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8.1

Excellent

220 reviews

220 reviews

Housekeeping6
Breakfast2
24-hour front desk2
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9.1

Exceptional

Location rating score

Exceptional location - Inside city center
Popular neighborhood
Exceptional for walking
Parking
Available
Walkable places
Sang Ti Miao

10 m

Harmony Arch

70 m

Textile Museum

90 m

Bumbu Cooking School

100 m

Johns Gallery

130 m

Popular landmarks
Chinese Museum

360 m

Sarawak Museum

450 m

Cat Monument

1.0 km

Sarawak Orchid Garden

2.1 km

Cat Museum

3.4 km

Closest landmarks
Main Post Office

80 m

Visitor's Information Centre, Kuching

130 m

Brooke Memorial

170 m

St. Thomas's Cathedral

170 m

Dewan Undangan Negeri Sarawak

180 m

Backpacker's Stay Services

23 JALAN CARPENTER, Kuching City Center, Kuching, Malaysia, 93000 - See map

Make your best journey to Kuching with the promised standard of Sanitised Stays, and enjoy free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Strategically situated in Kuching City Center, allowing you access and proximity to local attractions and sights. Don't leave before paying a visit to the famous Semenggoh Nature Reserve. This 3-star property is packed with in-house facilities to improve the quality and joy of your stay.

Highlights

Located in heart of Kuching

Inside city center

100 meters to Kuching Esplanade

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Air conditioning

Sanitised Stays

Introducing the OYO Minimal Touch Stay Experience

This property has self-selected and self-certified the following hygiene measures.Learn more
Safety Features
Staff trained in safety protocol
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Preventative Equipment
Hand sanitizer
Health and Medical
First aid kit
Important announcement -- "Due to the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, this property can only accept bookings from fully vaccinated guests. Vaccination certificates and/or other documents as required by law must be presented at check-in. Please contact the property for more information."
Facilities

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!

Car park [on-site]

Contactless check-in/out

Family room

Car park [charges apply]

Smoke-free property

Daily disinfection in common areas

First aid kit

This property is in high demand!

3 travelers have booked today.

Value for money8.5
Location rating9.1
Nearest airportKuching International Airport (KCH)
Distance to airport8.0 km

Rooms available at Backpacker's Stay Services

Family Room
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  • Room size: 16 m²/172 ft²
  • No Windows view
  • 2 single beds and 1 double ...
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Twin Room
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  • Room size: 12 m²/129 ft²
  • No Windows view
  • 2 single beds
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Double Room
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  • Room size: 12 m²/129 ft²
  • No Windows view
  • 1 double bed
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Triple Room
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  • Room size: 14 m²/151 ft²
  • No Windows view
  • 1 single bed and 1 double b...
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Single Room
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  • No Windows view
  • Non-smoking
  • 1 single bed
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6-Bed Dormitory
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  • Room size: 11 m²/118 ft²
  • Shared bathroom
  • 1 single bed
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Twin Room with Shower
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  • Shower
  • 2 single beds
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Dormitory with No Window
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  • No Windows view
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Male Dormitory Room
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  • Shared bathroom
  • 6 single beds
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Female Dormitory Room
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  • Shared bathroom
  • 1 bunk bed
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Frequently asked questions

What time is check-in and check-out at Backpacker's Stay Services?

Check-in is from 02:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM. You may request early check-in or late check-out during booking, subject to availability. Guests checking in or out before or after the designated periods may be charged an additional fee.

How do I get to Backpacker's Stay Services?

For those who wish to drive their own cars, Backpacker's Stay Services has a car park right on site for maximum convenience. Parking is available for an additional charge.

What is the smoking policy at Backpacker's Stay Services?

Backpacker's Stay Services does not permit smoking in any of its rooms or indoor areas.

What is the closest airport to Backpacker's Stay Services?

The closest airport to Backpacker's Stay Services is Kuching International Airport, 7.9 km away.

What restaurants are nearby Backpacker's Stay Services?

Backpacker's Stay Services’s neighborhood is Kuching City Center which includes popular restaurants such as Kopi O Corner, Ceylonese Restaurant and Swee Kang Ais Kacang.

What popular shopping places are close to Backpacker's Stay Services?

