Chapeau bas a cette charmante guest house qui nous a autant agreablement surpris pour son cote chaleureux, son confort, son accueil, et ses petits prix!!!
Palmmers guest house a ete reprise il y a seulement trois mois par une famille charmante, qui ne cesse de se soucier de votre confort! Le menage est fait plusieurs fois par jour ( ce qui est un luxe dans cette ville)
Le rapport qualite prix est imbatable, entre 50 et 60 MYR une chambre double, si vous restez quelques jours, les prix sont negociables!!!
Elle se situe a deux pas des annimations de Chinatown et du metro Pascar Seni,
au numero 40 jalan hang kasturi !!!
J ai en effet leurs numeros de telephone:
Ebrahim 014 626 1261
Leila 016 916 7996
email: info@palmmerguesthouse.com
J ai oublie de dire que le checking est 24h/24, petit dejeuner offert, et Internt gratuit! What else??
Si tu reserves chez eux, passe leur le bonjour du petit couple de francais 🙂
Waow, ça tombe bien : j'avais justement lancé un post de recherche de logement sur KL ... Les chambres sont-elles avec salle de bains privée ou partagée ? Merci pour tes renseignements ! quelque chose d'autre sur KL ?... Qu'as tu fait de sympa là-bas ?...
Je ne sais pas s il y a des chambres avec douches, comme j avais demande a visiter avant de reserver et que j avais vu que c etait impecable je n ai pas demande!
Les douches sont a l eau chaude ( ce qui dans les petits prix pour les guest house n est pas courant)
Je ne suis restee que quelques jours en escale, du coup je n ai pas eu le temps de tout visiter, mais j ai eu la chance d aller dans un temple hindou au moment de la priere, c etait tres impressionnant.
J ai aussi visite une mosquee, puis les fameuses tours jumelles ( leve toi treees tot pour les aller en haut, car c est des places limitees!!!)
Merci Soufb pour ces précisions !!! Bonne guesthouse apparemment ... Pour les visites, les tours sont inévitables, mosquées et temples devraient être sympas ... merci à toi !
Heuuuu, le type a l entree m a dit que la queue commencait a 6h30 du mat....
Depuis la guest house dont je t ai parle c est a seulement 4/5stations de metro!!!! (direct en plus)!!!
Alors voilà, nous sommes en ce moment à la Palmmer Guesthouse. Ils ont un site Internet qui n'est pas encore référencé : http://www.palmmerguesthouse.com/
Nous confirmons, c'est très propre comparé à tout ce qui se fait dans le coin. Le wifi est gratuit.
Il y a même un petit p'tit déj le matin, un peu à la mode des backpack. Surtout, le patron est super dispo et sympa. Son "twin" saura vous donner plein de bons conseils et de tuyaux pour les balades du coin.
Faites Kuala la nuit, c'est super sympa.
Et pour peu que vous rencontriez Théo (un malais) sur place, il se fera un plaisir de vous guider. C'est un vrai livre d'histoire et il est adorable. Ceci dit, il bouge beaucoup...
Nous n'avions pas booké à l'avance mais apparemment on a eu de la chance. La aussi, ça dépend des semaines... Mais voilà, on vous le conseille nous aussi. Il débute tout juste et sa priorité, ce n'est pas tant l'argent, mais "feel at home".
Toutes les infos sont sur son site. Pour notre part, depuis l'aéroport de Kuala Lumpur, on a pris le bus express, direction "Chinatown". Ca nous a coûté 8RM par tête!! On a été déposé à 5 min à pied de la guesthouse.
Gardez l'adresse (40 Jalan Hang) avec vous et demandez dans la rue si vous n'avez pas de plan. Mais c'est facile.
Pour le bus à l'aéroport, c'est sous le porche du parking C (des bus jaunes). Bon, on a mit 1 heure pour arriver, mais c'est cheap et les bus ont la clim.
La vie ici n'est vraiment pas cher. Nous, en se faisant bien plaisir, on vit avec 35euros par jour tout tout compris (même les petits craquages chocolat dans les supermarchés) et à deux. Sans craquage et avec de bons repas tout de même 25euros à peine.
