Kota Kinabalu hostels

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48 Hostels in Kota Kinabalu

Toojou Kota Kinabalu - Kota Kinabalu
8.8Very good 1535 reviews
Kota Kinabalu
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SG$34/nighttotal: SG$136 (4 )

Toojou Kota Kinabalu

hostel - Kota Kinabalu
Toojou Kota Kinabalu is a short distance from the city centre, just 2.4 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 5.1 km from North Borneo Railway. The hostel has received very good ratings for its location, cleanliness, and overall experience.
The hostel offers a range of facilities for travellers, including a shared lounge and terrace, a restaurant and bar, free Wi-Fi, and a tour desk. Guests can also enjoy a pool table, a business centre, and vending machines, as well as opportunities for cycling in the surrounding area.
Space Cap Hotel - Kota Kinabalu
8.4Very good 1767 reviews
Kota Kinabalu
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SG$16/nighttotal: SG$192 (12 )

Space Cap Hotel

hostel - Kota Kinabalu
Space Cap Hotel is located in Kota Kinabalu, a short walk from the Filipino Market Sabah and within 2.2 miles of the Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village. The hostel has received very good user ratings, with excellent location and cleanliness ratings.
Space Cap Hotel offers a shared lounge, perfect for meeting fellow travellers. The hostel provides air conditioning, a desk, a hairdryer in each room, a shared kitchen, luggage storage, free Wi-Fi, and parking.
Akinabalu Youth Hostel - Kota Kinabalu
8.4Very good 1566 reviews
Kota Kinabalu
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SG$19/nighttotal: SG$228 (12 )

Akinabalu Youth Hostel

hostel - Kota Kinabalu
Akinabalu Youth Hostel is conveniently located on Gaya Street in the heart of Kota Kinabalu, just a short walk from Atkinson Clock Tower and within a 10-minute walk of Handicraft Market and Suria Sabah shopping mall. The hostel has received very good ratings for cleanliness and overall experience, with an excellent location rating.
The hostel offers a range of accommodation options, including private rooms and dormitories. Guests have access to a kitchen with a fridge and microwave, a fitness centre, and a restaurant, along with a 24-hour front desk, parking, and bike rentals.
Signel Hostel - Kota Kinabalu
9.0Excellent 332 reviews
Kota Kinabalu
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SG$22/nighttotal: SG$264 (12 )

Signel Hostel

hostel - Kota Kinabalu
Signel Hostel is conveniently located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, just a short walk from Sedco Square, Suria Sabah Shopping Mall, and Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal. The hostel has received excellent ratings for its location, cleanliness, and overall experience.
Signel Hostel offers a range of shared facilities, including a kitchen with a fridge, a terrace, a restaurant, and a fitness centre. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and parking, as well as a smoke-free environment and express check-out.
Vibrant Hostel - Kota Kinabalu
9.0Excellent 574 reviews
Kota Kinabalu
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SG$40/nighttotal: SG$160 (4 )

Vibrant Hostel

hostel - Kota Kinabalu
Vibrant Hostel is located in Kota Kinabalu, a short distance from the Filipino Market Sabah and within easy reach of the Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village. The hostel enjoys excellent user, location and cleanliness ratings, making it a popular choice for budget-conscious travellers.
The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and lounge, perfect for socialising with other guests. Amenities include air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, shared bathrooms with hairdryers, and parking, ensuring a comfortable and convenient stay.
Faloe Hostel - Kota Kinabalu
9.3Excellent 1489 reviews
Kota Kinabalu
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SG$20/nighttotal: SG$80 (4 )

Faloe Hostel

hostel - Kota Kinabalu
Faloe Hostel is located in Kota Kinabalu, just a short distance from the Filipino Market Sabah and Oceanus Waterfront Mall, making it a convenient base for exploring the city. The hostel has received excellent ratings for its location, cleanliness, and overall user experience.
Faloe Hostel offers a variety of shared facilities, including a kitchen and lounge areas, perfect for socialising with fellow travellers. Guests can enjoy amenities such as air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, laundry service, and a fitness centre, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
Homy Seafront Hostel - Kota Kinabalu
9.2Excellent 3494 reviews
Kota Kinabalu
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SG$17/nighttotal: SG$68 (4 )

