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Hostels in Kota Kinabalu

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The best hostels in Kota Kinabalu

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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.

Most booked hostels in Kota Kinabalu and surrounding area in the past month

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  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kota Kinabalu

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 218 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kota Kinabalu

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 155 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kota Kinabalu

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 134 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kota Kinabalu

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 94 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kota Kinabalu

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.4
    Good - What previous guests thought, 411 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kota Kinabalu

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 493 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kota Kinabalu

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
    Excellent - What previous guests thought, 462 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kota Kinabalu

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 353 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kota Kinabalu

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,248 reviews

  • Popular with guests booking hostels in Kota Kinabalu

    Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.7
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 409 reviews

Great access to the city center. Check these hostels in Kota Kinabalu and nearby

  • Capsule Inn

    Kota Kinabalu
    Central location

    Located within a 11-minute walk of Filipino Market Sabah and 1.9 miles of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, Capsule Inn provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Kota Kinabalu...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.4
    Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 27 reviews

    Located within a 4-minute walk of Filipino Market Sabah and 2.3 miles of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, Warisan Homestay 18pax Kota Kinabalu provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared...

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.0
    Good - What previous guests thought, 58 reviews

    Aeropod Hostel Economy Deluxe King Room is offering accommodations in Kota Kinabalu.

    From 850.15 Kč per night

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Hostels that guests love in Kota Kinabalu

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  • Faloe Hostel

    Hostel in Kota Kinabalu
    Avg. price/night: 467.38 Kč
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Wonderful - 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 traveler

  • Signel Hostel

    Hostel in Kota Kinabalu
    Avg. price/night: 516.58 Kč
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very Good - What previous guests thought, 353 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 traveler

  • Homy Seafront Hostel

    Hostel in Kota Kinabalu
    Avg. price/night: 478.21 Kč
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,248 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 traveler

  • Homy Seafront Hostel

    Hostel in Kota Kinabalu
    Avg. price/night: 478.21 Kč
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,248 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 traveler

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