SKYPOD Hostel puts you within a 10-minute drive of 1 Borneo Hypermall and offers an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for MYR 30.00 per room. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the 2 restaurants are nice spots to grab a bite to eat. Rooms offer up nice touches like rainfall showerheads, slippers, and comfy beds with premium linens.
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Best Kota Kinabalu Hostels
Overall 8.8 Excellent
Based on 137 reviews
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Overall 8.8 Excellent
Based on 137 reviews
Cleanliness
10.0
Vibe
10.0
Value for money
10.0
Service
9.8
Amenities
9.5
Breakfast
8.6
Comfort
8.4
Room
7.7
WiFi
6.3
Location
5.2
Service
9.7
Breakfast
8.5
Comfort
8.4
Room
7.9
Location
4.9
Service
9.8
SKYPOD Hostel puts you within a 10-minute drive of 1 Borneo Hypermall and offers an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for MYR 30.00 per room. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the 2 restaurants are nice spots to grab a bite to eat. Rooms offer up nice touches like rainfall showerheads, slippers, and comfy beds with premium linens.
Located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, this hostel is 0 mi (0 km) from Gaya Street Sunday Market and within 3 mi (5 km) of Sabah State Mosque and Likas Stadium. Wisma Merdeka and KK Esplanade are also within 5 minutes.
Overall 8.7 Excellent
Based on 278 reviews
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Overall 8.7 Excellent
Based on 278 reviews
Located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, this hostel is 0 mi (0 km) from Gaya Street Sunday Market and within 3 mi (5 km) of Sabah State Mosque and Likas Stadium. Wisma Merdeka and KK Esplanade are also within 5 minutes.
Overall 9.0 Excellent
Based on 42 reviews
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Overall 9.0 Excellent
Based on 42 reviews
Service
10.0
Location
9.7
Cleanliness
9.5
Value for money
8.5
Room
8.3
WiFi
8.3
Comfort
8.2
Breakfast
7.2
Located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, this hostel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Atkinson Clock Tower and within 3 mi (5 km) of Sabah State Mosque and Likas Stadium. Gaya Street Sunday Market and Wisma Merdeka are also within 10 minutes.
Overall 8.6 Excellent
Based on 446 reviews
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Overall 8.6 Excellent
Based on 446 reviews
Location
9.8
Value for money
9.3
Service
9.3
Cleanliness
9.1
Amenities
8.3
Vibe
8.1
Breakfast
7.9
Comfort
7.0
Room
6.2
WiFi
5.7
Location
9.8
Service
9.4
Cleanliness
8.9
Amenities
8.3
Vibe
8.3
Breakfast
8.0
Comfort
7.3
Room
6.1
WiFi
5.5
Location
9.8
Service
9.4
Value for money
9.3
Cleanliness
9.2
Amenities
8.3
Vibe
7.9
Breakfast
7.3
WiFi
6.2
Room
5.9
Located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, this hostel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Atkinson Clock Tower and within 3 mi (5 km) of Sabah State Mosque and Likas Stadium. Gaya Street Sunday Market and Wisma Merdeka are also within 10 minutes.
When you stay at The Bunk - Hostel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Likas Stadium and Sabah State Mosque. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out The Bunk Books, which serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast and lunch. Also, this hostel is within a short drive of 1 Borneo Hypermall.
Overall 8.6 Excellent
Based on 388 reviews
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Overall 8.6 Excellent
Based on 388 reviews
When you stay at The Bunk - Hostel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Likas Stadium and Sabah State Mosque. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out The Bunk Books, which serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast and lunch. Also, this hostel is within a short drive of 1 Borneo Hypermall.
Located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, this hostel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Wisma Merdeka and within 3 mi (5 km) of Sabah State Mosque and Likas Stadium. KK Plaza and KK Esplanade are also within 5 minutes.
Overall 8.4 Excellent
Based on 106 reviews
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Overall 8.4 Excellent
Based on 106 reviews
Vibe
10.0
Location
9.9
Service
9.8
Cleanliness
8.4
WiFi
7.0
Breakfast
6.9
Room
5.7
Location
9.9
Service
9.8
Value for money
9.6
Cleanliness
8.7
Room
5.6
Located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, this hostel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Wisma Merdeka and within 3 mi (5 km) of Sabah State Mosque and Likas Stadium. KK Plaza and KK Esplanade are also within 5 minutes.
Located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, this hostel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Gaya Street Sunday Market and within 3 mi (5 km) of Sabah State Mosque and Likas Stadium. Wisma Merdeka and Atkinson Clock Tower are also within 10 minutes.
Overall 8.2 Excellent
Based on 88 reviews
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Overall 8.2 Excellent
Based on 88 reviews
Location
9.6
Value for money
9.3
Service
9.0
Breakfast
7.6
Amenities
6.8
Room
5.2
Comfort
3.3
Located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, this hostel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Gaya Street Sunday Market and within 3 mi (5 km) of Sabah State Mosque and Likas Stadium. Wisma Merdeka and Atkinson Clock Tower are also within 10 minutes.
