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The Cottage Stay - self check-in, hotel in Kuching

11 km from Sarawak Stadium, The Cottage Stay - self check-in is situated in Kuching and offers free WiFi, express check-in and check-out and a tour desk.

Self checkin was very convenient. The facilities needed was well provided.
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very good
177 reviews
Price from
£12.84
1 night, 2 adults
Upspot Kuching Waterfront Premium Hostel, hotel in Kuching

Located in Kuching, 8.3 km from Borneo Convention Centre Kuching, Upspot Kuching Waterfront Premium Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge.

Queen size room with mirrors, shelves, desk and bedside light. Plenty of room for 2 people, quiet and great location. Great value for money
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very good
245 reviews
Price from
£19.19
1 night, 2 adults
Swanling Kuching, hotel in Kuching

Located within 8.6 km of Borneo Convention Centre Kuching and 11 km of Sarawak Stadium, Swanling Kuching provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Kuching.

Location
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very good
206 reviews
Price from
£24.99
1 night, 2 adults
Hornbill's Nest Kuching, hotel in Kuching

Set in Kuching and with Borneo Convention Centre Kuching reachable within 8.5 km, Hornbill's Nest Kuching offers express check-in and check-out, rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and...

Walking distance
Scored 7.6
7.6
Rated good
Good
549 reviews
Price from
£11.10
1 night, 2 adults
Check In Lodge, hotel in Kuching

Set in Kuching, 1.2 km from Kuching Waterfront Bazaar, Check In Lodge boasts a barbecue and terrace.

Good location from 10 min walk from the waterfront area, many places to eat nearby. Nice self-made breakfast with tea/coffee, toast with different toppings, bananas, peanuts... I also liked a chance to leave my big backpack to storage after check-out.
Scored 7.9
7.9
Rated good
Good
441 reviews
Price from
£16.02
1 night, 2 adults
Treehouse Hostel, hotel in Kuching

Located in Kuching, 8.6 km from Borneo Convention Centre Kuching, Treehouse Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms and a terrace.

Location is extremely convenient to awesome bars, cafes and restaurants and to Kuching Waterfront. House deco takes you back to 1960/70s vibe. Pretty much self service / check-in/out. Owner/ Manager is super responsive, and easy to deal with via WhatsApp. Let me leave my stuff and take a shower well after I have checked out. Never once saw any staff there, but somehow the place is well kept and clean. I stayed on the ground floor and did not use the upper floors or the kitchen.
Scored 7.7
7.7
Rated good
Good
278 reviews
Price from
£11.88
1 night, 2 adults
24 Seven B&B Mamasan, hotel in Kuching

Set in Kuching, 8.6 km from Borneo Convention Centre Kuching, 24 Seven B&B Mamasan offers air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge.

It was really relaxed and friendly.
Scored 7.6
7.6
Rated good
Good
7 reviews
Price from
£36.58
1 night, 2 adults
Little Houses, hotel in Kuching

Situated within 8.6 km of Borneo Convention Centre Kuching and 12 km of Sarawak Stadium, Little Houses features rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Kuching.

Nothing
Scored 5.6
5.6
Rated okay
Above average
16 reviews
Price from
£16.48
1 night, 2 adults
Cozy Houses, hotel in Kuching

Situated in Kuching, 7.4 km from Borneo Convention Centre Kuching, Cozy Houses features air-conditioned accommodation and a shared lounge.

It is near at waterfront.l
Scored 5.6
5.6
Rated okay
Above average
5 reviews
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.

Most booked hostels in Kuching and surroundings in the past month

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Great access to the city centre! Check these hostels in Kuching

  • Upspot Kuching Waterfront Premium Hostel
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 245 reviews

    Located in Kuching, 8.3 km from Borneo Convention Centre Kuching, Upspot Kuching Waterfront Premium Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge.

    provided with ps5, kindly fun if with family member

  • Swanling Kuching
    Central location
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 206 reviews

    Located within 8.6 km of Borneo Convention Centre Kuching and 11 km of Sarawak Stadium, Swanling Kuching provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Kuching.

    The girl of the counter staff is warm-hearted and friendly.

  • The Cottage Stay - self check-in
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 177 reviews

    11 km from Sarawak Stadium, The Cottage Stay - self check-in is situated in Kuching and offers free WiFi, express check-in and check-out and a tour desk.

    Location, filter water station, ac. Tinted windows.

  • Check In Lodge
    Central location
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 441 reviews

    Set in Kuching, 1.2 km from Kuching Waterfront Bazaar, Check In Lodge boasts a barbecue and terrace.

