Ipoh is served by the Sultan Azlan Shah Airport . Firefly [url=http://fireflyz.com.my],]Tigerair [url=http://www.tigerair.com[/url]]and Malindo Air [url=http://www.malindoair.com[/url]]operate flights to and from Terminal 2 of [[Singapore#Get In|Singapore Changi Airport[/url]]. Malindo and Firefly also operate flights to and from the Senai International Airport, Johor Bahru. Malindo also operates flights to the Subang Airport in and Medan, Indonesia.
Prepaid taxi is available at Ipoh airport. You can take prepaid taxi to the city (e.g. to Eloft hostel at Jalan sultan Islander) for MYR 25 (October. 2015). The prepaid taxi driver may not know the exact location of the place you want to go in the city. There is no Mobile phone shop at the Ipoh airport so one cannot buy the SIM at airport. So you can’t rely on you mobile phone’s GPS to tell you direction to reach your hostel in the city from airport. So it’s better to carry a map and full address of the hostel when you hire the prepaid taxi at Ipoh airport.
While returning from city to airport, you can find taxi virtually at any bus stop in the city and it would cost you to the airport for MYR 20, or less, if you bargain.
Trains[wiki=4f9020e91c161fe6268a64b4bf8a1f54]url=http://www.ktmb.com.my/[/wiki]]head as far north as [[Butterworth[/url]] and as far south as [wiki=458e4cbc78201c1aec5fc53a31c59378]Singapore[/wiki] via Kuala Lumpur. [wiki=dc5df51ea7e4a83d5663ca4ced03a1aa]Kuala Lumpur[/wiki] is predictably well served by several trains per day. To KL, prices for the old diesel trains (3 hours) range from RM12 to RM30 depending on class. New electric trains (2 hours) cost either RM25 or RM35 depending on time of day.
The old Medang Gopeng Bus Terminal has closed and all intercity buses now use Terminal Amanjaya in Jelapang, about 16km north of the city centre. Bus number 116 costs 2.40RM and leaves about every 30m to the city centre from the arrivals hall upstairs. It stops at the local bus station, the train station and then goes as far as the Greentown Clinic before turning round at the roundabout and heading back. It takes about 20m. A taxi from the bus station to the city centre costs 20-30RM. The most frequent routes are to and from [wiki=dc5df51ea7e4a83d5663ca4ced03a1aa]Kuala Lumpur[/wiki] (Puduraya Station), [wiki=d27b3405c3452e200d635c1f03f417bc]Kuala Lumpur International Airport[/wiki], [wiki=458e4cbc78201c1aec5fc53a31c59378]Singapore[/wiki] and [wiki=470cd95e392ad2cca999777aa6b95949]Penang[/wiki]. Larger bus companies like Transnational[url=http://www.transnational.com.my],]Plusliner[url=http://www.plusliner.com.my[/url],]Starshuttle [url=http://www.starwira.com/[/url],][url=http://www.kbes.com.my[/url],]Konsortium[url=http://www.kbes.com.my[/url],]Sri Maju[url=http://www.srimaju.com[/url]]and Yoyo[url=http://www.yoyo.my[/url]]provide the most frequent, reliable and safe services. For [[Taiping[/url]] and the [wiki=0fd3ae282ebc889469642ab0bb9d4703]Cameron Highlands[/wiki], the local bus station (see [wiki=ac99f362be231d9eb9ec51c5dc37b0b4#Get around]Get around[/wiki]) is more convenient.
Some bus companies also operate from more convenient locations in the town: mainly Jalan Bendahara where buses are available to and from [wiki=dc5df51ea7e4a83d5663ca4ced03a1aa]Kuala Lumpur[/wiki], [wiki=458e4cbc78201c1aec5fc53a31c59378]Singapore[/wiki], and [wiki=470cd95e392ad2cca999777aa6b95949]Penang[/wiki] and Jalan Bercham where destinations include Singapore and the Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
* Sri Maju [url=http://www.srimaju.com/]]2,4 & 6 Jalan Bendahara, 605 2535367, fairly decent selection of destinations, including [[Hat Yai[/url]] in [wiki=103357e3e40a9c0e4e9d36110f7bbc7a]Thailand[/wiki].
