Best Hostels in Kota Kinabalu

Located within 6.9 miles of International Technology & Commercial Center Penampang - ITCC and 1.1 miles of Signal Hill Observatory, Homy Seafront Hostel provides rooms in Kota Kinabalu. The property is around 2.2 miles from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, 3.3 miles from North Borneo Railway and 3.9 miles from Likas City Mosque. The property has a shared kitchen and a shared lounge for guests. Featuring a shared bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at the hostel also feature free WiFi, while some have a city view. Popular points of interest near Homy Seafront Hostel include Filipino Market Sabah, KK Esplanade and Atkinson Clock Tower. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 2.5 miles from the accommodation.

Kitchen • Tv • Internet • Parking • Entertainment • Sports/Activities

Hostel in Kota Kinabalu, near Imago Shopping Mall
Coffee/tea in a common area, dry cleaning, and laundry facilities are available at this hostel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, an arcade/game room, a library, and express check-in are onsite.
Bathrooms are shared and limited housekeeping is available.
Jesselton Cabin - Hostel offers 10 accommodations with safes. This Kota Kinabalu hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

- "i like because the concept is really like bag packers style" - "It has been a short stay, but I loved it. You feel well there, and the super friendly staff and vibe account a lot for it. I enjoyed meeting the staff and sharing stories of Borneo. Lockers + Breakfast + Tea/Coffee + Storage room + Easy 24h check in/out. I honestly recommend. Thank you Jesselton Cabin. A French backpacker." - "good ,clean & Best 👍👍😍😍😍😍" - "I had a good time at North Borneo Cabin. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The location is also good, can walk to jetty. "

Faloe Hostel is located in Kota Kinabalu, within 1.1 miles of Filipino Market Sabah and 2.6 miles of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village. The property is around 3.5 miles from North Borneo Railway, 5.1 miles from Likas City Mosque and 7.1 miles from International Technology & Commercial Center Penampang - ITCC. The property has a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and organizing tours for guests. Featuring a shared bathroom with a bidet and a hairdryer, rooms at the hostel also have free WiFi. KK Esplanade is 2 miles from Faloe Hostel, while Sabah State Mosque is 2.2 miles from the property. Kota Kinabalu International Airport is 2.5 miles away.

- "Highly recommend staying at Faloe" - "Best hostel I’ve come across in my travelling life" - "I LOVE IT !!!!" - "Would stay again, also good for long term:)" - "Best hostel I have ever stayed at. The management is lovely and heartfelt." - "Felt like a family home" - "Stop looking further, this is the place." - "Highly recommend if you’re looking for a hostel to stay!" - "Such a nice space to feel comfortable in; immediately settled here & met some wonderful people"

Hostel in Kota Kinabalu, near Imago Shopping Mall
Along with a refrigerator in a common area, this smoke-free hostel has express check-out and a TV in a common area. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include multilingual staff assistance.
Bathrooms are shared.
Signel Hostel offers 30 shared accommodations with air conditioning, slippers, and hair dryers. Accommodations all include kitchenettes. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers and bidets.

This Kota Kinabalu hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). 40-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels and Netflix. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

- "Friendly staff and cozy comfy beds - would definitely stay again " - "Nice cozy beds, relaxed and friendly staff " - "Just perfect....my best hostel ever!! Clean and cozy, friendly staff also" - "Simply the best staff, hot shower, awesome WiFi, central, big beds that are comfortable" - "Really enjoyed the experience of a shared dormitories especially the common room/play room. Lots of games to enjoy with others. Staffs are friendly and approachable. Really recommend to others"

Located in Kota Kinabalu, 1.1 miles from Filipino Market Sabah, Vibrant Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge. The property is around 2.5 miles from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, 3.5 miles from North Borneo Railway and 5.1 miles from Likas City Mosque. The property has 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. International Technology & Commercial Center Penampang - ITCC is 7 miles from Vibrant Hostel, while KK Esplanade is 2 miles away. Kota Kinabalu International Airport is 3.1 miles from the property.

- "Hostel feeling like your own area" - "No window, dirty toilet. Not a central location"

Hostel with free parking, in the vicinity of Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Free self parking and free WiFi in public areas are available at this smoke-free hostel.
Change of towels is available on request.
Grapevine Garden offers 21 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries and ceiling fans. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 50+ Mbps). Bathrooms include showers and bidets. Hair dryers, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested.

- "Excellent" - "We stayed here for one night after arriving late into the airport. Getting our key was straightforward and the hotel worked well for us. " - "Very good DIY experience for picking up key after midnight flight. The hotel is good for this price and tidy." - "Good option for airport layover. Approx 2 km from airport. We arrived 1AM, picked up the key from a box with our name on and went to sleep. Good clean bed, airconditioned, small private bathroom. All simple but functional. Took a coupon taxi from the airport to the hotel and Grab shareride next day at 1/6 th of the price :-)"

Located in Kota Kinabalu, a 4-minute walk from Filipino Market Sabah, Escape Backpackers KK provides air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge. The property is around 1.9 miles from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, 3.1 miles from North Borneo Railway and 3.7 miles from Likas City Mosque. International Technology & Commercial Center Penampang - ITCC is 6.7 miles away and Sabah State Mosque is 1.8 miles from the hostel. Guest rooms in the hostel are equipped with a coffee machine. The rooms include a safety deposit box. Popular points of interest near Escape Backpackers KK include KK Esplanade, Atkinson Clock Tower and Signal Hill Observatory. Kota Kinabalu International Airport is 2.5 miles away.

