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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. The property is around 4.1 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, 5.6 km from North Borneo Railway and 8.2 km from Likas City Mosque. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests. The family rooms had pretty much their own level and own bathrooms. Despite the hostel having other rooms, they were all in other levels so it was quiet. We ended up staying again when we came back to KK at the end of our trip. It was too good! The location was very convenient being next to the shopping centre. Perfect for buying travelling essentials, eating or just strolling.

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9
Superb
498 reviews
Price from
€ 11
per night

Faloe Hostel

Kota Kinabalu

Set within 2.9 km of Filipino Market Sabah and 2.3 km of Oceanus Waterfront Mall, Faloe Hostel offers rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Kota Kinabalu. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation provides a shuttle service, while a car rental service is also available. I’ve been traveling for sometime, lived in different hostels and this is so far the best hostel I’ve ever been! It feels so homey with the kitchen, living room and dining tables, and place us quite accessible to everything (close to a nice mall.) Perfect for those who are into “chilling” an connect with people rather than immersing to crowd. It’s veryyyy cleannnnn too! Its well maintained by the owners. Squeaky clean! 💗 The most wonderful part of this stay is the people, especially the staff. Warm, helpful and nice. I will come back in KK for sure :)

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9.2
Superb
280 reviews
Price from
€ 9
per night

Capsule Inn

Kota Kinabalu

Capsule Inn is located in Kota Kinabalu, 4.7 km from North Borneo Railway and 6.4 km from Likas City Mosque. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. International Technology & Commercial Centre Penampang - ITCC is 11 km from the hostel and Atkinson Clock Tower is 1.3 km away. The location is smack in the middle of KK, walking distance from pretty much anywhere you could conceivably want to go. Capsules are nice, standard-issue but well maintained and as such serve their purpose. While capsule hostels usually don't really lend themselves to a sociable athmosphere, the included breakfast, large communal space and endlessly helpful staff created ample opportunity for socialising. Seriously, especially the owner will go through insane lengths to make sure you're having a great stay.

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8.5
Very good
191 reviews
Price from
€ 9
per night

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. The property is around 3.1 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, 5 km from North Borneo Railway and 5.9 km from Likas City Mosque. International Technology & Commercial Centre Penampang - ITCC is 11 km away and Sabah State Mosque is 2.9 km from the hostel. Nice hostel with comfy beds and the lady who runs it is super friendly.

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8.2
Very good
288 reviews
Price from
€ 7
per night

Foresight Hotel

Tawau

At the hostel each room includes air conditioning, a desk, a balcony with a city view, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, bed linen and towels. Foresight Hotel provides certain rooms that include a patio, and the rooms include a kettle. At the accommodation every room has a seating area. Clean, easily accessible, suitable for family.

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8.8
Fabulous
112 reviews
Price from
€ 45
per night

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. The property is around 3.5 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, 5.8 km from North Borneo Railway and 6.3 km from Likas City Mosque. International Technology & Commercial Centre Penampang - ITCC is 11 km from the hostel and Sabah State Mosque is 3.7 km away. Good location,friendly staff and clean room

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8.7
Fabulous
221 reviews
Price from
€ 13
per night

Homy Seafront Hostel

Kota Kinabalu

Situated within 11 km of International Technology & Commercial Centre Penampang - ITCC and 1.7 km of Signal Hill Observatory, Homy Seafront Hostel offers rooms in Kota Kinabalu. The property is around 3.6 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, 5.4 km from North Borneo Railway and 6.3 km from Likas City Mosque. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and a shared lounge for guests. Wonderful person of the staff Sindisa

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8.9
Fabulous
998 reviews
Price from
€ 11
per night

Space Cap Hotel

Kota Kinabalu

Situated in Kota Kinabalu and within 400 metres of Filipino Market Sabah, Space Cap Hotel has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. The property is set 3.6 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, 5.4 km from North Borneo Railway and 6.3 km from Likas City Mosque. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and luggage storage space for guests.

The shared bathroom is fitted with a bidet, a hairdryer and slippers. The rooms at the hostel have air conditioning and a desk. Nancy was very helpful and the location was perfect

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8.2
Very good
344 reviews
Price from
€ 13
per night

Island Backpackers

Semporna

Island Backpackers features air-conditioned rooms in Semporna. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property.

At the hostel, every room is fitted with a desk. All units include a shared bathroom, a hairdryer and bed linen. Walking distance from the bus station and all jetties / dive shops. All staff was very friendly and helpful for any questions

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8.6
Fabulous
522 reviews
Price from
€ 10
per night

Nature Lodge Sepilok

Sepilok

Nature Lodge Sepilok is offering accommodation in Sepilok. Boasting a tour desk, this property also provides guests with a restaurant. The hostel also offers free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service. The Lodge is clean, including common areas and bathrooms. The location convenient as well, so you can get to RDC or to orangutans easily by foot.

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8.2
Very good
476 reviews
Price from
€ 20
per night

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