* Starmart Express [url=http://www.singaporemalaysiabus.com/starmart.html][url=http://www.busonlineticket.com],]has]services from Jalan Bendahara to Singapore.
* Grassland Express [url=http://www.grassland.com.sg/[/url[/url],]Singapore based company, also serves Jalan Bendahara.
*Starshuttle [url=http://www.starwira.com[/url]]run services to and from KLIA/KLIA2 from Jalan Bercham (RM42 one way, as of Dec 2015).
*Yoyo [http://www.yoyo.my[/url] has services from Ipoh to KLIA/KLIA2 (RM45 one way, as of Dec 2015).
Ipoh is well connected to the North-South Expressway. You can get into Ipoh via Exit 137: Simpang Pulai or Exit 139: Ipoh Selatan
The city centre grid layout contains mainly one-way streets. Road maps are available in bookstores, tourist centres and online. Traffic is not as heavy as in other cities such as Kuala Lumpur but the rush hours are usually congested. There is adequate parking but finding a space may require some patience and you have to pay using coupons. Car rentals are available.
Local buses run around the city and its suburbs and have hub called Ipoh Bus Terminal, Jalan Raja Bendahara (or also bas stesen), which is actually on Jalan Tun Abdul Razak in the old town (follow the road south from the railway station and past the post office, the bus station is on the right of the first big junction). This is not to be confused with Jalan Bendahara which is in the new town and has long distance services by some bus companies.
Local bus information is not well published but there is an helpful information desk at the bus station. Visitors may find this bus station useful for its services to the [wiki=0fd3ae282ebc889469642ab0bb9d4703]Cameron Highlands[/wiki], [wiki=b8023c0408ed77fa9ef2a0552b5bad1d]Taiping[/wiki]. Useful to look out for is local bus number 94, which heads from the bas stesen through the old and new towns to the Sam Poh Tong Cave Temples. It calls at the following bus stops in the new town: Tingat Pasar, on the south side of Pasar Besar; at the junction of Jalan Raja Musa Aziz and Jalan Theatre; and on Jalan CM Yusuf, near the Grand Park Hotel and Sri Maju Bus Terminal.
Most roads have pavements and marked crossings, which makes strolling around the old streets a pleasant experience.
There are no hard and fast rules for cyclists, but you are expected to observe road rules at all times. Cyclists are forbidden from riding on the sidewalk but often do. Helmets are optional and not common.
Prices are by negotiation. It is possible to take the taxi all the way up to Pengkelan Hulu (near the Thailand border, ~RM170 one way, ~RM300 return). Ride within the city should cost around RM5 to RM10
Kellie's Castle, the deserted mansion of an eccentric Scottish planter, is in Batu Gajah, half an hour's drive from Ipoh city center. Its main appeal lies in the belief that it is haunted and that secret passages leading to hidden chambers exist. A taxi will cost you around RM 50 - 60 and they will usually wait for an hour (which is long enough to look around). There is a small entrance fee to the castle.
Food court serving a variety of food and drink including beer.
*Classic Chinese coffee shop with a variety of hawkers. Noted best for their Ipoh Sar Hor Fun. Located next to equally renown Kong Heng, one can be seated in Thean Chun and still order food from hawkers in Kong Heng.
*Also known as the "hall of mirrors" for the large mirrors adorning the walls of the coffee shop, it is famous for its pork satay and Ipoh Sar Hor Fun.Located next to Thean Chun, one can be order food from any hawker in either coffee shop.
*The place for local speciality salt baked chicken.
*Known for their "Hor Hee," a fishball noodle soup dish.
*A little stall that serves creamy soy milk and silky soybean curd, "Tau Fu Fah." They will serve you curbside, so you don't even have to get out of your car. They usually run out by about 2PM.
*Chinese breakfast pastries like prawn fritters, pork buns. They are best known for their custard egg tarts. Operates from a stall in the market from 5AM-11AM, after which, they operate from their bakery at Lebuh 3.
