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Faloe Hostel

Kota Kinabalu

Set within 2.9 km of Filipino Market Sabah and 2.3 km 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 accommodation provides a shuttle service, while a car rental service is also available. Absolutely excellent and unique staff, ready to go above and beyond for you 😊

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9.2
Superb
290 reviews
Price from
£9
per night

DZ Backpackers

Semporna

DZ Backpackers provides air-conditioned accommodation in Semporna. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and a shared lounge for guests.

At the hostel, the rooms have a balcony. With a shared bathroom fitted with a bidet and a hairdryer, rooms at DZ Backpackers also feature free WiFi. All rooms have bed linen. It was a lovely location for a stopover in Semporna. The staff were very friendly and the breakfast was great. The wifi also worked perfectly 😊

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9.4
Superb
8 reviews
Price from
£9
per night

Warisan Homestay 18pax Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu

Guest rooms at the hostel are equipped with a seating area. Featuring a shared bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer, rooms at Warisan Homestay 18pax Kota Kinabalu also offer free WiFi. At the accommodation each room is fitted with bed linen and towels. A good place for solo travellers..

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9
Superb
5 reviews
Price from
£36
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. Really quiet, best location, really good Aircon, Staff amazing very helpful and super friendly

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8.9
Fabulous
1,024 reviews
Price from
£9
per night

H2 Worldpackers , The Social Hotel

Kota Kinabalu

Located in Kota Kinabalu, less than 1 km from Filipino Market Sabah, H2 Worldpackers, The Social Hotel provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. The property is around 5.1 km from North Borneo Railway, 5.9 km from Likas City Mosque and 10 km from International Technology & Commercial Centre Penampang - ITCC. The property is non-smoking and is situated 2.4 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.

With a private bathroom equipped with a shower, rooms at the hostel also offer free WiFi, while selected rooms are equipped with a city view. They have free breakfast, enough for you to start your day. Location is very convenient. There are convenient store and bank near the area.

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8.4
Very good
134 reviews
Price from
£7
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. Outstanding hosts, lots of positive energy. Capsules offer privacy. I am 1m 92cm and just fit into one. USB charging ports, plug charging as well. Mirror, internal lighting within pod. Great showers and toilets, wash room facilities. You have access to free water, hot and cold for drinks. You are able to cook your own food. Beautifully furnished communal area. Amazing value for money. ***** 5 star rating

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8.5
Very good
195 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. The owner and manager was incredibly helpful, kind and friendly. She went all the way to make me feel welcomed. Delicious breakfast and clean facilities. They really care about you and are very nice. One of the best experiences I have had.

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8.2
Very good
300 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. Comfort beds. Also the it has two rooms which are quiet spacious. Near to restaurants, cafes and even stores. Will come again with family! Highly recommended. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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8.8
Fabulous
112 reviews
Price from
£38
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. Best value for money ever. The beds feel luxurous and everything else is just normal and works. Staff was super friendly and knows many languages fluently.

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8.7
Fabulous
226 reviews
Price from
£11
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 hostel has a nice interior design. The whole setup is well thought throu. There is a Beach Club 10min away by foot where you can see sunset in a park and, I think, can use their pool.

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8.9
Fabulous
511 reviews
Price from
£10
per night

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