Kota Kinabalu Hostels

"… wooden patio •Map and brochure rack Special Tour Arrangements Speak with your friendly attendants to arrange for various tour packages with local operators. Go diving around the Mantanani islands or discover the wildlife of Borneo through an exciting wetland cruise. Looking for an adrenaline rush? Then white-water rafting is for you! For a dose of ethnic culture, visit the Mari-Mari Cultural Village and learn about Sabah’s indigenous people and their traditions. All these can be arranged to your convenience as a guest of Masada...  more »

"Akinabalu Youth Hostel is a clean, spacious, and kindly run hostel. Situated in the center of Kota Kinabalu, and amongst a handful of other backpacker type hostels, Akinabalu provides a comfortable retreat from the heat of the city and a welcoming atmosphere after a day of island hopping. The staff are organized and quick to assist with guest inquiries. This moderately sized hostel is secure and well monitored, with a staffer always available. A simple breakfast of toast with jam, instant coffee, and tea is provided. The Location Kota...  more »

"… terminal, and you won't have any problem finding your way. Getting lost is impossible. There is a Tourist Information center in Terminal 2 airport and you can also ask the friendly staff for help.The information center is manned by knowledgeable personnel assigned to disseminate the required particulars to tourists. Popular landmark around our hostel is the Milimewa Superstore, Pizza Hut, Sugar Bun Cafe and Public Bank building. If you see these four, it means you are very close already to our hostel. Airport transfer can be...  more »

"Highly recommend Step-in Lodge as excellent accommodation in KK -- it's in a great central location; great social atmosphere; beds, rooms and facilities excellent, fresh, clean, and comfy. Most of all, thank you to all the staff at Step-in Lodge -- very friendly and helpful. Very enjoyable stay. Lots of fun! Definitely love to come back and visit!" … "This is really a good hostel, its clean, well managed, friendly place." … "… local food instead of normal continental breakfast. Tours, transportations and travel information...  more »

"… Sunday Street Market". The popular Gaya street market which opens every Sunday is just a street across from our lodge. We offer FREE adventure and travel tips and provide any assistance and "directions" that any travellers may need. And to ease you from the 'stress' of finding your way, we can help to organise and plan your itinerary for you. We offer the following facilities: 24 Hour Check In 24 Hour Reception 24 Hour Security Air Conditioning Close To Public Transport Common Room Free Breakfast Free Fridge Free Linen...  more »

"Perfectly adequate - This hostel ticks all the standard boxes. It only has two real drawbacks -- its location and the enthusiasm of the staff. Situated on a roundabout on the main street through town, it surprisingly isn't noisy, but crossing the road is a definite challenge. With an all-female staff the pace has the feel of a YWCA, not helped by the proliferation of notices, lists of rules and instructions to guests. Unfortunately what seems to be lacking is a service charter for the staff to refer to, including a statement that customers...  more »

"Tempurung Seaside Lodge sits atop a small hill overlooking the vast South China Seas in the South West of Sabah. Just unwind, relax and enjoy the cozy, comfortable and casual atmosphere. It is here where dreams and reality converge!" … "… should not cost any more than RM25.00 per person. Alternatively, we can arrange for our tour van to transfer you at slightly higher cost.The nearest town from the lodge is Kuala Penyu which is about 10 km away. From here you can call us and we can arrange transfer for you to reach the lodge....  more »

"Summer Lodge Hostel is a great place to leave your bags for a few days whilst you go exploring Sabah, as Kota Kinabalu is the main place of passage for most. The Location The hostel is located next to a busy pedestrianised street with bars and restaurants in the centre of Kota Kinabalu. This street gets very loud at weekends when they have live music and karaoke. It is located just above the Pizza Hut on Jalan Gaya and there is a large Sunday market there every week. Rooms and Bathrooms The rooms all have air conditioning and...  more »

"… city of Kota Kinabalu, Stay-In Lodge is the best choice for travelers who go for clean, comfortable and caring setting, yet exceptionally affordable. It is conveniently located with walking distance to shopping centre, eateries, restaurants, banks, post office, tourism centre, express bus terminals, ferry terminals to islands and the weekly Sunday Bazaar. Facilities: *24 hours reception service *Spacious living lounge *Free internet access *Cable TV networks *Fan and air-conditioned rooms *Hot and cold showers *Towels for hire...  more »

"… reception service24 hours security with CCTV and computerized lock door No curfew Spacious living with Astro channel Floor with carpetFree luggage storage area Hot & cold shower Linen available Laundry (express service) Hair dryer Iron and ironing board Kitchenette Free instant hot and cold drinking water Free wireless internet Cd copying, printing, photo copy, fax service, Free tour / travel information, reservation & arrangementWe comprise dorm style rooms, twin/double bedrooms with air-conditional or fan. Our very own...  more »

