Top Hostels in Kota Kinabalu
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Guest favorite
Homy Seafront Hostel
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
Charges may apply
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Ironing facilities
The Signal Hill Observatory Tower is within a few blocks of the comfortable hostel, while Gaya Street Sunday Market is 15 minutes' walk away. Thanks to a convenient location of Homy Seafront hostel, guests can quickly reach the Warisan Square, which is about 200 metres away.
Also, this Kota Kinabalu property is 10 minutes' drive from the Sabah State Museum and Heritage Village.
Some rooms welcome guests with a personal computer and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, along with comforts like blackout drapes, an iron with ironing board, and air conditioning.
Homy Seafront Hostel
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
Charges may apply
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
- Ironing facilities
Homy Seafront Hostel
The Signal Hill Observatory Tower is within a few blocks of the comfortable hostel, while Gaya Street Sunday Market is 15 minutes' walk away. Thanks to a convenient location of Homy Seafront hostel, guests can quickly reach the Warisan Square, which is about 200 metres away.
Also, this Kota Kinabalu property is 10 minutes' drive from the Sabah State Museum and Heritage Village.
Some rooms welcome guests with a personal computer and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, along with comforts like blackout drapes, an iron with ironing board, and air conditioning.
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Best-rated
Faloe Hostel
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
US$ 0.25 per hour
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf course
This Kota Kinabalu hostel boasts a prime location merely 1.8 km from the memorial park "Double Six Monument", 2.2 km from shopping opportunities such as the Merdeka Shopping Complex. The hostel is just 550 m from the Vino Vino Bistro and a 10-minute drive from the Jesselton Point.
The 38-room Faloe hostel offers access to IMAGO Shopping Mall, which is about 15 minutes' walk away.
Faloe Hostel
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
US$ 0.25 per hour
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Golf course
Faloe Hostel
This Kota Kinabalu hostel boasts a prime location merely 1.8 km from the memorial park "Double Six Monument", 2.2 km from shopping opportunities such as the Merdeka Shopping Complex. The hostel is just 550 m from the Vino Vino Bistro and a 10-minute drive from the Jesselton Point.
The 38-room Faloe hostel offers access to IMAGO Shopping Mall, which is about 15 minutes' walk away.
Signel Hostel
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Ironing facilities
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Terrace
The hostel boasts a convenient location only 1 km from the Gaya Street Sunday Market, just near shopping opportunities such as Central Wet Market. Signel hostel is a 13-minute walk from Gaya Street Sunday Market.
This accommodation is 500 metres from the local food market and not far from the Mamutik Island.
Signel hostel consists of 32 rooms, some of which come with complimentary wireless internet, as well as ironing facilities and air conditioning.
Signel Hostel
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Ironing facilities
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Terrace
Signel Hostel
The hostel boasts a convenient location only 1 km from the Gaya Street Sunday Market, just near shopping opportunities such as Central Wet Market. Signel hostel is a 13-minute walk from Gaya Street Sunday Market.
This accommodation is 500 metres from the local food market and not far from the Mamutik Island.
Signel hostel consists of 32 rooms, some of which come with complimentary wireless internet, as well as ironing facilities and air conditioning.
Cheap Hostels in Kota Kinabalu
Vibrant Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Security
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
Offerring a location 2.1 km from I Love KK, the hostel is in the vicinity of entertainment venues including the Jesselton Point, which is 2.8 km away. Also, nature lovers will appreciate that this Kota Kinabalu hostel is about a 25-minute walk from City Park.
The contemporary Sabah State Mosque, a prominent religious site, is 1.8 km from the Kota Kinabalu accommodation.
The hostel offers guest rooms with a view of the pool, and in certain rooms, complimentary wireless internet is available.
Vibrant Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Security
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
Vibrant Hostel
Offerring a location 2.1 km from I Love KK, the hostel is in the vicinity of entertainment venues including the Jesselton Point, which is 2.8 km away. Also, nature lovers will appreciate that this Kota Kinabalu hostel is about a 25-minute walk from City Park.
