Happy Owl vs Homey Hostel, Ipoh Town Happy Owl vs Homey Hostel, Ipoh Town
Same City · Ipoh
Distance: 9.0km
Overview
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Homey Hostel, Ipoh Town
Homey Hostel, Ipoh Town
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8.4
156 reviews
Ipoh
Property Type: Hotel
Room Size: 15㎡
Live Price Comparison
| Site | Happy Owl Happy Owl | Homey Hostel, I... Homey Hostel, Ipoh Town |
|---|---|---|
| Agoda | ||
| Booking.com | ||
| Expedia | ||
| Trip.com |
Rating Comparison by Booking Site
| Site | Happy Owl Happy Owl | Homey Hostel, I... Homey Hostel, Ipoh Town |
|---|---|---|
| Agoda |
7.4
(184)
|
8.4
(157)
|
| Booking.com |
6.9
(83)
|
7.2
(222)
|
| Expedia |
-
|
9.6
(4)
|
| Trip.com |
7.4
|
7.9
(24)
|
| Overall Average |
7.4
(267)
|
8.4
(407)
|
Strengths & Weaknesses
| Happy Owl Happy Owl | Homey Hostel, Ipoh Town Homey Hostel, Ipoh Town |
|---|---|
| Strengths | Strengths |
| + Reviews repeatedly mention spacious and comfortable rooms | + Central old town location near eateries, night markets, and sights praised repeatedly |
| + Good value for money, suitable for budget travelers | + Clean and strong AC for hot Ipoh, great value noted often |
| + Convenient location near highway for easy travel | + Quick WhatsApp replies and easy self check-in appreciated |
| + Easy self check-in process | + Spacious common areas with hot/cold water dispenser liked |
| + Friendly staff responses via WhatsApp | |
| Weaknesses | Weaknesses |
| - Old bedsheets and beds mentioned in complaints | - Road and traffic noise keeps guests up at night often mentioned |
| - Dust buildup noted in reviews | - Bed bugs reported in some dorms |
| - No WiFi or permanent reception is a repeated drawback | - No privacy curtains, lacking basics like towels and soap noted |
Recommended For
Budget travelers
Cameron Highlands transit
Short-stay families
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Recommended For
Solo travelers
Backpackers
Couples
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Guest Reviews
Happy Owl
Happy Owl
Booking.com
6.9
Spacious and near highway
Booking.com
3.6
Safe near police station, 45min to Cameron Highlands
Agoda
9.2
Group
Comfortable wide room with iron
Agoda
8.8
Family with young children
Friendly fast staff
Dusty, TV/plug issues
Agoda
10.0
Family with young children
Clean room cold AC
Homey Hostel, Ipoh Town
Homey Hostel, Ipoh Town
Agoda
10.0
Solo traveler
Staff kind and daily cleaning good
Booking.com
3.2
Good price, strong AC, no toilet wait
15-20min walk to center
Trip.com
9.5
Solo traveler
Responsive, cozy, near station and food
Expedia
10.0
Cheap, responsive staff, clean
Booking.com
2.4
Staff kind
Bed bugs
Location Comparison
Distance: 9.0km
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