"This place is a joke! - First of all, the free airport pick-up is a lie! We confirmed with the staff about the pick-up a few days before we arrived but when we arrived, nothing was there. So we called them and they told us that their pick-up van was accidentally unavailable, simply because they used it for other tours on the same day. So we needed to get a taxi to get to their place. When we arrived, they apologised and promised that they would compensate by bringing us from the centre of town to the airport on our last day in KK. Again, we...  more »

"I stayed here in a private suite in the last week of Jan. Another occupant of a private suite lost money in his wallet from his room and gave a police complaint. Police was on the spot enquring the staff. The other occupant was telling police that someone came in while he was in the toilet and took the cash from his wallet. This is very much possible because there is no provision for locking the room's door from inside only. So be careful if you stay here. If you have an option of staying in some other place just go ahead with that." …...  more »

"Excellent - Stayed here for several nights in August-September 2008. Staff are very friendly. Location is great -- quick walk to anywhere in KK. Very safe and they have a twenty-four-hour concierge. Rooms are clean and A/C works great if so desired. We stayed in a private room with double bed and it was a good sized room and the bed was reasonably comfortable. (Would have preferred sheets with a little more cotton and a little less polyester though!) Bathrooms are small but clean with Western toilets and good showers. Wi-Fi is great (they...  more »

"Convenient and comfortable like at home - This hostel is located at the center in Kota Kinabalu, very easy to go everywhere. All the staffs always smile with kindness. Madam gave me a nice advice and arrangement to my local trip. Free internet equipment was very convenient for me. I really enjoyed stay at Kota Kinabalu. I'm sure I will be here again, and I recommend Red Palm Hostel to my friends." … "… Service Card access security system Air-Conditioned room Hot & Cold Pressure Water shower Shower Gel Provided Few Step to ATM...  more »

"Our resthouse is located along the trunkroad and just 200 metre or 5 minutes walk to mount kinabalu park headquarters where mountain climbing start there. Consisting of 6 double/family room and 12 dormitory rooms for 2 to 4 persons each rooms (non-sharing type). Seated at 5000 feet above sea level its natures cool fresh air at day and cold temperature of 15 degrees celcius at night. Easy access to public transport as all buses to sandakan and east coast of sabah passing here. Free use of kitchen facilities" … "Address:...  more »

"… areas, hot pools and canopy walk way. To reach the Poring's Hot pools which are located in a clearing in the forest, one need to cross a short suspension bridge over the Mamut River. From there, a path leads past some old trees and a groove of Gigantochloa Levis, a giant bamboo species from which Poring got its name. Fruit bearing trees, shrubs anf flowering plants attract many species of birds, bats and insects. Water temperature and the 5 hot springs range between 49 to 60 degrees celcius. Visitors can enjoy a refreshing dip...  more »

"Nice staff and very informed. It has a good location and is highly recommended. 2 thumbs up!!!" … "Central location, great staff, way better than I expected!" … "Central location and close to food!!! This place has friendly staff, too, and lots of information." … "Great place as a base for the rest of Saah. I wondered why it was not listed in the latest issue of Lonely Planet. It has lots of travel information. Be sure to check out the Sipadan diving rates when you're here." … "The boss is also a good chap!" … "I...  more »

"Many thanks to the staff." … "The hostel is clean and functional -- although some of the beds are a little old! We stayed here at the beginning of our trip for a few days and then again at the end a month later. The best thing about that this place was that we were able to book some tours for later on in our trip regardless of where we were staying at that point (we did the kinabatangan trip through the beach lodge but a fortnight after we left KK!). The people who run it are also really laid back and friendly." … "Clean...  more »

"Welcome friends, to casual heaven at Lucy's Homestay. Lucy is such a dear soul whose pleasant demeanor and strong maternal instincts will certainly earn you a place in her heart. The hostel itself is an upstairs apartment which is converted into a very decent place to stay and has a very homey atmosphere. The Location The location is just outside the center and so more quiet than other places you can go. It is still just a five minute walk to the center anyway. It is located just behind Borneo Backpackers just down the road from the...  more »

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"Globetrotters Lodge is a new dorm-style accommodation catered to independent travellers and budget-conscious backpackers. We offer these facilities: - 24 hour reception service - Cozy living room - Free internet access (first 30 minutes) - Fan & air-conditioned rooms - Cold and hot showers - 24 hour secure access - Fresh linen & towels" … "We are strategically located in the middle of Kota Kinabalu City, within walking distance to shopping centres, handicraft centres, supermarkets, pharmacies, and pubs. The tourist information centre...  more »

"… Kinabalu City, in the state of Sabah, West Malaysia. We pride ourselves on providing our costumers with very high standard of hospitality and cleanliness at an affordable price. With nicely decorated rooms and full air conditioning you can expect a cozy and comfortable place to stay especially after a long journey traveling away from your home. Located in the city center of Kota Kinabalu Sabah and within walking distance is all the neighboring famous landmarks and amenities in the city. Anticipate extra surprises, as Kota Kinabalu,...  more »