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Vibrant Hostel

Kota Kinabalu

Located in Kota Kinabalu, 1.7 km from Filipino Market Sabah, Vibrant Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge. The property is around 4.1 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, 5.6 km from North Borneo Railway and 8.2 km from Likas City Mosque. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests. All is decent. Excellent value for money

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9
Wonderful
536 reviews
Price from
$11
per night

Faloe Hostel

Kota Kinabalu

Set within 2.9 km of Filipino Market Sabah and 2.3 km of Oceanus Waterfront Mall, Faloe Hostel offers rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Kota Kinabalu. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation provides a shuttle service, while a car rental service is also available. Very clean and comfortable! One of the nicest hostels I’ve stayed in south east Asia. So many showers and toilets, so you never have to wait. The beds are also super comfortable. The staff was really friendly and had so many recommendations for restaurants and things to do in the area. Everyone was really helpful and professional.

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9.3
Wonderful
388 reviews
Price from
$9
per night

AeCOTEL Mingle Hostel

Sandakan

AeCOTEL Mingle Hostel is located in Sandakan. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation provides airport transfers, while a bicycle rental service is also available. The staff was really nice and helpful!!The room was comfy and clean as for the kitchen and the bathroom.We had all amenities needed (cooking,washing machine).

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9.1
Wonderful
44 reviews
Price from
$18
per night

Homy Seafront Hostel

Kota Kinabalu

Situated within 11 km of International Technology & Commercial Centre Penampang - ITCC and 1.7 km of Signal Hill Observatory, Homy Seafront Hostel offers rooms in Kota Kinabalu. The property is around 3.6 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, 5.4 km from North Borneo Railway and 6.3 km from Likas City Mosque. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and a shared lounge for guests. everything was amazing, comfy and clean. Staff is the best, super friendly helpful and always there if you need anything. They very thoughtful even remember my friend birthday and brought her a cake with candle. That was very sweet. Breakfast is served all day. The best stay in KK! so good we are gonna head back soon.

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8.9
Excellent
1,158 reviews
Price from
$8
per night

Upspot Kuching Waterfront Premium Hostel

Waterfront, 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. The property is set 41 km from Fort Margherita Kuching, 41 km from Harmony Arch Kuching and 41 km from Charles Brooke Memorial Kuching. The property is non-smoking and is situated 11 km from Sarawak Stadium. The person in charge is very friendly and helpful, you could message him on what’s app and get quick response and help. We stayed at this hostel for 5 nights in Kuching. The Air con works very well and room is fully equipped with shared washing machine and dryer machine, freezer, kitchen facilities,etc. You can refill your bottle in water dispenser. The main advantage of this hostel is close to the waterfront. It means you can walk to everywhere in downtown without grab.

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8.2
Very Good
221 reviews
Price from
$18
per night

Swanling Kuching

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. Located around 40 km from Harmony Arch Kuching, the hostel with free WiFi is also 40 km away from Charles Brooke Memorial Kuching. The property is non-smoking and is set 40 km from Fort Margherita Kuching. location, good as a base for a week itinerary

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8.3
Very Good
193 reviews
Price from
$13
per night

Capsule Inn

Kota Kinabalu

Capsule Inn is located in Kota Kinabalu, 4.7 km from North Borneo Railway and 6.4 km from Likas City Mosque. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. International Technology & Commercial Centre Penampang - ITCC is 11 km from the hostel and Atkinson Clock Tower is 1.3 km away. First time in Capsule but only good experience. Center in city good coffee and breakfast and helpfull maid ! Thank you very much everything and see you next time!

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8.5
Very Good
207 reviews
Price from
$7
per night

Escape Backpackers KK

Kota Kinabalu

Located in Kota Kinabalu, 400 metres from Filipino Market Sabah, Escape Backpackers KK provides air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge. The property is around 3.1 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, 5 km from North Borneo Railway and 5.9 km from Likas City Mosque. International Technology & Commercial Centre Penampang - ITCC is 11 km away and Sabah State Mosque is 2.9 km from the hostel. Great place to stay in KK, excellent value for money in Borneo! Breakfast was amazing, and different everyday (noodles and toasts on day 1, rice, pancakes ❤️, and toasts on day 2) Bed was comfy with privacy curtains, a light and an outlet, AC was working well, there is space to hang your towel and clothes, and the room was big Nice common area (though a bit small maybe, but you do what you can with the space you have) Toilets were separate from the showers (rare in Asia, so that was really nice!) The owner was super nice, friendly and helpful! I missed my bus so I arrived a day later and I was able to change the days of my booking even though it was non refundable, so thank you so much for that!!

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8.1
Very Good
344 reviews
Price from
$6
per night

Foresight Hotel

Tawau

At the hostel each room includes air conditioning, a desk, a balcony with a city view, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, bed linen and towels. Foresight Hotel provides certain rooms that include a patio, and the rooms include a kettle. At the accommodation every room has a seating area. Super friendly and helpfull staff!!! What a great experience. Highly recommended!!!

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8.8
Excellent
116 reviews
Price from
$51
per night

Miniinn Guest House

Bandar Seri Begawan

Miniinn Guest House features free WiFi throughout the property and rooms with air conditioning in Bandar Seri Begawan. The property is around 2 km from Hua Ho Department Store, 4.3 km from Royal Regalia Museum and 5 km from Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanai Bolkiah Shopping Complex. The property is non-smoking and is situated 300 metres from The Mall.

Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque is 5.5 km from the hostel, while Istana Nurul Iman is 5.9 km from the property. The nearest airport is Brunei International Airport, 8 km from Miniinn Guest House. I had a lovely stay! The bed was so relaxing to sleep to and room was well kept, the staff was also very friendly and accommodating.

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8
Very Good
417 reviews
Price from
$19
per night

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