Melaka · Malaysia
Three Little Birds Home
Bed bug reports
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Confirmed Hostelworld
It’s a good option besides the fact that they have BEDBUGS atm! So be aware of that fact, personally I would not book a stay right now!
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Confirmed Hostelworld
Lovely place with basic amenities. Really kind staff and good location. Only negative is that there were bugs on the bed (possibly bed bugs?)
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Possible Hostelworld
Très bon séjour a 3little Birds ! L'emplacement est idéal. À quelques minutes du centre et des zones touristiques. Différents restaurants locaux se trouvent dans la même rue. De même que plusieurs petits supermarchés. L'auberge est idéal pour être au calme. Elle est très bien équipée et cela fait toujours plaisir de retrouver une cuisine fonctionnelle pour se cuisiner quelques plats. Encore plus lorsque ces zones sont propres et nettoyées régulièrement. Concernant les punaises de lits, il me semble que l
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Confirmed Hostelworld
BEDBUGS ! I stayed there 2 nights, I had to cancel my last night cause I was the buffet of bedbugs. so many I could see them and kill them on my bedsheets, couldn't sleep for 2 nights. the staff took is seriously tho but the place would need to shut down for a few weeks in order to treat the place, unfortunately I saw it's still possible to book nights on the dorms (both are infested). the volunteers were awesome and the owner as well
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Confirmed Hostelworld
Had a nice time here but heard there are better hostels around. There is not much going on here at all if you like that. You have full use of the kitchen which is great. Other than that, you get what you pay for. No curtains on the beds is a bummer. The owner was rarely around, the Brazilian volunteer helped me out most with anything I needed and she arrived only the day after me. She was fantastic. I did see the girls in the other dorm downstairs had bed bugs even after an apparent fumigation.
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Confirmed Hostelworld
A great location, extremely affordable, and obviously many travelers have really enjoyed their stay- but unfortunately multiple people were bitten by bedbugs while I was there :( I wish them all the best in sorting it out.
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Confirmed Hostelworld
the hostel was nice in a lot of ways but I unfortunately found a bedbug on my things while I was there. another guest in another dorm was bitten many times during the night (feb 17). the issue has been around since at least mid-february and i found a live bedbug in the upstairs dorm on Feb 18. be mindful of this if you choose to stay here.
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Vibe Analysis
Free bicycles make Three Little Birds Home especially useful for Melaka: Jonker Street, restaurants, cafes, the river area, and the main sights are already walkable, and the bikes add an easy way to roam farther around the city. They are free, though a few may be old or out of action, so it is worth checking which ones are usable before heading out. The hostel has a relaxed, homey feel rather than a polished hotel setup. Sharom and the volunteers can be warm and hands-on, with small helpful touches like coffee, tea, water, snacks, local tips, shared outings to night markets or bars, and occasional help with transport. It suits budget travelers who want a quiet base near the center with a bit of social life, not a loud party hostel. Facilities are simple: a shared kitchen, indoor and outdoor hangout areas, a small garden or paved area, lockers, clotheslines, and paid washing-machine use may be available. Some beds and rooms are comfortable and clean, but the building is older and uneven; bathrooms, cooling, bedding, privacy, and maintenance can vary a lot by room.
Signals to check
- Bathrooms can be small, old, humid, or awkward, with occasional low water pressure, odors, or cleanliness issues.
- Dorm beds may lack privacy curtains, and some rooms use floor mattresses or basic bedding.
- Air conditioning and cooling can be inconsistent; check the female dorm air conditioner before sleeping there, since a chemical smell was a serious safety concern in 2025.
- Bedbugs have been a problem in 2024 and 2025, so check current conditions directly before booking.
- Late check-in and arrival handling have gone badly before; confirm timing clearly if arriving outside normal hours.
- Cats may be present, which matters for allergies.