Hostel
PODs The Backpackers Home & Cafe
Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
About PODs The Backpackers Home & Cafe
PODs The Backpackers Home & Cafe is a hostel in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Guests rate it 8.4 out of 10 across 5,098 reviews. Facilities include free wi-fi. It is 1.9 km from the centre of Kuala Lumpur. The nearest airport, Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB), is 15 km away.
- Type
- Hostel
- Check-in from
- 15:00
- Check-out until
- 11:00
- Rooms
- 20
- Opened
- 2011
- Last renovated
- 2016
- Smoking
- Smoke-free property
- Other stays within 500 m
- 146
Ranked #25 of 55 hotels near KL Sentral by StayVersus score
Hotel prices in Kuala Lumpur by month
G-6, No 30, Jalan Thambipillay, Brickfields
Prices
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PODs The Backpackers Home & Cafe: nightly price by month
- Cheapest month: December, about €19 a night on average
- Most expensive month: March, about €26 a night on average
- Lowest price we found: €18 for the night of 15 December
- Saturday nights cost about 10% more than Tuesday nights
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PODs The Backpackers Home & Cafe prices by month
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 11 November 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
How PODs The Backpackers Home & Cafe scores
Better rated than 51% of hotels in Kuala Lumpur
- Guest rating 8.4
- Location 8.6
- Public transport 10.0
Kuala Lumpur average
Amenities
Internet
- Free Wi-Fi
Parking & transport
- Parking
Services
- Concierge
- Luggage storage
In the rooms
- Air conditioning
- In-room safe
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
Policies
- Smoke-free
Based on the property listing at our booking partner.
Location
- Location score
- 8.6/10
- Walk grade
- 90/100 Great for walkers
- Restaurants & cafés within 500 m
- 150
- Shops within 500 m
- 14
- Sights within 1 km
- 11
| Nearest stationMR1 KL Sentral | 120 m2 min walk |
|---|---|
| Nearest airportSultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB) | 15 km35 min drive |
| Distance to the centreKuala Lumpur | 1.9 km4 min drive |
Main sights of Kuala Lumpur
| National Mosque of Malaysia | 1.2 km19 min walk |
|---|---|
| Stadium Merdeka | 1.6 km4 min drive |
| Sultan Abdul Samad Jamek Mosque | 2.1 km5 min drive |
| Aquaria KLCC | 3.7 km8 min drive |
Everyday places nearby
| Food shopSam's Groceria | 170 m3 min walk |
|---|---|
| PharmacyT M Shafi Homeopathy Sdn Bhd | 160 m3 min walk |
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Questions about PODs The Backpackers Home & Cafe
How do guests rate PODs The Backpackers Home & Cafe?
PODs The Backpackers Home & Cafe has a guest rating of 8.4 out of 10 from 5,098 reviews, which is better than 51% of rated hotels in Kuala Lumpur.
What are the check-in and check-out times at PODs The Backpackers Home & Cafe?
Check-in starts at 15:00 and check-out is until 11:00.
Is there parking at PODs The Backpackers Home & Cafe?
Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.
How far is PODs The Backpackers Home & Cafe from the airport?
The nearest airport, Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah International Airport (SZB), is 15 km away in a straight line.
When did PODs The Backpackers Home & Cafe open?
PODs The Backpackers Home & Cafe opened in 2011 and was last renovated in 2016.
How many rooms does PODs The Backpackers Home & Cafe have?
PODs The Backpackers Home & Cafe has 20 rooms.
Is there a supermarket or food shop near PODs The Backpackers Home & Cafe?
Yes: Sam's Groceria, about 170 m away (3 min walk).
Where is the nearest pharmacy to PODs The Backpackers Home & Cafe?
T M Shafi Homeopathy Sdn Bhd is the closest pharmacy we know of, about 160 m away (3 min walk).
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