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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. The property is around 6.3 km from Likas City Mosque, 11 km from International Technology & Commercial Centre Penampang - ITCC and 1.7 km from Signal Hill Observatory. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and a shared lounge for guests. Awesome.staff is so friendlly especially .wonderful view .Great experience i will stay here again
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. 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. I stayed here more than a few nights and I really enjoyed it. Beds are super comfortable, you even have two pillows each; the rooms also come with a proper locker and a nice towel. There are plenty of bathrooms, you can always find your spot when you need it, it's super clean and the hot shower works perfectly. Whenever you want you can feel free to make yourself a coffee or a nice tea, they have a fully equipped kitchen and a fridge where you can store your goods. You have some dirty clothes? No worries, the washer and dryer are also there! But let's dive into the best feature, the staff. They are ALWAYS available and kind, ready to guide you through all the places and tours in the area; everything can be booked by the hostel thus guaranteeing you reliability and relaxation. For the smoker friends, the hostel come with a cozy smoking area. In sum, stop looking further, book this amazing place!
Semporna
Located in Semporna, Project X Scuba offers a shared lounge. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.
Guest rooms at the hostel include air conditioning and a desk.
Project X Scuba in Semporna is absolutely outstanding!
Incredible dives, top quality gear, and a highly professional team that treats you like family from the moment you arrive. The atmosphere is warm, fun, and full of positive vibes, and the rooms are cozy and super comfortable, it’s perfect after an amazing day underwater. Truly a must-visit for anyone who wants unforgettable diving in Semporna !
Semporna
Located in Semporna, The Nest Hostel features free WiFi. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and a shared lounge for guests.
Guest rooms at the hostel are equipped with a private bathroom equipped with a shower.
The host was incredibly friendly and welcoming. He recommended a great breakfast spot and even shared his favorite place for dinner, which turned out to be fantastic. He also helped arrange transportation to and from Tawau Airport, which made everything so convenient.
The room was very clean and quiet. There were a few tiny ants, but honestly, it’s just part of the environment here—it’s already one of the cleanest places. The air conditioning worked perfectly, and I really appreciated having a washing machine and a space to hang clothes.
There’s a fire extinguisher in the hallway, and the entrance is secured with two iron gates. The room uses a traditional key lock, and the host is always present at the property, which makes it feel very safe.
Downstairs, the roti keju paired with curry sauce and sambal was surprisingly delicious. The food court he recommended had a great variety—loved the smooth draft beer, the light and tasty Hakka tofu, the tender and flavorful lamb satay, and the Singapore-style fried vermicelli was also quite good.
Highly recommended for anyone looking for a comfortable stay with great local tips and hospitality.
Tanjong Aru
Located within 5.6 km of Filipino Market Sabah and 400 metres of North Borneo Railway, Dazzle Home Aeropod provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Tanjong Aru. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is set 4.2 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.
At the hostel, each room comes with a desk. The shared bathroom is equipped with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. Guest rooms include a wardrobe.
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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. The property is located 5.9 km from North Borneo Railway, 11 km from International Technology & Commercial Centre Penampang - ITCC and 400 metres from Signal Hill Observatory. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and organising tours for guests.
With a shared bathroom equipped with a bidet and a hairdryer, rooms at the hostel also provide guests with free WiFi, while certain rooms here will provide you with a balcony.
I loved how comfy the bed is. The showers and toilets were separated and kept clean by the care takers. Though I have to keep quite all the time as the dorm was also occupied with other travellers. I checked in quite late and stayed only for 6 hours and prior to my late arrival, as the reception is only available for 12 hours, the management sent me a message on Booking for self check-in which was so convenient and great especially for a late check-in. Thank you for the auntie who was there to help me out as well. Loved her vibe!
Place is situated at the heart of Gaya Street, right in front of Jesselton Hotel and quite close to Wisma Merdeka (which was my main purpose to go there). I'm grateful for the locker underneath. Got to store my luggage inside safely, whilst I roam around the street.
Affordable? Definitely
Location? Yes
Clean and comfortable? Yes
Would I book here again? Yes
Sandakan
AeCOTEL Mingle Hostel is located in Sandakan. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and organising tours for guests.
With a shared bathroom equipped with a bidet and a hairdryer, rooms at the hostel also offer free WiFi, while selected rooms are fitted with a city view.
Stayed in the dorm which was so comfortable - lovely thick doona and really nice pillow. Great shared facilities kept very clean. Allowed me to store my bags whilst going on a river safari.
Semporna
DZ Backpackers provides air-conditioned accommodation in Semporna. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and a shared lounge for guests.
At the hostel, the rooms have a balcony. Featuring a shared bathroom with a bidet and a hairdryer, rooms at DZ Backpackers also feature free WiFi. All rooms will provide guests with a microwave.
Clean, helpful staff, good wifi, hot shower, they let you use the laundry machine for free.
Definitely good value for money.
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. The property is around 3.5 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, 5.8 km from North Borneo Railway and 6.3 km from Likas City Mosque. International Technology & Commercial Centre Penampang - ITCC is 11 km from the hostel and Sabah State Mosque is 3.7 km away. Clean, comfortable and super well located
Kota Kinabalu
Located in Kota Kinabalu, 1.7 km from Filipino Market Sabah, Vibrant Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge. The property is around 4.1 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, 5.6 km from North Borneo Railway and 8.2 km from Likas City Mosque. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests. I loved this hostel, it is clean, common areas are nice. They have the most comfortable beds!
The average price per night for a hostel in Sabah for this weekend is US$25, based on current Booking.com prices.
Couples travelling in Sabah loved staying at The Nest Hostel, Faloe Hostel and Akinabalu Youth Hostel.
Similarly, these hostels in Sabah are highly rated by couples: Foresight Hostel, Dazzle Home Aeropod and Concrete Jungle Cabin.
Homy Seafront Hostel, Faloe Hostel and The Nest Hostel are some popular hostels in Sabah.
In addition to these hostels, Dazzle Home Aeropod, Project X Scuba and Concrete Jungle Cabin are also popular in Sabah.
Most hostels on Booking.com offer free cancellation.
DZ Backpackers, Foresight Hostel and Homy Seafront Hostel have received great reviews from guests in Sabah regarding the views from these hostels
Guests staying in Sabah also spoke highly of the views from these hostels: Concrete Jungle Cabin, Vibrant Hostel and Signel Hostel.
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There are 37 hostels in Sabah you can book on Booking.com.
Many families visiting Sabah loved staying at The Nest Hostel, Signel Hostel and Faloe Hostel.
Similarly, Vibrant Hostel, Akinabalu Youth Hostel and DZ Backpackers are also popular among family travellers.
Cheap 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!
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)
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!
Great location, great food, warm personnel and comfy and clean room. Couldn't have wished for more for that price, we stayed at the dormitory.
Great location, clean, very fast communication, bathroom is on a balcony and it was really great experience. We enjoyed the stay there. Cheap and good. Can recommend it.
Great location 5 min walk from orangutans and sunbears,, nice swimming pool, good that breakfast is included and you can buy all meals at the resort because its the only option for food really. Fine budget option.
The place was in a great location, near night markets and lots of coffee shops and restaurants for during the day. The staff were really helpful, leaving keys in a safe box for us to check in in the early hours. The room was comfortable and had everything we needed - great value for money and would recommend a stay here in KK!