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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. The property is around 6.3 km from Likas City Mosque, 11 km from International Technology & Commercial Centre Penampang - ITCC and 1.7 km from Signal Hill Observatory. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and a shared lounge for guests. Absolutely amazing! The nicest staff ever, the lady I was messaging on WhatsApp gave me SO much information and really allowed me to have the best Sabah trip! The staff went above and beyond! The breakfast is a help yourself breakfast to bread, cereal and jams. The room was very clean and comfortable as well as the bathroom. Loved the location, overall a very pleasant stay :)

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9
Superb
1,252 reviews
Price from
US$11
per night

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. The property is located 5.7 km from North Borneo Railway, 8.2 km from Likas City Mosque and 11 km from International Technology & Commercial Centre Penampang - ITCC. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and organising tours for guests. The environment is very friendly,the place is comfortable,nice, and clean,near imago and 24 hours store too

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9.4
Superb
499 reviews
Price from
US$11
per night

Located in Semporna, The Nest Hostel features free WiFi. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and a shared lounge for guests.

Guest rooms at the hostel are equipped with a private bathroom equipped with a shower. The location was great, easy to get around! The owner was very welcoming and hospitable, during our stay we had a great time there! We also had the pleasure meeting other guests, lovely people!! Staying in this place was the highlight of our trip

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9.6
Exceptional
38 reviews
Price from
US$19
per night

Located within 5.6 km of Filipino Market Sabah and 400 metres of North Borneo Railway, Dazzle Home Aeropod provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Tanjong Aru. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is set 4.2 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.

At the hostel, each room comes with a desk. The shared bathroom is equipped with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. Guest rooms include a wardrobe. The simplicity and value for money.

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9.6
Exceptional
14 reviews
Price from
US$14
per night

At the hostel each room includes air conditioning, a desk, a balcony with a city view, a private bathroom and a flat-screen TV. Foresight Hotel provides certain rooms that include a patio, and the rooms include a kettle. Guest rooms at the accommodation are equipped with a seating area. Comfort beds. Also the it has two rooms which are quiet spacious. Near to restaurants, cafes and even stores. Will come again with family! Highly recommended. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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9
Superb
94 reviews
Price from
US$50
per night

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

With a shared bathroom equipped with a bidet and a hairdryer, rooms at the hostel also offer free WiFi, while selected rooms are fitted with a city view. The staff was really nice and helpful!!The room was comfy and clean as for the kitchen and the bathroom.We had all amenities needed (cooking,washing machine).

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8.4
Very good
209 reviews
Price from
US$11
per night

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. Featuring a shared bathroom with a bidet and a hairdryer, rooms at DZ Backpackers also feature free WiFi. All rooms will provide guests with a microwave. Incredibly kind staff Great diving package Perfect location

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8.1
Very good
101 reviews
Price from
US$10
per night

Located in Kuching, 8.3 km from Borneo Convention Centre Kuching, Upspot Kuching Waterfront Premium Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge. The property is around 41 km from Fort Margherita Kuching, 41 km from Harmony Arch Kuching and 41 km from Charles Brooke Memorial Kuching. The property is non-smoking and is situated 11 km from Sarawak Stadium. A very comfortable and old school style hostel. The bed and blanket are very comfortable to sleep and i really enjoyed the quietness of the place.

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8.2
Very good
394 reviews
Price from
US$19
per night

EZ Lodgings is situated in Kampong Gadong, within 1.8 km of Hua Ho Department Store and 4 km of Royal Regalia Museum. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is located 200 metres from The Mall.

Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanai Bolkiah Shopping Complex is 4.8 km from the hostel, while Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque is 5.3 km away. Brunei International Airport is 8 km from the property. EZ Lodgings was perfect for a one night stay in Brunei. I liked my room and the common area was really nice. The Kitchen area as well. The gentleman that provides the information for registration was so nice. He helped me with everything - including providing photos with arrows to show me where to go and arranging a late night pickup for me from the Airport. I really appreciated it. Thanks!

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8.1
Very good
352 reviews
Price from
US$19
per night

Situated in Lahad Datu, Fajar Hotel has a shared lounge. The air-conditioned rooms provide a city view and come with a desk and free WiFi.

At the hostel, all rooms have a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. At Fajar Hotel rooms come with a private bathroom with a shower. Location is very convenience to everything I need and staffs are very friendly.

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8.1
Very good
159 reviews
Price from
US$26
per night

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