Les bus et le métro ne sont pas chers non plus. Mais ils vous conseilleront bien à la guesthouse.
Un énorme Merci à toi Daff !!! Je note tout ça, et tes renseignements très précis me seront d'une grande utilité (par ex, à l'aéroport que je ne connais pas du tout) ... Pour le bus, il faut s'arrêter à Chinatown ?... Merci à toi !
Je suis ravie qu il se souvienne de nous, mais aussi de savoir que je ne suis pas la seule a avoir eu un gros coup de coeur pour cette Guest House et son proprietaire!
En effet, il veut qu on se sente a la maison, et c est le cas!!!
ayant lu ce descriptif, j'ai décidé de réserver dans cette guest house pour mon séjour de 5 jours à Kuala Lumpur. Je ne m'y connais pas concernant l'hébergement en Malaisie mais je dois dire que je ne suis pas enchantée de rester ici. Le propriétaire est en effet très gentil mais les chambres n'ont pas de salle de bains privée (contrairement à ce qui est marquée sur leur site Internet), ni même de table de nuit :-(. Alors c'est bien parce que c'est au centre, mais sinon l'état des lieux n'est pas super top selon mes critères (j'ai vu un cafard dans une des douches!)
Je suis sincèrement désolée que tu te sois imaginée avoir un plus grand confort, pour un si petit prix en plein centre ville! Il aurait peut être fallut que tu ailles voir ce que proposent les autres guest houses du coin pour le même budget... ( Ce que nous avons fait)
Peut être que pour avoir un état des lieux acceptable, selon tes "critères", tu devrais t'orienter vers les hôtels quand tu viens à KL.
C'est juste qu'en comparaison avec ce que j'ai eu à Beijing c'est moins bien! Maintenant j'avoue que je savais même pas que c'était au centre de la ville. Mais bon, je saurais à quoi m'attendre la prochaine fois!
C'est ce que j'essaye de t'expliquer... Chaque pays est différent et dans un même pays tu peux avoir une énorme différence de standing entre les villes! Un vrai casse tête!
Just qq info pour ceux qui voyage en malaisie...je suis reste ds une superbe guest house a Kuala lumpur appelle GROCER S IMM GUEST HOUSE ds le quartier…
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Hi everyone,
I’m currently working on a 30-day itinerary for May/June 2027.
10 days in eastern Java (Malang, Bromo, waterfalls, Meru Beriti Park, Banyuwangi, and Ijen), a short transit in Ubud for a few days, then Flores before heading back to Jakarta.
We’ll spend 15 days in Flores (the classic route: Moni, Bajawa, Riung, Ruteng, ending in Labuan Bajo).
I’d love some firsthand feedback on flights to Maumere or Ende from Bali Denpasar. I know there are no direct routes and that you have to connect through Labuan Bajo or Timor (I think), which isn’t an issue in itself.
But I’ve read here and there that flights to these destinations can be delayed—or worse, canceled—and that it’s better to fly in and out of Labuan Bajo, which isn’t exactly ideal...
Thanks for any tips or experiences you can share!
Cette ville a été mille fois racontées mais jamais de cette façon impertinente.
Oser parachuter Christian Lacroix, ses arlésiennes, ses boléros, ses matadors et le baroque de sa Camargue natale en plein cœur de Hoi An, il fallait oser le parallèle.
I need some expert advice on these two destinations for a 15-day trip. We land in KL and plan to stay for 2 days before heading to Borneo and finishing with an island for snorkeling.
For those who’ve been, what are your must-sees?
We were thinking of spending the last 3 days on the Perhentian Islands, unless you’ve got another island to recommend near Borneo.
Thanks for your tips and help!
Hi everyone,
Could you share your thoughts on my 3-week itinerary?
We’re a small group (family + friends) of 12 people, planning to leave around January 21, 2027.
Here’s my itinerary:
3 nights in Bangkok
4 nights in Chiang Mai
3 nights on Koh Samui
3 nights on Koh Phangan
4 nights in Krabi
4 nights in Phuket
I’m also open to any great tips you might have...
