Amethyst Dorm KLCC

As a solo female traveller, I’d advise against staying here. It’s an apartment being used as a “hostel,” and a few men who live there also run it. There were seven men there when I checked in, and they stared at me so much that the thought of sleeping or showering there made me uneasy. I checked out that same day and trusted my instincts. I’d pay a bit more for a proper hostel and peace of mind. Stay safe, ladies.

I was glad to find this place at the last minute after missing my flight. For 8€/night at a last-minute rate, it was what I expected: a warm bed, a quiet place, and basic house rules that helped keep things tidy and private. The rest was clean and comfortable. The dorm had 10 people, so the room was a bit messy. The locker is small, really only big enough for a passport, documents, or papers, and people leave their luggage on the floor. Finding the place is easy: go straight, then turn right. The host holds a deposit in case anything gets damaged and returns it when you check out.

The room was worth more than 50rm, but the service was awful. There was no check-in information, so if you can’t call, you shouldn’t book this place. I’d told the staff member I planned to check out between 8 and 9 am, but he was asleep. I couldn’t wake him, so I was stuck until 10. He didn’t apologize, just said he was there and hadn’t done anything wrong. If I come back, I’ll try a different place in the same building at a similar price. Never this one.

The owner, Ms. Naz, is awesome, and the people working nights and weekends were polite. They talked with me, showed me everything at check-in, and were happy to answer questions. The daytime staff member was a big disappointment. He came across as arrogant and dismissive toward guests. I stayed for a few weeks, and he was a frequent topic of conversation. That’s just my experience, so see for yourself. The staff on nights are very different.