Hotel Woodpecker Lodge, Kuching (Kuching, Malaysia)

Topped by a roof terrace overlooking the beautiful Sarawak River, Woodpecker Lodge offers modern, affordable hostel accommodation just steps from the waterfront in central Kuching, Malaysia. The fun Upside Down House museum is less than ten minutes' walk away. The simply furnished rooms with vinyl flooring boast fans or air conditioning. Dorms with bunk beds are offered, as are private rooms for up to three guests. The attached bathrooms feature showers and toilets. Selected rooms feature flat-screen cable TVs or river views. Travellers can access luggage storage, free Wi-Fi throughout and a complimentary laundry service. The 24-hour reception can arrange tours and airport transfers. Paid parking is available. Daily housekeeping and a shared kitchen are provided. Eateries found within easy walking distance include Sanga Japanese Food and the Nuromen Cafe, serving tasty beef noodles. The oldest museum in Borneo, the Sarawak Museum, is about ten minutes' drive from Woodpecker Lodge. The quirky Cat Statue is just five minutes' walk away.