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BackHome Kuala Lumpur HostelvsThe Federal Kuala Lumpur

Both hotels are rated very highly by experts. Overall, BackHome KL is preferred by most writers compared to Federal Hotel. BackHome KL is ranked #18 in Kuala Lumpur with accolades from 2 reviewers like Oyster, Lonely Planet.

BackHome Kuala Lumpur Hostel
7/10
30, Jalan Tun H.S. Lee, Kuala Lumpur 50000, Malaysia
From $0/night
  • Free Internet
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Multilingual
  • Air Conditioning
  • Breakfast included
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This chic pit stop for flashpackers offers polished-concrete finishes, Zen simple decoration, fab rain showers and a blissful central courtyard sprouting spindly trees." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Budget
"BackHome is an above-average hostel in the historic district of Kuala Lumpur, within walking distance of a train station and Chinatown." Full review
The Federal Kuala Lumpur
7/10
35 Jalan Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur 55100, Malaysia
From $65/night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
Star
"This venerable hotel, dating from the 1950s, has been nicely updated over the decades."
Time Out Time Out
"The Federal offers a very pleasant stay in the city for both business and leisure travellers." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"The Federal opened shortly after Malaysia gained independence in 1957 and there's something of a nostalgic feel to this old school hotel, which has friendly staff and an outdoor pool." Full review

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