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Homy Seafront Hostel

Kota Kinabalu

Homy Seafront Hostel is situated in Kota Kinabalu, within 3.6 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 5.4 km of North Borneo Railway.

Y
Yucheng
From
China
Really lovely hostel and I had a really great time there! Everyone there was friendly and the sea view in the living room and my room was spectacular. I will definitely come back one day in the future!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,251 reviews
Price from
US$19.75
1 night, 2 adults

Faloe Hostel

Kota Kinabalu

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.

M
MS
From
Ireland
Very comfortable place with an over-the-norm facilities..... TV, computer, WIFI, Washing Machine and Dryer, all centralised that you always had the opportunity to meet people.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 491 reviews
Price from
US$20.73
1 night, 2 adults

Concrete Jungle Cabin

Kota Kinabalu

Concrete Jungle Cabin is set in Kota Kinabalu, within 4.1 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 5.2 km of Likas City Mosque.

E
Emma Charlotte
From
United Kingdom
Very clean, spacious dorm room, & perfect location. Basic breakfast included too
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 103 reviews
Price from
US$21.95
1 night, 2 adults

Signel Hostel

Kota Kinabalu

Set in Kota Kinabalu and with Filipino Market Sabah reachable within 500 metres, Signel Hostel offers a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

Y
YURIE
From
Japan
the stuff was great and kindness.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 359 reviews
Price from
US$19.51
1 night, 2 adults

Vibrant Hostel

Kota Kinabalu

Located in Kota Kinabalu, 1.7 km from Filipino Market Sabah, Vibrant Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge.

P
Patrice
From
Canada
Great hostel, good location, awesome staff, really clean. Highly recommended
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 432 reviews
Price from
US$25.19
1 night, 2 adults

Space Cap Hotel

Kota Kinabalu

Situated in Kota Kinabalu and within 400 metres of Filipino Market Sabah, Space Cap Hotel has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

P
Portia
From
Philippines
Keep up the good work amazing staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 222 reviews
Price from
US$18.78
1 night, 2 adults

Borneo Gaya Lodge

Kota Kinabalu

Situated within less than 1 km of Filipino Market Sabah and 3.1 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, Borneo Gaya Lodge features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kota...

D
Derek
From
Ireland
Walter is brilliant. Very nice guy and always quick with helpful answers and info.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 140 reviews
Price from
US$22.72
1 night, 2 adults

Jiran Hostel Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu

Set in Kota Kinabalu and within 1.3 km of Filipino Market Sabah, Jiran Hostel Kota Kinabalu has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

V
Veerle
From
Belgium
Pleasant and clean hostel, nice rooms with comfortable beds. Great location near the jetty. Possibility for self check-in. So very clean.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 65 reviews
Price from
US$28.29
1 night, 2 adults

Capsule Inn

Kota Kinabalu

Capsule Inn is located in Kota Kinabalu, 3.6 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 4.7 km from North Borneo Railway.

A
Afif
From
Malaysia
I booked a dorm with aircond. It’s clean and they provide you a very comfy comforter and towel. The hostel is clean and the staff were friendly. They have common kitchen and common area with a hot/cold water dispenser. The toilet is clean with strong water and heater. Importantly they provide you with breakfast.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 223 reviews
Price from
US$12.45
1 night, 2 adults

Escape Backpackers KK

Kota Kinabalu

Located in Kota Kinabalu, 400 metres from Filipino Market Sabah, Escape Backpackers KK provides air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge.

M
Miglina
From
France
It was my greatest dormitory experience ! People were amazing. each day was different from the other one. It was really the big family feeling for me ! My stay was filled of laughs, stories and alcohol !!! Auntie Fay, Judith and Valerie were so kind, amazing and patient<3. Every other guest had something different to bring and to offer in every conversation. The hostel offers some good deals for activities. You will Got a lot of stuff to do : you will be able to get lost in the jungle, battle with a jellyfish under the water, get drunk with an old uncle , chasing sunsets in Kota Kinabalu with a japanese oppa and a crazy girl, sharing some chips with an old Yakuza member (haha he wasn't in Yakuza for real... Too bad) etc.... There is also one crazy cat and one lazy cat to pet. A lot of memories in a so little tiny time. I didn't want to go back. Kota Kinabalu forever in my heart because of theses amazing people.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 405 reviews
Price from
US$12.93
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 491 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,251 reviews

Save money on hostels in Kota Kinabalu and nearby – budget options available

Capsule Inn

Kota Kinabalu
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 223 reviews

Capsule Inn is located in Kota Kinabalu, 3.6 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 4.7 km from North Borneo Railway.

Akinabalu Youth Hostel

Kota Kinabalu
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 13 reviews

Akinabalu Youth Hostel provides air-conditioned accommodation in Kota Kinabalu. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and organising tours for guests.

From US$25.28 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 403 reviews

Nusantara Mattwaddien Hostel is situated in Kota Kinabalu, within 11 km of International Technology & Commercial Centre Penampang - ITCC and 2.9 km of Signal Hill Observatory.

From US$12.17 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 1.0
Bad - What previous guests thought, 1 review

Situated within 3.4 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 5 km of Likas City Mosque, Capsule inn CI enterprise offers rooms in Kota Kinabalu.

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Avg. price/night: US$18.29
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 491 reviews
The 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 by
Sonne_HD
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$25.61
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 359 reviews
Modern 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 by
Christopher
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$25.02
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,251 reviews
Amazing 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 by
Ralf Johannes
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$25.02
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,251 reviews
This 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 by
Delphine
Solo traveller