Kitchen • Entertainment • Parking • Tv • Security/Safety • Air Conditioner • Other • Guest Services

Hostel with a rooftop terrace, 9-minute walk to Gaya Street Sunday Market
Along with a restaurant, this hostel has a bar/lounge and a rooftop terrace. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a 24-hour business center, a coffee shop/cafe, and a microwave in a common area.
TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu - Hostel offers 63 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and slippers. This Kota Kinabalu hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bidets, and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "Excellent, clean, modern, affordable and chic hostel. Hostel workers are very friendly and helpful. I have nothing to complaint. Make sure to say hi and pet the hostel's cat (Pablo)" - "New hotel located in the central of the city. Clean and good vibe. Staffs are very warm and friendly. Definitely will visit again! keep up the good work!" - "Pro : walking distance to Gaya Sunday street, at the last shop of the alley (quiet), boutique hotel design with built in Bluetooth speaker Con : can hear noise if ppl walk /chit chat at night"

Nusantara Mattwaddien Hostel is offering accommodations in Kota Kinabalu. The property is located 2.8 miles from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, 3.3 miles from North Borneo Railway and 4.1 miles from Likas City Mosque. The property provides a shared kitchen and a shared lounge for guests. Free WiFi and a shared bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer are available to all guests, while some rooms come with a DVD player. Popular points of interest near the hostel include Filipino Market Sabah, KK Esplanade and Atkinson Clock Tower. Kota Kinabalu International Airport is 2.5 miles away.

- "all good and like it anyway."

Hostel in Kota Kinabalu, steps from Gaya Street Sunday Market
Along with a microwave in a common area, this smoke-free hostel has a refrigerator in a common area and dry cleaning. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a library, tour/ticket assistance, and a hair salon are onsite.
X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel offers 4 accommodations with air conditioning. This Kota Kinabalu hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers and bidets.

- "good place to stay. Shopping can be done by walking distance. easy to find food & other shop" - "Really nice hotel based on our budget trip last week. Just the Aircond so slow, but it do not effect me, because we are out on noon. just come back on nite. So for, this hotel is so suitable for Budget hotel. " - "The room was clean and value for money. The cleanliness and tidiness of the common area and corridor can be improve. e.g The sink was full of dirty mugs, not wash from morning. Water containers left in the corridors outside the guest rooms."

Located in Kota Kinabalu and with Filipino Market Sabah reachable within a 6-minute walk, Signel Hostel has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. The property is around 2.2 miles from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, 3.6 miles from North Borneo Railway and 3.9 miles from Likas City Mosque. International Technology & Commercial Center Penampang - ITCC is 6.9 miles away and Sabah State Mosque is 2.3 miles from the hostel. The rooms come with a shared bathroom with a bidet and a hairdryer. Popular points of interest near the hostel include KK Esplanade, Atkinson Clock Tower and Signal Hill Observatory. Kota Kinabalu International Airport is 3.1 miles from the property.

Smoking • Tv • Other • Security/Safety • Sports/Activities • Entertainment • Parking • Guest Services • Air Conditioner • Internet • Balcony/Terrace

Hostel in Kota Kinabalu, near Imago Shopping Mall
Along with coffee/tea in a common area, this smoke-free hostel has a microwave in a common area and a refrigerator in a common area. Free WiFi in public areas and a free manager's reception are also provided. Other amenities include dry cleaning, laundry facilities, and tour/ticket assistance.
Bathrooms are shared.
Step In Lodge - Hostel offers 9 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and slippers. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

- "Beware Foreigners!! The staff here will try to ask you for extra fees and taxes that I had already paid in full with Expedia. I didn’t pay them and once they realized I wasn’t playing their game they left it alone. However I wouldn’t trust them. I showed them that I had paid in full with Expedia and they told me it wasn’t paid and I had to pay in cash. This is a scam. DONT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE. " - "This was most likely one of worst hostels/guesthouses I have stayed in since I travel in Asia... and that must be at least more than hundred. The staff was totally bored when I arrive. He was close to ignore me. No welcome, no nothing. The room was totally scuffed and done without any passion. I do not wanna talk about the mattress and cleanness. Left to another hostel... absolutely the opposite (clean, freindly, helpful and designed with love. So better check twice before booking. This place was not worth the time and money. There are much better place to stay for the same amout. Expedia... please consider to remove this guesthouse from your portfolio as service, cleanness and room standard will not satisfy travellers anymore. Maybe the guesthouse had have better times, but they did not do anything over year and so it's only a disappointment."