Located in the Kuching City Center area, Backpacker's Stay Services is close to great shopping choices like CityOne Megamall, The Spring Shopping Mall and Vivacity Megamall.

What are popular attractions near Backpacker's Stay Services?

Backpacker's Stay Services’s location in the Kuching City Center neighborhood makes it close to famous attractions including Kuching Esplanade, Sarawak Museum and Chinese Museum.

What popular natural sightseeing spots are close to Backpacker's Stay Services?

Backpacker's Stay Services is located within Kuching City Center, which makes it conveniently close to natural sights including Tanjung Sipat, Sama Jaya Nature Reserve and Ward Point.

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What people love about Backpacker's Stay Services

  • 9.6

    Exceptional
    Cleanliness

    "The room was clean und the bed was comfortable."

    Gregor

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    10 September 2022

  • 10

    Exceptional
    Cleanliness

    "The place is superb and clean and their great personality"

    Shirley

    |

    21 May 2022

  • 10

    Exceptional
    Location

    "Nice places and beautiful places I never seen it before"

    NG

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    29 September 2022

Property ranking|Compared to 766 Kuching properties
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Cheapest price score
Room comfort score
7.2/10
Location score
9.1/10
Couples review score
8.4/10
Better than
98
%
of Kuching properties
Better than
93
%
of Kuching properties
Better than
92
%
of Kuching properties
Better than
91
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of Kuching properties
Overall rating:

8.1

Excellent
220 reviews
Cleanliness
7.7
Facilities
7.6
Location
9.1
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What travelers say they love:
Very clean.
MOHD from Malaysia
Solo traveler
More about Backpacker's Stay Services

More about Backpacker's Stay Services

Backpacker's Stay Services

For travelers who want to take in the sights and sounds of Kuching, Backpacker's Stay Services is the perfect choice. Its convenient location right in the city center allows you more time to see all that Kuching has to offer.
Enjoy all that Backpacker's Stay Services has to offer! Keep up with all your communications easily with the hotel's free Wi-Fi. Guests can enjoy convenient available parking right at the hotel. For the comfort and health of all guests, smoking is not permitted anywhere within the hotel.
Enjoy the services offered at Backpacker's Stay Services from the convenience of your guestroom. For your comfort, some rooms at the hotel are equipped with linen service and air conditioning. Bathroom amenities are just as important as others, and at the hotel you'll find toiletries and towels available in some guest bathrooms.


Dining and things to do

Fill your days with the array of activities and facilities offered at Backpacker's Stay Services. Cool off on hot days by joining water-world activities like diving.


Around the property

Don't miss out on all that Kuching has to offer during your stay at Backpacker's Stay Services. Don't forget to stop by Kuching Esplanade located 130 m away, where everyone who visits Kuching wants to have their photo taken.


Reasons to stay here

Find some of the city's best deals here with rooms 96% cheaper than other options.
Find some excellent dining options here, where past guests have rated onsite or nearby dining better than 92% of the city's other accommodations.
Guests who stayed here really appreciated the room comfort, scoring it higher than 93% of accommodations in the city.

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Amenities and facilities

Very good
Facilities

7.6

Most talked about facilities

Housekeeping

13 mentions

Food & Dining

4 mentions

Breakfast

4 mentions

Internet

2 mentions

Languages spoken
  • English
  • Chinese [Mandarin]
  • Malay
Internet access
  • Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
  • Internet
Things to do, ways to relax
  • Diving
Cleanliness and safety
  • Cashless payment service
  • Daily disinfection in all rooms
  • Daily disinfection in common areas
  • First aid kit
  • Guest rooms seal after sanitization
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Physical distancing of at least 1 meter
  • Rooms sanitized between stays
  • Safe dining setup
  • Staff trained in safety protocol
  • Temperature check for guests and staff
Services and conveniences
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Elevator
  • Food delivery
  • Smoke-free property
  • Smoking area
For the kids
  • Family room
Access
  • CCTV outside property
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Pets allowed
Getting around
  • Car park [charges apply]
  • Car park [on-site]
Available in all rooms
  • Closet
  • Clothes rack
  • Desk
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Free bottled water
  • Linens
  • Non-smoking
  • Telephone
  • Towels
  • Wi-Fi [free]
  • Wooden/parqueted flooring