Thanks, everyone! Alain.
I’d love to get some feedback on our itinerary—it’s probably pretty basic! This is our second trip to Asia and our first to Indonesia. We have three kids aged 20, 18, and 12. We land in Jakarta at 4 PM, spend 3 nights/2 days there, then take the train to Yogyakarta for 3 nights/2 days, followed by the train to Surabaya for 2 nights/1 day, then the train to Bromo for 1 day/1 night, a private driver to Ijen for 2 nights/2 days, then on to Bali (Ubud) for 4 nights/3 days, followed by Gili Air for 3 nights/2 days, Senggigi (Lombok) for 2 nights, and finally 5 nights in Kuta. I’m considering cutting the 2 nights in Senggigi to just keep Kuta and extend it to 7 nights. In Lombok, I’m not sure how to get around since I’m not comfortable with scooters... Your thoughts on all of this, and any advice, are more than welcome—don’t hesitate!
For those wondering why cities like Jakarta and Surabaya: we don’t often get the chance to visit big Asian cities, so we wanted to include that discovery in our trip. The trains between Jakarta and Yogyakarta, Surabaya and Probolinggo are booked. The return flight from Lombok to Jakarta is also set. Accommodations are booked but flexible (same for the trains).
Hi! I’m planning a 15-day trip to Malaysia. The idea is to visit KL for 2 or 3 days, then Borneo, and I’m wondering what to do with the rest of the time. I’d like to finish with the Perhentian Islands... What do you think? Any tips or advice would be great—I’d really appreciate it!
Hi everyone,
I’m looking for addresses for guesthouses or, even better, houseboats or rafting houses on the River Kwai, between Kanchanaburi and Sangkhlaburi, to spend a few weeks contemplating this beautiful river.
Thanks for your suggestions!
Premaria
Hi there,
we’re currently in Mai Chau and tomorrow we’re hitting the road back to Hanoi to head up toward Bac Ha and Sapa.
We haven’t really had a set plan since we arrived—we’ve already done the Halong Bay on land and by sea.
I’ve got 2 free days before heading to Bac Ha and Sapa.
Any tips?
Thanks, and looking forward to hearing from you.
Hi fellow travelers,
First trip to Vietnam.
We’ll be arriving in Ho Chi Minh City during Tet.
Is it complicated to find accommodation and get around during this period?
Any tips would be welcome.
Thanks for your replies.
Silly question—backpack or hard-shell suitcase for the Sepilok, Kinabatangan, Tioman, KL trip?
I’m struggling to fit all my son’s and my stuff into the 70L backpack... and I’m thinking a suitcase would be easier, but I’m not sure if it’ll work for getting around.
Hi there,
I didn’t plan to return to Thailand this year, but my health conditions mean it’ll be the best place for me to stay between two trips to India. The tourism setup there is so well-organized that it’s the most "comfortable" country for a short visit. Thailand feels too sanitized for my taste, and there’s too much religion, Buddha, and the King, but it’s still the best option given how my health has been evolving. I’d considered two weeks in ThaTon for hiking, but I got too sick from the burn-offs during my trips to the mountains around Chiang Rai. So I’m not sure where to go this year. Definitely not the sea, touristy spots, or the mountains with burn-offs...
Hello.
In 1996, we crossed Vietnam from Saigon to Hanoi by motorbike—Minsk bikes we bought in Saigon. I haven’t been back since, and it seems like a lot has changed.
- We’re heading to the south (well, the north and center) with the family in July-August (3 people).
- Is the road network more developed now? Back then, there was only National Route 1 from south to north. I’m thinking of renting a car this time (no motorbike with the family—though in ’96, they had a Jawa sidecar for sale, and we hesitated… maybe it’s for the best).
- Is Halong Bay really something to avoid because of overtourism? Even back then, it was pretty crowded. Is there a less touristy alternative?
- We’ll be traveling from Hanoi down to Danang (the only city we didn’t stop in back in ’96). Even though it’s a bit overhyped in a Chinese-tourist kind of way (from what I’ve read), we’re only going for the beach—pure relaxation for 7 days. The beaches are stunning, and I know the South China Sea is warm like coffee.
