19 Affordable & Best Boutique Hotels In Ipoh That You Should Visit (2020)

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

Stay close to the heritage area or business district in Ipoh! Or further away among nature and the limestone hills!

For your convenience, we have put our recommendations for the 19 best hotels in Ipoh in order of price range!

Note: Photo credits go to the respective hotels.

Decision-making will be even easier if you know what to see in Ipoh first!

Table of contents:

• Budget (<RM100 Per Night)
• Mid-range (RM100 – RM250 Per Night)
• Luxury (>RM250 Per Night)
• Bonus

Location Of Best Hotels In Ipoh

As you can see from the map below:

Most of the hotels in this list are in Ipoh Town! 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.

Click on this map to check the hotel location as needed:

For example:

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 In Ipoh

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

De Cafe & Rest House is a haven for backpackers:

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

If you’re on the hunt for an affordable hotel close to Aman Jaya bus terminal, this is the one!

It also happens to be walking distance to a theme park!

What you’ll like:

• Friendly staff
• Clean, spacious and comfy rooms
• Common area
• Different room configurations available
• Quite a new hotel
• Pantry at the reception with unlimited coffee and tea

Good to know:

• 16 minute-walk from Movie Animation Park Studios (MAPS) theme park
• Short drive (10-11 minutes) to either Perak Cave Temple or Gunung Lang Recreational Park
• Quite far (20 minutes’ drive) from Ipoh Old Town
• Security is doubtful. Bring a lock to secure your stuff especially in the dormitory rooms.
• Mydin hyper market is walking distance away
• Parking is not free (RM0.60 per hour from Mondays to Saturdays)
• Many restaurants close by
• Elevator present

From the outside, the hotel looks uninviting to say the least:

But the rooms are a real treat!

And you will have everything you need!

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

Best Mid-range Hotels In Ipoh

After a long day of exploring:

It’s nice to come back to a beautiful room with all the creature comforts you can get!

While there is nothing particularly French or fancy about the hotel décor:

The rooms are comfortable and have a modern and minimalist look to them.

What you’ll like:

• Close to eateries
• WiFi is free
• Clean, quiet and comfortable room of adequate size
• Basic toiletries are provided

Good to know:

• Free parking for guests about 100 meters from the hotel.
• 24hr convenience store is nearby
• No connecting rooms for families/ groups
• The official website is not user friendly.

If you have your own car:

Trendy Sojourn Guest House Ipoh has private parking on its quiet and well-kept premises that are not too far from Ipoh Old Town (less than 10 minutes’ drive).

Guests can relax at the Herbalife facial centre that shares the property!

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)

A good affordable stop (close to some Ipoh temples too) before heading on to Cameron Highlands:

Rooms of Merton Hotel feature some rather unique furnishings as the furniture is made from recycled materials!

What you’ll like:

• Attractive furnishings
• Elevator available
• Coffee/tea making facilities
• Safebox
• Full range of toiletries, plus hairdryer
• Clean and modern rooms
• Friendly staff
• Parking is available and free

Good to know:

• Breakfast is not provided
• 10 minutes’ drive to the town center (Grab costs $2 or RM8-10)
• Thin walls
• Decent Wifi
• No discernible difference between the Premium King and Standard rooms
• Many types of rooms available

A lovely hotel that looks like 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

M Boutique’s other branch is located in Pasir Puteh, walking distance from one of the largest malls in Ipoh, Aeon Station 18.

What you’ll like:

• Rooms beautifully decorated with vintage effects
• Fridge and drinking water in the room
• Good WiFi and service
• Walking distance to Aeon Station 18
• Nearby eateries
• Comfortable beds

Good to know:

• Laundry area (Self-service)
• You need a car if you want to go to town
• Limited parking spaces but they are free
• Narrow breakfast selection at the hotel

Renovated from a shop house, this new contemporary boutique hotel is 12 minutes’ drive away from the Sultan Azlan Shah Airport.

And most importantly for those of you that are planning to drive to Ipoh:

Close to the Plus Highway (Simpang Pulai exit)!

What you’ll like:

• Stunning interior design (inside and outside) with attention to detail
• Close to some Ipoh cave temples (Sam Poh Tong or Kek Lok Tong)
• Clean, luxurious and modern rooms
• Excellent service
• New hotel
• Buffet breakfast

Good to know:

• Not the most ideal location if you plan to visit Sunway Lost World of Tambun (25 minutes’ drive away)
• 15 minutes’ drive to Ipoh Old Town
• Rooms on the small side with no windows
• Not many food options that are walking distance away

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

The hotel 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

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!

It’s walking distance to many eateries as well!

What you’ll like:

• Excellent review ratings
• Great service
• Spacious, clean and comfortable rooms with WiFi 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 offer recommendations to popular Ipoh spots too
• Breakfast is simple
• Book early to avoid missing out!

What you’ll like:

• Good breakfast (Malay and Western food)
• Helpful staff
• Short walk to Ipoh Parade Mall
• Strong Wifi
• 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!)

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!

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

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.

Good breakfast here and is close to some cave temples too!

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

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 is 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)
• The well-known restaurant, Secret Garden is directly opposite to the hotel
• 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

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

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
• 7 minutes’ walk from Mural Art’s Lane
• No lift in the hotel

Read more: 15 Best Breakfast In Ipoh: Recommended By A Local!

Luxury Hotels In Ipoh

If you’ve been saving your money for something extra special:

There are two 5-star luxury hotels in Ipoh that will blow you away!

The Haven Resort Ipoh recently received an award (and not just any award) for one of the best resorts in the whole world.

At an event that was hosted by a UK-based company, Global Brands Publication Ltd.

You can read the full article here on why they received the award.

So we thought you should at least know it exists:

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

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 accommodation while The Haven Resort Hotel has modern suites and apartments.

So it depends what you prefer (and your budget)!

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

Got a family or large group with you? And you prefer a house all to yourselves?

Best to go for an AirBnB then.

We like this one:

Bonus: Pause Ipoh

The owners put a lot of love (and money) to turn this old house into the modern and chic Ipoh homestay it is today.

You can rent the ENTIRE house for just around RM 200.

Book early so you don’t miss out!

What you’ll like:

• The place is truly charming with its new modern look
• 10 minutes’ drive away from Ipoh Old town and the railway station)
• 10 minutes’ drive from the Airport

Frequently Asked Questions For Ipoh Hotels

Accommodation settled. What about transport from the airport or train station?

Getting To Your Hotel And Around Ipoh

Your options are as follows if you don’t have your own car:

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

Read more: Ipoh Transport Service – 7 Ways For Getting Around Ipoh (All Methods)

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

• That would 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 the service by sending us a message on WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger!

Conclusion

For travelers 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.Or Sarang Paloh and Ipoh Bali for couples.

And if you want to treat your loved ones to something extra special, The Haven Resort Hotel for families! Or The Banjaran Hot Springs Retreat for couples!

By the way, have you planned out your Ipoh itinerary yet?

Here’s some road trips you can do from Ipoh