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Kota Kinabalu

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9 hostels

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Homy Seafront Hostel

Kota Kinabalu

Homy Seafront Hostel offers accommodation in Kota Kinabalu. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and a shared lounge for guests.

M
MariaLil
From
Estonia
We stopped in KK for just one night. There is a coin laundry next door and huge supermarket just a short walk away. The room was small, but enough for a stopover. Clean sheets, comfy bed, decent internet. The staff was quick and efficient. We saw that there was a spacious common room also with a huge TV.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,181 reviews
Price from
£24.77
1 night, 2 adults

The Nest Hostel

Semporna

Located in Semporna, The Nest Hostel features free WiFi. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and a shared lounge for guests. At the hostel each room has air conditioning and a private...

A
Anna
From
Italy
Great place, central, nice and clean. Very comfy. Highly suggested! Very friendly staff!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 105 reviews
Price from
£30.48
1 night, 2 adults

Faloe Hostel

Kota Kinabalu

Faloe Hostel provides air-conditioned accommodation in Kota Kinabalu. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and organising tours for guests.

M
MS
From
Ireland
Very comfortable place with an over-the-norm facilities..... TV, computer, WIFI, Washing Machine and Dryer, all centralised that you always had the opportunity to meet people.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 522 reviews
Price from
£17.38
1 night, 2 adults

Urban Capsule by Faradale

Kuching

Located in Kuching and with Borneo Convention Centre Kuching reachable within 9.3 km, Urban Capsule by Faradale provides concierge services, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi throughout...

P
Patrick
From
Singapore
Great staff in this newly opened hostel, very helpful and welcoming. Good location, walking distance to museums and the riverfront. New hostel - well designed and operated.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 29 reviews
Price from
£42.39
1 night, 2 adults

Agape Hostel

Sibu

Agape Hostel provides accommodation in Sibu. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and a shared lounge for guests. At the hostel, rooms have a balcony.

S
Shirley
From
Malaysia
Cleanliness, staff also very friendly
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 27 reviews
Price from
£19.39
1 night, 2 adults

Concrete Jungle Cabin

Kota Kinabalu

Concrete Jungle Cabin provides air-conditioned rooms in Kota Kinabalu. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and organising tours for guests.

B
Basil
From
Australia
Really cool vibe. Met some awesome people here from other western countries and played many games of pool. The staff are awesome too, the owner stopped by for a bit and bought beers for us to enjoy.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 169 reviews
Price from
£16.95
1 night, 2 adults

AeCOTEL Mingle Hostel

Sandakan

AeCOTEL Mingle Hostel is located in Sandakan. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and organising tours for guests.

S
Svenja
From
Germany
Good location right next to a big mall and the ocean for sunset. Everything is very organized and clean. The staff responded very fast all the time and was very helpful. I’d definitely come back.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 375 reviews
Price from
£19.61
1 night, 2 adults

DZ Backpackers

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.

S
Sabine-Jana
From
Germany
It was a lovely location for a stopover in Semporna. The staff were very friendly and the breakfast was great. The wifi also worked perfectly 😊
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 132 reviews
Price from
£17.03
1 night, 2 adults

TEMPO EXT.

Semporna

Situated in Semporna, TEMPO EXT. Has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property.

A
Alba
From
Spain
Staff really helpful :) everything was clean, and bed comfortable.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 169 reviews
Price from
£15.59
1 night, 2 adults

EZ Lodgings

Kampong Gadong

EZ Lodgings is located in Kampong Gadong. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property.

C
Carla
From
United Arab Emirates
Dina was accommodating she makes sure i arrived at the Suite and stayed up late to make sure all is ok. She provided all support that she can and its appreciated. The place was accessible to supermarket restaurants and mall I fell in love in Brunei i must visit the place and explore more. i feel safe there.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 336 reviews
Price from
£17.99
1 night, 2 adults
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Avg. price/night: £10.43
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 388 reviews
Clean, aircond is in good condition even though it was cheap hotel or hostel. The location is at the center of the city. Bedsheets was clean and smell good. Most importantly the towel they provide is clean and just like 5 start rated hotel
Guest review byLenny
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: £17.38
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 332 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 byChristopher
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,181 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 byRalf Johannes
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: £18.94
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.0
Very good - What previous guests thought, 151 reviews
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!
Guest review byFelicity
Young couple
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 489 reviews
Wow, for a backpacker’s dormitory, never saw a place that clean, especially the bathroom. Very nice and within walking distance of the rainforest.
Guest review byThomas
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: £26.67
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 286 reviews
Great stay for a low budget overall. Priced like hostel but its a private room.
Guest review byKhengjoo
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.3
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 176 reviews
Budget for backpacker travel
Guest review byMohamed
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: £21.34
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 328 reviews
The best dormitory! 4shared room with private locker inside. Good Safety each floor. Clean bathrooms. Can request for a new towel each day. The location is good. Near todak waterfront and all those pasar. Only the traffic is damnn bad if you’re driving in that road. But the foods and the pasar is worthy your time stuck in the traffic tho.
Guest review byLILY FAUZIAH
Group
Avg. price/night: £15.55
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 522 reviews
One of the best hostels I ever stayed! The location is great and the owners are very welcoming, friendly and helpful. The bed was really comfortable and everything was very clean. You can use the washer and dryer for 5MYR each. When I was there, there was a social vibe and the place feels like home.
Guest review byLouise
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: £21.34
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 526 reviews
Amazing stay and comfortable bed. Friendly staff and delicious breakfast. Liked this area more vs the waterfront. Very good value for money. The hostel arranged transport to the airport which was the cheapest I could find!
Guest review byJomi
Solo traveller