Hostels in Kota Kinabalu
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Vibrant Hostel
Located within 1.1 miles of Filipino Market Sabah and 2.5 miles of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, Vibrant Hostel provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Kota Kinabalu.
Faloe Hostel
Faloe Hostel is located in Kota Kinabalu, within 1.1 miles of Filipino Market Sabah and 2.6 miles of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.
Concrete Jungle Cabin
Concrete Jungle Cabin is located in Kota Kinabalu, within 2.5 miles of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 3.2 miles of Likas City Mosque.
Homy Seafront Hostel
Located within 6.9 miles of International Technology & Commercial Center Penampang - ITCC and 1.1 miles of Signal Hill Observatory, Homy Seafront Hostel provides rooms in Kota Kinabalu.
Borneo Gaya Lodge
Located in Kota Kinabalu, a 10-minute walk from Filipino Market Sabah, Borneo Gaya Lodge has air-conditioned accommodations and a shared lounge.
Signel Hostel
Located in Kota Kinabalu and with Filipino Market Sabah reachable within a 6-minute walk, Signel Hostel has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.
Space Cap Hotel
Located in Kota Kinabalu and within a 5-minute walk of Filipino Market Sabah, Space Cap Hotel has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.
Capsule Inn
Capsule Inn is located in Kota Kinabalu, 2.9 miles from North Borneo Railway and 4 miles from Likas City Mosque.
Step-In Lodge Sdn Bhd
Located in Kota Kinabalu, a 4-minute walk from Filipino Market Sabah, Step-In Lodge Sdn Bhd provides air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge.
Jiran Hostel Kota Kinabalu
Located within a 15-minute walk of Filipino Market Sabah and 2.1 miles of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, Jiran Hostel Kota Kinabalu has rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in...
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Faloe Hostel
Kota KinabaluCentral locationReview score9.4Wonderful · 487 reviewsFaloe Hostel is located in Kota Kinabalu, within 1.1 miles of Filipino Market Sabah and 2.6 miles of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.
Concrete Jungle Cabin
Kota KinabaluCentral locationReview score9.3Wonderful · 29 reviewsConcrete Jungle Cabin is located in Kota Kinabalu, within 2.5 miles of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 3.2 miles of Likas City Mosque.
Guest reviewgood hospitalities, good room , cleaness toilet and very comfy inside the room and bed .
Akinabalu Youth Hostel
Kota KinabaluCentral locationReview score9.0Wonderful · 2 reviewsAkinabalu Youth Hostel provides air-conditioned accommodations in Kota Kinabalu. The property has a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and organizing tours for guests.
Vibrant Hostel
Kota KinabaluCentral locationReview score9.0Wonderful · 507 reviewsLocated within 1.1 miles of Filipino Market Sabah and 2.5 miles of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, Vibrant Hostel provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Kota Kinabalu.
Jiran Hostel Kota Kinabalu
Kota KinabaluCentral locationReview score8.7Excellent · 45 reviewsLocated within a 15-minute walk of Filipino Market Sabah and 2.1 miles of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, Jiran Hostel Kota Kinabalu has rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in...
Guest reviewI like the environment of the facility. Look so new even almost 2 years in services.
Signel Hostel
Kota KinabaluCentral locationReview score8.5Very Good · 304 reviewsLocated in Kota Kinabalu and with Filipino Market Sabah reachable within a 6-minute walk, Signel Hostel has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.
Space Cap Hotel
Kota KinabaluCentral locationReview score8.4Very Good · 297 reviewsLocated in Kota Kinabalu and within a 5-minute walk of Filipino Market Sabah, Space Cap Hotel has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.
Guest reviewLove the locations, the capsule smelled so good!!!!Rating it 10/10
Borneo Gaya Lodge
Kota KinabaluCentral locationReview score8.3Very Good · 137 reviewsLocated in Kota Kinabalu, a 10-minute walk from Filipino Market Sabah, Borneo Gaya Lodge has air-conditioned accommodations and a shared lounge.
Guest reviewI was happy to be there. Good location. Quiet place. Good WiFi. Very friendly and helpful owner. Thank you so much for your hospitality!
