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 Kota Kinabalu hostel boasts a convenient location 10 minutes' drive from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, within a few blocks of shopping opportunities such as Central Wet Market. There is Gaya Street Sunday Market 1.2 km from the Kota Kinabalu property.
Warisan Square can also be found 15 minutes' walk away.
Some rooms welcome guests with a personal computer and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, along with comforts like blackout drapes, an iron and ironing board, and air conditioning. A shared bathroom is fitted with a separate toilet and a shower. To enhance guest convenience, hair dryers and bath sheets are provided in the bathrooms.
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 Kota Kinabalu hostel boasts a convenient location 10 minutes' drive from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, within a few blocks of shopping opportunities such as Central Wet Market. There is Gaya Street Sunday Market 1.2 km from the Kota Kinabalu property.
Warisan Square can also be found 15 minutes' walk away.
Some rooms welcome guests with a personal computer and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, along with comforts like blackout drapes, an iron and ironing board, and air conditioning. A shared bathroom is fitted with a separate toilet and a shower. To enhance guest convenience, hair dryers and bath sheets are provided in the bathrooms.
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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
The hostel boasts a prime location merely 1.8 km from the memorial park "Double Six Monument", 2.2 km from shopping opportunities such as Wisma Merdeka Shopping Centre. Also, the 38-room Faloe hostel is within 10 minutes' drive of such natural sights as the Sizable Tanjung Aru Sandy Beach.
IMAGO Shopping Mall is 400 metres away, and Jesselton Point Marina, available to diversify your stay, is 2.8 km away.
Providing guests with ironing facilities and air conditioning, the rooms feature a mini-kitchen.
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
The hostel boasts a prime location merely 1.8 km from the memorial park "Double Six Monument", 2.2 km from shopping opportunities such as Wisma Merdeka Shopping Centre. Also, the 38-room Faloe hostel is within 10 minutes' drive of such natural sights as the Sizable Tanjung Aru Sandy Beach.
IMAGO Shopping Mall is 400 metres away, and Jesselton Point Marina, available to diversify your stay, is 2.8 km away.
Providing guests with ironing facilities and air conditioning, the rooms feature a mini-kitchen.
Signel Hostel
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Ironing facilities
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Terrace
Found nearly 25 minutes' walk from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, the Kota Kinabalu hostel is within reach of worship locations like Sabah State Mosque. In addition, Gaya Street Sunday Market can be found within a 1-km distance of the hostel.
Signel hostel is around a 5-minute drive from Local food market and in the vicinity of Mamutik Island.
Signel Hostel
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Ironing facilities
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Terrace
Signel Hostel
Found nearly 25 minutes' walk from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, the Kota Kinabalu hostel is within reach of worship locations like Sabah State Mosque. In addition, Gaya Street Sunday Market can be found within a 1-km distance of the hostel.
Signel hostel is around a 5-minute drive from Local food market and in the vicinity of Mamutik Island.
Cheap Hostels in Kota Kinabalu
Vibrant Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Security
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
This hostel boasts a convenient location merely 1.4 km from Kota Kinabalu City Waterfront, within a few blocks of shopping opportunities such as Oceanus Waterfront Mall. The Kota Kinabalu hostel is 17 minutes on foot from IMAGO Shopping Mall.
To deepen your historical knowledge, visit Sabah Palace, which stands 3.2 km from the Kota Kinabalu accommodation.
Providing guests with air conditioning, the rooms feature a mini-kitchen.
Vibrant Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Security
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
Vibrant Hostel
This hostel boasts a convenient location merely 1.4 km from Kota Kinabalu City Waterfront, within a few blocks of shopping opportunities such as Oceanus Waterfront Mall. The Kota Kinabalu hostel is 17 minutes on foot from IMAGO Shopping Mall.
To deepen your historical knowledge, visit Sabah Palace, which stands 3.2 km from the Kota Kinabalu accommodation.
Providing guests with air conditioning, the rooms feature a mini-kitchen.
Escape Backpackers Kk
- Shared kitchen
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Car park
Charges may apply
- Housekeeping
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Ironing facilities
Found just 1 km from City Park, this Kota Kinabalu hostel is a mere 1.1 km from worship locations like Sabah State Mosque. The 5-room Escape Backpackers Kk hostel is also within a few blocks of Weston Wetland Park.
The Kota Kinabalu accommodation offers access to Mamutik Island, which is merely 8 minutes' walk away.
Some rooms include a sitting area and a dining area, and self-catering options such as tea and coffee making facilities.
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
Found just 1 km from City Park, this Kota Kinabalu hostel is a mere 1.1 km from worship locations like Sabah State Mosque. The 5-room Escape Backpackers Kk hostel is also within a few blocks of Weston Wetland Park.
The Kota Kinabalu accommodation offers access to Mamutik Island, which is merely 8 minutes' walk away.
Some rooms include a sitting area and a dining area, and self-catering options such as tea and coffee making facilities.
