Where To Stay – Suggested Hotels In Ipoh For Different Budgets

Which is the best hotel in Ipoh for you? There are many to pick and choose from if you’re planning a staycation. There’s everything from 5-star luxury resorts to budget hotels.

Stay close to the heritage area or business district. Or further away from town, among greenery and Ipoh’s limestone hills!

For your convenience, we have put our recommendations in order of price range.

Table of contents:

• Budget
• Mid-range
• Luxury

Why Location Matters

Most of the hotels in this list are in Ipoh Town. This is the most touristy area in Ipoh, but it is also where it’s easy to find something yummy to eat!

However, if you value peace and quiet, choose a hotel further away.

Weil hotel and Ipoh Bali hotel are in Greentown, Ipoh while The Haven Resort is all the way a bit further in Tambun.

If you’re driving up to Cameron Highlands the next day, choose Symphony Suites or Merton Hotel as they are right by the highway.

Budget Hotels

It’s easy to find a budget hotel in Ipoh whether you are travelling on your own or bringing your friends and family!

1. De Cafe & Rest House

De Cafe & Rest House is walking distance from Ipoh Old Town with comfortable dormitories and cohesive shared spaces!

What you’ll like:

• Dorm arrangements are not the usual bunk bed style. You get a privacy curtain!
• Their power outlets can accommodate different types of plugs
• Attached chic cafe which is a good spot to get some work done
• Clean
• Good service
• Lock for your valuables

Good to know:

• First floor is the cafe, second floor is for males and the third floor is for females.
• If it’s peak season, there may be a queue for the showers

• Price starting from: RM100+ for 2 people a night
• Address: 35, Jalan Sultan Iskandar, 30000 Ipoh, Perak
• Contact: +6016-737 1207

2. D Eastern Hotel

From the outside, the hotel looks uninviting, but the rooms are a real treat!

And you will have everything you need while being walking distance from Ipoh New Town. It takes 8 minutes to walk to Restoran Tauge Ayam Lou Wong from D Eastern Hotel.

What you’ll like:

• Spacious rooms that are clean and well-equipped
• Family rooms are good
• Close to the Ipoh Old Town and Ipoh New Town
• Private car park provided behind the hotel
• Friendly staff

Good to know:

• Can be noisy since it’s next to a main road
• 10-12 minutes’ walking distance from some famous eating places and biscuit shops
• There is a lift

• Price starting from: RM100+ for 2 people a night
• Address: 118, Jalan Sultan Idris Shah, 30000 Ipoh, Perak
• Contact: +605-254 3936

Mid-range Hotels

After a long day of exploring, it’s nice to come back to a beautiful room with all the comforts you can get!

3. Jindagu Hotel

You don’t necessarily need your own car to stay at this hotel. Its unbeatable location only requires a RM4 Grab ride of 10 minutes’ walk to the tourist hotspots in town (e.g., Gerbang Malam, Concubine Lane, or Little India).

Plus, it only takes 5 minutes on your feet to get to Ipoh Parade mall. If you are ever peckish, Texas Chicken is just across from Jindagu Hotel! With ample bubble tea shops around too!

What you’ll like:

• Spacious rooms that are incredibly well-equipped with ironing facilities, a safe-box, microwave, mini fridge, toiletries, etc
• Many eateries nearby
• Friendly staff
• Suitable for families with children too
• Walking distance to Ipoh Parade
• With guest parking in front
• Quiet and safe location

Good to know:

• Better to take your breakfast elsewhere
• TV channels are very limited
• Higher floors have better views
• With a lift
• Water dispenser and snacks available in the lobby

• Price starting from: ~RM180+ for 2 people a night
• Address: Block C-10, Soho Ipoh, Jalan Sultan Iskandar, 30000 Ipoh, Perak
• Contact: +605 2550101

4. Sojourn Spa Hotel Greentown Ipoh

If you have your own car, this trendy hotel has private parking on its quiet and well-kept premises. Guests can relax at the Herbalife facial centre that shares the property!

Since this hotel is not too far from Ipoh Old Town, it takes less than 10 minutes’ to drive to Ipoh Old Town from here.

