Amethyst KLCC vs Dorms KL
Both are in Kuala Lumpur, 1.4 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
HostelKampung Cendana
Amethyst KLCC
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 8.6
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
HostelKampung Cendana
Dorms KL
- Guest rating
- 8.4 Very good
- Location score
- 9.4
- Score by category
- 1 of 3
The short answer
Too close to call
Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 1.4 km apart.
Choose Dorms KL if you want
- to walk to the sights (930 m / 2.3 km)
- free parking
Why is Amethyst KLCC better than Dorms KL?
- 11.4 km closer to the area centre−1.4 km
Why is Dorms KL better than Amethyst KLCC?
- 1More guest reviews (964 vs 255), so the rating is more reliable×3.8
- 2Has free parking
- 310 more sights within 1 km+10
- 4Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00)−1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Amethyst KLCC vs Dorms KL: which hotel is better? | Amethyst KLCC | Dorms KL |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 8.4 |
| Location | 8.6 | 9.4 +0.8 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 3.0 | – |
| Public transport | 9.7 | 9.7 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.5 +0.1 | 8.4 |
| Guest rating | 8.5 +0.1 | 8.4 |
| Number of reviews | 255 | 964 +709 |
| Google rating | – | 4.4/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 450 |
| Rank in Kuala Lumpur | top 41% +8% | top 49% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.6 | 9.4 +0.8 |
| Distance to Kampung Cendana centre | 40 m −1.4 km | 1.4 km |
| To public transport | 210 m | 200 m |
| To the airport | 18 km | 18 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 60 m −310 m | 370 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 5 | 26 +21 |
| Sights within 1 km | 15 | 25 +10 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Rooms | 20 | 30 |
| Floors | – | 3 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2023 |
| Listed amenities | 14 +6 | 8 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00 −1h |
| Check-out until | 12:30 +1h | 12:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Nightclub | ✓ | – |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kitchen | ✓ | – |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Distance to the main sights | ||
| National Mosque of Malaysia | 2.3 km | 1.8 km −550 m |
| Sultan Abdul Samad Jamek Mosque | 1.4 km | 1.3 km |
| Stadium Merdeka | 2.2 km | 1.0 km −1.2 km |
| Aquaria KLCC | 1.1 km | 1.1 km |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |
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Location
1.4 km apart
Amethyst KLCC: city centre: 2.3 km, nearest station Monorel Bukit Nanas Station: 210 m, Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB): 18 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 15 sights within 1 km.
Dorms KL: city centre: 930 m, nearest station KL Central Station: 200 m, Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB): 18 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 25 sights within 1 km.
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Amethyst KLCC or Dorms KL: common questions
Which is better, Amethyst KLCC or Dorms KL?
Dorms KL leads in 1 of 3 categories, including location.
Which is cheaper, Amethyst KLCC or Dorms KL?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Amethyst KLCC is closer: 40 m from the centre, against 1.4 km for Dorms KL.
How far apart are Amethyst KLCC and Dorms KL?
The two hotels are 1.4 km 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