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The best hostels in Kota Kinabalu

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Homy Seafront Hostel

Kota Kinabalu

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.

Á
Ábel
From
Australia
Very nice common area with a good view 😊 There was curtain on the beds it gave a lot of privacy, also it was spacious and clean.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,250 reviews
Price from
£18.80
1 night, 2 adults

Faloe Hostel

Kota Kinabalu

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.

I
Inni Nissida
From
Brazil
It was the best hostel I've stay in South East Asia so far. The common area was perfect to hang out and meet people. They also have a equipped kitchen perfect for cooking, me and others guest cooked family's dinner more than once, making me feel as home! Stell the receptionist couldn't be better!! Always cheerful, helping us organize our tours, taking us out to bars and see the sunset! I will never forget her kindness and friendship. The beds were the best, just like those we have at homes, thick mattress, good sheets, 2 pillows! The hostel was also very clean (I do have high standards in this subject). Thank Faloe Hostel for such great memories!!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 499 reviews
Price from
£18.37
1 night, 2 adults

Signel Hostel

Kota Kinabalu

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.

P
Patrik
From
Singapore
Best value for money ever. The beds feel luxurous and everything else is just normal and works. Staff was super friendly and knows many languages fluently.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 350 reviews
Price from
£15.74
1 night, 2 adults

Vibrant Hostel

Kota Kinabalu

Located in Kota Kinabalu, 1.7 km from Filipino Market Sabah, Vibrant Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge.

J
JenCheng
From
Taiwan
Fantastic place! friendly and helpful staff. On the way back from semporna then I still choose here for my last two days stay in KK.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 472 reviews
Price from
£21.26
1 night, 2 adults

Borneo Gaya Lodge

Kota Kinabalu

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...

D
David
From
United Kingdom
Simple room but had everything we needed. Warm shower, mirror in the bedroom, plug sockets and a very powerful and quiet air conditioning. Additional toilet roll/towels felt available at all times. The staff were always on hand via WhatsApp. Location is great, directly above a 24 shop, a great bakery and a very popular restaurant.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 132 reviews
Price from
£18.05
1 night, 2 adults

Akinabalu Youth Hostel

Kota Kinabalu

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

A
Adam
From
Czech Republic
Very clean, friendly staff, cozy common room, good location
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 9 reviews
Price from
£18.14
1 night, 2 adults

Concrete Jungle Cabin

Kota Kinabalu

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.

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 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 87 reviews
Price from
£18.75
1 night, 2 adults

Jiran Hostel Kota Kinabalu

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.

A
Anna
From
Australia
Jiran hostel was wonderful. The ladies running it are so friendly and kind. They helped me book my onward travel to kinabatangan river and even shared some local fruits and dishes with me. The hostel itself is perfectly located near the jetty and gaya street in town. The hostel is clean and secure. They provide a light breakfast and drinking water. I would love to stay here again
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 60 reviews
Price from
£24.04
1 night, 2 adults

Escape Backpackers KK

Kota Kinabalu

Located in Kota Kinabalu, 400 metres from Filipino Market Sabah, Escape Backpackers KK provides air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge.

M
Mohammad Haikal
From
Singapore
Place felt home-ly. Very nice people. Would come again soon. InshaAllah..
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 408 reviews
Price from
£12.55
1 night, 2 adults

Oikos Poshtel

Kota Kinabalu

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.

A
Anonymous39
From
Brunei Darussalam
Very strategic location, the place is clean, all facilities are provided too. It's quiet too.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
Good - What previous guests thought, 161 reviews
Price from
£29.74
1 night, 2 adults
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Budget travellers know that there is 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 bit more.

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  • Capsule Inn

    Kota Kinabalu
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
    Good - What previous guests thought, 223 reviews

    Capsule Inn is located in Kota Kinabalu, 3.6 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 4.7 km from North Borneo Railway.

  • Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.3
    Good - What previous guests thought, 32 reviews

    Located in Kota Kinabalu, 400 metres from Filipino Market Sabah, Step-In Lodge Sdn Bhd provides air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge.

  • Faloe Hostel

    Kota Kinabalu
    No credit card needed
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 499 reviews

    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.

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  • Avg. price/night: £16.62
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 499 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 traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £18.37
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 350 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 traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £17
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,252 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 traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £17
    Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
    Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,252 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 traveller

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