Location

23 JALAN CARPENTER, Kuching City Center, Kuching, Malaysia, 93000
Exceptional
Location

9.1

Airports
  • Kuching International Airport (KCH)
    8.0 km
  • Tanjung Manis Airport (TGC)
    117.5 km
Hospital or clinic
  • Klinik Kesihatan Jalan Masjid
    360 m
Shopping
  • Satok Weekend Market
    2.7 km
Convenience store
  • 7 Eleven
    70 m
Cash withdrawal
  • ATM
    330 m

What's nearby

Popular landmarks
  • Kuching Esplanade
    130 m
  • Chinese Museum
    360 m
  • Sarawak Museum
    450 m
  • Cat Monument
    1.0 km
  • Sarawak Orchid Garden
    2.1 km
  • Cat Museum
    3.4 km
  • Semenggoh Nature Reserve
    17.8 km
  • Mount Santubong
    19.5 km
  • Sarawak Cultural Village
    21.6 km
  • Jong's Crocodile Farm & Zoo
    22.8 km
Nearby landmarks
  • Sang Ti Miao
    10 m
  • Harmony Arch
    70 m
  • Main Post Office
    80 m
  • Textile Museum
    90 m
  • Bumbu Cooking School
    100 m
  • Johns Gallery
    130 m
  • Hornbill Street Mural
    130 m
  • Visitor's Information Centre, Kuching
    130 m
  • Hiang Thian Siang Ti Temple
    130 m
  • Kuching Esplanade
    130 m
Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.

Property policies

Children and extra beds

Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

Minimum age of guests is: 18 year(s).

Others
  • When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Some helpful facts

Check-in/Check-out
  • Check-in from14:00
  • Check-in until23:00
  • Check-out until12:00
The property
  • Year property opened2011
  • Most recent renovation2015

Property announcements

Due to the ongoing Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, this property can only accept bookings from fully vaccinated guests. Vaccination certificates and/or other documents as required by law must be presented at check-in. Please contact the property for more information.

Reviews of Backpacker's Stay Services from real guests

Provided by verified guests of Agoda
8.1
/
10
Cleanliness7.7
Facilities7.6
Location9.1
Room comfort and quality7.2
Service8.6
Value for money8.5
High score for Kuching
Rating
9+ Exceptional (37)
8-9 Excellent (28)
7-8 Very Good (32)
6-7 Good (17)
<6 Below Expectation (22)
Time of the year
Mar - May (33)
Jun - Aug (41)
Sep - Nov (36)
Dec - Feb (26)

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10.0
Exceptional
Sherly from Malaysia
Solo traveler
Single Room
Stayed 2 nights in March 2022

Best 2 star hotel . Totally recommended!”

I went here as a solo traveler. The location of this hotel is so strategic because it's located at the heart of Kuching city. Most of the time I just walked to the place I want to visit like Darul Hana Bridge, Cat statue, Chinese History Museum and Upside Down Kuching. This hotel has good Wifi connection, 24/7 hours CCTV, aircond, clean and tidy bathroom and room. I had a good time when I was here.

Reviewed March 14, 2022

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Hi, Sherly! Thank you for your support, your feedback made it into our day. We hope to regularly amaze you with our services. Regards, Amelia.

Responded March 15, 2022
Backpacker's Stay Services
10.0
Exceptional
Shirley from Malaysia
Group
Triple Room
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

Our first time with backpackers lifestyle ”

( Siblings trip )We used to book with hotel or resort and out of curiosity, we booked our stay here and it was surprisingly a great experience! The place is superb and clean and their great personality

Reviewed May 22, 2022

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Hi, Shirley! Thanks for your amazing words of appreciation. Words like these drive us to work even harder. Have a wonderful day! Regards, Jane!

Responded June 03, 2022
Backpacker's Stay Services
10.0
Exceptional
Amanda from United Kingdom
Couple
Double Room
Stayed 2 nights in February 2019

Wonderful! ”

Lovely atmosphere, helpful staff, excellent location and comfortable stay. Loved this place !!