*Sells a variety of noodles accompanied by a large selection of "Yong Tau Foo," vegetables stuffed with fish paste. The stall is set up underneath the shade of a few big trees.
*Known for their curry noodles topped with roast pork, chicken and prawns. Also, their "white coffee" is among the best.
*Variety is the name of the game here. A giant food court with hawkers selling just about every local fare imaginable as well as local renditions of Japanese, Thai and Western fare. One of the attractions is a stall selling exotic Chinese seafood.
*A food court selling a variety of local dishes as well as some localized versions of Japanese, Vietnamese, Western and Thai cuisine
=====White Coffee=====
*This Chinese coffee shop is the original home of the famous "Ipoh White Coffee," Also serves egg tarts, fried rice noodles and other local eats.
*Located across the street from Nam Heong Coffee Shop, they are rivals in the "White Coffee" business. A favored breakfast location among locals, they also serve good "kaya cakes," sponge cakes with coconut jam.
Owned and run by an American, this place serves authentic American style brick oven pizzas and pastas in a lively environment. Also serves other American favorite desserts. Their cinnamon rolls are a big hit. Beer sold here.
*South Indian style banana leaf rice, the choices of curry are aplenty. Besides the typical chicken, fish, prawn, squid and mutton curries, they also serve crab, shark and seasonally, turkey curry as well.
*Located in the heart of Little India, serves up Southern Indian fare for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Great Indian breads and banana leaf rice
*Tasty vegetarian and non-vegetarian currys in a nice atmosphere. Friendly staff.
=====Dim Sum=====
Ipoh is known to serve up some of the country's best Dim Sum. Jalan Leong Sin Nam has been coined "Dim Sim" street because of the concentration of popular dim sum outlets there.
*Most well established dim sum restaurant in the city. Tourist flock here by the bus loads (literally).
*Many locals will argue that the dim sum here is superior to more well known Foh San.
*The lesser known Dim Sum restaurant on "Dim Sum" street, one can generally avoid the crowds here. Portions are slightly bigger and unlike Foh San and Ming Court, this place is open for dinner too.
=====Chicken and Bean Sprouts=====
*Proudly claims to be Ipoh's most famous purveyor of the local speciality chicken and beansprouts.
*Rivalling its neighbour's claims to the best chicken and beansprouts in town, Onn Kee is also worth a visit so you can decide for yourself.
*Less famous than Lou Wong and Onn Kee but popular among locals.
French, Italian cuisine
*The Limestone's Fine Dining is a fine European, French nouveau cuisine restaurant in Ipoh.
*Serves European inspired meals all day. Opened by nationally renown chef Julie Song, what was once a quaint cafe has now expanded to a Western fine dining experience few can rival.
*Spanning three adjacent pre-World War Two shophouses in the heart of Ipoh's Old Town are two trendy cafes that serve up excellent casual Western fare. Burps and Giggles is a bar and cafe that serves up burgers, fries, baked goods, and tapas among others. Right next door, Buku Tiga Lima serves up crepes, bagel sandwiches and baked potatoes
There is a cluster of budget hotels around Jalan Ali Pitchay in the new Town area just off Jalan Sultan Iskandar.
* Bed & Bike Backpackers Studio,[url=http://www.facebook/bbbsipoh]]This loft-designed hostel is located in Little India & old town, which is very closed to Medan Kidd Bus Station and Train Station. Free bike rental and breakfast. Best choice for solo travelers. . 2A, Jalan Sultan Yusuff 30000 Ipoh Perak. Tel:60125002622
* Eloft Hostel,[url=http://www.elofthostel.com[/url]]Let's forget about the 5 star hotel, explore Ipoh and experience a different backpacker’s lifestyle! 115, Jalan Sultan Iskandar, Ipoh, Perak.MYR 30/Night from Booking.com (October. 2015). Tel:+6017-3365592
* Ipoh Boutique Hotel,[url=http://www.ipohboutiquehotel.com.my/MAPS[/url]]Ipoh Boutique Hotel is well-positioned in Ipoh City, the ideal point of departure for your excursions in Ipoh. From here, guests can enjoy all the lively city has to offer. With its convenient location, the hotel offers easy access to the city's must-see destinations. 69 Jalan Dato Onn Jaafar 30300 Ipoh Perak. Tel:605-2553333 Fax:605-2553622
* Abby Hotel Ipoh,[url=http://www.abbyhotel.my/[/url]]Chemor, Kanthan, Tasek Ipoh. 10 minutes drive from the city center
* Fresh Hotel Ipoh, Taman Mas, Falim Ipoh. 10km from the city.
