The air con is great and the sheets are changed every 3-4 days. However the walls are only partitions, the street is very noisy and the cab driver from the airport didn't know where it was. Don't stay here!close

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by ruthiebee3321 – posted on Oct 8, 2008

ruthiebee3321, from England, has 3 reviews 3

I enjoyed my stay here. will come back to Serai Inn again if I have chance to visit KL again.

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by felixho81 – posted on Oct 6, 2008

felixho81, from Indonesia, has 1 review 1

One of the best hostels have stayed in.The staff are really friendly and rooms are spotless.Would stay there again

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by harygarford – posted on Oct 3, 2008

harygarford, from Ireland, has 19 reviews 19

A good hostel overall. The staff are helpful and its a good place to put your head down for couple of nights. Was easy to find and secure.

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by louisa-and-ryan3506 – posted on Oct 3, 2008

louisa-and-ryan3506, from England, has 3 reviews 3

Good location, very close to public transport. Only 2 stops from the main train station and the main shopping areas. Walls are very thin though but would still recommend

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by nozzay2k8422 – posted on Sep 29, 2008

nozzay2k8422, from England, has 2 reviews 2

Very good value, friendly and accommodating staff, clean, comfortable room with a/c. Hostel was hard to find after dark at first, and walking up many steps to use fridge, breakfast and internet difficult for anyone with a mobility concern or some older travelers.

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by marysm5768 – posted on Sep 18, 2008

marysm5768, from USA, has 3 reviews 3

Great place to sleep in. Although room is small and the wall a bit thin(can hear through), it isn't really a problem cos I just need a place to sleep in. The air-con works well and the toilet and shower room is clean and in good condition. The alley location can be a bit dodgy if you intend to go... more Great place to sleep in. Although room is small and the wall a bit thin(can hear through), it isn't really a problem cos I just need a place to sleep in. The air-con works well and the toilet and shower room is clean and in good condition. The alley location can be a bit dodgy if you intend to go back late at night alone(esp. if u r a girl). Otherwise, safety is not an issue with it's usage of a contact card to open the 2 gates(one on ground floor and one on 3rd).close

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by jllk24752 – posted on Sep 17, 2008

jllk24752, from Malaysia, has 1 review 1

Very, very bad hostel.Very little rooms,most without window ,very bad breakfast.

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by adelino – posted on Sep 14, 2008

adelino, from Portugal, has 12 reviews 12

we really enjoyed our stay at serai inn. the rooms are very clean and the staff is very nice and helpfull.

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by tanja78 – posted on Sep 11, 2008

tanja78, from Germany, has 3 reviews 3

location is perfect! nice and helpfull staff.

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by dude025500 – posted on Sep 10, 2008

dude025500, from Germany, has 9 reviews 9

Great location, rooms are a bit small, but all with air con and kitchen / common room upstairs was great to relax - staff are all really helpful, and hardly any street noise. Would definitely go back

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by deniseoliver7520 – posted on Sep 3, 2008

deniseoliver7520, from Wales, has 1 review 1

close to metro and all major sites. plus staff is really helpful and gives you a rundown of the city. rooms are a bit small though

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by bolson761171 – posted on Sep 1, 2008

bolson761171, from Canada, has 32 reviews 32

Excellent location in KL, but our double room was small with no windows. No real problems apart from the internet being expensive and when we did need to use it told couldn't log on until 9pm which was a pain.

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by johnandrew19779975 – posted on Aug 30, 2008

johnandrew19779975, from England, has 1 review 1

Felt extremely secure and safe and the facilities were well kept up. Location was close to bus and metro lines, as well as Chinatown, and a 20 min walk to the Bintang area. If you're young and looking for fun though, there is no alcohol for sale and the common room is on the top floor, making... more Felt extremely secure and safe and the facilities were well kept up. Location was close to bus and metro lines, as well as Chinatown, and a 20 min walk to the Bintang area. If you're young and looking for fun though, there is no alcohol for sale and the common room is on the top floor, making it somewhat inconvenient and not a big meeting place.close

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by mwiper8691 – posted on Aug 27, 2008

mwiper8691, from Canada, has 1 review 1

very nice staff, a very clean place and a good location. give my best recommendations - good value for money!

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by shnqxl5242 – posted on Aug 26, 2008

shnqxl5242, from Denmark, has 1 review 1

It is a good place to stay.Very clean.Warm water.Good location!!!Nera to MRT station.Breakfast is only bread,jam,tea,coffee thozgh...But good choice.I can recommend it!

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by nemethdora8646 – posted on Aug 24, 2008

nemethdora8646, from Hungary, has 1 review 1

Really helpful staff, clean and a great common area.

