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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.

M
Maria
From
Argentina
Everything is just great, homy as it’s name. Perfect central location, super friendly staff, always helping us( info about tours, booking extra nights, taking care of our bags for a couple of days while we travel to sandakan). The hostel has a beautiful view from the breakfast area, breakfast available all day long :) Comfy beds and super clean hostel. Theres also filtered Water available .
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,253 reviews
Price from
US$19.70
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, 102 reviews
Price from
US$21.89
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.

C
Cristina Miron
From
Spain
Great hostel with good location, very cozy and clean. And lots of thanks to Jeff, Michelle and Delsey for being so nice and friendly, and making me feel like home!!! Terimah kasih and see you soon!!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 359 reviews
Price from
US$19.46
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.

V
Virginia
From
Bulgaria
The hostel is super clean and tidy, the staff helps you with everything you need.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 432 reviews
Price from
US$25.12
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.

J
Jillian
From
Australia
The location, the staff, the view
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 225 reviews
Price from
US$18.73
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...

S
Suhartini Haron
From
Singapore
Everything is clean and perfect for solo traveller like me.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 139 reviews
Price from
US$22.65
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.

S
SOPHIE
From
France
Amazing staff ! Kind and helpful Great location, very close to the Jetty Everything was clean and the beds are comfortable
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 65 reviews
Price from
US$28.21
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.

M
Minsu
From
Argentina
Everything was just perfect. Quite, peaceful bedroom with kindly staffs. Location was not that bad as I expected. Restaurants, small supermarkets and all places needed for the stay are located in the building.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 223 reviews
Price from
US$12.41
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.

F
Fabian
From
Germany
Such a lovely Hostel. One of the best I've ever stayed. Feels more like a family. Beds are comfy. Rooms with AC. Breakfast is amazing. Free coffee and Tea all day. Well located in Kota Kinabalu.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 405 reviews
Price from
US$12.89
1 night, 2 adults

Oikos Poshtel

Kota Kinabalu

Located in Kota Kinabalu and with Filipino Market Sabah reachable within 1.6 km, Oikos Poshtel provides a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a restaurant.

I
ItsYu
From
Singapore
The place less than 5mins walk away from Imago mall
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 151 reviews
Price from
US$31.61
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 8.1
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
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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 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 432 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 1,253 reviews

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Capsule Inn

Kota Kinabalu
No credit card needed
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.

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$25.21 per night
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.8
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 405 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$12.14 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.

Faloe Hostel

Kota Kinabalu
No credit card needed
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 490 reviews

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.

From US$20.67 per night

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Avg. price/night: US$20.67
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 490 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$25.54
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$23.64
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - 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!
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Ralf Johannes
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$23.64
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - 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