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Set within 1.8 mi of Filipino Market Sabah and 1.4 mi 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 accommodations provides a shuttle service, while a car rental service is also available. Faloe Hostel provides a laundry service, as well as business facilities like fax and photocopying. Karamunsing Capital is 1.6 mi from the accommodations, while Gaya Street (Sunday Market) is 1.9 mi from the property. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 5 mi from Faloe Hostel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

Parking Available On Site

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There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 queen beds
1 full bed
and
2 bunk beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.2
Free Wifi
9.2
High score for Kota Kinabalu
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Janelle
    Canada Canada
    Absolutely loved the staff here. They are so friendly and helpful and go the extra mile to help you plan your stay in Borneo. The hostel itself is so clean and the beds are very comfortable. We ended up booking two stays here because of how...
  • Franny
    China China
    The location is superb, walking distance to a major shopping mall IMAGO, with also restaurants and convenient stores nearby. The facilities are well maintained, and also friendly environment. Sarah helped me a lot, especially the communication...
  • Nik
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Everything. Near to Imago, walking distance. And the staff named Lia is very helpful
  • Gerard
    Laos Laos
    very clean super friendly staff great price great location with lots of good restaurants near by modern coffee shop
  • L
    Lucy
    United States of America United States of America
    Clean. Kind and friendly staff. Comfortable beds. Bonus, there are MANY places to eat within 2 minutes or less of staying here.
  • Katarina
    Japan Japan
    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...
  • Bobbie
    United States of America United States of America
    I loved everything about Faloe -- from the people, the comfort and layout of the hostel itself, the cleanliness, to the location. Sarah and Lia go beyond to help you with booking tours, finding transit, and everything else. I cannot recommend this...
  • Nikolay
    Kazakhstan Kazakhstan
    Good staff, feel like in home, possible to cook but not microwave
  • Jon
    United States of America United States of America
    Natalia at front desk was extremely helpful. Entire facility was friendly and secure. Lots of eateries at very close distance.
  • Cynthia
    Philippines Philippines
    I’ve been traveling for sometime, lived in different hostels and this is so far the best hostel I’ve ever been! It feels so homey with the kitchen, living room and dining tables, and place us quite accessible to everything (close to a nice...

Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
The property usually replies within a few days

  • Do you have planned events or activities?

    Yes. All activities are thoroughly and carefully selected by Faloe Hostel. Our activities partners are devoted to make your trip in Borneo memorable.
    Answered on 26 October 2019
  • Is there a private space for muslims to perform their prayers?

    Hi there. We do not have a prayer room. You may, however, pray inside the dorm.
    Answered on 3 April 2022
  • Hello are there curtains for the beds thank you

    There is no privacy curtain for each bunk bed. For lower bunk bed, there is a towel rail and with a towel, it helps to add some privacy. We are in the..
    Answered on 25 July 2022
  • Hi there, is breakfast provided?

    Breakfast is unavailable at the moment. We encourage our guests to support nearby local breakfast businesses. You’ll easily find nasi lemak, roti cana..
    Answered on 4 June 2022
  • How fast is the internet connection in the hostel? I'll be needing a fast connection for work.

    Our internet's download speed is 300Mbps, upload speed is 50Mbps.
    Answered on 27 February 2023
  • do u guys have a curtain for each bed?

    There is no privacy curtain for each bunk bed. For lower bunk bed, there is a towel rail and with a towel, it helps to add some privacy. We are in the..
    Answered on 27 June 2022
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Area info

Amenities of Faloe Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities
  • Free Wifi
  • Parking on site
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Activities
  • Snorkeling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs MYR 1 per hour.
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Transportation
  • Public transit tickets
    Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Adults only
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Car rental
  • Elevator
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Malay
  • Chinese

House rules
Faloe Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

From 1st January 2023, a tourist tax of RM 10 per room per night is applied to all foreign guests. This tax is not included in the room rate and must be paid upon check-in. Guests with a valid Malaysian Identity Card or valid permanent residents MY PR Card are exempted.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Faloe Hostel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Faloe Hostel

  • The prices at Faloe Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Faloe Hostel is 1 miles from the center of Kota Kinabalu. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Faloe Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Snorkeling
    • Diving
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
  • Check-in at Faloe Hostel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.