Step-In Lodge Sdn Bhd
Kota KinabaluCentral locationReview score8.0Very Good · 7 reviewsLocated in Kota Kinabalu, a 4-minute walk from Filipino Market Sabah, Step-In Lodge Sdn Bhd provides air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge.
Warisan Homestay 18pax Kota Kinabalu
Kota KinabaluCentral locationReview score7.4Good · 19 reviewsLocated within a 4-minute walk of Filipino Market Sabah and 2.3 miles of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, Warisan Homestay 18pax Kota Kinabalu provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared...
Aeropod Hostel Economy Deluxe King Room
Kota KinabaluCentral locationReview score7.4Good · 50 reviewsAeropod Hostel Economy Deluxe King Room provides rooms in Kota Kinabalu near North Borneo Railway and Sabah State Mosque.
Oikos Poshtel
Kota KinabaluCentral locationReview score7.3Good · 195 reviewsLocated in Kota Kinabalu and with Filipino Market Sabah reachable within a 18-minute walk, Oikos Poshtel provides a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a restaurant.
Guest reviewIts nearby and walking distance to the shopping mall (ie. Imago, times square, riverson) The room and toilets are nice!
Nusantara Mattwaddien Hostel
Kota KinabaluCentral locationReview score6.9Pleasant · 403 reviewsNusantara Mattwaddien Hostel is located in Kota Kinabalu, 2.4 miles from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 3.3 miles from North Borneo Railway.
Guest reviewMostly WiFi and air-conditioning even just in night they're light on. Thanks for the service.
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- Avg. price/night: $56.34Review score8.5Very Good · 186 reviewsCheap stay at a good location with several points of interest at walking distance. Only about 4 or 5 mins drive to Imago. Beds were comfortable, place was clean, and there's a pool!Guest review byMohammad FadhlanGroup
- Avg. price/night: $19.83Review score9.4Wonderful · 487 reviewsThe full team is wonderful and they help you with everything they can. The hostel is pretty, clean and very well organized. The common areas are very cozy. This has been for me the best hostel in all Malaysia 🙂🙃🙂Guest review bySonne_HDSolo traveler
- Avg. price/night: $23.66Review score8.5Very Good · 304 reviewsModern furnishing and each pod feels very private which is nice. The area immediately outside the hostel doesn’t feel like the most inviting but is perfectly safe, and probably quite insightful. Very central (although not sure that really makes a difference- not huge amounts to do in the city)Guest review byChristopherSolo traveler
- Avg. price/night: $21.91Review score8.9Excellent · 1,231 reviewsAmazing culture, stunning sunsets from the hostel panorama window and very clean! Definitely one of the very best hostels I’ve been in so far. Special thanks to Jenny of the hostel staff for integrating new people into the amazing social culture!Guest review byRalf JohannesSolo traveler
- Avg. price/night: $55.86Review score9.0Wonderful · 657 reviewsThis is the best hostel I’ve ever stayed in. It’s more like a hotel. I stayed mostly in a private room with shared bathroom. Wow! It’s the cleanest place I’ve been on my 4 months travel! Super friendly staff, great location and nice room with comfortable beds. And the vibe inside was great! A big plus also for the music☺️Guest review byColinSolo traveler
- Avg. price/night: $24.02Review score6.1Pleasant · 103 reviewsIts cheap, great location, economical, free WI-FI and helpful staffGuest review byNettySolo traveler
- Review score7.5Good · 321 reviewsThis place has such an amazing vibe..amazing staff, bar downstairs, chill out rooms on every floor. One of the only places I've stayed in kk that feels like a real backpackers hostel. Great location for markets and waterfront. Good dorm size, comfy beds, basic facilities sure but absolutely amazing for the price. Highly recommended :))Guest review byAbigailSolo traveler
- Avg. price/night: $21.91Review score8.9Excellent · 1,231 reviewsThis was without a doubt the best hostel I ever stayed in so far. It’s clean, safe, good facilities, nice rooms, nice kitchen and living room, super friendly people who work there,… I definitely go back!Guest review byDelphineSolo traveler
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