* Grand Park Hotel, 19 Jalan Bendahara (Opposite Sri Maju bus station), tel:60-(0)5-2411333 A centrally located, nostalgic Chinese family mansion. Original Chinese decor is reflected in the connecting upstairs patio, the foyer and the large upstairs double rooms to the front of the building. Converted to a hotel in the 1950s, it also had a restaurant in the 60s and 70s. Rooms from RM50.
* Hotel Eastern, Jalan Raja Musa Aziz. Close to the Old Town in one of the most pedestrian friendly areas of the city
* Hotel Fair Park Ipoh, No 85, Jalan Kamaruddin Isa. Tel: 605-548-8666 [url=http://www.fairparkhotel.com[/url]]Conveniently located 5 minutes from Ipoh's city centre and conveniently located close to major sporting and government facilities like the Ipoh Stadium and Indera Mulia Indoor Stadium. Rates from RM99.
* Hotel Grand View Ipoh, 36 Jalan Horley. Located right outside Memory Lane's weekly flea market. Rooms available from RM79nett
* Hotel Ipoh City, Jalan Dass, off Jalan Horley, rooms frm RM90 upwards. Conveniently located close to the colonial buildings of Ipoh Old Towm.
* New Caspian, 20-26 Jln Ali Pitchay, from around RM55.
* Paradise Hotel, 29-A & 29-B Jln Ali Pitchay. Clean, comfortable, and basic. High ceilings and lots of windows make it an attractive option. The shared bathroom for the cheaper rooms has a squat toilet. Hand basin as standard in all rooms. A/C RM39. Fan RM32. 052542203 & 052542204.
* Seri Malaysia Hotel Ipoh, Jalan Sturrock, off Jalan Tambun.
* Shamrock Guest House Ipoh, 23, Jalan Dato Seri Ahmad Said, 30300 Ipoh Perak.
* Sun Inns Hotel Ipoh, Sunway City Ipoh. Located at Sunway City Ipoh in Tambun area. It is a close walk to the Lost World of Tambun Theme Park and Extreme Park.
* Tambun Inn Ipoh, 91, Jalan Tambun, Ipoh. 30350, Phone booking: 05-5477211, located center of Ipoh; within minutes drive to stadium, Ipoh Old town and Lost World of Tambun.
* Wan Wah Hotel, Jln Ali Pitchay, from around RM30.
* YMCA Ipoh, [http://www.ymca-ipoh.com/[/url] Jalan Raja Musa Aziz, beside D.R. Park.
Regalodge Hotel Ipoh, 131, Jalan Raja Ekram (Located behind General Hospital and beside UOB Bank). Tel: +605 242 5555, Fax: +605 241 1555. E-Mail: [mailto:booking@regalodge.com.my] Website: [url=http://www.regalodge.com.my].]A three star hotel located at the center of Ipoh. The hotel provides free wireless internet access in the hotel room and public area.
*ibis Styles Ipoh, 18, Jalan Chung On Siew. Located off Jalan Sultan Iskandar Shah (Hugh Low Street), this hotel opened at the end of 2013.
* Ritz Garden, 86 & 88, Jalan Yang Kalsom (easily recognized as the building with the pyramid-shape roof). Tel: +605-242 7777, fax: +605-242 1166. [url=http://www.ritzgardenhotel.com[/url].]A popular three-star hotel located in the heart of Ipoh city. Ask for the new rooms (in a connected building, which opened in 2010). The new building has a private cinema, gym, swimming pool, computer/reading room and billiard tables.
* Heritage Hotel Ipoh, [url=http://www.heritage.com.my/ipoh/index.htm[/url]on]Jalan Raja DiHilir is a three star hotel that provides decent accommodation.