What you’ll like:

• Thoughtful touches in the room
• Calming environment
• Lovely interior design
• Spacious rooms
• Herbalife toiletries

Good to know:

• Tea and filtered Coway water at the lounge
• Each floor has a small common pantry
• Onsite restaurant (Mama Kim restaurant)

• Address: No. 145, Jalan Sultan Abdul Jalil, Pusat Perdagangan Greentown, 30450 Ipoh, Negeri Perak
• Contact: +605 249 1333
• Price Range: From RM160+ for 2 pax per night

5. The Tudor

The Tudor is a lovely hotel in a large colonial-style bungalow and just 6 minutes’ drive from the city.

You’ll get a peaceful night’s rest here! And plenty of photo opportunities!

What you’ll like:

• Clean and tidy spacious rooms that are tastefully furnished
• Beautiful window views
• Secure parking space for guests
• Quiet environment
• Excellent service
• New hotel

Good to know:

• Much cheaper on the weekdays!
• Close to DR Seenivasaram Recreation Park
• 8 minutes’ drive from Gunung Lang Recreational Park
• No breakfast option provided here

• Price starting from: RM260+ for 2 people per night
• Address: 2, Persiaran Anderson, 30300 Ipoh, Perak
• Contact: +6017-613 8874

6. M Boutique Hotel

Great-looking on your Instagram feed, the interior décor might blow you away – A mix of modern and vintage furnishings.

This M Boutique hotel branch is close to Ipoh Old Town.

What you’ll like:

• Beautiful rooms
• Hairdryers are provided
• Private car park at the back
• Good service
• You can walk to town and see the popular spots
• Variety of room sizes

Good to know:

• Rooms are very dimly lit and a bit small
• They serve Western breakfast but there’s an Old Town Ipoh Café next door for local food 
• Gym and laundry facilities available
• Cheaper rooms don’t have bathroom doors, and some don’t have windows.
• Each floor has a different theme of decor too.
• Specify which type of bed arrangement you want before the day of your arrival.
• GRAB vouchers may be available at the reception
• Rooms facing the main street may be noisy at night

• Price starting from: RM160+ for 2 pax per night
• Address: 2, Hala Datuk 5, 31650 Ipoh, Perak
• Contact: +605-255 5566

7. Bedrock Hotel

The fact that they only have 10 rooms means you get more attention.

They have very spacious rooms that are perfect for families or groups who want to stay together! The great thing about this hotel is that it’s walking distance to many eateries as well!

What you’ll like:

• Excellent review ratings
• Great service
• Spacious, clean, and comfortable rooms with Wi-Fi and a TV
• Free parking
• Thoughtful touches – slippers, hairdryer, iron and ironing board
• Coffee machine and water dispensers available.
• Free popcorn and a bottle of Coke in the fridge.
• Tasteful décor of good quality
• Desirable location

Good to know:

• Reception offers recommendations for popular Ipoh spots
• Breakfast is simple
• Book early to avoid missing out!

• Price starting from: ~RM300 for 2 pax per night
• Address: 13-15, Jalan Che Tak, Taman Jubilee, 30300 Ipoh, Perak
• Contact: +605-241 3031

8. MU Hotel Ipoh

For the price you pay, MU Hotel Ipoh is great value for money. They have a prime location close to both Ipoh Parade mall and they’re not far from eateries and souvenir shops in Ipoh New Town.

You won’t get the luxury of a pool here but there is a small gym if you want to burn even more calories from your Ipoh food hunt!

What you’ll like:

• Good breakfast (Malay and Western food)
• Helpful staff
• Short walk to Ipoh Parade Mall
• Strong Wi-Fi
• Close to popular eateries in old town
• Comfortable bed
• Rooftop bar

Good to know:

• There are coffee-making facilities in the room as well as an ironing board and iron
• There is a free shuttle service to Ipoh old town
• No pool but there is small gym
• They have many different rooms available (some wheelchair friendly!)

