Budget Hostels from RM56

What Is a Hostel?

If you're looking for somewhere affordable to stay in Petaling Jaya, there are 215 lodging options here to pick from, including hostels. These dorm-style accommodation options come in many forms, but all of them have three main qualities in common:

• Budget prices
• A social atmosphere
• Shared rooms (though many have private options too)

By staying at a hostel in Petaling Jaya, you can reduce your spending on lodging and use more of your money for fun things to do during your trip. We've heard good things about the theme park and other attractions in this destination, as well as activities like shopping.

When Is the Best Time to Visit Petaling Jaya?

Good weather's always better when you're discovering new places, so here's some information that may be helpful:

• The hottest months are typically March and February, while February and January are the coldest months
• January-March: Daytime temperatures average 33° C and night-time temperatures average 22° C
• April-June: 33° C is the daytime average and 23° C is the night-time average
• July-September: Daytime averages are around 32° C and night-time averages are around 23° C
• October-December: The average temperatures are 31° C during the day and 23° C at night
• Average rainfall is 80 inches in a year

What Can I Do in Petaling Jaya?

Depending on what you're interested in, you might enjoy these places:

• Malaysian Houses of Parliament
• Merdeka Square
• Petaling Street

• Kelana Jaya Lake Park
• Taman Aman
• Sunway Serene Lake

• Pusat Sains Negara National Science Center
• National Science Centre
• Art Printing Works

Generally, Petaling Jaya is known for its:

• Shopping
• Basketball
• Theme parks
• Water parks
• Cafes
• Temples
• Ice skating
• Bowling
• Rollerskating

How to Get to Petaling Jaya and Around the Area

You'll find the nearest airport in Subang (SZB-Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah), 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away from the city centre. Another option is Kuala Lumpur (KUL-Kuala Lumpur Intl.), which is 26 mi (41.8 km) away. Once you're on the ground, you may want to make use of public transport. You can walk to nearby metro stations including Kelana Jaya Station, Taman Bahagia Station and Kuala Lumpur Taman Paramount Station. To explore more of the surrounding area, catch a train at Kuala Lumpur Kelana Jaya Station, Kuala Lumpur Taman Bahagia Station or MRT Bandar Utama SBK09.