In July 2022, I flew to Kuala Lumpur for a week-long trip outside the Philippines, the first one since the pandemic. I stayed with friends in the KL Sentral area and moved to The Bed KLCC after they left. I wrote about my experience at The Bed KLCC in one of my previous “Hostel of the Day” features. Since then, the property owners have opened a new branch in Kuala Lumpur’s shopping district, called The Bed Bukit Bintang.
My friends and I flew to Kuala Lumpur in May 2024 for a quick weekend trip and decided to stay at The Bed Bukit Bintang. The unbeatable rates and central location made us book the property right away. Allow me to share some details about this affordable, centrally located accommodation, perfect for those traveling in groups.
The Bed Bukit Bintang
The Bed Bukit Bintang, like its sister property The Bed KLCC, is a posh and modern capsule hotel that blends both comfort and style in its room offerings. The property is located on Level 5 of the famous Fahrenheit 88 building in Kuala Lumpur’s bustling Bukit Bintang district.
The property occupies the floor where the building’s swimming pool facility is located. The hostel occupies only part of the floor and offers both stylish capsule beds and comfortable private rooms at affordable price points.
Location & Access
The Bed Bukit Bintang is located at Lot 5-06 & 5-02, Fahrenheit 88, KL Plaza, No. 179, Jalan Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The property is on the 5th level of the Fahrenheit 88 building, directly across from The Pavilion Kuala Lumpur.
The property is situated in an area filled with shops, cafes, and restaurants. The nearest supermarket and convenience store are both within a 5-minute walk from the property. The Bukit Bintang Monorail Station is just a 6-minute walk away, and Changkat, Kuala Lumpur’s party district, is about 10 minutes on foot.
The property is about a 20 to 30-minute walk or train ride to KL Sentral, the city’s central transportation hub. From there, passengers can take a bus or the express train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport. The airport is about an hour away by car or private transportation.
The Bed Bukit Bintang’s location earns a solid 10 out of 10. It is close to everything a guest needs, from shops and supermarkets to cafes, restaurants, and public transportation options.
Room Options & Cost
The Bed Bukit Bintang offers both private and shared rooms, catering to all types of travelers.
The shared rooms come in the following configurations: front-entry single mixed pod, side-entry single mixed pod, female-only side-entry single mixed pod, premium side-entry single mixed pod, and female-only premium side-entry mixed pod. All pods feature a pull-down privacy partition, individual reading light, pillow, blanket, and charging ports. Guests also have access to shared bathrooms and toilets.
The Bed Bukit Bintang also offers private rooms with the following configurations: an 18 sq m queen suite pod with a double bed for 2 guests, a 20 sq m king suite pod with a large double bed for 2 people, and a 25 sq m studio room with 1 double bed and 1 large double bed, ideal for 4 people. These rooms include reading lamps and in-room lighting, with the studio room featuring its own air conditioning system. Guests are also given towels and dental kits upon check-in. Nightly rates for these rooms vary depending on the booking platform used.
My friends and I booked through Agoda and stayed in two types of rooms. We reserved two queen suite pods and paid ₱13,492 (after discounts) for 2 rooms over 4 nights. We also booked 1 studio room for 4 people, paying ₱11,112.61 (after discounts) for 4 nights. This worked out to around ₱700 to ₱850 per person per night for these private rooms.
The Bed Bukit Bintang offers affordable nightly rates for both shared and private rooms. Considering the property’s prime location, facilities, and guest benefits (including free breakfast), the rates we paid definitely offered great value.
Guest Facilities & Amenities
Guests of The Bed Bukit Bintang enjoy the following facilities and amenities:
Free & Fast Wi-Fi – Guests at The Bed Bukit Bintang have access to a free and fast Wi-Fi connection.
Clean & Well-Maintained Communal Showers and Toilets – All guests have access to communal shower and toilet facilities, which are consistently clean and well-maintained by the staff.
Communal Powder Area – The property features a communal powder area where guests can prepare for the day. Cotton buds, hair dryers, and flat irons are also available for use.
Complimentary Breakfast – The Bed Bukit Bintang offers a simple complimentary breakfast, including bread with jam, waffles, croissants, eggs, rice, baked beans, and typical breakfast drinks.
Common Lounge – The property has both indoor and outdoor common lounges, where guests are welcome to relax at any time of the day. The outdoor lounge also serves as the designated smoking area.
Shared Kitchen & Dining Area – The hostel has a shared kitchen and dining area where guests can prepare meals and enjoy them. A refrigerator is available for storing food, drinks, and even cooked meals during your stay.
Complimentary Coffee & Tea – Guests can make their own coffee or tea in the dining area whenever the common area is open.
Unlimited Drinking Water Refills – The Bed Bukit Bintang provides unlimited drinking water refills to all its guests. The water dispenser is located near the refrigerator. Be sure to bring your own water container.
Centralized Air Conditioning System – The property features a centralized air conditioning system, which operates from 8 p.m. each night.
