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Homy Seafront Hostel

Kota Kinabalu

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.

S
Stefanie
From
Germany
Everything was perfect. I got upgraded to a double dorm bed with Seaview. It was very comfortable. The dorm also had AC. The view from the bed and living room was gorgeous! The main chill area is super comfy as well. All-day breakfast is a nice addition. Free drinking water and towels are provided. They had enough showers and toilets in separate cubicles. The location was in the city centre. Lots of information on tours and activities. In the evening, a lot of people came together to watch movies or chat. Spacious lockers in the dorms.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,249 reviews
Price from
US$17.54
1 night, 2 adults

The Nest Hostel

Semporna

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

S
Susan
From
New Zealand
Spacious room, clean and light. Air conditioned and well laid out. Big kitchen area where you could cook or socialise with other guests and the host. Very friendly helpful host. Facilities to do washing.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 53 reviews
Price from
US$24.75
1 night, 2 adults

Upspot Kuching Waterfront Premium Hostel

Kuching

Located in Kuching, 8.3 km from Borneo Convention Centre Kuching, Upspot Kuching Waterfront Premium Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge.

G
Gab
From
Australia
Great place with great ammenities. Felt very homely. Excellent location & staff very helpful helping me store luggage.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 441 reviews
Price from
US$21.24
1 night, 2 adults

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.

P
Patrik
From
Singapore
Best value for money ever. The beds feel luxurous and everything else is just normal and works. Staff was super friendly and knows many languages fluently.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 361 reviews
Price from
US$17.32
1 night, 2 adults

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.

V
Virginia
From
Bulgaria
The hostel is super clean and tidy, the staff helps you with everything you need.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 435 reviews
Price from
US$21.22
1 night, 2 adults

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.

J
Jillian
From
Australia
The location, the staff, the view
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 233 reviews
Price from
US$18.53
1 night, 2 adults

Project X Scuba

Semporna

Located in Semporna, Project X Scuba offers a shared lounge. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.

G
Gareth
From
Australia
What a beautiful place run by the most lovely Malays. The place is impeccably clean and super efficiently run. It is close to all ammenities and they can even book all the tours for you and will shortly be running their own scuba diving programs. I would highly recommend staying here if only just to experience Malay hospitality at it finest.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.8
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 5 reviews
Price from
US$15.18
1 night, 2 adults

Tanah merah guest house

Singkawang

Tanah merah guest house is offering accommodation in Singkawang. There is a terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

S
Shane
From
United Kingdom
Very clean, well located and great value for money. Will definitely stay here again if I return to Singkawang.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 18 reviews
Price from
US$13.60
1 night, 2 adults

Jiran Hostel Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu

Set in Kota Kinabalu and within 1.3 km of Filipino Market Sabah, Jiran Hostel Kota Kinabalu has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi.

E
Edmund
From
United Kingdom
Jiran was great - comfortable bed, quiet room. Privacy curtains on each bunk which I always appreciate.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 65 reviews
Price from
US$25.55
1 night, 2 adults

Foresight Hotel

Tawau

Providing free WiFi, Foresight Hotel is located in Tawau. At the hostel each room includes air conditioning, a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom and a balcony with a city view.

K
Khadija
From
Australia
It was clean it was just perfect
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 91 reviews
Price from
US$47.64
1 night, 2 adults
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Avg. price/night: US$14.92
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 534 reviews
Clean, aircond is in good condition even though it was cheap hotel or hostel. The location is at the center of the city. Bedsheets was clean and smell good. Most importantly the towel they provide is clean and just like 5 start rated hotel
Guest review by
Lenny
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$24.90
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 140 reviews
The place was in a great location, near night markets and lots of coffee shops and restaurants for during the day. The staff were really helpful, leaving keys in a safe box for us to check in in the early hours. The room was comfortable and had everything we needed - great value for money and would recommend a stay here in KK!
Guest review by
Felicity
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$86.55
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 586 reviews
Wow, for a backpacker’s dormitory, never saw a place that clean, especially the bathroom. Very nice and within walking distance of the rainforest.
Guest review by
Thomas
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$35.08
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.6
Good - What previous guests thought, 293 reviews
Great stay for a low budget overall. Priced like hostel but its a private room.
Guest review by
Khengjoo
Solo traveller
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
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Budget for backpacker travel
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Mohamed
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$22.86
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Superb - What previous guests thought, 490 reviews
One of the best hostels I ever stayed! The location is great and the owners are very welcoming, friendly and helpful. The bed was really comfortable and everything was very clean. You can use the washer and dryer for 5MYR each. When I was there, there was a social vibe and the place feels like home.
Guest review by
Louise
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$25.26
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 361 reviews
Clean everywhere, possiblity of double bed in dormitory, friendly stuff, professional orginiced, loggers are outside of the rooms in front of the desk - very safe and not so much noise in the rooms
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Thomas
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$28.06
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 713 reviews
The staff is super friendly and helpful. The hostel is nice, everything you need/want for those prices. You can book different dive days trip in the hostel: cheap, good and EASY.
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Maite
Family with young children
Avg. price/night: US$31.57
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 435 reviews
- The staff very nice feel like stay in 5 star hotel - The bed so tidy and comfortable like 5 star hotel - The Bedroom and bathroom very clean - The hostel very safe - Have Lift - Variety Muslim food and convenience store just below the hostel - In front of shopping mall Imago - Very Near to the beach@Filipino market just 5@10 min by walking
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RatuMas
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$24.68
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,248 reviews
This was without a doubt the best hostel I ever stayed in so far. It’s clean, safe, good facilities, nice rooms, nice kitchen and living room, super friendly people who work there,… I definitely go back!
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Solo traveller
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