Jiran Hostel Kota Kinabalu
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Car park
Charges may apply
- Security
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
This comfortable hostel boasts a convenient location just 1.8 km from Weston Wetland Park, in proximity to shopping opportunities such as Merdeka Square. The hostel is about 5 minutes on foot from Kota Kinabalu City Mosque.
The 6-room Jiran Hostel Kota Kinabalu is around 500 metres from Gaya Street Sunday Market and right near 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 comfortable hostel boasts a convenient location just 1.8 km from Weston Wetland Park, in proximity to shopping opportunities such as Merdeka Square. The hostel is about 5 minutes on foot from Kota Kinabalu City Mosque.
The 6-room Jiran Hostel Kota Kinabalu is around 500 metres from Gaya Street Sunday Market and right near Sunday Market.
Youth Hostels in Kota Kinabalu
Concrete Jungle Cabin
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour security
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Billiard tables
Found about 10 minutes by car from Mamutik Island, this Kota Kinabalu hostel is about 15 minutes' drive from worship locations like St Simon Catholic Church Likas. The 24-room Concrete Jungle hostel is also 2.6 km from Weston Wetland Park.
To deepen your historical knowledge, visit 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
Found about 10 minutes by car from Mamutik Island, this Kota Kinabalu hostel is about 15 minutes' drive from worship locations like St Simon Catholic Church Likas. The 24-room Concrete Jungle hostel is also 2.6 km from Weston Wetland Park.
To deepen your historical knowledge, visit Sabah Palace, which stands not far from the Kota Kinabalu accommodation.
Akinabalu Youth Hostel
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Paid parking
Charges may apply
The Kota Kinabalu hostel is a mere 1.1 km from Weston Wetland Park and 2.5 km from such cultural venues as Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village. Marlin Statue is just moments from the Kota Kinabalu property.
Kota Kinabalu City Mosque can also be found 400 metres away.
Akinabalu Youth Hostel
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Paid parking
Charges may apply
Akinabalu Youth Hostel
The Kota Kinabalu hostel is a mere 1.1 km from Weston Wetland Park and 2.5 km from such cultural venues as Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village. Marlin Statue is just moments from the Kota Kinabalu property.
Kota Kinabalu City Mosque can also be found 400 metres away.
Space Cap Hotel
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
The hostel is merely 1.1 km from Sabah State Mosque and about 2 km from such cultural venues as Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village. The 28-room Space Cap hostel is also a short way from Gaya Street Sunday Market.
The Kota Kinabalu accommodation boasts a prime location approximately 400 metres from Pasar Malam Sinsuran.
Space Cap Hotel
- Shared kitchen
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
Space Cap Hotel
The hostel is merely 1.1 km from Sabah State Mosque and about 2 km from such cultural venues as Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village. The 28-room Space Cap hostel is also a short way from Gaya Street Sunday Market.
The Kota Kinabalu accommodation boasts a prime location approximately 400 metres from Pasar Malam Sinsuran.
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 2.3 km from Local food market and 2.8 km from such cultural venues as Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village. There is Signal Hill Observatory Platform just steps from the Kota Kinabalu property.
Borneo Gaya hostel is located within 5 minutes' walk of 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 2.3 km from Local food market and 2.8 km from such cultural venues as Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village. There is Signal Hill Observatory Platform just steps from the Kota Kinabalu property.
Borneo Gaya hostel is located within 5 minutes' walk of Sunday Market.
Nusantara Mattwaddien Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
Found merely 1.9 km from Signal Hill Observatory Tower, this Kota Kinabalu hostel is in proximity to worship locations like Sabah State Mosque. The hostel is a mere 600 metres from Pasar Malam Sinsuran.
The 10-room Nusantara Mattwaddien hostel offers access to Handicraft Market, which is only 6 minutes' walk away.
Nusantara Mattwaddien Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Flat-screen TV
- Leisure/ TV room
Nusantara Mattwaddien Hostel
Found merely 1.9 km from Signal Hill Observatory Tower, this Kota Kinabalu hostel is in proximity to worship locations like Sabah State Mosque. The hostel is a mere 600 metres from Pasar Malam Sinsuran.
The 10-room Nusantara Mattwaddien hostel offers access to Handicraft Market, which is only 6 minutes' walk away.
Akinabalu Youth Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Shuttle service
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
Local food market is about 10 minutes by car from this Kota Kinabalu hostel, while Wisma Merdeka Shopping Centre is about 25 minutes' walk away. Also, Akinabalu Youth hostel is in the immediate vicinity of such natural sights as City Park.
To deepen your historical knowledge, visit Sabah Palace, which stands within 1 km of the Kota Kinabalu accommodation.
Akinabalu Youth Hostel
- Shared kitchen
- Shuttle service
- 24-hour reception
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
Akinabalu Youth Hostel
Local food market is about 10 minutes by car from this Kota Kinabalu hostel, while Wisma Merdeka Shopping Centre is about 25 minutes' walk away. Also, Akinabalu Youth hostel is in the immediate vicinity of such natural sights as City Park.
To deepen your historical knowledge, visit Sabah Palace, which stands within 1 km of the Kota Kinabalu accommodation.