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by traceymed – posted on Aug 10, 2008

traceymed, from England, has 2 reviews 2

very helpful staff and clean rooms - ideal for the sort who spend the day out on town and just need somewhere for the night

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by claudacity5950 – posted on Aug 5, 2008

claudacity5950, from Singapore, has 1 review 1

The staff are superb and know a lot about KL. We made some good friends there and kept in touch with them. The showers are good and there are plenty of them on the other floors. But there were little problems here and there, the staff didn't seem to be able to cope with an questions that weren't... more The staff are superb and know a lot about KL. We made some good friends there and kept in touch with them. The showers are good and there are plenty of them on the other floors. But there were little problems here and there, the staff didn't seem to be able to cope with an questions that weren't in thier rule book, the walls are so thin in the rooms that we could hear the guy snoring in the room next to us. You can get a hostel in a slightly better area for the same price.close

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by davidlw816926 – posted on Aug 3, 2008

davidlw816926, from England, has 11 reviews 11

Excellent location and friendly staff! Yet the wall is a little bit too thin....

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by priscillakyh8184 – posted on Aug 2, 2008

priscillakyh8184, from Hong Kong, has 2 reviews 2

Very clean and safe, very central location, staff were very helpful and friendly. I would return to this hostel.

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by michelleworldtrip – posted on Aug 1, 2008

michelleworldtrip, from England, has 5 reviews 5

I would recommend this hostel

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by brauer3022 – posted on Jul 28, 2008

brauer3022, from Germany, has 1 review 1

When I checked out in a rush, I couldn't find the staff there so I lost 20 Rm deposit.

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by Hfben – posted on Jul 28, 2008

Hfben, from Hong Kong, has 7 reviews 7

Really clean and in a good spot. Would highly recommend. The only downpoint is that the communal area is on the top floor and isn't used that much. Might just be the time of year I am here though

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by britabroad79 – posted on Jul 27, 2008

britabroad79, from England, has 2 reviews 2

I really enjoyed my stay in Serai Inn. Plan to stay for two days but extended for another five days. This is truly, home away from home.

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by cnazario106909 – posted on Jul 23, 2008

cnazario106909, from Philippines, has 1 review 1

People working there are just excellent. Rooms are small, but clean and A/C set up. CCTV and double gate makes you also feel safe and not worried 'bout stuff. Short distance to Puduraya bus station and right next to China Town, and Jamek Masjid station makes its localisation very...

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by pawel2285 – posted on Jul 21, 2008

pawel2285, from Poland, has 4 reviews 4

The staff is great in this hostel, very helpfull and nice. Rooms and bathrooms are very clean.I can recommend this place and would stay there again. Thumbs up :-)

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by elibar9905 – posted on Jul 20, 2008

elibar9905, from Germany, has 5 reviews 5

tips around kl:go to camaron highlands and the taman negara national park tips in kl:go to titiwangsa lake,you will find the eye of malaysia and until the end of august you can watch the amazing water,laser and light show every evening at 8 and 9pm. if you dont want to wait for the free tickets... more tips around kl:go to camaron highlands and the taman negara national park tips in kl:go to titiwangsa lake,you will find the eye of malaysia and until the end of august you can watch the amazing water,laser and light show every evening at 8 and 9pm. if you dont want to wait for the free tickets of the petronas tower bridge,go to the roof top(33 floor)of the traders hotel(behind the lake of the towers)in the evening,enjoy a cocktail(between 6 and 8€)and the nice view over the beautiful skyline!close

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by janlegner6377 – posted on Jul 16, 2008

janlegner6377, from Germany, has 1 review 1

Rooms are pretty cramped but the staff are very nice and helpful

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by ruth-wald – posted on Jul 15, 2008

ruth-wald, from Ireland, has 12 reviews 12

The staff were very helpful and welcoming. The rooms are a little on the small side but I would still recommend this place because of the service provided and quality of accommodation. It is nearby to the metro and long distance bus terminal too.

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by ChrisnLiv – posted on Jul 14, 2008

ChrisnLiv, from England, has 6 reviews 6

Good hostel with a good location. The only thing wrong was the curtains in our room let quite a bit of light through. It would be better with free internet.

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by david1490 – posted on Jul 11, 2008

david1490, from Canada, has 2 reviews 2

The location was really convinient for getting to Little India or China Town and was right next to the central bus depot. Though our room was a little noisy, the staff was very accomadating about moving us. Breakfast is toast and coffee in the morning. All in all, a modest but clean and safe hostel.

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by Cloev2640 – posted on Jul 8, 2008

Cloev2640, from USA, has 7 reviews 7

It was a pleasure to stay in Sentosa View. The Hostel is very clean, has a friendly and helpful staff. And for me important, a awesome aircondition. I will recommend this place ! Greets Ron

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by rfindeisen873 – posted on Jul 6, 2008

rfindeisen873, from Germany, has 3 reviews 3

This hostel has very good facilities - hot showers, air con in rooms and common areas and bathrooms were always very clean. Although the room was very small - office like and walls are really thin you can hear everything going on on your floor. We extended for an extra 2 nights though, was a nice...

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by lchunneybell188 – posted on Jun 24, 2008

lchunneybell188, from England, has 8 reviews 8
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