• Price starting from: From RM180 for 2 pax per night
• Address: 18, Jalan Chung On Siew, Taman Jubilee, 30250 Ipoh, Perak
• Contact: +605-240 6888
• MU Hotel Ipoh Review

9. M Roof Hotel & Residences

Another stunning branch by M Boutique, M Roof Hotel & Residences sits across from Perak Stadium which happens to be a local hot spot for food!

Prices are on the higher side, but this boutique hotel has stylish rooms that are spacious and an infinity pool! Mind that the pool closes at 7pm.

What you’ll like:

• Quiet surroundings
• Close to a hawker center (“Ipoh Stadium”)
• Hotel has sufficient parking places
• Large, clean and comfortable rooms
• Swimming pool
• Gym (small but adequate)
• Adjoining rooms (Service apartments) are available

Good to know:

• Rooms have fairly thin walls
• Try to avoid checking in at unusual hours
• Breakfast (Typical Malay-style breakfast) not included in the room price
• A few minutes’ drive to Ipoh old town
• Self-service laundry is available
• No water dispenser for guests

• Price starting from: RM238+ per night (Superior Room); RM350 (Executive suite)
• Address: Jalan Dato Lau Pak Kuan, Taman Ipoh, 31400 Ipoh, Perak
• Contact: +605-547 1777

10. Symphony Suites Hotel

Symphony Suites Hotel is a convenient location if the next stop in your itinerary is the airport (Sultan Azlan Shah Airport), Cameron Highlands or Kuala Lumpur.

They serve a good breakfast here and the hotel is close to some cave temples too! It takes 12 minutes to drive to Kek Lok Tong and 5 minutes to drive to Sam Poh Tong cave temple.

What you’ll like:

• Close to the airport and north-south highway (Leburaya Utara-Selatan)
• Simple but good buffet-style breakfast (included)
• Spacious rooms
• Bathtub
• Free secure and covered parking

Good to know:

•  Ask for a non-smoking room beforehand

• Price starting from: From 215+ for 2 pax per night
• Address: No 41, Lapangan Symphony Business Park, Jalan Lapangan Symphony, 31350 Ipoh, Perak
• Contact: +605-312 2288

11. Ipoh Bali Hotel

For affordable luxury:

Ipoh Bali Hotel may be in the higher tier as far as pricing goes but you will not regret your stay here!

What you’ll like:

• Beautifully decorated (just like a resort in Bali!)
• Quiet setting in a residential neighborhood
• Water features help exude an added sense of calm!
• Coffee and tea are provided as well as daily fresh fruit
• Walking distance to one of Ipoh’s malls, Ipoh Parade and other popular food haunts (like Tong Sui Kai)
• Great service (and welcome drinks)
• Delicious breakfast menu (must be pre-ordered)
• Small massage spa on site – try the four hands massage 

Good to know:

• Check for discounts on Agoda or Booking.com
• A short Grab car ride (less than $2) to get to Ipoh Old Town 
• Breakfast is included in the room prices!
• Limited parking spaces
• Private MPV car service with a knowledgeable guide
• Cheaper tickets to Lost World Tambun
• No bar or restaurant within hotel premises
• If you want a balcony or garden view, then choose the Superior Double room
• Rooms are more expensive on a weekend – An extra RM 30

• Price starting from: RM360+ for 2 pax per night
• Address: 12, Lorong Cheah Cheang Lim, 30350 Ipoh, Perak
• Contact: +605-242 0222

12. Sarang Paloh Heritage Stay & Event Hall

Want to stay in a lovely renovated British-colonial heritage building in Ipoh?

Sarang Paloh sits at the side of a main road that connects Ipoh Old Town to Ipoh New Town. Perfect for exploring Ipoh on foot!

What you’ll like:

• Spacious and stylish rooms with a touch of traditional Malay kampung style
• Next to Lim Ko Pi cafe
• Family rooms available
• Walking distance to the train station
• Very clean
• Very friendly staff

Good to know:

• Breakfast options are not available here (but they are next door to Lim Ko Pi Ipoh)
• 7 minutes’ walk from Mural Art’s Lane
• No lift in the hotel

• Price starting from: RM240+ for 2 people a night
• Address: 12, 14, 16, Jalan Sultan Iskandar, 30000 Ipoh, Perak
• Contact: +605-241 3926

Luxury Hotels

If you’ve been saving your money for something extra special, two 5-star luxury hotels in Ipoh will blow you away!