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 Handicraft Market, 2.2 km from shopping opportunities such as IMAGO Shopping Mall. The Kota Kinabalu accommodation is also within 25 minutes' walk of City Park.
The 26-room H2 Segama Backpacker hostel is situated right near Sunday Market.
Offering an ironing set and air conditioning, the rooms have Wi-Fi for guests' entertainment.
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 Handicraft Market, 2.2 km from shopping opportunities such as IMAGO Shopping Mall. The Kota Kinabalu accommodation is also within 25 minutes' walk of City Park.
The 26-room H2 Segama Backpacker hostel is situated right near Sunday Market.
Offering an ironing set and air conditioning, the rooms have Wi-Fi for guests' entertainment.
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
Desa Dairy Farm is not far from the hostel, and natural sites like Weston Wetland Park are just 550 metres away. You can access IMAGO Shopping Mall (2.1 km) and Handicraft Market (0.8 km) as popular shopping choices in the area.
Gaya Street Sunday Market is only a 14-minute walk from this 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
Kk Home Hostel Asia City Kota Kinabalu City Centre
Desa Dairy Farm is not far from the hostel, and natural sites like Weston Wetland Park are just 550 metres away. You can access IMAGO Shopping Mall (2.1 km) and Handicraft Market (0.8 km) as popular shopping choices in the area.
Gaya Street Sunday Market is only a 14-minute walk from this accommodation.
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 convenient location 2.1 km from the contemporary Sabah State Mosque, just 1.9 km from shopping opportunities such as Central Wet Market. The 11-room Oikos Poshtel hostel is approximately 25 minutes' walk from Desa Dairy Farm.
IMAGO Shopping Mall is merely 400 metres away, and Jesselton Point Marina, available to diversify your stay, is 2.7 km away.
The rooms at Oikos Poshtel hostel come with a sitting area and a dining area and offer views of the sea. Also, these rooms include sound-proofed windows, as well as comforts like an ironing set and air conditioning.
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 convenient location 2.1 km from the contemporary Sabah State Mosque, just 1.9 km from shopping opportunities such as Central Wet Market. The 11-room Oikos Poshtel hostel is approximately 25 minutes' walk from Desa Dairy Farm.
IMAGO Shopping Mall is merely 400 metres away, and Jesselton Point Marina, available to diversify your stay, is 2.7 km away.
The rooms at Oikos Poshtel hostel come with a sitting area and a dining area and offer views of the sea. Also, these rooms include sound-proofed windows, as well as comforts like an ironing set and air conditioning.
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
Central Wet Market welcomes shopping lovers 0.7 km away, while the shopping mall "Centre Point" is within a 500-metre distance of the Kota Kinabalu hostel. Also, Victoria Hotel And is in proximity to such natural sights as City Park.
This Kota Kinabalu accommodation boasts location a mere 0.6 km from Pasar Malam Sinsuran.
The property provides rooms with a sitting area and such comforts as ironing equipment and air conditioning. Also, guests are provided with a writing desk, along with a variety of media options, including a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.
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
Central Wet Market welcomes shopping lovers 0.7 km away, while the shopping mall "Centre Point" is within a 500-metre distance of the Kota Kinabalu hostel. Also, Victoria Hotel And is in proximity to such natural sights as City Park.
This Kota Kinabalu accommodation boasts location a mere 0.6 km from Pasar Malam Sinsuran.
The property provides rooms with a sitting area and such comforts as ironing equipment and air conditioning. Also, guests are provided with a writing desk, along with a variety of media options, including a flat-screen TV with satellite channels.
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Great deal
Capsule Inn
- Shared kitchen
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
Handicraft Market is about 500 metres from this Kota Kinabalu hostel, while Central Wet Market is a mere 0.7 km away. Also, nature lovers will appreciate that Capsule hostel is not far from Weston Wetland Park.
To deepen your historical knowledge, visit the memorial park "Double Six Monument", which stands 2.6 km from the Kota Kinabalu accommodation.
Capsule Inn
- Shared kitchen
- Express check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Leisure/ TV room
- Luggage storage
Capsule Inn
Handicraft Market is about 500 metres from this Kota Kinabalu hostel, while Central Wet Market is a mere 0.7 km away. Also, nature lovers will appreciate that Capsule hostel is not far from Weston Wetland Park.
To deepen your historical knowledge, visit the memorial park "Double Six Monument", which stands 2.6 km from the Kota Kinabalu accommodation.
Warisan Homestay 18Pax Kota Kinabalu
- Shared kitchen
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Luggage storage
- Ironing facilities
The Kota Kinabalu hostel is a 25-minute stroll from the memorial park "Double Six Monument" and 5 minutes by car from such cultural venues as Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village. There is Suria Sabah Shopping Mall in proximity to the Kota Kinabalu property.
This hostel offers proximity to Warisan Square, located about 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 a 25-minute stroll from the memorial park "Double Six Monument" and 5 minutes by car from such cultural venues as Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village. There is Suria Sabah Shopping Mall in proximity to the Kota Kinabalu property.
This hostel offers proximity to Warisan Square, located about 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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