Sojourn Beds & Cafe

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.2
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.8

Property highlights

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Sojourn Beds & Cafe in Taiping offers air-conditioned rooms with parquet floors and shared bathrooms. Each room includes a work desk and bidet for added convenience. Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy a sun terrace and free WiFi throughout the property. Additional amenities include a lounge, minimarket, coffee shop, outdoor seating area, and hairdresser/beautician. Convenient Location: Located 45 mi from Sultan Azlan Shah Airport and 5.6 mi from Kamunting Train Station, the guest house provides easy access to local attractions. Exceptional Service: Highly rated for its attentive staff and excellent service support, Sojourn Beds & Cafe ensures a pleasant and comfortable stay for all visitors.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

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1 bunk bed
1 full bed
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1 bunk bed
1 twin bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Harrish
Malaysia Malaysia
“The people and staffs are super friendly. Location is super strategic to nearby Taiping hotspots, walking or cycling distance.”
Lim
Malaysia Malaysia
“the hostel feels like home - it's clean, comfortable and i really love the vintage interior there are many eateries nearby the hostel the host, Lin is also very friendly and helpful nothing to complaint about!”
Hella
Germany Germany
“Very cosy hostel! Super friendly host, easy check in and security system, clean and comfortable rooms with lockers beneath the bed and curtains for privacy. Fridge, cutlery etc. and drinking water are provided.”
Meriem
United States United States
“Such a cute hostel in a nicely renovated traditional building. Owner/staff was very friendly and let us check-in early (much appreciated!). Great location in Taiping old town, with lots of nice cafes and restaurants nearby. For info, the triple...”
Matthew
United States United States
“Lovely hostel to explore Taiping from! Good location with lots of food options around. Clean toilets and curtains for the beds. The hostess was super nice and also had some really interesting original art on display!”
Khalil0217
Pakistan Pakistan
“Everything is so good at this hostel. It's well maintained, has a cozy environment and the owner is such a nice friendly person. The location is ideal, nearby to so many attraction spots in Taiping. I highly recommend this hostel for all solo...”
Axel
Sweden Sweden
“Liked the staff, location and city very much. Very helpful with everything!”
Dominik
United States United States
“Taiping is a hidden gem of Malaysia and this hostel is similarly a hidden gem as well. Very comfortable rooms with ac that blow nice and cool, and a location that is very close to everything you may want to do in Taiping. The host as well is...”
Nicole
United States United States
“The owner was so friendly and you can tell she truly enjoys talking with guests. We loved all the shared common areas and the place was kept very clean, especially the shared bathrooms. We would definitely stay here again!”
Syuhada
Malaysia Malaysia
“I liked how I could use the cafe to work, and there are comfy chairs at the top floor to chill and relax. Owner is super friendly and this is my second time staying here!”

Managed by Tricia Woo

Company review score: 9.8Based on 381 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Current host - Tricia, a born in Taiping passionate nature and art lover. She knows good foods, good arts, a kind heart ready to help whenever you need one. (2014 to 2017) Yin and Ken founded Sojourn Beds & Cafe guesthouse in 2014 when there were no other guesthouses in Taiping. Miss Yin was born in Taiping to a Malaysian-Chinese family and loves her home town. Mr Ken was born in London, but lived most of his life in Australia before adopting Malaysia as his new home. Yin and Ken are more than happy to share their insider tips to make sure that you get the most out of your stay in Taiping.

Property info

Sojourn Beds & Cafe guesthouse is situated in the very heart of Taiping, in a typical and classic renovated 1930’s shophouse. We offer our guests comfortable and cozy accommodation, with spacious lounges to chill out and socialise with other travellers. Enjoy a slow and leisurely morning in our downstairs cafe with inside and outside seating, whilst enjoying complimentary 24/7 coffee & tea. Upstairs, you can enjoy two lounges and our garden terrace. We have 8 dorm beds and 4 private rooms, all with shared bathrooms. We take pride in keeping our guesthouse spotlessly clean for our guests.

Neighborhood info

Our guesthouse is adjacent to the major sights, tourist office/clock tower, banks, money changer, post office, and day and night food court. The train station is 1.4km (a 19-minute walk) and the town bus station is 900m (a 12-minute walk) away. A perfect location for exploring beautiful Taiping!

Languages Spoken

English,Malay,Chinese

Area info

House rules

Sojourn Beds & Cafe takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Damage policy
If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to MYR 150 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children over 12 are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Adult (18+ years)
Extra bed upon request
MYR 30 per person, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Payments by Booking.com
Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

From 1st January 2023, a tourist tax of RM 10 per room per night is applied to all foreign guests. This tax is not included in the room rate and must be paid upon check-in. Guests with a valid Malaysian Identity Card or valid permanent residents MY PR Card are exempted. Please note that this property is a nonsmoking property. Guests can use the designated smoking areas on the terrace or at the front entrance only.

Please note that pets cannot be accommodated.

Please note that payment at the property must be made in cash only. Prepayment can be made via wire transfer. Please contact the property directly for more information.

Please inform Sojourn Beds & Cafe of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

If you cause damage to the property during your stay, you could be asked to pay up to MYR 150 after check-out, according to this property's Damage Policy.