BackHome Kuala Lumpur HostelvsInterContinental Kuala Lumpur, an IHG Hotel
Both hotels are endorsed by professional reviewers. On balance, InterContinental Kuala Lumpur ranks marginally higher than BackHome KL. InterContinental Kuala Lumpur ranks #16 in Kuala Lumpur with accolades from 3 sources such as Oyster, Time Out and Star Service.
BackHome Kuala Lumpur Hostel
 Lonely Planet
 Oyster
30, Jalan Tun H.S. Lee, Kuala Lumpur 50000, Malaysia
From $0/night
- Free Internet
 - Free Breakfast
 - Laundry Service
 - Multilingual
 - Air Conditioning
 - Breakfast included
 
 Top Choice
 "This chic pit stop for flashpackers offers polished-concrete finishes, Zen simple decoration, fab rain showers and a blissful central courtyard sprouting spindly trees." Full review
Budget
 "BackHome is an above-average hostel in the historic district of Kuala Lumpur, within walking distance of a train station and Chinatown." Full review
InterContinental Kuala Lumpur, an IHG Hotel
 Time Out
 Star Service
 Oyster
165 Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur 50450, Malaysia
From $57/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Shuttle Bus
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 
 "The hotel features 473 rooms and suites, decorated and equipped with modern amenities for both leisure and business travellers to enjoy the ultimate staying experience." Full review
 "Previously the Nikko, the InterContinental is within an easy 10-minute walk from KLCC and its prestigious Suria KLCC shopping precinct." Full review
Luxury
 "Formerly the Nikko Hotel, the InterContinental Kuala Lumpur is a luxury property right in the heart of Kuala Lumpur City Center (KLCC) that caters to business travelers." Full review