Abby by the river vs Vloft Backpackers Hostel
Both are in Ipoh, 230 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Kampung Kuchai
Abby by the river
- Guest rating
- 7.8 Good
- Location score
- 7.3
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
HostelKampung Kuchai
Vloft Backpackers Hostel
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 6.9
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Pick Abby by the river
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 230 m apart.
Choose Abby by the river if you want
- a smaller, quieter hotel
Choose Vloft Backpackers Hostel if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a big hotel with more facilities
Why is Abby by the river better than Vloft Backpackers Hostel?
- 1230 m closer to public transport−230 m
- 2More guest reviews (380 vs 66), so the rating is more reliable×5.8
Why is Vloft Backpackers Hostel better than Abby by the river?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.5 vs 7.8)+0.7
- 2Earlier check-in (12:00 vs 14:00)−2h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Abby by the river vs Vloft Backpackers Hostel: which hotel is better? | Abby by the river | Vloft Backpackers Hostel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 7.8 | 8.5 +0.7 |
| Location | 7.3 +0.4 | 6.9 |
| Public transport | 6.0 +1.2 | 4.8 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 7.9 | 8.6 +0.7 |
| Guest rating | 7.8 | 8.5 +0.7 |
| Number of reviews | 380 +314 | 66 |
| Rank in Ipoh | top 92% | top 72% +20% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.3 +0.4 | 6.9 |
| Distance to Kampung Kuchai centre | 380 m | 420 m |
| To public transport | 890 m −230 m | 1.1 km |
| To the airport | 3.2 km | 3.1 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 10 | 10 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | – |
| Rooms | 1 | 16 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2018 |
| Listed amenities | 10 +3 | 7 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 12:00 −2h |
| Check-out until | 12:30 +1h | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
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Location
230 m apart
Abby by the river or Vloft Backpackers Hostel: common questions
Which is better, Abby by the river or Vloft Backpackers Hostel?
Abby by the river leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, public transport. Vloft Backpackers Hostel is stronger in guest rating.
Which is cheaper, Abby by the river or Vloft Backpackers Hostel?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
How far apart are Abby by the river and Vloft Backpackers Hostel?
The two hotels are 230 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score