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Conveniently situated on Gaya Street, Akinabalu Youth Hostel provides basic accommodation in Kota Kinabalu. Free WiFi is available in the common areas and there is a 24-hour front desk on-site. Both private and dormitory rooms have access to the shared bathroom. Some rooms are air-conditioned while others are fan-cooled. Towels are available for a small fee. Plenty of dining options are located within walking distance, which include traditional coffee shops and Chinese restaurants. Guests enjoy a simple breakfast each morning and you can make use of the pantry facilities, such as refrigerator and microwave. Friendly staff at the reception can assist you with bike rentals and nearby parking at a surcharge. Akinabalu Youth Hostel is 130 metres from Atkinson Clock Tower and 800 metres to Handicraft Market as well as Suria Sabah shopping mall. Kota Kinabalu International Airport is 10 km from the hostel.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Kota Kinabalu, this property has an excellent location score of 9.3

Breakfast info

Halal


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Availability

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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
8.2
High score for Kota Kinabalu
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Mohd
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Comfortable room, cheap price, and clean area. Near to Gaya Street, eateries, malls, and Jetty.
  • Gabriela
    Romania Romania
    - very nice staff - good location - nice common area
  • Kase_nino
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Large common area was really beautiful. Was really comfortable and easy to meet hang out with other travller there. Clean Bathroom & toilet

Property surroundings

Facilities of Akinabalu Youth Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Bidet
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Living Area
  • Desk
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
    Additional charge
  • Car hire
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Malay
  • Chinese

House rules

Akinabalu Youth Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 00:30

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 03:00 to 12:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of MYR 50 is required on arrival. That's about GBP 8. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa JCB Cash is not accepted Akinabalu Youth Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

From 1st January 2023, a tourist tax of RM 10 per room per night is applied to all foreign guests. This tax is not included in the room rate and must be paid upon check-in. Guests with a valid Malaysian Identity Card or valid permanent residents MY PR Card are exempted.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Akinabalu Youth Hostel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

A damage deposit of MYR 50 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Akinabalu Youth Hostel

  • Guests staying at Akinabalu Youth Hostel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 4.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Halal

  • Akinabalu Youth Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • The prices at Akinabalu Youth Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Check-in at Akinabalu Youth Hostel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

    • Akinabalu Youth Hostel is 600 yards from the centre of Kota Kinabalu. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.