Hostels in Kota Kinabalu
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Homy Seafront Hostel
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.
Faloe Hostel
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.
Signel Hostel
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.
Vibrant Hostel
Located in Kota Kinabalu, 1.7 km from Filipino Market Sabah, Vibrant Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge.
Borneo Gaya Lodge
Situated within less than 1 km of Filipino Market Sabah and 3.1 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, Borneo Gaya Lodge features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kota...
Akinabalu Youth Hostel
Akinabalu Youth Hostel provides air-conditioned accommodation in Kota Kinabalu. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and organising tours for guests.
Concrete Jungle Cabin
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.
Jiran Hostel Kota Kinabalu
Set in Kota Kinabalu and within 1.3 km of Filipino Market Sabah, Jiran Hostel Kota Kinabalu has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.
Escape Backpackers KK
Located in Kota Kinabalu, 400 metres from Filipino Market Sabah, Escape Backpackers KK provides air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge.
Oikos Poshtel
Located in Kota Kinabalu and with Filipino Market Sabah reachable within 1.6 km, Oikos Poshtel provides a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a restaurant.
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Great access to the city centre. Check these hostels in Kota Kinabalu and nearby
Capsule Inn
Kota KinabaluCentral locationSituated within less than 1 km of Filipino Market Sabah and 3.1 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, Capsule Inn features rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Kota Kinabalu.
Warisan Homestay 18pax Kota Kinabalu
Kota KinabaluCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 6.4Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 27 reviewsLocated within 400 metres of Filipino Market Sabah and 3.7 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, Warisan Homestay 18pax Kota Kinabalu provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom...
From US$81.87 per nightBorneo Forest Hotel
Kota KinabaluCentral locationLocated within 1.1 km of Filipino Market Sabah and 3.8 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, Borneo Forest Hotel provides rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Kota Kinabalu.
From US$34.54 per nightAeropod Hostel Economy Deluxe King Room
Kota KinabaluCentral locationScored out of 10, guest rating 7.0Good - What previous guests thought, 58 reviewsSituated within 9.3 km of International Technology & Commercial Centre Penampang - ITCC and 11 km of Likas City Mosque, Aeropod Hostel Economy Deluxe King Room offers rooms in Kota Kinabalu.
From US$40.93 per night
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- Avg. price/night: US$22.50Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4Superb - What previous guests thought, 493 reviewsThe 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 bySonne_HDSolo traveller
- Avg. price/night: US$24.87Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4Very good - What previous guests thought, 354 reviewsModern 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 byChristopherSolo traveller
- Avg. price/night: US$23.02Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,246 reviewsAmazing 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 JohannesSolo traveller
- Avg. price/night: US$23.02Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,246 reviewsThis 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 byDelphineSolo traveller
