Where to stay and What to eat?
Those are the two of the main questions when you're travelling in a foreign country. Why not? It's the basic things in life, a shelter and foods!
Anyhow since this is about your journey so I will go straight to the point and break it down for you. For this part, I'm going to divide into two categories, which is one for the on budget 'Backpackers' and the 'on pleasure vacation tourists'! (If you know what I mean)
I'll make it short, simple and sweet with no hassle! So, without further or do, let's start with what to eat and accommodations for the On budget backpackers.
What to EAT
If you're not aware of how the Malaysian society are then you better at least read my blog from the first post and if you knew it already then you must know that we are multi-racial society which means, not only race is different and languages but same goes to the variety of our foods which is like a mix of foods from each culture. Let's just call this place a heaven of foods.
For this section , I want to challenge all of you, to take the list down and try to find out the type of foods yourself when you come to our country because that's where the journey becomes more challenging and exciting to explore! (And, I'm not translating some name of the foods to English)
These are just the norms that we usually have apart from others more which you probably won't able to remember all of the list anyway!
What's for breakfast?
- Nasi Lemak, Mee goreng, Roti Canai (Paratha), tosai, Idli, Karipap
Whats for Lunch & Dinner?
- Nasi Campur, Ikan Bakar, Satay, Asam Laksa, Rendang, Sambal Udang, Popiah, Kari Ayam, Chapathi, Mee Rebus, Tom Yam, Claypot, Hainanese Chicken Rice, Bah Kut Teh, Asam Pedas, Fish Head Curry, Won ton mee, Pasembur, Budu, Char Kuey teow, Chilli Crab, Black Pepper Crab, Hokkien mee, Tandoori chicken and naan
The Backpackers
If you're on a budget then look no more because here are the 5 top list of hostels & Budget hotel recommended so far.
Cheap Accomodations (around Chinatown)
1) Matahari Lodge 1 and Matahari 2
Both place belong to the same owner and each of them have its own creative interior design in a simple way and have very comfortable living room which full of cheerful people that you can meet, people to party with or find new friends to travel with!
Easy access to mini marts , foodstalls, ATMs, near to Chinatown and train stations and bus stations.
Free wi-fi, TV, CCTV, spacious living room, free breakfast and other facilities!
The staff are very helpful in any way possible and you will feel like you're at home especially the staff are some asian and european people so the mix culture is already there so you will feel not far from home.
Address: 58 Jalan Hang Kasturi, 50050 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Phone:+60 3-2070 5570
- Stay for as low as $8 for backpackers bunks and $15 -$20 for private rooms.
- They even have discount if you're staying for a week or more!
2) Transit Point B&B
This is one of the places where you can meet a lot of nice people from around the globe and still have good and clean bed with free breakfast! There is also free wi-fi connection.
Apart from the outlook old building, The inside look is not that bad at all. lets just say, 'Don't judge a book by its cover!'
It is also near the Petaling street where the Chinatown is and also, lots of food stalls and restaurants around. You' have no problem finding food choices or markets. They're everywhere.
Located at No.49-1, Jalan Sultan, 5000 Kuala Lumpur
- Phone:+60 3-2078 6786
Stay here for as low as $8 for bunks of 6 people, single room for $13 and double room for as low as $16 per room!
3) Hotel Chinatown 2
It is located at the heart of chinatown which means the cheerful lights of markets is just a front main door away.Easy access to markets and stalls because it is literally surrounded by it!
Free wi-fi, standard amenities, equipped with all the security needs and facilities such as Air-conditioned rooms, attached bathroom with hot&cold showers, satellite TV/DVD movies and free high speed WiFi. Other facilities include Fax/IDD telephone,Internet access,free safe deposit box,laundry services, coffee/tea making facilites and a massage centre.The Hotel operates all round the clock and has a 24hours CCTV security system.
Located at 70-72 Jalan Petaling 5000 Kuala Lumpur
Phone: +603- 20729933
Rooms price and bookings,($20-$30 ) Check out the site: http://www.hotelchinatown2.com/
4) Raizzy's Guesthouse
Clean and friendly environment. Very near to Chinatown.
- Located at 165G, Jalan Tun H.S.Lee, 50000 Kuala Lumpur
- Phone:+60 3-2022 0873
- Start from $10 for backpackers bunk to $30 for private rooms
5) Suzie's Guesthouse and Hostel KL
- Clean and friendly environment as well as organised. Near to all the food stalls and markets, and easy access to Chinatown.
- Address: 179 Jalan Tun H S Lee, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Phone:+60 3-2032 282
- Price starts from $8 for backpackers
So, thats about it for this time, on the next budget accomodations, I will point out around the Golden Triangle area where you see more of the party lights are!
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More posts to come on budget accommodations and luxury places to stay!
