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Located in Kuching, 9.4 km from Borneo Convention Centre Kuching, Budget stay easy access to Timberland Medical Centre, Batu 3 Kuching By Natol-Hong Kong provides accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is set 13 km from Sarawak Stadium, 36 km from Fort Margherita Kuching and 36 km from Harmony Arch Kuching. Hong San Temple Kuching is 36 km away and Sang Ti Miao Kuching is 36 km from the hostel.

The room was very functional and new. It had a sink inside. The design is well-thought through, shows that you don't need much to create a comfortable living space :) Also, there's a water cooker and a fridge outside.

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9
Superb
5 reviews
Price from
£9
per night

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.

A very comfortable and old school style hostel. The bed and blanket are very comfortable to sleep and i really enjoyed the quietness of the place.

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8.2
Very good
155 reviews
Price from
£16
per night

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.

Great location, very spacious. Hot water dispenser. Okay bathrooms. The staff warned me about the noise, as I stayed on Saturday night in the room by the street, but I slept well without earplugs and the noise wasn't that bad.

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8.3
Very good
138 reviews
Price from
£12
per night

Tua Pek Kong Chinese Temple Kuching is 40 km from the hostel, while Hong San Temple Kuching is 40 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kuching International Airport, 9 km from The Cottage Stay formerly Sunset Homestay 2.

near plaza merdeka around 15 mins walking distance to Sarawak Day Concert. nice host clean place

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8.1
Very good
117 reviews
Price from
£11
per night

Set in Kuching, 1.2 km from Kuching Waterfront Bazaar, Check In Lodge boasts a barbecue and terrace. Guests can enjoy a relaxing dip in the indoor pool

The hostel also offers car hire. St. Thomas's Cathedral is 1.4 km from Check In Lodge, while Sarawak Musuem is 1.6 km away. Kuching Airport is 8 km from the property.

Check in Lodge is a very nice hostel located in a good area! The rooms and bathrooms are clean and comfortable. There is a nice small kitchen where you can enjoy some included breakfast. The best thing about our stay was the host, Herbert. He was very helpful to us and gave us nice tips! He even helped us book activities and gave us many local recommendations. We intended to stay 1 night, but we stayed for 5 :) price/quality is perfect!

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8
Very good
372 reviews
Price from
£9
per night

Charles Brooke Memorial Kuching is 41 km from the hostel, while Tua Pek Kong Chinese Temple Kuching is 41 km away. The nearest airport is Kuching International Airport, 10 km from 24 Seven B&B Mamasan.

It was really relaxed and friendly.

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8.5
Very good
6 reviews
Price from
£34
per night

Located in Kuching, 8.6 km from Borneo Convention Centre Kuching, Treehouse Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms and a terrace. The property is situated 12 km from Sarawak Stadium, 41 km from Fort Margherita Kuching and 41 km from Harmony Arch Kuching. Free WiFi and a shared kitchen are featured.

Location, comfort, price. Great launching point for exploring Kuching!

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7.7
Good
231 reviews
Price from
£11
per night

Set in Kuching and with Borneo Convention Centre Kuching reachable within 8.5 km, Hornbill's Nest Kuching offers express check-in and check-out, rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. The property is around 11 km from Sarawak Stadium, 40 km from Fort Margherita Kuching and 40 km from Harmony Arch Kuching. Charles Brooke Memorial Kuching is 40 km away and Tua Pek Kong Chinese Temple Kuching is 40 km from the hostel.

For the price and the excellent location , it deserves 11/10. There are always some as$holes that smoke no matter how many “no smoking” signs are posted .

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7.6
Good
467 reviews
Price from
£5
per night

Tua Pek Kong Chinese Temple Kuching is 43 km from the hostel, while Hong San Temple Kuching is 43 km from the property. The nearest airport is Kuching International Airport, 13 km from MetroCity Backpackers.

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6
Review score
3 reviews
Price from
£11
per night

Situated in Kuching, 7.1 km from Borneo Convention Centre Kuching, Amida Point features air-conditioned accommodation and a shared lounge. The property is around 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 located 11 km from Sarawak Stadium.

All rooms at the hostel are fitted with a shared bathroom fitted with a shower.

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10
Exceptional
2 reviews
Price from
£12
per night

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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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  • Amida Point
    Central location
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 2 reviews

    Situated in Kuching, 7.1 km from Borneo Convention Centre Kuching, Amida Point features air-conditioned accommodation and a shared lounge.

  • Budget stay easy access to Timberland Medical Centre,Batu 3 Kuching By Natol-Hong Kong
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 5 reviews

    Located in Kuching, 9.4 km from Borneo Convention Centre Kuching, Budget stay easy access to Timberland Medical Centre, Batu 3 Kuching By Natol-Hong Kong provides accommodation with free WiFi and free...

