Swing & Pillows @ PJ SS2 is a budget-friendly hostel and co-living property located at 4 Jalan SS2/61, Petaling Jaya, Selangor. What sets this property apart from a typical budget hotel is its hybrid room lineup: alongside standard private rooms, it offers tatami-style rooms and shared dormitories, a configuration more commonly seen in Japanese-style capsule hostels than in a conventional Malaysian budget inn. The building itself is a low-rise, two-floor property with 37 rooms in total, and it has no elevator, which guests should factor into their planning if they are travelling with heavy luggage or have mobility needs. The property sits inside the well-known SS2 neighbourhood of Petaling Jaya, an area known locally for its dense concentration of food stalls, hawker centres, and the SS2 night market, giving guests immediate access to one of Petaling Jaya's most established food and lifestyle precincts without needing a car.
Swing & Pillows @ PJ SS2 spreads its 37 rooms across a mix of configurations designed to suit solo backpackers, small groups, and families travelling on a budget. Below is the tier ladder from the most affordable option up.
The most economical option at the property, the shared dormitory is designed for solo travellers and backpackers who want to keep costs down while still getting a private bed, air conditioning, and access to the property's shared facilities such as the TV lounge and computer station.
A step up from the dormitory, the private single room gives solo guests or couples their own enclosed space with air conditioning, a desk, and an in-room LAN connection for guests who need a stable wired internet connection for work.
A distinctive offering at this property, the tatami-style room uses a Japanese-inspired floor sleeping layout rather than a conventional bed frame. This tier tends to appeal to guests looking for a different kind of stay experience compared to a standard hotel room.
Designed for two guests sharing one bed, the double room includes the same core in-room amenities as the single room — air conditioning, a desk, a hairdryer, and shower facilities — scaled for a couple or two travelling companions.
The largest configuration at the property, the family room is built to accommodate small families or groups of friends travelling together, with more floor space than the single or double configurations. As with the rest of the property's rooms, exact bed configuration and floor size for each tier are best confirmed on the live Traveloka listing at the time of booking, since room-level specifics can be updated by the property.
Swing & Pillows @ PJ SS2 is built around the needs of budget and social travellers rather than a full-service resort experience. The property's confirmed facilities include:
In-room amenities such as a desk, hairdryer, and shower are standard across the property's private room tiers; guests should check the specific room they are booking on the listing page for the exact in-room inventory, since amenities can vary slightly between the dormitory, tatami, and private room tiers.
The property sits directly within SS2, one of Petaling Jaya's most walkable and food-dense neighbourhoods, putting the SS2 night market and a wide spread of food vendors within easy walking distance. Nearby landmarks confirmed by the property operator include several bank branches (CIMB, AmBank, and RHB on SS2) roughly a two-minute walk away, and a McDonald's outlet along with a well-known durian stall about five minutes on foot. For guests who prefer to drive or use ride-hailing, Quill City Mall PJ area and Jaya One shopping and dining hub are roughly a five-minute drive away, while Paradigm Mall is around eleven minutes by car. The nearest LRT connection, Kelana Jaya LRT station, is about ten minutes away by road, giving guests a workable link into the wider Klang Valley rail network. Travellers arriving from further afield can check flight options into Kuala Lumpur on Traveloka before making their way to Petaling Jaya by taxi, ride-hailing, or the LRT.
The single biggest dining draw near this property is the SS2 night market and its surrounding food vendors, which sit within a short walk and offer a broad range of Malaysian hawker fare well into the evening. The neighbourhood is also well known locally for its durian stalls, one of which is confirmed to be around five minutes on foot from the property. Guests who prefer to cook for themselves can make use of the property's own kitchen access rather than eating out for every meal, a useful option for longer stays or budget-conscious travellers. Beyond the immediate SS2 area, guests looking to explore more of Petaling Jaya's food and leisure scene can browse activities and things to do around Petaling Jaya on Traveloka to round out a visit to the area.
Swing & Pillows @ PJ SS2 suits travellers who want a genuinely budget-friendly base in one of Petaling Jaya's most food-centric neighbourhoods, without paying for amenities they won't use. Its 8.1 out of 10 review score from 147 guest reviews reflects a property that consistently delivers on the basics — a clean, air-conditioned room, a 24-hour front desk, and a walkable location — even though it is a no-frills, no-elevator hostel-style property rather than a full-service hotel. The mix of dormitory, tatami, and private room tiers also gives it more flexibility than a standard single-configuration budget inn, making it workable for solo backpackers, couples, and small families alike. Guests who want to compare this property against other nearby options before booking can browse more hotels in Petaling Jaya on Traveloka.
Because the property has no elevator across its two floors, guests travelling with large suitcases or with limited mobility should factor this in when choosing a room tier. The property is strictly non-smoking throughout, and guests should note a refundable security deposit is collected on-site along with the standard Malaysian tourism tax charged per room per night for non-Malaysian guests, both handled at check-in rather than at the time of booking. Check-in opens from 3:00 PM and check-out is before 11:00 AM, so travellers with early arrivals or late departures should plan luggage storage accordingly using the property's own storage service. For guests weighing this property against other budget options in the same SS2 neighbourhood, comparing a few listings side by side on Traveloka before booking is a good way to match the right room tier — dormitory, tatami, or private — to your trip. Ready to lock in your stay? Start browsing and booking on the Traveloka homepage.
As announced by Royal Malaysian Customs Department, Tourism Tax is imposed starting 1 January 2023 for all hotel guests that are non-Malaysian or non-permanent Residents of Malaysia. Please expect that hotel will collect the Tourism Tax from you during check-in at the hotel. The Tourism Tax rate is 10 RM per room per night.
Popular Facilities | |
Check-In / Check-Out Time | From 15:00 - to 11:00 |
Available rooms at Swing & Pillows @ PJ SS2 | 37 |
Number of floors in Swing & Pillows @ PJ SS2 | 2 |
Another facilities in Swing & Pillows @ PJ SS2 | TV lounge, LAN Internet, Free WiFi, AC, Family room |
