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Faloe Hostel is set in Kota Kinabalu, within 1.8 km of Filipino Market Sabah and 4.1 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village. The property is located 5.7 km from North Borneo Railway, 8.2 km from Likas City Mosque and 11 km from International Technology & Commercial Centre Penampang - ITCC. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and organising tours for guests. With a shared bathroom fitted with a bidet and a hairdryer, rooms at the hostel also have free WiFi. KK Esplanade is 3.2 km from Faloe Hostel, while Sabah State Mosque is 3.5 km from the property. Kota Kinabalu International Airport is 4 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

    • Parking available on-site

    • Loyal customers

    • There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 double bed
2 large double beds
1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
and
2 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.6
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
9.2
High score for Kota Kinabalu

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Dave
    Egypt Egypt
    Not ideal location but hostel was clean, modern, well.equippes and comfortable. Staff were super nice and helpful
  • Valentina
    Chile Chile
    The hostel was very cozy. They upgraded cus the AC on my rooms wasn’t working, it was really nice of them.
  • Beata
    Poland Poland
    Everything about this place is exceptional. From the moment you arrive, you instantly feel at home. The staff and owners are genuinely warm and friendly, always willing to assist you with anything you ask for, making you feel truly welcomed. The...
  • Sun
    Taiwan Taiwan
    1. Superb staff! Lea and Sarah are so kind and helpful. They really go above and beyond for every guest! 2. They can help you book tours. Some tours are cheaper while the others aren't, so compare the prices by yourself. 3. They've got...
  • Elina
    Belgium Belgium
    This hostel is exceptional! The people, the location, the hygiene, the comfort, the space,... Highly recommend!
  • Beck
    Australia Australia
    Facilities and cleanliness were amazing. Loved the Queen size bed in the dorks, so comfortable. The staff (Sarah & Lia) were incredible and so helpful with planning my journey in Borneo. Check out KStudio gym nearby, they do 3 x classes for 75...
  • Rachel
    France France
    Lovely hostel, modern, with nice decoration and good vibes :) It's very clean and beds are super comfy and most of all the staff is so adorable. Thank you! I enjoyed my stay.
  • Jia-ling
    Taiwan Taiwan
    The hostel was very clean, and the staff was friendly and supportive. It is close to shopping mall and restaurants.
  • Bianca
    Germany Germany
    Location is great. Very social and nice communal area. Staff was very helpful. Everything was very clean. Nice bathrooms and kitchen.
  • R
    Rosie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Staff very helpful and recommended us a restaurant after our delayed flight. Good location, easy to go to and from the airport. Bed comfy, room clean, facilities clean. We stayed for only one night between flights and it was just what we needed.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Faloe Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.6

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking on site
  • Non-smoking rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen

Activities

  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge

Food & Drink

  • Fruits

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs MYR 1 per hour.

  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking

Transport

  • Public transport tickets
    Additional charge

Reception services

  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Adults only
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Car hire
  • Lift
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Malay
  • Chinese

House rules
Faloe Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 11:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

From 1st January 2023, a tourist tax of RM 10 per room per night is applied to all foreign guests. This tax is not included in the room rate and must be paid upon check-in. Guests with a valid Malaysian Identity Card or valid permanent residents MY PR Card are exempted.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Faloe Hostel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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