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Faloe Hostel

Kota Kinabalu

Faloe Hostel is set in Kota Kinabalu, within 1.8 km of Filipino Market Sabah and 4.1 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village. The property is located 5.7 km from North Borneo Railway, 8.2 km from Likas City Mosque and 11 km from International Technology & Commercial Centre Penampang - ITCC. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and organising tours for guests. Lovely hostel, and the nicest staff you could ever hope for. Set a little way out of the main town area, but lots nearby and easy to walk or grab to other places. 100% recommend.

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9.3
Wonderful
433 reviews
Price from
$10
per night

Concrete Jungle Cabin

Kota Kinabalu

Concrete Jungle Cabin is set in Kota Kinabalu, within 4.1 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 5.2 km of Likas City Mosque. The property is located 5.9 km from North Borneo Railway, 11 km from International Technology & Commercial Centre Penampang - ITCC and 400 metres from Signal Hill Observatory. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and organising tours for guests.

Featuring a shared bathroom with a bidet and a hairdryer, rooms at the hostel also provide guests with free WiFi, while certain rooms here will provide you with a balcony. This is my second day i staying at the cabin, and it's very good and comfortable.. I like the air conditioning ngehehhe.. Totally highly recommended BROTHER!! ALL TRAVELLERS IN THE WORLD MAKE YOUR BOOKING TODAY!! STAY IN THE CABIN BE SIMPLE ENJOY THE MOMENT.. 🌍🗺️🛫

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9.2
Wonderful
14 reviews
Price from
$11
per night

AeCOTEL Mingle Hostel

Sandakan

AeCOTEL Mingle Hostel is located in Sandakan. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and organising tours for guests.

Featuring a shared bathroom with a bidet and a hairdryer, rooms at the hostel also offer free WiFi, while selected rooms are fitted with a city view. It was very central, everything on walking distance, check in was very smoothly. The bed is very comfortable and the rooms are clean and spacious. The host is always fast with answering any questions. I forgot my e-reader under the pillow and they went above and beyond with help! They did all the communication with DHL and send it overseas so I could get it back! Truly amazing guests service!

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9
Wonderful
68 reviews
Price from
$7
per night

Jiran Hostel Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu

Set within 1.3 km of Filipino Market Sabah and 3.5 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, Jiran Hostel Kota Kinabalu offers rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Kota Kinabalu. Located around 6.2 km from North Borneo Railway, the hostel with free WiFi is also 11 km away from International Technology & Commercial Centre Penampang - ITCC. The property is non-smoking and is located 5.4 km from Likas City Mosque. Facilities are nice, the location is great.

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9
Wonderful
30 reviews
Price from
$12
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. Would never compare other hostels to Homy Seafront so I won't be disappointed, because by far homy is the best hostel in terms of everything. Would want to commend your staff for beinh friendly and professional.

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8.9
Excellent
1,184 reviews
Price from
$8
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. All in all an amazing place to stay! The hosts and all the staff were very welcoming and helpful in all our needs, stayed up late for a late night check-in, ... Great place to meet other travellers. Located just in the city centre. House-own bar with special deals. Kitchen for use. Capsules provide lots of privacy.

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8.4
Very Good
210 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. I could stay there forever. Stayed a few weeks. The staff went out of their way to accomadate any question. Breakfast was the best i have had from a hostel. Could not be happier♥️.

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8.1
Very Good
356 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. Clean, easily accessible, suitable for family.

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8.7
Excellent
112 reviews
Price from
$47
per night

Signel Hostel

Kota Kinabalu

Set in Kota Kinabalu and with Filipino Market Sabah reachable within 500 metres, Signel Hostel offers a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. The property is around 3.5 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, 5.8 km from North Borneo Railway and 6.3 km from Likas City Mosque. International Technology & Commercial Centre Penampang - ITCC is 11 km from the hostel and Sabah State Mosque is 3.7 km away. clean and comfortable. Nice services from the staffs.

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8.7
Excellent
291 reviews
Price from
$12
per night

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. the staff really help me upon check in

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8.9
Excellent
514 reviews
Price from
$11
per night

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