The contemporary Sabah State Mosque, a prominent religious site, is 1.8 km from the Kota Kinabalu accommodation.
The hostel offers guest rooms with a view of the pool, and in certain rooms, complimentary wireless internet is available.
Escape Backpackers Kk
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
Charges may apply
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Ironing facilities
This Kota Kinabalu hostel is a mere 1 km from City Park and 2.1 km from such cultural venues as the Sabah State Museum and Heritage Village. The Weston Wetland Park can be reached not far from the Kota Kinabalu accommodation.
Escape Backpackers Kk hostel is situated just 8 minutes' walk from the Mamutik Island.
Certain rooms include a seating area and a dining area, as well as amenities like tea and coffee making facilities for guests' added comfort.
Escape Backpackers Kk
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
Charges may apply
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Ironing facilities
Escape Backpackers Kk
This Kota Kinabalu hostel is a mere 1 km from City Park and 2.1 km from such cultural venues as the Sabah State Museum and Heritage Village. The Weston Wetland Park can be reached not far from the Kota Kinabalu accommodation.
Escape Backpackers Kk hostel is situated just 8 minutes' walk from the Mamutik Island.
Certain rooms include a seating area and a dining area, as well as amenities like tea and coffee making facilities for guests' added comfort.
Jiran Hostel Kota Kinabalu
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Car park
Charges may apply
- Security
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
This Kota Kinabalu hostel boasts a convenient location around 20 minutes' walk from the Weston Wetland Park, in the vicinity of shopping opportunities such as the Merdeka Square. The hostel is just 350 m from the Kota Kinabalu City Mosque.
The 6-room Jiran Hostel Kota Kinabalu is a mere 6 minutes on foot from Gaya Street Sunday Market and fairly close to the Gaya Street Sunday Market.
Jiran Hostel Kota Kinabalu
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Car park
Charges may apply
- Security
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
Jiran Hostel Kota Kinabalu
This Kota Kinabalu hostel boasts a convenient location around 20 minutes' walk from the Weston Wetland Park, in the vicinity of shopping opportunities such as the Merdeka Square. The hostel is just 350 m from the Kota Kinabalu City Mosque.
The 6-room Jiran Hostel Kota Kinabalu is a mere 6 minutes on foot from Gaya Street Sunday Market and fairly close to the Gaya Street Sunday Market.
Youth Hostels in Kota Kinabalu
Concrete Jungle Cabin
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Billiard tables
The hostel boasts a convenient location 2.8 km from the Sabah State Museum and Heritage Village, 2.4 km from shopping opportunities such as the shopping mall "Centre Point". The Sinsuran Night Market can be reached approximately a 10-minute drive from this Kota Kinabalu hostel.
To deepen your historical knowledge, visit the Sabah Palace, which stands not far from the Kota Kinabalu accommodation.
Concrete Jungle Cabin
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Billiard tables
Concrete Jungle Cabin
The hostel boasts a convenient location 2.8 km from the Sabah State Museum and Heritage Village, 2.4 km from shopping opportunities such as the shopping mall "Centre Point". The Sinsuran Night Market can be reached approximately a 10-minute drive from this Kota Kinabalu hostel.
To deepen your historical knowledge, visit the Sabah Palace, which stands not far from the Kota Kinabalu accommodation.
Akinabalu Youth Hostel
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Paid parking
Charges may apply
The Weston Wetland Park is just a 14-minute walk from the Kota Kinabalu hostel, and the nearby cultural attractions include the Sabah State Museum and Heritage Village, which is 2.5 km away. The Marlin Statue is in close proximity to the Kota Kinabalu property.
Akinabalu Youth hostel is situated merely 1 km from the Kota Kinabalu Handicraft Market and 400 metres from the Kota Kinabalu City Mosque.
The Kota Kinabalu accommodation offers guest rooms with a view of the city, and in certain rooms, premium cable channels and a plasma TV is available. Akinabalu Youth hostel offers guests lockers, along with bedside reading lights for guests' convenience.
