Signel Hostel

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Signel Hostel
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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Staff

9.1

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Signel Hostel in Kota Kinabalu offers a terrace and free WiFi. Guests enjoy air-conditioning, streaming services, and a TV in each room. Convenient Facilities: The hostel features a lounge, full-day security, and paid parking. Additional amenities include a tea and coffee maker, bidet, hairdryer, walk-in shower, and a private entrance. Prime Location: Located 3.1 mi from Kota Kinabalu International Airport, the hostel is near Filipino Market Sabah (6-minute walk), KK Esplanade (2625 feet), and Signal Hill Observatory (17-minute walk). Highly rated for staff, cleanliness, and location.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Located in the top-rated area in Kota Kinabalu, this property has an excellent location score of 8.9!

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Double Bed in Mixed Dorm
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  • 1 full bed
$49 for 3 nights
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Double Bed in Mixed Dorm
  • 1 full bed
215 feet²
Air conditioning
Free Wifi
  • Shower
  • Bidet
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Toilet
  • Towels
  • Linens
  • Socket near the bed
  • Private entrance
  • TV
  • Ironing facilities
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Iron
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Toilet paper
  • Single-room AC for guest accommodation
Max adults: 2
$16 per night
Original price
$75.58
Late Escape Deal
- $26.45
This property is offering a discount on stays between Oct 1, 2025 and Jan 7, 2026.
Total before taxes
$49.13
$16 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and fees.
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Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
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Excluded: MYR 10 Tourism fee per night
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Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
  • 1 twin bed
Air conditioning
Free Wifi
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
$9 per night
Original price
$43.26
Late Escape Deal
- $15.14
This property is offering a discount on stays between Oct 1, 2025 and Jan 7, 2026.
Total before taxes
$28.12
$9 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and fees.
35% off
35% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between Oct 1, 2025 and Jan 7, 2026.
Excluded: MYR 10 Tourism fee per night
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
  • discount may be available
  • •
    We have 3 left
Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
  • 1 twin bed
Air conditioning
Free Wifi
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
$9 per night
Original price
$43.26
Late Escape Deal
- $15.14
This property is offering a discount on stays between Oct 1, 2025 and Jan 7, 2026.
Total before taxes
$28.12
$9 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and fees.
35% off
35% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between Oct 1, 2025 and Jan 7, 2026.
Excluded: MYR 10 Tourism fee per night
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
  • discount may be available
  • You won't be charged yet
Limited supply in Kota Kinabalu for your dates: 4 hostels like this are already unavailable on our site

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Hanil
    Malaysia Malaysia
    “1. Value of money for backpackers. 2. Centralised and everything within walking distance, including local attractions. 3. Bed & pillow + blanket are comfortable. 4. Cold & hot water shower with good water pressure. Towel provided. 5. Clean &...”
  • Alicia
    France France
    “Amazing hostel, beds are really comfortable and huge. Staff is super welcome and the bathrooms are really clean. Location is also great”
  • James
    Canada Canada
    “Very great staff, very friendly and with good information. The location is good especially with having rented a scooter. The showers and bathrooms were nice”
  • Hanil
    Malaysia Malaysia
    “1. Value of money for backpackers. 2. Centralized and everything within walking distance including local attractions. 3. Bed & pillow + blanket are comfortable. 4. Cold & hot water shower with good water pressure. 5. Clean & tidy with security.”
  • Zack
    Malaysia Malaysia
    “From bed to bathroom. Staff were super nice, friendly and easy going,helpful. High five to all of you.”
  • Gerard
    Laos Laos
    “great location very clean and quiet comfy mattress with curtains friendly staff allowed my to keep belongings in locker while I went on my tour very good spot for grab pickup very good price top of my list in kk”
  • Gerard
    Laos Laos
    “super friendly staff best location comfy beds and walls and curtains separating beds for complete privacy hot water showers great and 3 bathrooms quiet great location for grab pick up allowed me to keep my belongings in the locker while I went on...”
  • Dan
    China China
    “Jeff was super nice and helped me change to a girl's room. The location of the hostel is also very convenient, there are supermarkets and night market nearby. It's only a 15 minute walk from the diving pier, very happy traveling time, next time I...”
  • Agata
    Poland Poland
    “Extremly friendly staff, very clean, living room to use for work or rest, hot shower, big balcony, great locacion, free water, tea, coffee, an iron to use. Highly reccomened”
  • Sebaskoh93
    Singapore Singapore
    “Very convenient location, staffs were helpful and the cleaniness far exceeds my expectation. Airconditioning was good, sheets feels clean, toilet and showers all in working and clean condition.”

Area info

House rules

Signel Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Check what conditions apply to each option when making your selection.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of MYR 50 is required on arrival. That's about $11. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

From 1st January 2023, a tourist tax of RM 10 per room per night is applied to all foreign guests. This tax is not included in the room rate and must be paid upon check-in. Guests with a valid Malaysian Identity Card or valid permanent residents MY PR Card are exempted.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Signel Hostel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

A damage deposit of MYR 50 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.