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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
Siva Kumar
From
India
Awesome.staff is so friendlly especially .wonderful view .Great experience i will stay here again
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,249 reviews
Price from
US$19.58
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 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 6 reviews
Price from
US$16.95
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.

K
Kendrick
From
Singapore
Clean, simple stay, very value for money. We could even use the washing machine for free.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 53 reviews
Price from
US$27.64
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.

m
marco
From
Italy
really great hostel, in the center of the city and very close to the main places. the mattress is very comfortable. Most friendly and helpful staff. 5 stars to Delsie! I called saying my flight to kk was arriving late after the office opening hours and then my flight delayed another 3 hours, despite arriving in the middle of the night she did the check in and I could have a good sleep. top!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very good - What previous guests thought, 361 reviews
Price from
US$19.34
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.

F
Francesca
From
Australia
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.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 433 reviews
Price from
US$25.89
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.

T
Tass
From
Slovenia
Very friendly staff. Clean. Drinking water available. Nice view.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 230 reviews
Price from
US$18.62
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.

S
SOPHIE
From
France
Amazing staff ! Kind and helpful Great location, very close to the Jetty Everything was clean and the beds are comfortable
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 65 reviews
Price from
US$28.53
1 night, 2 adults

Foresight Hostel

Tawau

Providing free WiFi, Foresight Hostel 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.

X
Xin ying
From
Malaysia
Cheap and value for money. The place was clean too.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 91 reviews
Price from
US$53.19
1 night, 2 adults

Capsule Inn

Kota Kinabalu

Capsule Inn is located in Kota Kinabalu, 3.6 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 4.7 km from North Borneo Railway.

J
Jan
From
Germany
This is a great place! The staff is super friendly and the atmosphere is almost familiar. It is quite special to sleep in a capsule, but they are more spacious than one might think and super comfortable with an AC, mirror, sockets etc. The "living room" is also great and especially good for socializing.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.5
Good - What previous guests thought, 223 reviews
Price from
US$12.34
1 night, 2 adults

TEMPO EXT.

Semporna

Situated in Semporna, TEMPO EXT. Has a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property.

C
Chi Kit
From
Hong Kong
It is cleaning and have the Air-conditioner
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.7
Good - What previous guests thought, 205 reviews
Price from
US$16.54
1 night, 2 adults
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Avg. price/night: US$25.02
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$86.98
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
Scored out of 10, guest rating 6.9
Pleasant - What previous guests thought, 196 reviews
Budget for backpacker travel
Guest review by
Mohamed
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$22.97
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$25.39
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
Guest review by
Thomas
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$25.85
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.6
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 433 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
Guest review by
RatuMas
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$23.50
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,249 reviews
Lovely hostel, clean and comfortable, great location and staff.
Guest review by
Coralie
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$19.53
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.1
Very good - What previous guests thought, 230 reviews
Friendly staff. Great location in the city center. Basic breakfast. Capsules provide privacy. Great value for money. Recommend to stay there. Receptionist can order cheap taxis.
Guest review by
Sebastian
Solo traveller
Avg. price/night: US$38.68
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.2
Good - What previous guests thought, 150 reviews
Comfortable bed Facilities good for backpacker, lonely travel or member group but not suitable for family with kids cause it's more to hostel
Guest review by
NOORAFIDAH
Young couple
Avg. price/night: US$28.20
Scored out of 10, guest rating 7.8
Good - What previous guests thought, 713 reviews
The hostel was great with arranging for a late airport pickup for much cheaper than anything else. Spent a night here before heading to Mabul Island and it worked out. It's amazing that they include breakfast for that price. The companies they recommend for tours and diving are good companies and the prices are amongst the cheapest in all of Semporna.
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traveltoeat
Solo traveller