Akinabalu Youth Hostel
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Paid parking
Charges may apply
Akinabalu Youth Hostel
The Weston Wetland Park is just a 14-minute walk from the Kota Kinabalu hostel, and the nearby cultural attractions include the Sabah State Museum and Heritage Village, which is 2.5 km away. The Marlin Statue is in close proximity to the Kota Kinabalu property.
Akinabalu Youth hostel is situated merely 1 km from the Kota Kinabalu Handicraft Market and 400 metres from the Kota Kinabalu City Mosque.
The Kota Kinabalu accommodation offers guest rooms with a view of the city, and in certain rooms, premium cable channels and a plasma TV is available. Akinabalu Youth hostel offers guests lockers, along with bedside reading lights for guests' convenience.
Space Cap Hotel
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
The hostel boasts a prime location around a 25-minute walk from the contemporary Sabah State Mosque, in the vicinity of shopping opportunities such as the Merdeka Shopping Complex. The 28-room Space Cap hostel is also merely 1.1 km from Gaya Street Sunday Market.
The Kota Kinabalu accommodation is a mere 400 metres from the Sinsuran Night Market and steps away from the Warisan Square.
Space Cap Hotel
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
Space Cap Hotel
The hostel boasts a prime location around a 25-minute walk from the contemporary Sabah State Mosque, in the vicinity of shopping opportunities such as the Merdeka Shopping Complex. The 28-room Space Cap hostel is also merely 1.1 km from Gaya Street Sunday Market.
The Kota Kinabalu accommodation is a mere 400 metres from the Sinsuran Night Market and steps away from the Warisan Square.
Hostels in Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Borneo Gaya Lodge
- Shuttle service
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Laundry
The Kota Kinabalu hostel is within a 10-minute drive of KK Plaza and about 15 minutes by car from such cultural venues as the Sabah State Museum and Heritage Village. The Signal Hill Observatory Platform is in close proximity to the Kota Kinabalu property.
Borneo Gaya hostel offers a prime location just 150 m from Gaya Street Sunday Market.
Borneo Gaya Lodge
- Shuttle service
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Laundry
Borneo Gaya Lodge
The Kota Kinabalu hostel is within a 10-minute drive of KK Plaza and about 15 minutes by car from such cultural venues as the Sabah State Museum and Heritage Village. The Signal Hill Observatory Platform is in close proximity to the Kota Kinabalu property.
Borneo Gaya hostel offers a prime location just 150 m from Gaya Street Sunday Market.
Nusantara Mattwaddien Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
The hostel is situated 2.4 km from the memorial park "Double Six Monument" and a mere 1.5 km from the Atkinson Clock Tower, catering to the needs of business guests. Nusantara Mattwaddien hostel is within a few blocks of the Sinsuran Night Market.
The property boasts a convenient location approximately 500 metres from the Kota Kinabalu Handicraft Market.
The Kota Kinabalu accommodation also provides shared bathrooms with a bidet and a shower. Also, the presence of bath sheets in the bathrooms ensures a comfortable stay.
Nusantara Mattwaddien Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
Nusantara Mattwaddien Hostel
The hostel is situated 2.4 km from the memorial park "Double Six Monument" and a mere 1.5 km from the Atkinson Clock Tower, catering to the needs of business guests. Nusantara Mattwaddien hostel is within a few blocks of the Sinsuran Night Market.
The property boasts a convenient location approximately 500 metres from the Kota Kinabalu Handicraft Market.
The Kota Kinabalu accommodation also provides shared bathrooms with a bidet and a shower. Also, the presence of bath sheets in the bathrooms ensures a comfortable stay.
Akinabalu Youth Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Shuttle service
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
This hostel is within 10 minutes' drive of the Kota Kinabalu Handicraft Market and around 25 minutes' walk from such cultural venues as the Sabah State Museum and Heritage Village. Akinabalu Youth hostel is 2.1 km from the Merdeka Shopping Complex.
In proximity to the Kota Kinabalu accommodation, guests will find natural sights, such as City Park, which is only a 7-minute walk away.