At Halo Hostel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Sabah State Mosque and Likas Stadium. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Halo Cafe, which serves Malaysian cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Overall 8.0 Excellent
Based on 674 reviews
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Overall 8.0 Excellent
Based on 674 reviews
At Halo Hostel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Sabah State Mosque and Likas Stadium. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Halo Cafe, which serves Malaysian cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Overall 8.0 Excellent
Based on 243 reviews
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Overall 8.0 Excellent
Based on 243 reviews
Service
9.6
Location
9.2
Amenities
6.8
Vibe
6.7
Room
5.3
Breakfast
4.8
WiFi
2.9
Service
9.5
Location
9.1
Cleanliness
7.6
Amenities
7.3
Vibe
7.1
Room
5.9
Breakfast
4.7
WiFi
3.0
Service
9.6
Location
9.3
Comfort
5.8
Room
5.6
Located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Sedco Square and Centre Point. Kompleks Asia City and Atkinson Clock Tower are also within 10 minutes.
Overall 7.9 Good
Based on 262 reviews
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Overall 7.9 Good
Based on 262 reviews
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.5
Service
8.9
Cleanliness
8.8
Vibe
8.5
Breakfast
5.0
Room
4.8
Food
4.0
WiFi
2.9
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.5
Service
9.0
Cleanliness
9.0
Breakfast
5.6
Room
4.6
Value for money
9.8
Location
9.5
Service
9.0
Cleanliness
8.9
Room
5.0
Breakfast
4.9
Service
9.0
Located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, this hostel is within a 5-minute walk of Sedco Square and Centre Point. Kompleks Asia City and Atkinson Clock Tower are also within 10 minutes.
Borneo Backpackers features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 10-minute drive of Sabah State Mosque and Likas Stadium. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Biru Biru, which serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Also, this hostel is within a short drive of 1 Borneo Hypermall.
Overall 7.9 Good
Based on 134 reviews
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Overall 7.9 Good
Based on 134 reviews
Location
9.6
Food
9.2
Value for money
8.8
Cleanliness
8.5
Service
6.9
Amenities
5.7
Vibe
5.6
Room
5.1
Breakfast
3.3
Location
9.5
Cleanliness
8.8
Service
6.9
Room
5.0
Service
7.4
Borneo Backpackers features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 10-minute drive of Sabah State Mosque and Likas Stadium. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Biru Biru, which serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Also, this hostel is within a short drive of 1 Borneo Hypermall.
Fat Rhino Hostel puts you within a 10-minute drive of Sabah State Mosque and Likas Stadium. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby scuba diving.
Overall 7.5 Good
Based on 221 reviews
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Overall 7.5 Good
Based on 221 reviews
Location
9.7
Value for money
9.6
Breakfast
8.5
Service
7.4
Bar and Beverages
7.1
Room
4.1
Vibe
3.4
Cleanliness
2.5
WiFi
2.3
Location
9.7
Value for money
9.6
Breakfast
8.5
Service
7.8
Comfort
6.6
Room
4.9
Amenities
4.2
Cleanliness
3.1
Fat Rhino Hostel puts you within a 10-minute drive of Sabah State Mosque and Likas Stadium. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby scuba diving.
Winner of the Travel & Leisure 500 award in 2015, Refarer Hostel promises a premium experience and puts you within a 10-minute drive of Sabah State Mosque and Likas Stadium. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and free cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7 AM and 10 AM.
Overall 7.4 Good
Based on 239 reviews
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Overall 7.4 Good
Based on 239 reviews
Vibe
8.7
Location
8.6
Service
8.0
Breakfast
7.9
Amenities
6.3
Room
4.9
WiFi
2.3
Vibe
8.9
Location
8.9
Breakfast
8.2
Service
8.2
Comfort
7.5
Amenities
6.8
Room
5.7
WiFi
3.1
Vibe
8.9
Value for money
7.8
Service
7.8
Amenities
6.1
Cleanliness
5.0
Room
4.9
Winner of the Travel & Leisure 500 award in 2015, Refarer Hostel promises a premium experience and puts you within a 10-minute drive of Sabah State Mosque and Likas Stadium. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and free cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7 AM and 10 AM.
Victoria Hotel & Hostel is just 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from the airport and offers a shuttle at scheduled times for MYR 40 per vehicle one way. You'll have free perks like breakfast and WiFi. Also, Sabah State Mosque and Likas Stadium are within a short drive.
