D Eastern Hotel vs Makotel Hostel Ipoh
Both are in Ipoh, 740 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★Kampung Jawa
D Eastern Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.5 Very good
- Location score
- 7.3
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
Hotel★Kampung Kuchai
Makotel Hostel Ipoh
- Guest rating
- 8.9 Excellent
- Location score
- 8.3
- Score by category
- 3 of 3
The short answer
Pick Makotel Hostel Ipoh
It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 740 m apart.
Choose D Eastern Hotel if you want
- to walk to the sights
- a smaller, quieter hotel
- a newer or recently renovated building
Choose Makotel Hostel Ipoh if you want
- the more consistently praised stay
- a big hotel with more facilities
Why is D Eastern Hotel better than Makotel Hostel Ipoh?
- 1660 m closer to the city centre−660 m
- 2Higher star rating (2★ vs 1★)+1★
- 3More guest reviews (4,913 vs 69), so the rating is more reliable×71
- 4Newer or more recently renovated (2011 vs 2004)+7y
- 5Later check-out (12:00 vs 10:00)+2h
- 6A smaller, more intimate hotel (30 vs 87 rooms)−57
Why is Makotel Hostel Ipoh better than D Eastern Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 8.5)+0.4
- 2620 m closer to public transport−620 m
- 3A larger hotel with more facilities (87 vs 30 rooms)×2.9
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| D Eastern Hotel vs Makotel Hostel Ipoh: which hotel is better? | D Eastern Hotel | Makotel Hostel Ipoh |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 8.9 +0.4 |
| Location | 7.3 | 8.3 +1.0 |
| Public transport | 5.2 | 8.6 +3.4 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.5 | 8.8 +0.3 |
| Guest rating | 8.5 | 8.9 +0.4 |
| Number of reviews | 4,913 +4,844 | 69 |
| Rank in Ipoh | top 76% | top 42% +34% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.3 | 8.3 +1.0 |
| Distance to the centre | 1.4 km −660 m | 2.1 km |
| To public transport | 1.0 km | 410 m −620 m |
| To the airport | 3.4 km | 3.5 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 12 | 14 +2 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★ +1★ | ★ |
| Rooms | 30 | 87 |
| Floors | 3 | 1 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2011 +7y | 2004 |
| Listed amenities | 7 | – |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 +2h | 10:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Families with children | ✓ | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | ✓ |
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Location
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D Eastern Hotel or Makotel Hostel Ipoh: common questions
Which is better, D Eastern Hotel or Makotel Hostel Ipoh?
Makotel Hostel Ipoh leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport.
Which is cheaper, D Eastern Hotel or Makotel Hostel Ipoh?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
D Eastern Hotel is closer: 1.4 km from the centre, against 2.1 km for Makotel Hostel Ipoh.
How far apart are D Eastern Hotel and Makotel Hostel Ipoh?
The two hotels are 740 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