Memory Guesthouse JB — Hotel in Johor

If you are a backpacker and love that lifestyle then this is the place for you.

The place is comfy, and nicely situated far from busy thoroughfares, so nights are serene and peaceful. And days too if you are a day sleeper.

It has all the small things you would want during a stay. And all the small things add up.

Blazing fast WiFi, available to every guest. Free coffee and tea (steep it yourself; teabags), and hot water is always available from 6AM - 2AM (IIRC), so you don't have to wait for a kettle to boil. Do note that the hot water is not boiling hot, so those of you that steep tea that way will need to boil water.

The same machine also dispenses crisp cool and clean water for all my hydrohomies who choose to stay there. You also get your own mug, it comes with your room/bed. 6AM - 2AM.

Plenty of washrooms and most of them are equipped with hot showers, a luxury considering the rate, a most welcome luxury nonetheless. You have to bring your own toiletries though. If you want to pack light there is a sundry shop within 5-10 minutes walking distance, you can get soap, and other personal hygiene products there.

The washrooms have two kinds of lights, a dinner one that senses motion, and the main light that turns on when you close the washroom door. Don't sweat it though, the host will show you around and help you with the amenities.

And the host is super helpful and friendly. Thanks Gan, you made a nice trip into an unforgettable life experience. He also takes care of all the animal residents there. Don't worry, the place is kept super clean, there's absolutely no foul smells during my stay there.

There are some clotheslines on the back porch, you can air out your laundry, or if you are short on time there's a washing machine and dryer available at extra cost. If you have clothing that requires hand washing there are buckets you can use — they are specifically for doing laundry.

In the front there are some tables where you can relax and enjoy the relaxing sound of gently flowing water from the beautiful koi pond.

There's also a kitchen with a stove and some utensils, a microwave and a toaster. You just bring your own food and you can cook there.

The single room gives you good privacy, very well kept and because the whole house has mosquito nets, they are not a problem.

The single beds in the 8 person dormitory are also nice and well thought out, they have privacy curtains and ample power outlets to charge your devices and a night light. You also get a locker to store your more valuable items

There's also a dorm with AC if you so choose.

It's nicely located, about 30 mins walking distance to the city center, and there are food shops nearby (5-10 mins walk) to eat at.

And what is nice is that this place seems to attract interesting sorts of people. I had a great time meeting new faces, and just shot the breeze with them. Time just seemed to pass by so fast without me realising, and we talked way into the night.

I wish I could stay longer. Next time I come around JB I will be sure to book a stay at Memory Guesthouse JB.

Again, Gan thank you for being such a gracious host, I look forward to seeing you...

I was put in a dorm with 5 guys, beeing then only female.|Usually not a problem if the guys are all from Western countries, done that many times and never had any problems.|Well, none of these guys were western.|They came from countries that are infamous for men not respecting women...get my point ?|And 3 of these guys were up all night, doing what i have no idea, but all the time up and down from the beds and in and out from the doors...talking loud to each other and on their phones.|Well, around 04 without a minute of sleep i finally had enough and got up and tried to talk to them- to no avail.|They continued all night until they finally fell asleep 08 when i got up, without any sleep....|The owner was real nice the night before, but when i told him about my horror night he wasnt nice anymoore, just kept on saying i should have woken him up.|No understanding whatsoever at all.|Like it was my own fault that i had to listen to it all night.|First of all i didnt even know where he slept...the whole place is a total disaster so how could i have found him ?|And second, just because im up all night suffering, im not gonna do that to somebody else...|So the nice owner turned into a not so nice guy anymoore.|I wouldnt call this place cosy, no way....crammed, hot, smelly and full of people who are not backpackers.|The minute you step into the building you get what im trying to say..|Do yourself a favour and skip this place, better off continuing straight to Singapore.|And yes, its a 45 minute walk with your backpack to the Sentral station...no public transport closeby, so you have to take a taxi unless you want to walk...

This is not a backpackers’ hostel but a workers’ dormitory playing a dual role. Most of those whom you see here are long-term residents working as laborers in neighboring Singapore commuting to work daily. There was hardly any water pressure in the shower rooms. The bunk beds have curtains and light for your privacy. The Chinese owners live on the property and appear to be friendly but that’s just a false front. You’re continuously monitored on CCTV. There was a bald-headed Malay living long-term with severe personality issues creating disturbance. When I informed the owners, they got violent, vulgar, defensive and suggested that I leave. The hostel is a single-storey terrace house in a neighborhood right in front of a Malay cemetery. It’s dark and dodgy inside with luminous paper and black tape used to mask the condition of the surface. Negative vibes are in abundance here. There are two Muslim eateries along the main road and JB city centre is 40 minutes’ walk from the hostel. I wouldn’t recommend this place even for a day. If you are traveling on a shoestring budget, JB is unrealistically expensive due to neighboring, nothing to see and not worth stopping by. Start from Malacca instead. The further north,...