- Then, we’ll visit Hoi An, where I stopped in ’96. It was already popular with backpackers back then, but no glowing boats or all the touristy fuss!
- After that, Hue, where I have great memories—it’s a beautiful city.
- And also the nature around Ninh Binh, followed by 2-3 days in Hanoi.
That’s the plan. I’d love to hear any tips to avoid mass tourism, and if anyone’s done this before:
- Is it possible to rent a car in Danang and drop it off in Hanoi?
Hey everyone,
I’m over in East Borneo in mid-July.
I’m struggling to wrap up the end of my itinerary, even though it’s pretty straightforward (long but simple).
Last year, we did Malaysia (KL and the mainland + around Kuching).
Day 1 – Arrive in Kota Kinabalu early, stroll around town and hit the must-sees.
Day 2 – Excursion to Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, snorkeling at 3 islands.
Day 3 – Hike around Mount Kinabalu without summiting (450 per person, no way).
Day 4 – Poring Hot Springs + evening flight to Sandakan.
Day 5-6-7 – Kinabatangan River (still looking for the right guide).
Day 8 – Sepilok for the orangutans, the Sun Bear Centre, and Rainforest Discovery Centre.
Day 9 – Selingan, turtle island.
Day 10 – Head to Semporna.
Day 11-12-13-14 – Sipadan, Mabul, Kapalai.
Day 15 – Bohey Dulang.
Day 16 to Day 25: I’M STUCK.
I looked into Danum Valley, but for 3 days/2 nights, they’re quoting 650 € per person—come on, that’s ridiculous.
I checked out a detour into Indonesia (still East Borneo), but I’m having trouble deciding what would be amazing.
I read about Sangalaki + Kakaban (2 islands, 1 base) / Mahakam Delta - Kutai (orangutans and river) / Sungai Boh (Dayak Kayan) – jungle & culture.
But honestly, I’m struggling to finalize this itinerary.
If we venture that way, we’d head back to KK from Balikpapan.
For a 4-month stay in Egypt, I had ENORMOUS problems. The regulations are very bureaucratic and extremely nitpicky there. For a 4-month stay in the Philippines, I was wondering if the procedures are just as complicated? I’m bringing my cell phone with an eSIM. Should I choose a plan from Canada for use in the Philippines, or should I get a plan only once I arrive? After 30 days, do I renew with the Canadian provider I chose before leaving, or do I switch to a local company? Do I need to register my phone with the authorities in the Philippines? (That was the case in Egypt.) For the 3rd and 4th months, will it be just as simple—renewing with a Canadian or local provider—or should I expect problems?
Hello,
I’ll be in Malaysia with my wife, mainly in Langkawi and Penang for Christmas and New Year’s at the end of 2026.
If you’ve had the experience—and since I’ve read (though it’s not very clear) that these two islands get quite crowded during this period—would you recommend booking accommodation well in advance, or is it easy to find something on the spot?
Hotels or Airbnb?
Do you have any great tips for accommodation or any practical info to share?
We’ll be staying 5 to 7 days on each island.
Thanks in advance for your replies
Hi there. To make the most of Lake Toba, is it better to find accommodation on the lake’s shores (which one?) or on Samosir Island? Thanks for your tips!
Hi there,
We’re heading to Vietnam as a family on July 8th for a little over 3 weeks (north and center). We’ve only booked the first 3 nights in Hanoi, and nothing else after that. We like to decide things on the spot and go with the flow, without rushing everywhere. But I’m still a bit unsure: when heading down to the center (Hue), is it better to book the overnight trains in advance? We don’t want to take any flights while we’re there—just use the overnight train for the long trips. But I’m worried we won’t get seats if we buy the tickets on the spot, say, 2 days before. What do the experts here think? And which website can we use to book the tickets? Thanks in advance for your tips!
Hi everyone!
I’m heading back to Thailand in July 2026 with a stopover in Cambodia to visit the Angkor site.