* Hillcity Hotel & Condo, on Jalan Gopeng is located just opposite the Sam Poh Tong Caves and the famous pomelo fruit stalls.
* Tower Regency Hotel Ipoh, [url=http://www.towerregency.com.my[/url]27,]Jln Dato Seri Ahmad Said (Located opposite the MBI building). New hotel launched in January 2009 with rooms and service apartments. Located close to the Greentown Business Centre and Ipoh Parade Shopping Mall
*Lost World Hotel, [url=http://www.sunway.com.my/lostworldoftambun/#/lost-world-hotel/[/url]]Persiaran Lagun Sunway 1, Sunway City, Ipoh. Located just a stone's throw away from The Lost World of Tambun Theme Park, this hotel is convenient for any traveler who plans to spend time visiting the attractions within the vicinity of the park. A night's stay includes access to the famous Tambun Hot Springs Spa. The hotel is also close to Tambun town, home of the famous pomelos.
* MH Hotels Ipoh, Tel: +605 545 1000/ +605 545 1080 (D. L.), Fax: +605 545 9300. [url=http://www.mhhotels.com.my[/url]is]a new 21-storey concept Boutique Corporate Hotel. The hotel has 111 stylish and well-appointed guest rooms including a ladies floor where rooms are reserved just for women. The hotel features a sky bar on its rooftop that overlooks the city center and provides a good view of Ipoh's limestone hills. On the ground floor, the hotel houses a popular Chinese seafood restaurant
* Syuen Hotel Ipoh[url=http://www.syuenhotel.com.my/[/url]]88, Jln Sultan Abdul Jalil. +605 253 8889, fax: +605 253 3335. . A four star hotel in Greentown, one of the more lively parts of the city, it offers a full range of services for both business and holiday travellers.
* M Boutique Ipoh[url=http://ipoh.mboutiquehotels.com/[/url]]2, Hala Datoh 5, 31650 Ipoh, Malaysia. +605 255 5566, fax: +605 255 1777. . A Boutique Hotel modeled after the Pre War shop houses of Malaysia, with a modern twist.
* M Boutique Station 18[http://s18.mboutiquehotels.com/[/url] 15-23 Jalan Pangkalan Barat 35, Taman Pengkalan Jaya, Station 18, 31650 Ipoh, Malaysia. +605 321 1666, fax: +605 321 6246. . A Boutique Hotel that is reminiscent of a Fashion Boutique, featuring Black and White as it's main theme.
* Located above the famous Kong Heng Coffee Shop, Sekeping is a beautifully restored neo-classical "shophouse" in Ipoh's Old Town
The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat [url=http://www.sihr.com/viewprojects/banjaran.aspx]]This five star wellness and spa resort is located on a 56-acre valley fringing a cluster of towering limestone hills, the indigeous landcape is surrounded by one of the oldest jungles in the world, natural caves, waterfalls and geothermal hotsprings, all unblemished by time. The self-contained retreat enriches discerning travellers with authentic and timeless experiences with 25 luxury villas, holistic spa and wellness therapies, unequalled Malaysian hospitality and distinctive Asian grace.
* Indulgence Living [[url=http://www.indulgencerestaurant.com/[/url]]on]Jalan Raja Dihilir is a boutique hotel with 3 designer suites and 4 themed rooms. Indulgence provides one of the highest classes of hospitality in the city. The hotel is located above the fine dining Indulgence Restaurant.
* Impiana Hotel, Ipoh [[http://ipohhotels.impiana.com/index.php[/url]], a four star hotel centrally located in the heart of Ipoh on Jalan Raja Dr. Nazrin Shah. The hotel offers lavish facilities set against breathtaking views of rugged limestone hills, the Ipoh Turf Club and the Royal Perak Golf Club. Our newly refurbished rooms offers exclusive and modern look and are equipped with individually controlled air-conditioning unit, direct dialing, WiFi broadband services, five Astro Channels, coffee and tea making facilities, in-room private safe, and so forth. Our hotel is probably one of the most reliable quality hotel in the city and the closest to the airport.