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Located within 1.1 miles of Filipino Market Sabah and 2.5 miles of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, Vibrant Hostel provides 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. International Technology & Commercial Center Penampang - ITCC is 7 miles from the hostel and KK Esplanade is 2 miles away. Guest rooms include a shared bathroom, a hairdryer and bed linen. North Borneo Railway is 3.5 miles from the hostel, while Likas City Mosque is 5.1 miles away. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 3.1 miles from Vibrant Hostel.

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

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
and
1 futon bed
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
8 bunk beds
Bedroom 3:
4 bunk beds
Bedroom 4:
4 bunk beds
Bedroom 5:
4 bunk beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.2
Free Wifi
9.2
High score for Kota Kinabalu
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ng
    Malaysia Malaysia
    1) comfort bed 2) strong air-conditioning 3) clean room 4) excellent share toilet & shower - cleaning and good water , good hair dryer 5) mini kitchen - sufficient plate, fork & spoon ,cup , oven, freezer , lovely chair and table 6) lovely...
  • Liau
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Just next to Imago Shopping mall. Got elevator, suits those with foot pain, no need climb a lot of stairs. Quiet & air con is cool. 2 toilets & 3 shower rooms separately for each gender. Hot shower is strong. Water dispenser is a bonus.
  • Anisia
    Malaysia Malaysia
    It was comfortable and ill definitely will come back again later.
  • Josie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything! Staff were wonderful and really helpful providing help to arrange trips and information on taxis. Room was clean, AC worked amazingly well and although bathrooms were shared they were modern, clean and worked really well with shampoo...
  • Tyran
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    One of the best places we stayed in Malaysia. The lady who owns it was so friendly and welcoming and even sat down with us and helped us plan the next steps of our journey. We book a 3D2N river cruise tour which we are really looking forward...
  • Virgo
    Philippines Philippines
    Cleanliness, friendly staff, value for money and great location!!!
  • Ross
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Mary was amazing! helped organise all our activities in Borneo and was very flexible with additional days and storing luggage etc. Great hostel in a great location when visiting KK.
  • Yolanda
    United States of America United States of America
    thé host was amazing. the place was clean and comfortable
  • Nur
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Hi, i went to this hostel because of my flight's layover for 14h. The staff is very understanding and very helpful, the price is really affordable and it's totally worth the money. The facility is complete, they're super clean and comfy. Also,...
  • Shafik
    Malaysia Malaysia
    Nice hostel to stay,staff frendly and like I like the location

Property questions and answers
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The property usually replies within a few days

  • Do you have planned events or activities?

    Sorry, we don't have.
    Answered on 20 December 2021
  • is there a room with its own private bathroom?

    All our rooms are sharing toilets and bathrooms.
    Answered on 2 November 2021
  • Hiii.. utk female dorm 4pax.. klu sya ada 3pax, kena book asing2 atau boleh book skli?

    Hi jika nak book untuk 3pax, kena book asing2, 3 rooms
    Answered on 7 July 2023
  • where will be the toilet? is it inside the room.

    Dear Guest, all our toilets are outside the room. Sharing with others because we are hostel.
    Answered on 26 May 2024
  • How about parking?

    We suggest you may park your car at Imago basement for RM 3 per entry only as we don't provide free parking.
    Answered on 28 May 2022
  • Hi. Is there a house with only 3 rooms?

    Sorry we don't have.
    Answered on 18 May 2022
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Area info

Amenities of Vibrant Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Baggage storage
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Key access
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Malay
  • Chinese

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

Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 10:00 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 of all ages are welcome.

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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.
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.

Please inform Vibrant 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.

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.

Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

FAQs about Vibrant Hostel

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

    • Check-in at Vibrant Hostel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

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

    • Vibrant Hostel is 0.9 miles from the center of Kota Kinabalu. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.