Homy Seafront Hostel

hostel - Kota Kinabalu
Homy Seafront Hostel is located in Kota Kinabalu, close to Signal Hill Observatory and Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, offering easy access to the city's attractions. The hostel enjoys excellent ratings for its location, cleanliness and overall experience.
The hostel features a shared kitchen and lounge, perfect for meeting fellow travellers. It also offers a range of amenities, including free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a bar, a fitness centre, room service, and parking.
Sarang Hostel At City Centre - Kota Kinabalu
9.4Excellent 141 reviews
Kota Kinabalu
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SG$23/nighttotal: SG$276 (12 )

Sarang Hostel At City Centre

hostel - Kota Kinabalu
Sarang Hostel At City Centre is located in Kota Kinabalu, within easy reach of the Filipino Market Sabah, Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, and the North Borneo Railway. The hostel is highly rated, with excellent scores for location, cleanliness, and user satisfaction.
The hostel offers a range of accommodation options, from private rooms to shared dormitories. Guests have access to a communal kitchen, a restaurant, a bar, and parking facilities.
H2 Capsule Inn - Kota Kinabalu
8.8Very good 661 reviews
Kota Kinabalu
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SG$16/nighttotal: SG$192 (12 )

H2 Capsule Inn

hostel - Kota Kinabalu
H2 Capsule Inn is conveniently located in the city centre of Kota Kinabalu, within walking distance of attractions like Atkinson Clock Tower and Signal Hill Observatory. The hostel has received very good ratings for cleanliness and user experience, and the location has been rated as excellent.
The capsule inn has one bedroom and one bathroom, covering 19 square metres and accommodating one guest. It offers a range of amenities such as air conditioning, a terrace, parking, and a shared kitchen with a fridge, microwave oven, and dishwasher.
Grapevine Garden - Kota Kinabalu
8.8Very good 6 reviews
Kota Kinabalu
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SG$21/nighttotal: SG$84 (4 )

Grapevine Garden

hostel - Kota Kinabalu
Grapevine Garden is a smoke-free hostel conveniently located near Kota Kinabalu airport, within easy reach of popular attractions like Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Sutera Harbour, Imago Shopping Mall, Kota Kinabalu Esplanade, and Centre Point. This hostel has a very good user rating, making it a popular choice for budget-conscious travellers.
Each room in this hostel is 18 square metres with a private bathroom. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi in public areas, air conditioning, parking, and a kitchen equipped with a fridge and dishwasher.
H2 Worldpackers , The Social Hotel - Kota Kinabalu
8.4Very good 118 reviews
Kota Kinabalu
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SG$21/nighttotal: SG$84 (4 )

H2 Worldpackers , The Social Hotel

hostel - Kota Kinabalu
H2 Worldpackers, The Social Hotel is located in Kota Kinabalu, within a 10-minute walk from the Filipino Market Sabah and a short drive from the Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village. The hostel is highly rated by guests, receiving excellent marks for its location and very good scores for cleanliness and overall experience.
The hostel offers a shared lounge, perfect for socialising with other travellers, and each room comes with a private bathroom. Guests can also enjoy free parking, free Wi-Fi and some rooms offer city views.
Kk Uptown Hostel & Backpackers - Kota Kinabalu
9.0Excellent 4 reviews
Kota Kinabalu
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SG$109/nighttotal: SG$436 (4 )

Kk Uptown Hostel & Backpackers

hostel - Kota Kinabalu
KK Uptown Hostel & Backpackers is located a short walk from the Filipino Market Sabah, offering easy access to local food and shopping, and is just a short distance from the city centre and the airport. It has consistently received excellent ratings for location, cleanliness and overall experience.
The hostel offers a range of shared rooms and features shared bathrooms, free WiFi, and air conditioning. It also has a non-smoking policy and is close to public transport, making it easy to explore the city and its surrounding areas.

