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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. Featuring a shared bathroom with a bidet and a hairdryer, rooms at the hostel also provide guests with free WiFi. At Vibrant Hostel every room is equipped with bed linen and towels. International Technology & Commercial Centre Penampang - ITCC is 11 km from the accommodation, while KK Esplanade is 3.2 km away. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 5 km from Vibrant Hostel.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 futon bed
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
8 bunk beds
Bedroom 3:
4 bunk beds
Bedroom 4:
4 bunk beds
Bedroom 5:
4 bunk beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.2
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
9.1
High score for Kota Kinabalu
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Thomas
    Germany Germany
    The hostel has a nice interior design. The whole setup is well thought throu. There is a Beach Club 10min away by foot where you can see sunset in a park and, I think, can use their pool.
  • Yuan
    China China
    The location is very convenient. There is shopping mall downstairs and a Dozo coffee place which I loved it!
  • Aylanie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything was great with the place. Staff very responsive. Comfortable etc.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Vibrant Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Key access
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Malay
  • Chinese

House rules

Vibrant Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 14:00 to 22:00

Check-out

From 10:00 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.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Cash only

This property only accepts cash payments.

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.

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

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 adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

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

FAQs about Vibrant Hostel

  • Vibrant Hostel is 0.9 miles from the centre of Kota Kinabalu. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

    • Check-in at Vibrant Hostel is from 14:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

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