2Hampshire Backpacker Hostel
by the TopOfHotel team
2Hampshire is a hard-to-find hostel in the KLCC district — close enough to walk to the Petronas Twin Towers, at backpacker prices.
2Hampshire is a hard-to-find hostel in the KLCC district — close enough to walk to the Petronas Twin Towers, at backpacker prices.
In-Depth Review
Finding a backpacker-priced hostel in Kuala Lumpur's KLCC district is almost a fool's errand — this is five-star-hotel territory. But 2Hampshire Backpacker Hostel actually pulls it off. It sits on Persiaran Hampshire, just about 400 metres from Ampang Park LRT, close enough that you can walk over and stand under the Petronas Twin Towers. The overall score lands around 9.0/10.
Rooms and decor
There are both dorms and private rooms here, and every room is air-conditioned. The dorms run bunk beds with a personal locker at each bed. Nearly every review praises how clean it is and how much quieter it feels than the hostels in the party districts — which makes it a strong choice if what you want is actual rest, not a party on your doorstep.
It's a small hostel, so the number of rooms and the amenities are limited. In high season the private rooms fill up fast, so book ahead if you want one.
Food and amenities
The thing that saves money on a longer stay is the shared kitchen — you can cook a full meal yourself. There's a common area for hanging out and meeting other travelers, free Wi-Fi throughout the building, and lockers for your gear.
The mood is calm overall — this is definitely not a party hostel. If you want somewhere you can come back to and genuinely unwind, it delivers. The trade-off is that there are far fewer late-night restaurants around here than in Bukit Bintang.
Location and getting there
The selling point is the KLCC location. It's a 5-6 minute walk to Ampang Park LRT, where the Kelana Jaya Line runs straight through to KL Sentral or Masjid Jamek.
From the hostel you can stroll over to the fountains and KLCC Park beneath the Petronas Twin Towers in the evening — an easy walk. This is the kind of spot that suits travelers who want to wake up right next to the city's landmark.
Things to know before booking
It's about a 5-6 minute walk to Ampang Park LRT — close, but not right at the station. There are fewer late-night restaurants nearby than in the entertainment districts, so plan your evening meals. And because it's a small hostel with limited rooms and amenities, book ahead, especially for private rooms in high season.
Our take
2Hampshire is a great fit for backpackers who want to be near KLCC and the Petronas Twin Towers without paying luxury-hotel rates.
If you value a location next to a major landmark, the quiet, and having a kitchen to cook in, this is — straight up — a good-value pick that's hard to match in this part of the city.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- Rare location — right in KLCC, with the Petronas Twin Towers and KLCC Park both within walking distance.
- Backpacker pricing in a district that's normally wall-to-wall luxury hotels, with dorm beds from around $11.
- A shared kitchen lets you cook for yourself, which saves real money on longer stays.
- Both dorms and private rooms, all air-conditioned and consistently praised for being clean.
- Quieter than the hostels around Bukit Bintang, so it's a good pick if you actually want to rest.
- It's about a 5-6 minute walk to Ampang Park LRT — close, but not right at the station.
- There are fewer late-night restaurants nearby than in the entertainment districts.
- It's a small hostel with limited rooms and amenities, so book ahead — private rooms fill fast in high season.
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Insider Tips
- Walk over to the KLCC fountains in the evening — it's an easy stroll from the hostel and looks great under the Petronas Twin Towers.
- Use the shared kitchen to make your own breakfast; it's cheap and convenient if you're staying several nights.
- Catch the LRT at Ampang Park on the Kelana Jaya Line and you can ride straight through to KL Sentral or Masjid Jamek.