Other types of accommodation in Kota Kinabalu

Best Kota Kinabalu hostels with breakfast included

Among the 48 accommodations in Kota Kinabalu, here are the 6 best hostels with breakfast included

Toojou Kota Kinabalu - Kota Kinabalu
8.8Very good 1535 reviews
Kota Kinabalu
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SG$34/nighttotal: SG$136 (4 )

Toojou Kota Kinabalu

hostel - Kota Kinabalu
Toojou Kota Kinabalu is a short distance from the city centre, just 2.4 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 5.1 km from North Borneo Railway. The hostel has received very good ratings for its location, cleanliness, and overall experience.
The hostel offers a range of facilities for travellers, including a shared lounge and terrace, a restaurant and bar, free Wi-Fi, and a tour desk. Guests can also enjoy a pool table, a business centre, and vending machines, as well as opportunities for cycling in the surrounding area.
Space Cap Hotel - Kota Kinabalu
8.4Very good 1767 reviews
Kota Kinabalu
2 1
SG$16/nighttotal: SG$192 (12 )

Space Cap Hotel

hostel - Kota Kinabalu
Space Cap Hotel is located in Kota Kinabalu, a short walk from the Filipino Market Sabah and within 2.2 miles of the Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village. The hostel has received very good user ratings, with excellent location and cleanliness ratings.
Space Cap Hotel offers a shared lounge, perfect for meeting fellow travellers. The hostel provides air conditioning, a desk, a hairdryer in each room, a shared kitchen, luggage storage, free Wi-Fi, and parking.
Akinabalu Youth Hostel - Kota Kinabalu
8.4Very good 1566 reviews
Kota Kinabalu
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SG$19/nighttotal: SG$228 (12 )

Akinabalu Youth Hostel

hostel - Kota Kinabalu
Akinabalu Youth Hostel is conveniently located on Gaya Street in the heart of Kota Kinabalu, just a short walk from Atkinson Clock Tower and within a 10-minute walk of Handicraft Market and Suria Sabah shopping mall. The hostel has received very good ratings for cleanliness and overall experience, with an excellent location rating.
The hostel offers a range of accommodation options, including private rooms and dormitories. Guests have access to a kitchen with a fridge and microwave, a fitness centre, and a restaurant, along with a 24-hour front desk, parking, and bike rentals.
Vibrant Hostel - Kota Kinabalu
9.0Excellent 574 reviews
Kota Kinabalu
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SG$40/nighttotal: SG$160 (4 )

Vibrant Hostel

hostel - Kota Kinabalu
Vibrant Hostel is located in Kota Kinabalu, a short distance from the Filipino Market Sabah and within easy reach of the Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village. The hostel enjoys excellent user, location and cleanliness ratings, making it a popular choice for budget-conscious travellers.
The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and lounge, perfect for socialising with other guests. Amenities include air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, shared bathrooms with hairdryers, and parking, ensuring a comfortable and convenient stay.
Homy Seafront Hostel - Kota Kinabalu
9.2Excellent 3494 reviews
Kota Kinabalu
2 1
SG$17/nighttotal: SG$68 (4 )

Homy Seafront Hostel

hostel - Kota Kinabalu
Homy Seafront Hostel is located in Kota Kinabalu, close to Signal Hill Observatory and Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, offering easy access to the city's attractions. The hostel enjoys excellent ratings for its location, cleanliness and overall experience.
The hostel features a shared kitchen and lounge, perfect for meeting fellow travellers. It also offers a range of amenities, including free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a bar, a fitness centre, room service, and parking.
H2 Worldpackers , The Social Hotel - Kota Kinabalu
8.4Very good 118 reviews
Kota Kinabalu
2 1
SG$21/nighttotal: SG$84 (4 )

H2 Worldpackers , The Social Hotel

hostel - Kota Kinabalu
H2 Worldpackers, The Social Hotel is located in Kota Kinabalu, within a 10-minute walk from the Filipino Market Sabah and a short drive from the Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village. The hostel is highly rated by guests, receiving excellent marks for its location and very good scores for cleanliness and overall experience.
The hostel offers a shared lounge, perfect for socialising with other travellers, and each room comes with a private bathroom. Guests can also enjoy free parking, free Wi-Fi and some rooms offer city views.

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