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The 10 Best Hostels in Kuching, Malaysia

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Located in Kuching, 8.3 km from Borneo Convention Centre Kuching, Upspot Kuching Waterfront Premium Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge. The property is set 41 km from Fort Margherita Kuching, 41 km from Harmony Arch Kuching and 41 km from Charles Brooke Memorial Kuching. The property is non-smoking and is situated 11 km from Sarawak Stadium.

Excellent hostel in the heart of the city, very clean, nice kitchen and coworking space

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8.2
Very Good
123 reviews
Price from
$13
per night

Located within 8.6 km of Borneo Convention Centre Kuching and 11 km of Sarawak Stadium, Swanling Kuching provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Kuching. Located around 40 km from Harmony Arch Kuching, the hostel with free WiFi is also 40 km away from Charles Brooke Memorial Kuching. The property is non-smoking and is set 40 km from Fort Margherita Kuching.

It is a basic accommodation with a private room and shared bathrooms. The room was ok and the bed was comfortable. The bathrooms were clean. The location is very central.

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8.5
Very Good
122 reviews

Set in Kuching, 1.2 km from Kuching Waterfront Bazaar, Check In Lodge boasts a barbecue and terrace. Guests can enjoy a relaxing dip in the indoor pool

The hostel also offers car hire. St. Thomas's Cathedral is 1.4 km from Check In Lodge, while Sarawak Musuem is 1.6 km away. Kuching Airport is 8 km from the property.

Nice, friendly and very helpful staff who with their tips gave us the opportunity to enjoy easily the place and the many attractions around the area. He gave us an app to use a free bus in town and to Semenggoh which was great!

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8
Very Good
360 reviews
Price from
$9
per night

Charles Brooke Memorial Kuching is 41 km from the hostel, while Tua Pek Kong Chinese Temple Kuching is 41 km away. The nearest airport is Kuching International Airport, 10 km from 24 Seven B&B Mamasan.

It was really relaxed and friendly.

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8.5
Very Good
6 reviews
Price from
$38
per night

Located in Kuching, 8.6 km from Borneo Convention Centre Kuching, Treehouse Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms and a terrace. The property is situated 12 km from Sarawak Stadium, 41 km from Fort Margherita Kuching and 41 km from Harmony Arch Kuching. Free WiFi and a shared kitchen are featured.

Very clean, good beds and kitchen with everything you need!

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7.9
Good
218 reviews

Situated in Kuching, 7.1 km from Borneo Convention Centre Kuching, Amida Point features air-conditioned accommodation and a shared lounge. The property is around 41 km from Fort Margherita Kuching, 41 km from Harmony Arch Kuching and 41 km from Charles Brooke Memorial Kuching. The property is non-smoking and is located 11 km from Sarawak Stadium.

All rooms at the hostel are fitted with a shared bathroom fitted with a shower.

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10
Exceptional
2 reviews

Little Houses is situated in Kuching, 41 km from Harmony Arch Kuching and 41 km from Charles Brooke Memorial Kuching. The property is around 8.6 km from Borneo Convention Centre Kuching, 12 km from Sarawak Stadium and 41 km from Fort Margherita Kuching. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests.

With a shared bathroom fitted with a bidet and a hairdryer, rooms at the hostel also feature a city view. All rooms at Little Houses have air conditioning and a desk.

Overall good, very convenient. near main city.

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5.5
Review score
15 reviews
Price from
$25
per night

Located in Kuching, 9.4 km from Borneo Convention Centre Kuching, Budget stay easy access to Timberland Medical Centre, Batu 3 Kuching By Natol-Hong Kong provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is set 13 km from Sarawak Stadium, 36 km from Fort Margherita Kuching and 36 km from Harmony Arch Kuching. Hong San Temple Kuching is 36 km away and Sang Ti Miao Kuching is 36 km from the hostel.

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9.5
Exceptional
4 reviews

Set in Kuching, 15 km from Borneo Convention Centre Kuching, MetroCity Backpackers features express check-in and check-out and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is located 43 km from Fort Margherita Kuching, 43 km from Harmony Arch Kuching and 43 km from Charles Brooke Memorial Kuching. The property is non-smoking and is situated 9 km from Sarawak Stadium.

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GH Great Homes is located in Kuching, 38 km from Harmony Arch Kuching and 38 km from Charles Brooke Memorial Kuching. The property is set 10 km from Borneo Convention Centre Kuching, 11 km from Sarawak Stadium and 38 km from Fort Margherita Kuching. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge.

The restaurant at the hostel serves Asian cuisine.

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Price from
$17
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Budget travelers know there's 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 little more.
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  • Avg. price/night: $11.66
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 122 reviews
    Great stay for a low budget overall. Priced like hostel but its a private room.
    Khengjoo
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $12.56
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 310 reviews
    Nurul was really helpful and patiently answered all my questions. The whole vibe of the hostel is authentic, very helpful and budget friendly for backpackers. And the people are friendly. It provides lots of useful information on the front desk, for example where to visit, how to book. And the location is very central, you can get everything you need by walking distance. I end up staying there for 7 days straight.
    sha
    Solo traveler
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 18 reviews
    It's located at the heart of the city, restaurants and convenience stores are just a walking distance. Grab is also easy to get, and the small boat 'sampan' is also always on standby if you want to go to the other side of the river to enjoy the local food and 'kuih lapis' for a cheaper price. And the view at night is really nice. My family and I enjoyed our stay, everything is clean, the place itself is safe, it's comfy and very spacious, and the host is very clear with the information on how to check into the premise.
    Tea Cup ファンシーティーカップ
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $12.56
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 310 reviews
    QuiickCat hostel is a gem of Kuching. The hostel is well located, near excellent restaurants and cheap drinks. The host is absolutely incredible- she was in contact before I arrived and provided thorough instructions on how to visit the most common spots! Beyond that the rooms are clean and beds are comfy- breakfast is always available and the best coffee in a hostel ever( a proper coffee machine is available for guest use!) I ended up spending over a week here!
    Reign
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $70.43
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 91 reviews
    Great location, easy access to the mall and convenient to use public transport. Very clean unit & child-safe.
    Safrena
    Travelers with friends
  • Avg. price/night: $47.02
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,093 reviews
    Great location, friendly staffs and most importantly a clean room. Sound proofing is not the best but acceptable. Stayed in the studio room and it was quite spacious than I expected. Their housekeeper, Malek left us a greeting note in the room which was a nice touch. Enjoyed my stay here overall and I would definitely recommend this hotel.
    Sherlyn
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $12.56
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 310 reviews
    Clean, comfortable and great value! Great location. Coded front door and lockable bedrooms. The host KD is absolutely fantastic - she was extremely welcoming and made it feel like home, very very friendly and very informative - she gave me lots of info in advance about check in as well as useful info on day trips etc. KD is a super star and really cemented Quiikcat being a fantastic hostel - I will definitely be back!!
    Emily-Rose
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $12.56
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 310 reviews
    Great location and nice price for low-budget travellers. Very near to city centre and food court. Also, the owner prepared tourist information for sharing, which was very useful for backpackers.
    WENLI
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $10.88
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 450 reviews
    great location close to waterfront. very cheap good for budget travel
    Claudia
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $16.64
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 360 reviews
    one of the best hostels we stayed in so far! nice clean and safe place with enough toilets and showers the host is also really nice and he has some good tips for the city and the surrounding areas!
    Evi
    Young couple