Swimming Pool – Guests have access to the swimming pool located on the same level as the hostel.
Shoe Storage Area & In-Room Slippers – Guests are required to leave their shoes in the shoe lockers near the reception. In-room slippers, provided by the hostel, should be worn to access the rooms.
Luggage Storage – The Bed Bukit Bintang offers free luggage storage for both arriving and departing guests. Please approach reception if you would like to store your bags while waiting for your bus or flight.
Daily Housekeeping – The hostel offers daily housekeeping services for all rooms and beds. Be sure to place the ‘Do Not Disturb’ sign if you prefer not to have your room tidied during your stay.
24-Hour Reception – The property’s reception is open 24 hours a day, so there is no need to worry if your flight or bus arrives after midnight, or if you need to leave for the airport early in the morning.
Friendly & Multi-Lingual Staff – The Bed Bukit Bintang has a friendly and multi-lingual staff who speak Malay, English, and Chinese.
Laundry Services – The property offers laundry services for an additional fee. Please check with reception if you need to wash your clothes during your stay.
Hostel Shop – The Bed Bukit Bintang has a small shop where guests can rent towels, buy cup noodles, or purchase anything they may need during their stay.
Prayer Room – The hostel has a prayer room available for guests who wish to pray at any time of day.
Lift Access – The Fahrenheit 88 Building has lifts that guests can use to travel to and from Level 5. Guests with large bags or luggage do not need to worry about carrying them up to the hostel.
Secured Hostel Access – Access to the dormitory and private rooms is restricted to guests only. Key cards are provided at check-in, which work only for the assigned rooms.
Hostel Experience
My friends and I had a delightful accommodation experience at The Bed Bukit Bintang. While it is not perfect, it excels in many areas.
First, the price is very affordable considering its inclusions, location, and amenities. Our nightly rates did not even reach ₱1,000 per person, even though we all stayed in private rooms. Second, the studio room we booked offered plenty of space to move around. Its pool views also added extra value to the stay.
Third, The Bed Bukit Bintang’s location is excellent. Situated in the heart of the bustling Bukit Bintang area, it is just a few minutes’ walk to hundreds of restaurants, cafes, and shops. It is also conveniently close to the Bukit Bintang Monorail Station. Fourth, the property offers a simple complimentary breakfast for all guests, with a good range of options to choose from.
Fifth, for a hot and humid city like Kuala Lumpur, unlimited access to drinking water is extremely helpful. The Bed Bukit Bintang provides unlimited water refills for all guests, with a water dispenser located near the communal lounge. Lastly, the hostel has a swimming pool that guests can enjoy during their stay—an amenity that is rare for budget accommodations. My friends and I had a great time enjoying an afternoon swim.
As mentioned earlier, the hostel is not perfect and does have some inconveniences. First, the toilets and showers are communal, shared by both male and female guests. This setup may not be ideal for everyone, but I was totally comfortable with it. The shared facilities were clean and well-maintained throughout our stay.
Second, the air conditioning in the dormitory, king, and queen rooms is centralized, which can make the rooms feel hot and uncomfortable during the day. The studio room, however, has its own air conditioning system, which guests can control themselves.
Third, I hope the hostel addresses the smell in the shoe storage area. It was not very pleasant and could benefit from better ventilation. Lastly, while the hostel was quiet during our stay, I think adding seasonal activities could encourage more guest interaction and spark conversations.
Despite a few minor inconveniences, my friends and I still had a wonderful stay at The Bed Bukit Bintang. The accommodation is affordable, centrally located, and perfect for groups. I have two other friends who stayed in the dormitory room on separate occasions, and they also shared that they had a great time. Overall, The Bed Bukit Bintang offers great value for money, and I wouldn’t hesitate to return the next time I’m in Kuala Lumpur.
If you have any curiosities about the property and about a potential upcoming stay, please feel free to reach out to them on the following channels:
The Bed Bukit Bintang
Address: Lot 5-06 & 5-02, Fahrenheit 88, KL Plaza, No. 179, Jalan Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Phone Number: +60 16-618 3584
Email: thebedbukitbintang@gmail.com / booking@thebedklcc.com
Website: www.thebedklcc.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/thebedbukitbintang
Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/thebedbukitbintang
This wraps up my post about The Bed Bukit Bintang. What do you think of the hostel? Do you have any questions about anything mentioned above? Feel free to post them in the comments section below. You may also send these questions to me via email to contact@thewkndtravel.com.
Thanks for joining me in today’s Hostel of the Day feature. Please also take time to check out my previous HOTD features by clicking this. You will find my other hostel reviews about Le Village Montmartre in Paris, The Bed KLCC in Kuala Lumpur, The RomeHello in Rome, Yesinn Youth Hostel in Hong Kong, Yeah Hostel in Barcelona, Imano Tokyo Ginza Hostel in Tokyo, The Stay Osaka Shinsaibashi in Osaka, and Z Hostel here in the Philippines.
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