Irsia Backpackers Guesthouse

Nothing really

The old Indian man staff in the hostel was absolutely racist. He have no respect for staff travelling in from African or Indian content. I saw shouting at a Nigerian guy because he asked for a towel midnight. I felt sorry and angry, because he stood and kept begging for the towel from the old staff. I came in tired one night, when the other staff informed me of an unexpected rise on my stay, and said I had to pay more, I lost my temper(I was really tired coming back to hostel that night) and shouted at him for keep changing the rate. This old Indian guy joined and screamed at me, I was really scared. He used the F word and even said I dont speak to no people, and I have no friends???? How dare you speak to me like that Mister??? I don't know who the owner of Irsia guest house is, but please, I urge you to re-evaluate your staff quality requirements. If I were you, I would immediately fire him. If you need any information from me, please email me to irshu@outlook.com. If you take an action against him, I will remove this review immediately, and leave u a 10.

The location is quite good, with easy access to multiple bus lines and a tram stop just steps away. There are several restaurants and a large shopping plaza within immediate proximity. The decor is jungle-esque(?) and was consistent throughout the common areas and exterior. Ease of check-in and check-out (though only available from ~7:30 AM+- to 24:00). Lockers provided with key.

The first thing you're rudely greeted with is an absurdly high $50RM key deposit. The only real common area in the facility that is accessible to guests is the front patio-like area. All shower areas had multiple types of mold climbing the walls. The Wi-Fi is only accessible in a small portion of the hostel. Do not stay in the room on the top floor if you can avoid it - it is almost unbearably hot since no AC flows there if it's even on [as it is turned off from 11:00 AM - 18:00 PM. Last but not least, the bedding on my bunk was dirty, which should have been a sign of things to come - on the last night, I was awoken by several large insects crawling on my legs. Instant coffee and tea are provided... Eventually (supposedly at 7:30 AM but was never available at that time).