Hostels in Semporna, Malaysia

6 hostels available. Prices start from $4.00 for a dorm bed.

Hostels in Semporna

#1 Top Rated
$ Cheapest
2nd Floor, Wisma Seri Melanu, 91308 Semporna, Malaysia. More
Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
Lot B10 Semporna Seafront Resort Township Taman Bandar Semporna More
Adventure Hostels Solo Traveller Youth Hostel
Lot D1, 1st & 2nd Floor, Seafront Resort Township More

Scuba Junkie Backpackers

Semporna Seafront
Free Breakfast
"…They do offer discounts to people who dive and snorkel with them. The staff at reception are predictably friendly and laid-back and part of the highlight of staying here. And it is unquestionably … More
"…Pay a little extra for seaview rooms. Linen is provided. Don't expect too much from this place other than location and a cheap bed. Some of the rooms have beautiful sea views whilst others are … More
"…It provides an ideal base, not only to divers and snorkellers but to anyone seeking an affordable and relaxing haven to unwind and escape from everyday stress. Being an authorized Padi 5-star … More

Hotels in Semporna

Lot173 1St Floor, Marketplace @ Desa Seri Tong Talun More
Lot A24, Bandar Utama, Jalan Bubul More
1st Floor, TL 127500289 Shoplot More

Wave View Hotel


Free Breakfast
"…Breakfast included Child Friendly Door Locked from 00:00 to 5:00 Smoking not allowed in room; but we have certain smoking area." …"You can come here from Tawau airport by car, which is about 1 … More

Hostels in Semporna, Malaysia

6 hostels available. Prices start from $8.00 for a dorm bed.
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Get to know Semporna (no more "I wish I knew this before")

This section is dedicated to take away all your "I wish someone had told me that before I went!" experiences. This way, you can spend less time settling in, and more time making new friends in your chosen hostel. We share our insider knowledge of tips, tricks and important things to look out for in Semporna.

Semporna is a small fishing town in Sabah, one of the Malay eastern states. The town is really small but its location makes it one of the best places to depart for diving trips in the natural beauty of Pulau Sipadan -– Sipadan Island -– just thirty kilometers south in the Celebes Sea. Here the diving is tip-top -- world-class diving with turtles, sharks, barracudas, amazing corals, and tropical fish.

This ecosystem is very important and that is why since 2005 it has been forbidden for anyone to stay in Pulau Sipadan –- the large number of tourists and fishermen was threatening to irreparably damage the coral. This is why Semporna is so important, as it is one of the best places to stay, very well prepared for backpackers. As there is a limit of just more than one hundred people per day in Sipadan, it is hard to get a permit to go diving; if you cannot get the permit right away (in some parts of the year it can take weeks), there are still some really good spots for diving in the neighbouring islands Mabul and Kapalai.

The best way to arrive in Semporna is by bus; it usually stops near the town, about thirty minutes walking from the center.

There are a few hostels in Semporna, all with nice dorms and friendly staff. Semporna's hostels are the best way to get the best deals for diving in Pula Sipadan -– they can get the permits more easily and create packages including accommodation, food, and diving. Also, the hostels in Semporna are the best place to meet other travelers that share the same tastes in diving and nature, making it an excellent place to share experiences.

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Semporna Hostel Cheatsheet

Above we list every single hostel there is in the city. Let us take a broader look at what you can expect - and what not. We created this cheatsheet for you to get a more complete picture of the hostel quality in Semporna, average prices and types of hostels to choose from.
Total number of hostels 6
Average dorm price $15
Average private room price $35
Cheapest hostel in Semporna ZEN Rooms Island Backpackers with $7.5
Most Semporna hostels are located in Semporna Seafront
Average rating of all hostels 6.6

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