Akinabalu Youth Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Shuttle service
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
Akinabalu Youth Hostel
This hostel is within 10 minutes' drive of the Kota Kinabalu Handicraft Market and around 25 minutes' walk from such cultural venues as the Sabah State Museum and Heritage Village. Akinabalu Youth hostel is 2.1 km from the Merdeka Shopping Complex.
In proximity to the Kota Kinabalu accommodation, guests will find natural sights, such as City Park, which is only a 7-minute walk away.
Hostels in Kota Kinabalu with Car Parking
H2 Segama Backpacker
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
US$ 0.25 per hour
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Full body massage
- Garden area
This Kota Kinabalu hostel boasts a convenient location 2.5 km from the Sabah State Museum and Heritage Village, 850 m from shopping opportunities such as the Suria Sabah. H2 Segama Backpacker hostel is located around a 25-minute walk from City Park.
To deepen your historical knowledge, visit the Sabah Palace, which stands a short way from the Kota Kinabalu accommodation.
H2 Segama Backpacker
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
US$ 0.25 per hour
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Full body massage
- Garden area
H2 Segama Backpacker
This Kota Kinabalu hostel boasts a convenient location 2.5 km from the Sabah State Museum and Heritage Village, 850 m from shopping opportunities such as the Suria Sabah. H2 Segama Backpacker hostel is located around a 25-minute walk from City Park.
To deepen your historical knowledge, visit the Sabah Palace, which stands a short way from the Kota Kinabalu accommodation.
Kk Home Hostel Asia City Kota Kinabalu City Centre
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
Charges may apply
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
Found only 1.1 km from Gaya Street Sunday Market, the Kota Kinabalu hostel is 1.2 km from worship locations like the Sabah State Mosque. In addition, the Atkinson Clock Tower can be found in the vicinity of the property.
Kk Home Hostel Asia City Kota Kinabalu City Centre offers access to the Warisan Square, which is just 8 minutes' walk away.
Kk Home Hostel Asia City Kota Kinabalu City Centre
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
Charges may apply
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
Kk Home Hostel Asia City Kota Kinabalu City Centre
Found only 1.1 km from Gaya Street Sunday Market, the Kota Kinabalu hostel is 1.2 km from worship locations like the Sabah State Mosque. In addition, the Atkinson Clock Tower can be found in the vicinity of the property.
Kk Home Hostel Asia City Kota Kinabalu City Centre offers access to the Warisan Square, which is just 8 minutes' walk away.
Oikos Poshtel
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
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Car park
US$ 1.98 per day
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
The hostel boasts a central location approximately 25 minutes' walk from Central Wet Market, nearly 20 minutes' walk from shopping opportunities such as the Kota Kinabalu Handicraft Market. In addition, the Desa Dairy Farm can be found just 1.9 km from the property.
Guests will also find Borneo Adventure, which is just a few steps from the 11-room accommodation.
The Kota Kinabalu property offers rooms with a seating area and provides guests with free wireless internet for a more enjoyable stay.
Oikos Poshtel
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
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Car park
US$ 1.98 per day
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
Oikos Poshtel
The hostel boasts a central location approximately 25 minutes' walk from Central Wet Market, nearly 20 minutes' walk from shopping opportunities such as the Kota Kinabalu Handicraft Market. In addition, the Desa Dairy Farm can be found just 1.9 km from the property.
Guests will also find Borneo Adventure, which is just a few steps from the 11-room accommodation.
The Kota Kinabalu property offers rooms with a seating area and provides guests with free wireless internet for a more enjoyable stay.
Kota Kinabalu Hostels with Private Rooms
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Top location
Victoria Hotel And Hostel
- Restaurant
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Car park
US$ 0.25 per hour
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- In-room safe
- Laundry
The shopping mall "Centre Point" is merely a 6-minute walk from the hostel, while Kota Kinabalu International airport is 5 km away. KK Plaza is within reach of the Kota Kinabalu property.
Also, Victoria Hotel And hostel is only 1.6 km from IMAGO Shopping Mall.