    Staff are very friendly, rooms are fine and free breakfast of toast and spreads

  • Treehouse Hostel
    Central location
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 278 reviews

    Located in Kuching, 8.6 km from Borneo Convention Centre Kuching, Treehouse Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms and a terrace.

    Great air conditioning and a very central location

  • 24 Seven B&B Mamasan
    Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 7 reviews

    Set in Kuching, 8.6 km from Borneo Convention Centre Kuching, 24 Seven B&B Mamasan offers air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge.

  • Hornbill's Nest Kuching
    Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 549 reviews

    Set in Kuching and with Borneo Convention Centre Kuching reachable within 8.5 km, Hornbill's Nest Kuching offers express check-in and check-out, rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and...

    it is suitable for backpacker traveller. ive got big king bed.

  • Natol Homestay - Kenyalang Park
    Scored 7.0
    7.0
    Rated good
    Good
     · 4 reviews

    Situated in Kuching, 6.5 km from Borneo Convention Centre Kuching, Natol Homestay - Kenyalang Park features accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.

  • Little Houses
    Central location
    Scored 5.6
    5.6
    Rated okay
    Above average
     · 16 reviews

    Situated within 8.6 km of Borneo Convention Centre Kuching and 12 km of Sarawak Stadium, Little Houses features rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Kuching.

  • Cozy Houses
    Central location
    Scored 5.6
    5.6
    Rated okay
    Above average
     · 5 reviews

    Situated in Kuching, 7.4 km from Borneo Convention Centre Kuching, Cozy Houses features air-conditioned accommodation and a shared lounge.

  • GH Great Homes
    Central location

    GH Great Homes is set in Kuching, 10 km from Borneo Convention Centre Kuching and 11 km from Sarawak Stadium.

FAQ about hostels in Kuching

Hostels that guests love in Kuching

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  • Avg. price/night: £9.31
    Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 549 reviews
    Clean, aircond is in good condition even though it was cheap hotel or hostel. The location is at the center of the city. Bedsheets was clean and smell good. Most importantly the towel they provide is clean and just like 5 start rated hotel
    Lenny
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £40.51
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 5 reviews
    Suitable for Budget n cheap. As a travelers itself,this was okay fr me to stay bcs i stay to sleep only .Very near to timberland specialist
    Josh
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £10.38
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 459 reviews
    It was a nice little hostel for backpackers. I stayed in multiple rooms during traveling back and forth. The women in charge is super lovely and very helpful. For the very low price everything was nearly perfect.
    Isabelle
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £21.26
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 206 reviews
    Great stay for a low budget overall. Priced like hostel but its a private room.
    Khengjoo
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £10.38
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 459 reviews
    Nurul was really helpful and patiently answered all my questions. The whole vibe of the hostel is authentic, very helpful and budget friendly for backpackers. And the people are friendly. It provides lots of useful information on the front desk, for example where to visit, how to book. And the location is very central, you can get everything you need by walking distance. I end up staying there for 7 days straight.
    sha
    Solo traveller
  • Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated superb
    Superb
     · 61 reviews
    It's located at the heart of the city, restaurants and convenience stores are just a walking distance. Grab is also easy to get, and the small boat 'sampan' is also always on standby if you want to go to the other side of the river to enjoy the local food and 'kuih lapis' for a cheaper price. And the view at night is really nice. My family and I enjoyed our stay, everything is clean, the place itself is safe, it's comfy and very spacious, and the host is very clear with the information on how to check into the premise.
    Tea Cup ファンシーティーカップ
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £10.38
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 459 reviews
    QuiickCat hostel is a gem of Kuching. The hostel is well located, near excellent restaurants and cheap drinks. The host is absolutely incredible- she was in contact before I arrived and provided thorough instructions on how to visit the most common spots! Beyond that the rooms are clean and beds are comfy- breakfast is always available and the best coffee in a hostel ever( a proper coffee machine is available for guest use!) I ended up spending over a week here!
    Reign
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £10.38
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 459 reviews
    Great location and nice price for low-budget travellers. Very near to city centre and food court. Also, the owner prepared tourist information for sharing, which was very useful for backpackers.
    WENLI
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £9.31
    Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 549 reviews
    great location close to waterfront. very cheap good for budget travel
    Claudia
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £14.23
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 441 reviews
    one of the best hostels we stayed in so far! nice clean and safe place with enough toilets and showers the host is also really nice and he has some good tips for the city and the surrounding areas!
    Evi
    Young couple

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