KT Chinatown Lodge

Top choice in Kuala Terengganu


Located in the heart of Chinatown this three-storey guesthouse has spotless rooms and a friendly welcome. The cheapest rooms have no windows, but all include multichannel TV, private bathrooms and air-con. Retro photos of Chinatown reinforce the heritage ambience. Owner Lorenz is an excellent source of information on the city, and downstairs there's a decent cafe for an inexpensive breakfast.


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