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KB Backpackers Inn

No 2981-E Jalan Padang Garong, Kota Bharu 15000, Malaysia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

I stayed in the KB backpackers Inn for the night before I left to go to the perhentian islands and stumbled on it by chance - its pretty much the first place you get to on leaving the bus station and would highly recommend the place! It's family run and they are very helpful with any questions, bookings or advice;... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013 via mobile

you get what you pay for. For RM10 for a bed in a dorm. What do you expect. Central location. Easy walk to night market. Helpful staff. It's basic but ok for a night or two. Bit noisy as the road outside seems to be the main 'drag strip' at night.

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 October 2012 via mobile

Lovely staff and convenient location but it is filthy and some rooms don't have windows. Bad bathrooms don't help. I'd stay here again if I absolutely had to, nice people make anything more pleasant, but it was a dank and dirty place. I'd avoid Kota Bharu in general (night markets are not very interesting)...

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 October 2012

Well, it is a backpacker spot, so expect backpacker rooms. Friendly staff, dirty bedsheets, dirty rooms, no privacy, but good location, cheap, and it offers you a shelter for a night. Fair enough so for low budget guyss it will be fine...I guess.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 September 2012 via mobile

Stumbled across this place by chance... Lovely hostel, really kind and welcoming owners!! Best place to stay in Kota Bharu! Tea coffee and toast served all day (self service) couch and wide range of DVDs to watch!! 5 mins from by station and right in the middle of town! If you stay here.. Make sure it's the correct backpackers KB... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 September 2012 via mobile

an absolutely low budget option in the center of the city. the family is so nice and you really feel that you are a guest in their house. the rooms are as simple you can get but cleanliness is the you also get. we would definitely recommend this place!

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2012

nice room but need to improve like bedsheet need to change a new and overall is ok in their class of the hotel

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2012

Despite reviews stating a bad quality of service and comfort, I noticed things have been improved a lot from my last stay. The staff is really friendly and very helpful. Rates are low. I stayed in the dorm, 10 ringit/night! Some nights the street can be noisy, but not to the point of preventing me from sleeping. Free wifi working... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2012

The owners are very friendly people who went out of their way to make us feel welcome. They really did treat us like house guests and greeted us every time we came out and in. Furthermore, this is probably a pretty good spot to meet other backpackers if you want to share taxi costs to the border or the port... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012 via mobile

This place was an absolute hole. We are on a budget travel an have stayed in some rough places but everyone they have tried to make the best of there place, I don't mind a hostel being tired, but when things are physically dirty and they don't seem to care, its annoying. The bathroom floor was filthy. The bedroom sheets... More

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Additional Information about KB Backpackers Inn

Also Known As:
KB Backpackers Inn Kota Bharu, Kelantan
Address: No 2981-E Jalan Padang Garong, Kota Bharu 15000, Malaysia
Region: Malaysia > Kelantan > Kota Bharu
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet
Hotel Style:
Ranked #2 of 10 Speciality lodging in Kota Bharu
Price range (per night): $3 - $12
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Our budget accommodation run by local Malay family and located within the best location in Kota Bharu. It is walking distance to all popular tourist attraction such as Central Market, Handicraft Village, Shopping Complex, Night Market, Fast Food Outlets, Museums, variety of local cuisine restaurants, China Town, Tower Clock, Quran Tower and many more. We have a basic accommodation to offer i.e. dorm to double room which accommodate with fan and share bathroom. Our services including free WIFI, free breakfast (self service) and free coffee/tea along your stay. ... more   less 

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