Reviewed February 15, 2019

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10.0
Exceptional
Rudy from Malaysia
Solo traveler
Single Room
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

still the best place for me”

hey...this is the place im keep in mind...there no place like this place

Reviewed May 21, 2022

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Hi, Rudy! We are glad to see that you liked our services. Looking forward to hosting you soon. Regards, Amelia.

Responded June 03, 2022
Backpacker's Stay Services
10.0
Exceptional
Rudy from Malaysia
Solo traveler
Double Room
Stayed 1 night in April 2022

the best of the best”

you guy must try this place...no regrets at all..trust me on this...

Reviewed April 11, 2022

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Hi, Rudy! It feels great to see that our guest had a nice stay. We will feel obliged if you give us a chance to serve again. Have an amazing day ahead. Regards, Jane!

Responded April 12, 2022
Backpacker's Stay Services
9.6
Exceptional
MOHD from Malaysia
Solo traveler
Double Room
Stayed 1 night in November 2021

Worth It”

Staff very helpful and kind. Air-conditioner very cooled. Very clean. Worth it with the price. Near to Waterfront Kuching, Just walk. Suitable for backpacker and can repeat.

Reviewed November 29, 2021

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Hi, we are glad to see that you liked our services. Looking forward to hosting you soon. Regards, Amelia.

Responded November 29, 2021
Backpacker's Stay Services
10.0
Exceptional
Abu from Malaysia
Solo traveler
Single Room
Stayed 1 night in June 2022

Exceptional”

Best places for solo, duo or family. Near to many tourist attraction such as Kuching Waterfront.

Reviewed June 30, 2022

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Hi, Abu! Thank you for your support, your feedback made it into our day. We hope to regularly amaze you with our services. Regards, Amelia.

Responded July 30, 2022
Backpacker's Stay Services
10.0
Exceptional
Matsushita from Malaysia
Solo traveler
Single Room
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

Super!”

Workers always make smile, and single room cheaper than other dormitory accoms.

Reviewed May 24, 2022

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Thanks for rating us, Matsushita! Your review made our day. We hope to delight you with our services. Regards, Jane!

Responded June 03, 2022
Backpacker's Stay Services
9.2
Exceptional
Choo from Malaysia
Group
Twin Room
Stayed 4 nights in February 2019

Great experience”

Everything is excellent here except the bed is noisy and the room is humid. I'm staying in room 205.

Reviewed February 16, 2019

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8.4
Excellent
PROTONIA from Malaysia
Group
Double Room
Stayed 1 night in December 2019

Excellent”

Good place to stay or rest if got event at waterfrt. like us, just stay for rest and MUA for any event.

Reviewed December 13, 2019

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8.0
Excellent
Gaayatri from Malaysia
Solo traveler
Twin Room
Stayed 1 night in June 2022

Very good”

It's affordable and basic, yes but the bed is full of bed bugs, super itchy and it's very noisy. There are better places for almost the same price around Kuching The front desk staff was the only good thing about the place

Reviewed June 09, 2022

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Hi, Gaayatri! Thank you for rating us and for the valuable feedback. We have forwarded the matter to our relevant team for ensuring your future stays are up to the mark. Regards, Simon

Responded June 14, 2022
Backpacker's Stay Services
8.4
Excellent
Arellyana from Malaysia
Solo traveler
Single Room
Stayed 4 nights in January 2021

Good place for solo”

Cheap and the staffs are nice.

Reviewed May 01, 2022

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Hi Arellyana, That is what we like to hear from our valued guest. Do give us another opportunity to delight you again. Wish you a wonderful day ahead. Regards, Joey

Responded May 02, 2022
Backpacker's Stay Services
8.0
Excellent
Susan from Malaysia
Group
Double Room
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

Very good”

Suitable for those who do not really mind about sharing bathroom or toilet. Please bring own towel and toiletries.

Reviewed May 15, 2019

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8.0
Excellent
SAULONG from Malaysia
Solo traveler
Double Room
Stayed 2 nights in October 2020

Very good”

Informative. Friendly staff

Reviewed October 15, 2020

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Hey SAULONG, Thanks for your amazing words of appreciation. Words like these drive us to work even harder. Regards, Nini!