  • 24 Seven B&B Mamasan
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 6 reviews

    Set in Kuching, 8.6 km from Borneo Convention Centre Kuching, 24 Seven B&B Mamasan offers air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge.

  • Swanling Kuching
    Central location
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 138 reviews

    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.

    The girl of the counter staff is warm-hearted and friendly.

  • Upspot Kuching Waterfront Premium Hostel
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 155 reviews

    Located in Kuching, 8.3 km from Borneo Convention Centre Kuching, Upspot Kuching Waterfront Premium Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge.

    provided with ps5, kindly fun if with family member

  • The Cottage Stay formerly Sunset Homestay 2
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 117 reviews

    11 km from Sarawak Stadium, The Cottage Stay formerly Sunset Homestay 2 is situated in Kuching and offers free WiFi, express check-in and check-out and a tour desk.

    our room was clean and you can wash there for a good price!

  • Check In Lodge
    Central location
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 372 reviews

    Set in Kuching, 1.2 km from Kuching Waterfront Bazaar, Check In Lodge boasts a barbecue and terrace.

    very good accomodation. Breakfast is nice. rooms clean

  • Treehouse Hostel
    Central location
    7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 231 reviews

    Located in Kuching, 8.6 km from Borneo Convention Centre Kuching, Treehouse Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms and a terrace.

    Great air conditioning and a very central location

  • Hornbill's Nest Kuching
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 467 reviews

    Set in Kuching and with Borneo Convention Centre Kuching reachable within 8.5 km, Hornbill's Nest Kuching offers express check-in and check-out, rooms, a garden, free WiFi throughout the property and...

    I like the location,easy to go and walk around city

  • MetroCity Backpackers
    6.0
    Scored 6.0
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 3 reviews

    MetroCity Backpackers is situated in Kuching, within 8.9 km of Sarawak Stadium and 15 km of Borneo Convention Centre Kuching.

  • Little Houses
    Central location
    5.5
    Scored 5.5
    Average
    Rated passable
     · 15 reviews

    Situated within 8.6 km of Borneo Convention Centre Kuching and 12 km of Sarawak Stadium, Little Houses features rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Kuching.

  • GH Great Homes
    Central location

    GH Great Homes is located in Kuching, 38 km from Harmony Arch Kuching and 38 km from Charles Brooke Memorial Kuching.

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Hostels that guests love in Kuching

  • Avg. price/night: £83.42
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 5 reviews
    Suitable for Budget n cheap. As a travelers itself,this was okay fr me to stay bcs i stay to sleep only .Very near to timberland specialist
    Josh
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £8.36
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 355 reviews
    It was a nice little hostel for backpackers. I stayed in multiple rooms during traveling back and forth. The women in charge is super lovely and very helpful. For the very low price everything was nearly perfect.
    Isabelle
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £10.48
    8.3
    Scored 8.3
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 138 reviews
    Great stay for a low budget overall. Priced like hostel but its a private room.
    Khengjoo
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £8.36
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 355 reviews
    Nurul was really helpful and patiently answered all my questions. The whole vibe of the hostel is authentic, very helpful and budget friendly for backpackers. And the people are friendly. It provides lots of useful information on the front desk, for example where to visit, how to book. And the location is very central, you can get everything you need by walking distance. I end up staying there for 7 days straight.
    sha
    Solo traveller
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 28 reviews
    It's located at the heart of the city, restaurants and convenience stores are just a walking distance. Grab is also easy to get, and the small boat 'sampan' is also always on standby if you want to go to the other side of the river to enjoy the local food and 'kuih lapis' for a cheaper price. And the view at night is really nice. My family and I enjoyed our stay, everything is clean, the place itself is safe, it's comfy and very spacious, and the host is very clear with the information on how to check into the premise.
    Tea Cup ファンシーティーカップ
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £8.36
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 355 reviews
    QuiickCat hostel is a gem of Kuching. The hostel is well located, near excellent restaurants and cheap drinks. The host is absolutely incredible- she was in contact before I arrived and provided thorough instructions on how to visit the most common spots! Beyond that the rooms are clean and beds are comfy- breakfast is always available and the best coffee in a hostel ever( a proper coffee machine is available for guest use!) I ended up spending over a week here!
    Reign
    Solo traveller
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 91 reviews
    Great location, easy access to the mall and convenient to use public transport. Very clean unit & child-safe.
    Safrena
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £8.36
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 355 reviews
    Great location and nice price for low-budget travellers. Very near to city centre and food court. Also, the owner prepared tourist information for sharing, which was very useful for backpackers.
    WENLI
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £8.69
    7.6
    Scored 7.6
    Good
    Rated good
     · 467 reviews
    great location close to waterfront. very cheap good for budget travel
    Claudia
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £13.29
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 372 reviews
    one of the best hostels we stayed in so far! nice clean and safe place with enough toilets and showers the host is also really nice and he has some good tips for the city and the surrounding areas!
    Evi
    Young couple
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