Victoria Hotel And Hostel
- Restaurant
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Car park
US$ 0.25 per hour
- 24-hour reception
- Flat-screen TV
- In-room safe
- Laundry
Victoria Hotel And Hostel
The shopping mall "Centre Point" is merely a 6-minute walk from the hostel, while Kota Kinabalu International airport is 5 km away. KK Plaza is within reach of the Kota Kinabalu property.
Also, Victoria Hotel And hostel is only 1.6 km from IMAGO Shopping Mall.
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Great deal
Capsule Inn
- Shared kitchen
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
The Kota Kinabalu hostel is situated just 1.1 km from the Mamutik Island and a mere 1.5 km from the Atkinson Clock Tower, catering to the needs of business guests. Central Wet Market can be reached a short way from the Kota Kinabalu accommodation.
Capsule hostel boasts location only an 8-minute walk from the Sinsuran Night Market.
Capsule Inn
- Shared kitchen
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
Capsule Inn
The Kota Kinabalu hostel is situated just 1.1 km from the Mamutik Island and a mere 1.5 km from the Atkinson Clock Tower, catering to the needs of business guests. Central Wet Market can be reached a short way from the Kota Kinabalu accommodation.
Capsule hostel boasts location only an 8-minute walk from the Sinsuran Night Market.
Warisan Homestay 18Pax Kota Kinabalu
- Shared kitchen
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Luggage storage
- Ironing facilities
The Kota Kinabalu hostel is within 25 minutes' walk of the Signal Hill Observatory Tower and within 30 minutes' walk of such cultural venues as the Sabah State Museum and Heritage Village. The Oceanus Waterfront Mall is located in proximity to the Kota Kinabalu property.
Guests will find the Warisan Square, which is around 500 metres away.
Warisan Homestay 18Pax Kota Kinabalu
- Shared kitchen
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Luggage storage
- Ironing facilities
Warisan Homestay 18Pax Kota Kinabalu
The Kota Kinabalu hostel is within 25 minutes' walk of the Signal Hill Observatory Tower and within 30 minutes' walk of such cultural venues as the Sabah State Museum and Heritage Village. The Oceanus Waterfront Mall is located in proximity to the Kota Kinabalu property.
Guests will find the Warisan Square, which is around 500 metres away.
Family Hostels in Kota Kinabalu
Capsule Inn
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour security
- Leisure/ TV room
The Sabah State Mosque is within a few blocks of the Kota Kinabalu hostel, and natural sites like City Park are around 5 minutes' drive away. The hostel is situated just 1.1 km from KK Plaza.
Capsule hostel offers access to the shopping mall "Centre Point", which is only a 9-minute walk away.
Some of the shared bathrooms at the Kota Kinabalu hostel are appointed with a bidet to enhance guests' comfort. Also, the presence of hair dryers in the bathrooms ensures a comfortable stay.
Capsule Inn
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour security
- Leisure/ TV room
Capsule Inn
The Sabah State Mosque is within a few blocks of the Kota Kinabalu hostel, and natural sites like City Park are around 5 minutes' drive away. The hostel is situated just 1.1 km from KK Plaza.
Capsule hostel offers access to the shopping mall "Centre Point", which is only a 9-minute walk away.
Some of the shared bathrooms at the Kota Kinabalu hostel are appointed with a bidet to enhance guests' comfort. Also, the presence of hair dryers in the bathrooms ensures a comfortable stay.
Are you in a hurry?
Here is a quick list of Hostels in Kota Kinabalu, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Homy Seafront Hostel |
9.0 / 10 (1198 Reviews) |
From 8$ | |
| Faloe Hostel |
9.5 / 10 (520 Reviews) |
From 10$ | |
| Signel Hostel |
8.4 / 10 (340 Reviews) |
From 9$ | |
| Vibrant Hostel |
8.7 / 10 (339 Reviews) |
From 9$ | |
| Escape Backpackers Kk |
7.7 / 10 (352 Reviews) |
From 6$ |
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