Overall 7.3 Good
Based on 192 reviews
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Overall 7.3 Good
Based on 192 reviews
Service
9.4
Location
9.4
Cleanliness
8.5
Breakfast
5.0
Room
4.6
WiFi
3.4
Amenities
0.9
Location
9.5
Value for money
8.3
Room
4.0
WiFi
3.7
Service
9.5
Room
4.8
Service
9.5
Victoria Hotel & Hostel is just 4.9 mi (7.9 km) from the airport and offers a shuttle at scheduled times for MYR 40 per vehicle one way. You'll have free perks like breakfast and WiFi. Also, Sabah State Mosque and Likas Stadium are within a short drive.
At D'Beach Street Lodge, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Sabah State Mosque and Likas Stadium. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Rainforest Cafe, which serves international cuisine. Also, this hostel is within a short drive of 1 Borneo Hypermall.
Overall 7.3 Good
Based on 105 reviews
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Overall 7.3 Good
Based on 105 reviews
At D'Beach Street Lodge, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Sabah State Mosque and Likas Stadium. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Rainforest Cafe, which serves international cuisine. Also, this hostel is within a short drive of 1 Borneo Hypermall.
Located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, this hostel is 0 mi (0.1 km) from Gaya Street Sunday Market and within 3 mi (5 km) of Sabah State Mosque and Likas Stadium. Atkinson Clock Tower and Wisma Merdeka are also within 5 minutes.
Overall 7.0 Good
Based on 40 reviews
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Overall 7.0 Good
Based on 40 reviews
Service
10.0
Location
9.3
Value for money
8.8
Breakfast
7.5
Cleanliness
4.0
Room
3.3
Located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, this hostel is 0 mi (0.1 km) from Gaya Street Sunday Market and within 3 mi (5 km) of Sabah State Mosque and Likas Stadium. Atkinson Clock Tower and Wisma Merdeka are also within 5 minutes.
With a stay at Bunibon Lodge Kota Kinabalu, you'll be centrally located in Kota Kinabalu, steps from Gaya Street Sunday Market and Atkinson Clock Tower. This hostel is within close proximity of Wisma Merdeka and Signal Hill Observatory Platform.Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access, a television in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance.
Overall 6.6 Good
Based on 13 reviews
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Overall 6.6 Good
Based on 13 reviews
With a stay at Bunibon Lodge Kota Kinabalu, you'll be centrally located in Kota Kinabalu, steps from Gaya Street Sunday Market and Atkinson Clock Tower. This hostel is within close proximity of Wisma Merdeka and Signal Hill Observatory Platform.Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access, a television in the lobby, and tour/ticket assistance.
Located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, this hostel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Gaya Street Sunday Market and within 3 mi (5 km) of Sabah State Mosque and Likas Stadium. Atkinson Clock Tower and South Sea Sanctuary are also within 5 minutes.
Overall 6.5 Good
Based on 245 reviews
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Overall 6.5 Good
Based on 245 reviews
Location
9.1
Service
8.5
WiFi
5.0
Breakfast
3.1
Room
2.4
Cleanliness
1.3
Location
9.0
Service
8.5
WiFi
5.2
Comfort
3.5
Breakfast
3.4
Room
2.5
Cleanliness
1.2
Location
9.1
Service
8.6
Room
2.5
Cleanliness
1.3
Located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, this hostel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Gaya Street Sunday Market and within 3 mi (5 km) of Sabah State Mosque and Likas Stadium. Atkinson Clock Tower and South Sea Sanctuary are also within 5 minutes.
Located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, this hostel is 0 mi (0 km) from Gaya Street Sunday Market and within 3 mi (5 km) of Sabah State Mosque and Likas Stadium. Wisma Merdeka and KK Esplanade are also within 5 minutes.
Overall 5.9 Okay
Based on 17 reviews
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Located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, this hostel is 0 mi (0 km) from Gaya Street Sunday Market and within 3 mi (5 km) of Sabah State Mosque and Likas Stadium. Wisma Merdeka and KK Esplanade are also within 5 minutes.
With a stay at Summer Lodge, you'll be centrally located in Kota Kinabalu, steps from Atkinson Clock Tower and Gaya Street Sunday Market. This hostel is within close proximity of Wisma Merdeka and KK Plaza.Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 48 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include phones, and rollaway/extra beds can be requested. Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access and a television in the lobby. Additional amenities include tour/ticket assistance and barbecue grills.Dining Grab a bite from a grocery/convenience store serving guests of Summer Lodge.Business, Other Amenities Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel is available for a surcharge.
Overall 5.5 Okay
Based on 16 reviews
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Overall 5.5 Okay
Based on 16 reviews
With a stay at Summer Lodge, you'll be centrally located in Kota Kinabalu, steps from Atkinson Clock Tower and Gaya Street Sunday Market. This hostel is within close proximity of Wisma Merdeka and KK Plaza.Rooms Make yourself at home in one of the 48 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include phones, and rollaway/extra beds can be requested. Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access and a television in the lobby. Additional amenities include tour/ticket assistance and barbecue grills.Dining Grab a bite from a grocery/convenience store serving guests of Summer Lodge.Business, Other Amenities Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel is available for a surcharge.
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