Responded October 16, 2020
Backpacker's Stay Services
6.8
Good
Sharifah from Malaysia
Business traveler
Double Room
Stayed 1 night in November 2021

Just ok”

The staff was friendly, it was okay but it could be better. Quite noisy as early as 5 am from foodcourt downstairs but match the rate I guess :)

Reviewed December 05, 2021

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We are sorry for the inconvenience caused to you, Sharifah! We will surely look into this issue and will put our best efforts to enhance your experience. Regards, Amina!

Responded December 07, 2021
Backpacker's Stay Services
2.0
Gillian from Malaysia
Solo traveler
Double or Twin Room
Stayed 1 night in September 2021

Bad”

Lousy receptionist service.

Reviewed September 03, 2021

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Hi, Gillian! We are sorry for finding that your experience with us was not nice. We will certainly be working on your feedback to provide you with the best possible experience next time Regards, Amelia.

Responded September 08, 2021
Backpacker's Stay Services
9.3
Exceptional
nik from Malaysia
Group
Single Room
Stayed 3 nights in August 2013

It was very convenient”

Cleanliness, friendly staff, strategic location

Backpacker Stay is a very convenient place to stay. It scores a full mark on it's cleanliness. Very friendly staffs. Have security cameras all around for safety. Breakfast is provided. Very near to Kuching Waterfront, shopping malls, and other tourist attractions. Shower room is very clean and comfortable. The only negative thing is the toilet where tap water is not available, only tissue is provided.

Reviewed September 01, 2013

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7.6
Very good
Damian from United States
Couple
Family Room
Stayed 4 nights in January 2016

Most Durian friendly accommodation!!!”

Backpacker Stay had a very lovely staff, always smile when we came and went and always helpful to us. They were so kind to allow my fiancé and I to bring upwards to 6 durian into our room at a time. We know this was extreme but they allowed it anyway. Maybe they will change their durian policy after our stay there as most westerners do not have an interest in this odorous fruit. Luckily for them only a few other guest came and went during our visit to Kuching. We probably caught them off guard. Ha. And they were humble so not wanting to disappoint us. The stay is located right in the heart of City Center with easy access to most everything one would need. The large eatery next door stays open late and opens early so be prepared for the sound of dishes stacking. The lockers were big and spacious, we could easily fit all of our valuables onto them. The water was also warm and comfortable. The wifi signal was also dependable. I wish this establishment all the best and success in their future.

Reviewed February 04, 2016

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8.0
Excellent
Chandra from United States
Solo traveler
Stayed 2 nights in December 2014

Very Helpful +Friendly Staff-- so I returned !”

Helpful STAFF, COMFORTABLE TWIN BED, Great LOCATION !

This was a quick return stay, before flying onward to KL... this time I chose the FEMALE DORM: it was empty, no others were booked, the twin bed is more comfortable than the over-soft double bed! Even though the room is next to the common eating area, it was quieter than the upstairs rooms, which recv noise from the next-door Chinese Food Court, which starts food prep btwn 3-4AM.... and can frequently be heard in the upstairs rooms. During my first stay, there was peanut butter available: this time, there wasn't any--and the night staff-person promised he would buy some PNB the next morning, before breakfast-- and it was there! Thank You! The areas are kept clean. However, the two broken shower-water-heaters were still broken, a month later... and the third shower (on the first floor) was still working quite well, with strong, HOT water -- helpful for shaving, ha ha ha. The location of Backpacker Stay is GREAT for the Cinema (2 wiin easy walking distance!), for Museums, the Natl Park+Tourist Info offices, the PO, and the newest shopping mall, Merdeka Plaza, as well as the Waterfront and the market streets of Jalan India and Main Bazaar. I recommend Backpacker Stay for fellow Budget Travellers to Kuching.

Reviewed December 18, 2014

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9.3
Exceptional
jennifer from Malaysia
Solo traveler
Single Room
Stayed 1 night in November 2014

worth every penny you spend!”

budget, clean and location strategic

Definitely will come back stay here. Toilet and bathroom clean. Toiletries have to bring your own. Satisfied! Ps 1st time staying backpacking in kuching. Before this fancy hotel. I will say this is awesome!

Reviewed November 26, 2014

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