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Located in Kota Kinabalu and with Filipino Market Sabah reachable within a 6-minute walk, Signel Hostel has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. The property is around 2.2 miles from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, 3.6 miles from North Borneo Railway and 3.9 miles from Likas City Mosque. International Technology & Commercial Center Penampang - ITCC is 6.9 miles from the hostel and Sabah State Mosque is 2.3 miles away. The shared bathroom is equipped with a bidet and a hairdryer. Popular points of interest near the hostel include KK Esplanade, Atkinson Clock Tower and Signal Hill Observatory. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 3.1 miles from Signel Hostel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the top-rated area in Kota Kinabalu, this property has an excellent location score of 9.2!


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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.2
Free Wifi
8.4
High score for Kota Kinabalu
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Gerard
    Laos Laos
    great location very clean and quiet comfy mattress with curtains friendly staff allowed my to keep belongings in locker while I went on my tour very good spot for grab pickup very good price top of my list in kk
  • Gerard
    Laos Laos
    super friendly staff best location comfy beds and walls and curtains separating beds for complete privacy hot water showers great and 3 bathrooms quiet great location for grab pick up allowed me to keep my belongings in the locker while I went on...
  • Dan
    China China
    Jeff was super nice and helped me change to a girl's room. The location of the hostel is also very convenient, there are supermarkets and night market nearby. It's only a 15 minute walk from the diving pier, very happy traveling time, next time I...

Area info

Amenities of Signel Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular amenities
  • Free Wifi
  • Parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Terrace
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs MYR 4 per day.
  • Street parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Private entrance
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Malay
  • Cantonese
  • Chinese

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

Check-in
From 15:00 to 21:00
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 06:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of MYR 50 is required on arrival. That's about US$11. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

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

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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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 Signel 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.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

A damage deposit of MYR 50 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full, in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Signel Hostel

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

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

    • Check-in at Signel Hostel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

    • Signel Hostel is 1,300 feet from the center of Kota Kinabalu. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.