Makotel Hostel IPOH

Ipoh · Malaysia

Makotel Hostel IPOH

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27% SHIT
Medium confidence 48 reviews

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Facilities

🍳 Breakfast
Other facilities (15)
Luggage Storage Housekeeping Reception (Limited Hours) Linen Included Air Conditioning Towels Included Charging Plugs Security Lockers First Aid Kits Elevator Hot Showers Free WiFi Free Luggage Storage Wi-Fi Filtered Water Dispenser

Prices

Dorms $8 / night

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Recent reviews

Finland FEMALE 31-40 Apr 7, 2026 Atm 80%

The hostel building is big and there is plenty of room. The female dorm and bathroom area were also spacious.

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Germany COUPLE 25-30 Mar 16, 2026 Atm 80%

super liebes Personal und Lage ist perfekt

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Germany MALE 18-24 Feb 25, 2026 Atm 80%

The location is great, I feel secure at night and no cockroaches roaming around. You might even see a cat playing in the facility at night.

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France MALE 18-24 Feb 14, 2026 Atm 100%

Very nice staff in a good and affordable hostel. Location is ideal too ! I forgot a bag there and the staff brought it back to me in Kuala Lumpur ! Very helpful and nice stay ! 100% recommend !

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England FEMALE 25-30 Jan 12, 2026 Atm 60%

Asif was soo helpful! He has loads of great information on the good spots in Ipoh! The hostel was very quiet when I was there, but there was social space available. Facilities were spotless and the bed was comfy.

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USA COUPLE 18-24 Jan 8, 2026 Atm 40%

A very odd hostel… almost feels like a prison since there’s a curfew at 11:30pm. Floors and bathrooms could be cleaner but the beds are amazing

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Austria FEMALE Dec 28, 2025 Atm 60%

The mosque is right next door, so be aware of that. Prayers are held several times a day. The staff is very friendly and helpful, the mattresses are thin and uncomfortable, but the location is very convenient near the train station.

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England FEMALE 25-30 Dec 1, 2025 Atm 40%

Cheap hostel with nice staff however not the cleanest. Beds were comfy and AC was strong but the dorm floor was very dusty and hadn’t been cleaned. Bathrooms were ok but not the cleanest either. Overall decent for a few nights! Good location in Little India. Very quiet and not very sociable but there are sofas to relax on.

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USA MALE 18-24 Nov 18, 2025 Atm 100%

Had a great stay at Makotel! Very conveniently located and the staff was extremely accommodating. Asif was excellent with providing recommendations for things to do in town, and I would 100% recommend this hostel.

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Belgium MALE 18-24 Nov 15, 2025 Atm 40%

Definively way to noisy. The hostel provide free ears plugs however this is not enough. There is a real gap between the window and the frame so it looks like the cars and the motorbikes are just next to you. Feel like I slept in the street even with the ears plugs. The man at the reception was kind and helpful. Could be a bit more clean but was ok. Very good location next to the concubine lane and good price, the two only advantages of this hostel.

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Italy FEMALE 18-24 Nov 9, 2025 Atm 80%

The hostel is clean and has everything you need, including towels, shampoo and laundry. Plus the location is great, as it’s just next to the train station. When I went it was very quiet so it’s more of a place to sleep than to socialise/ party.

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Oct 20, 2025 Atm 20%

Joa was soll ich sagen sowohl der Ort als auch das Hostel sehr Tot. Niemand war in meinem Hostel und ich hatte 12 Bett Zimmer für mich alleine. Dusche und Toiletten auch ok. Gibt nur keine Tür. Nur ein Vorhand vor dem Klo

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Turkey MALE 31-40 Sep 27, 2025 Atm 100%

Would recommend

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Venezuela MALE 31-40 Sep 23, 2025 Atm 40%

Good place to crash for couple nights, close to the train station and old town, if you’re planning to make a stop to visit those places and drink the famous ipoh coffe, this is a good location for that

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Belgium MALE 18-24 Sep 9, 2025 Atm 40%

Good hostel in Ipoh

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England MALE Sep 7, 2025 Atm 80%

Lovely people. Good location near train station. Comfy bed. Kitchen could do with a makeover. Great showers.

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USA MALE Aug 8, 2025 Atm 60%

It seemed to be that the hostel was very concerned about the toilet paper supply! There was just a roll of paper in 3 toilets. Bring your own paper in if you happen to stay in this hostel. And the paper quality the hostel provided was the worst I've seen in all the hostels I've visited!

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Germany FEMALE 31-40 Aug 6, 2025 Atm 60%

Die Unterkunft ist in einem interessanten Gebäude.Ich war etwas wegen der verschiedenen Eingänge verwirrt. Das Personal war leider wenig motiviert, obwohl kaum was los war. Die Stimmung war manchmal etwas schräg. Das Hostel bot alles was ich brauchte. Es gab Handtücher, Wasser zum Auffüllen und genügend Klos und Duschen.

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Australia MALE Aug 4, 2025 Atm 20%

The bathroom need his or tables you can hang your things on when showing. It reminds me of army barracks, rather than a hostel.

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Singapore MALE 31-40 Aug 2, 2025 Atm 100%

Quiet and cosy. Lots of food nearby. Great value.

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