After Angkor, I’ve booked a stay on Ko Chang island. Does anyone know if there are direct transport options from Cambodia to Ko Chang without having to go back through Bangkok? That would be amazing!!
I think there are, but I’d need more details!!
I went to Thailand in February 2025 and don’t remember having to apply for a visa—is that still the case now? And for Cambodia too?
Thanks so much!!!
Laurence from Bayonne
Hi,
After our trip to China, we want to spend a week in the Philippines for some beach time and snorkeling.
We're looking for the best spot to settle in—nice beaches, great marine life, and short transfer times.
Thanks for your suggestions!
Does anyone know of a private transfer or taxi company that organizes transfers from the Sukhothai area to Chiang Mai?
Our routes are Sukhothai-Lampang, Lampang-Chom Thong, and Chom Thong-Chiang Mai.
My searches on Google Maps, 12Go, and others haven’t turned up much...
For our Bangkok-Sukhothai trips, I use a company I’ve already tried, but they don’t have a fleet available from Sukhothai and have to go through third-party companies—which, understandably, take their commission. This nearly doubles the prices...
There are four of us, and we’re not traveling light, so a minibus isn’t an option. ;-)
Hello,
While traveling in Thailand, I’m looking for a Buddhist kumlai reed bracelet.
Does anyone know where I can find one?
In Bangkok, I visited a few temples but didn’t see any in the nearby shops.
If you have any ideas, I’d love to hear them! Have a great day! :-)
My trip’s coming up, and I’m having a bit of trouble with three bus/minivan routes. Usually, I find everything at this time of year, but this time—yikes!
Sandakan → Sepilok:
No app for this one—you just hop on bus #14 at the local terminal (pay cash on board). But where do I catch it, and where’s the stop??
Sandakan → Semporna:
From what I’ve heard, it’s the Sida Express company (great name, right? 😄).
Can’t book online, but apparently, you *have* to because there’s only one bus at 8 AM.
Where do I board, and where does it drop me off?
Semporna → Tawau:
Found this via AI—is it legit?
No online booking, as far as I can tell.
Minivans leave from a stop in the Jalan Hospital area, near the Milimewa supermarket, supposedly????
And when you arrive, does it drop you at **Sabindo Square** in Tawau?????
Hi there,
we’ll be in Mai Chau in June and we’re thinking of heading to Sapa, but first spending a few days in Bac Ha to do some hiking and explore the area.
Is this a good idea for those who’ve been there?
How do you get there?
Thanks for your feedback.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Cédric.
Hi there,
I’m planning an itinerary and would love some feedback on whether it’s doable and if the number of days per destination is enough—or too much. I was also debating whether to add an extra night on an island or spend an extra night in Kampot to visit Kep or Battambang.
March 23: Arrival in Phnom Penh in the morning
March 24: Phnom Penh
March 25: Phnom Penh
March 26: Depart for Kampot
March 27: Kampot
March 28: Depart for Battambang
March 29: Battambang
March 30: Tonlé SAP to Siem Reap
March 31: Siem Reap
April 1: Siem Reap
April 2: Siem Reap
April 3: Siem Reap
April 4: Siem Reap
April 5: Departure
Hi there,
Yesterday in the Thailand section, 100% of the new threads were just about beach destinations 😕...
So here’s the counterattack in the form of this photo thread, dedicated solely to the countryside: the locals, their livestock, fields, farms, rice paddies, small rivers, and agricultural machinery. If you’ve got any pictures that fit these categories, feel free to add them!
Comments welcome.
For each photo, I’ll (or you can) indicate the area where it was taken.
Hope you're all doing well! It's been a while since I last traveled, but I'm finally heading out again soon!
For those familiar with SOUTHEAST ASIA, I'm planning to leave in mid-June (with the trip ending at the latest in November), and I don’t have a precise idea of exact places or itineraries yet. The thing is, this period is usually the rainy season...
Any advice? I was thinking of Malaysia or Indonesia, like Sulawesi, for example (all countries and islands in Southeast Asia interest me except Bali).
Any recommendations? I’m doing my research online, but if anyone here has the time and knowledge, I’d love to hear from you.