13. Weil Hotel

If you want to be as close to civilization as possible, then you can’t get any better than this hotel!

Smack right in the administrative area of Ipoh, this hotel is also linked to one of the biggest malls in Ipoh, Ipoh Parade.

What you’ll like:

• Infinity pool (pretty small) that overlooks Ipoh
• Awesome aerial view of Ipoh city
• Walking distance to a popular local food street (Tong Sui Kai or Dessert Street)
• There are plenty of places to eat inside the hotel and the mall
• Spacious and modern rooms with comfortable beds
• Sheltered parking included

Good to know:

• Many different room furnishings available if you want something special
• Adequate but not impressive breakfast selection

• Prices: ~RM400 for 2 pax per night
• Address: 292, Jalan Sultan Idris Shah, 30000 Ipoh, Perak
• Contact: +605-208 2228
• Weil Hotel Ipoh Review

14. The Haven All Suite Resort

The Haven All Suite Resort has several awards and recognitions.

What you’ll like:

• Admire Ipoh’s beautiful limestone hills up close
• Excellent facilities
• Spacious modern rooms with every comfort
• There are walking trails around the lake
• Large swimming pool facing the limestone hills
• Lovely service

Good to know:

• Not a large selection for breakfast if you stay there multiple days
• Not close to any local eateries but they have one restaurant

• Price starting from: From RM430+ for 2 pax per night
• Address: Jalan Haven, Persiaran Lembah Perpaduan, 31150 Ipoh, Perak
• Contact: +605-540 0000

15. The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat

It’s a little strange how Ipoh has two 5-star resorts right next to each other (5 minutes’ drive apart):

But Banjaran Hotsprings Resort offers villa-style (and kids-free) accommodation while The Haven Resort Hotel has modern suites and apartments.

So, it depends on what you prefer (and your budget) and who you’re traveling with!

What you’ll like:

• Exquisite and very romantic villas with comfortable rooms and a private pool (depends which room you go for)!
• Scenery
• Hot pools, steam cave, massages, etc
• Outstanding service
• Peaceful atmosphere
• Delicious food
• Interesting dining experience inside a cave at Jeff’s Cellar

Good to know:

• 30 minutes’ drive from Ipoh Old Town
• Significantly cheaper on weekdays

• Price starting from: RM1,500+ for 2 people a night
• Address: 1, Persiaran Lagoon, Sunway 3, 31150 Ipoh, Perak
• Contact: +605-210 7777

Frequently Asked Questions

Getting To Your Hotel And Around Ipoh

Your options are as follows if you don’t have your own car. Read our more detailed guide for getting around Ipoh for more information.

1. Taxi
2. Grab
3. Car rental
4. Private tour
5. Walk (not applicable for most hotels)

We would like to recommend taking an Ipoh private tour (RayTheTour) service because:

• This will save you waiting time
• Just need to book once. It’s more convenient to arrange everything from the get-go. Including a tour around Ipoh.
• Knowledgeable guide to escort you and show you around the local spots
• Comfortable and safe
• Pre-planned itinerary that’s also customize-able.
• You can go to Cameron Highlands the next day with the same service!

Book a tour with Raythetour by sending us message on WhatsApp.

Conclusion

For travellers planning to get around on foot in Ipoh Old Town, De Cafe & Rest House is a great backpacker option. While Bedrock Hotel and Weil Hotel are suitable for families. Sarang Paloh Heritage Stay & Event Hall, Ipoh Bali Hotel or The Banjaran Hot Springs Retreat are romantic options for couples.

And if you want to treat your loved ones to something extra special, book The Haven All Suite Resort for families will impress!

What To Do In Ipoh

Decision-making when it comes to choosing a hotel will be even easier if you know what to see in Ipoh first!

Suggested Itinerary For Ipoh

By the way, have you planned out your Ipoh itinerary yet? Not sure how long you should stay in Ipoh? We have advice on this matter in this post.