Capsule Inn is located in Kota Kinabalu, 2.2 miles from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 2.9 miles from North Borneo Railway. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Likas City Mosque is 4 miles from the hostel and International Technology & Commercial Center Penampang - ITCC is 6.5 miles away. Every room has a shared bathroom equipped with a bidet and a hairdryer, while some rooms will provide you with a kitchen. Popular points of interest near the hostel include Filipino Market Sabah, KK Esplanade and Atkinson Clock Tower. Kota Kinabalu International Airport is 1.9 miles away.

Security/Safety • Kitchen • Internet • Entertainment • Tv

Hostel with free breakfast, near Imago Shopping Mall
This smoke-free hostel features tour/ticket assistance, a TV in a common area, and free breakfast. WiFi in public areas is free.
Escape Backpackers KK offers 4 air-conditioned accommodations with slippers and hair dryers. This Kota Kinabalu hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

- "It was kinda tough to figure out where the place was given the small sign and hardly noticeable numbers due to the color choice. But after going up about 4 flights of stairs, comes this cozy little spot in the heart of the city. Air conditioner works fine and the food offered was alright. Just don't forget to bring your own shampoo/soap and towel! "

Featuring free WiFi and air-conditioning, H2 Segama Backpacker offers accommodations in Kota Kinabalu. Conveniently located within the central commercial district, it is 656 feet away from the famous Gaya Street (Sunday Market) and 1.3 mi from Tunku Abdul Rahman Park. The simply-designed rooms come with a shared bathroom. At H2 Segama Backpacker, you will find friendly staff who will assist your at the front desk. There are also shops located on-site. For your convenience, the property also provides locker facilities. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, which is 3.7 mi from H2 Segama Backpackers. Facing the main road of Jalan Tun Razak, the property is located within walking distance from various shopping, dining and entertainment outlets.

- "Perfect stay" - "Nice and comfortable !" - "Comfy but few issues." - "So far... Value wise .. great experience for me .. i also have good sleep." - "Good value of money . Soon , I will came back . Thanks" - "OK for a short stay"

Hostel in Kota Kinabalu, steps from Imago Shopping Mall
Along with self parking, this hostel has express check-in and express check-out. WiFi in public areas is free.
Sarang Hostel Kota Kinabalu offers 7 air-conditioned accommodations with slippers and shared/communal kitchens. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

- "Unique,very beautiful, clean and tidy....nice "

Conveniently located on Gaya Street, Akinabalu Youth Hostel provides basic accommodations 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 427 feet from Atkinson Clock Tower and 2625 feet to Handicraft Market as well as Suria Sabah shopping mall. Kota Kinabalu International Airport is 6.2 mi from the hostel.

- "Perfect stay!" - "Will definitely come back for a good home-stay feeling :)" - "Reasonably priced, facilities are basic. Great location for food Lovers."

Hostel in Kota Kinabalu
This smoke-free hostel features a microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and free WiFi in public areas.
Bathrooms are shared.
Jiran Hostel offers 5 shared accommodations with air conditioning and hair dryers. This Kota Kinabalu hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Guests have access to shared bathrooms.

Other • Wellness Facilities • Internet • Air Conditioner • Laundry • Child Friendly • Security/Safety • Guest Services • Kitchen

Located in Kota Kinabalu and with Filipino Market Sabah reachable within a 18-minute walk, Oikos Poshtel provides a tour desk, non-smoking rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a restaurant. The property is around 2.4 miles from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, 3.4 miles from North Borneo Railway and 4.9 miles from Likas City Mosque. Private parking is available on site. All guest rooms at the hostel are equipped with a seating area. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer, certain rooms at Oikos Poshtel also offer a city view. Guest rooms at the accommodation include air conditioning and a desk. International Technology & Commercial Center Penampang - ITCC is 6.9 miles from Oikos Poshtel, while KK Esplanade is 1.8 miles away. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International, 2.5 miles from the hostel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

- "Best"

Located in Kota Kinabalu, a 10-minute walk from Filipino Market Sabah, Borneo Gaya Lodge has air-conditioned accommodations and a shared lounge. The property is around 2 miles from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, 3.2 miles from Likas City Mosque and 3.6 miles from North Borneo Railway. The hostel also provides free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service. At the hostel rooms include a private bathroom and bed linen. Popular points of interest near Borneo Gaya Lodge include KK Esplanade, Atkinson Clock Tower and Signal Hill Observatory. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 3.1 miles from the accommodation.

- "Keep it up more power" - "Perfect place to stay, well situated beside the local markets where you can try some amazing local food. Plenty of banks" - "Incredible location for Gaya Street on the weekend" - "A very friendly" - "I fully recommend for short stays" - "Simple, but good for price" - "Good cheap stay - what you'd expect for the cost" - "We had quite a memorable stay at Gaya lodge, not the best facility and so on but the distance to eateries is excellent,"