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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.

Á
Ábel
From
Australia
Very nice common area with a good view 😊 There was curtain on the beds it gave a lot of privacy, also it was spacious and clean.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,253 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.

C
Chang Hee
From
South Korea
It will be my best memoriable trip in my life. If you have plan to kotakina alone or with friends, you should come here. the host Syah and other guest was really kind and great. and the location, facillities are all good! I cant express with the word, plz just come if you want to more enjoy :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 493 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.

L
LILY
From
Malaysia
This is my second day i staying at the cabin, and it's very good and comfortable.. I like the air conditioning ngehehhe.. Totally highly recommended BROTHER!! ALL TRAVELLERS IN THE WORLD MAKE YOUR BOOKING TODAY!! STAY IN THE CABIN BE SIMPLE ENJOY THE MOMENT.. 🌍🗺️🛫
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 105 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.

O
Otey
From
Indonesia
The location, the staff and the hostel itself
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.

F
Francesca
From
Australia
The family rooms had pretty much their own level and own bathrooms. Despite the hostel having other rooms, they were all in other levels so it was quiet. We ended up staying again when we came back to KK at the end of our trip. It was too good! The location was very convenient being next to the shopping centre. Perfect for buying travelling essentials, eating or just strolling.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 431 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, 221 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...

A
Angelina
From
Malaysia
Cleanliness.. staff friendly… all room amenities provided
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.

Y
YU
From
Japan
Rooms are very comfortable. You can sleep quietly at night. Breakfast is great with bread, jam, coffee, etc.
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.

R
River
From
United States
Great folks here and an excellent location.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
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 8.2
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
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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, 493 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 359 reviews

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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, 1,253 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, 404 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$14.61 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, 493 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,253 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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,253 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!
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Delphine
Solo traveller