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Hostels In Kota Kinabalu

20 Hostels in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
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Akinabalu Youth Hostel
10Superb
(486)
Hostel- 1.25km from city centre
Welcome to Akinabalu Youth Hostel! Let us be your host for your trip in Borneo.
Privates From
€8.79
Dorms From
€4.75
Signel Hostel
9.9Superb
(40)
Hostel- 0.84km from city centre
Signel Hostel is strategically located in the city centre, which is around 20 minutes drive from Kota Kinabalu International Airport.
No Privates Available
Dorms From
€6.84
Jiran Hostel
9.8Superb
(38)
Hostel- 1.9km from city centre
Jiran Hostel features with comfortable beds, clean facilities, and friendly staff who are always ready to assist you with travel tips and recommendations.
No Privates Available
Dorms From
€5.67
H2 Worldpackers ,The Social Hotel
9.6Superb
(14)
Hostel- 0.88km from city centre
The hostel features certain rooms that include city views, and each room is fitted with a private bathroom with a shower.
Privates From
€5.86
Dorms From
€3.91
Homy Seafront Hostel
9.6Superb
(430)
Hostel- 0.62km from city centre
Offering you an extraordinary environment, Homy Seafront Hostel is facing beautiful sunny seaview and most importantly the romantic sunset.
Privates From
€6.94
Dorms From
€6.51
Faloe Hostel
9.5Superb
(737)
Hostel- 0.75km from city centre
Faloe Hostel features a mixture of modern and industrial design.
No Privates Available
Dorms From
€7.03
Lavender Lodge Kota Kinabalu
9.3Superb
(595)
Hostel- 0.74km from city centre
The cozy atmosphere of the lodge couple with clean and comfortable accomodation at affordable prices
Privates From
€6.84
Dorms From
€6.84
Toojou Kota Kinabalu
8.9Fabulous
(21)
Hostel- 0.91km from city centre
Toojou Kota Kinabalu is a vibrant art hostel offering air conditioned shared studio rooms.
Privates From
€16.85
Dorms From
€11.72
Space Cap Hotel
8.4Fabulous
(39)
Hostel- 0.67km from city centre
Space Cap Hotel is located in Kota Kinabalu.
Privates From
€6.84
No Dorms Available
Vibrant Hostel
8.3Fabulous
(53)
Hostel- 0.68km from city centre
Featuring a common area, Vibrant Hostel is conveniently set in Kota Kinabalu.
Privates From
€9.08
Dorms From
€5.86
Jesselton Cabin
7.9Very Good
(380)
Hostel- 1.56km from city centre
We are located at the heart of Kota Kinabalu City. Close proximity to shopping and entertainment centres....
Privates From
€5.86
Dorms From
€3.91
H2 CAPSULE INN BACKPACKERS
7.6Very Good
(55)
Hostel- 0.42km from city centre
The Student Hostel, friendly environment with lots of young energy. Just bring your shirt and that's it.
Privates From
€5.37
Dorms From
€2.54
Mountain Resthouse
4.3
(69)
Hostel- 52.58km from city centre
Our resthouse is located along the trunkroad and just 200 metre or 5 minutes walk to mount kinabalu park
Privates From
€6.77
No Dorms Available
Skypod Hostel
2.6
(72)
Hostel- 0.62km from city centre
Travelling on a shoestring budget? SKYPOD Hostel is certainly a great place to stay! SKYPOD Hostel is the first boutique hostel in Kota Kinabalu with Pod style bed that offers you an amazing lodging e
Privates From
€6.77
Dorms From
€5.33
Borneo Gaya Lodge
2.0
(184)
Hostel- 1.54km from city centre
Exciting News!!! One more choice to stay in Kota Kinabalu. We are an established lodge at Gaya Street (the famous and historical street).
Privates From
€5.32
Dorms From
€5.86
D'Villa Rina Ria Lodge
0.0
(207)
Hostel- 52.67km from city centre
D'Villa Rina Ria lodge is just located 500 meters away from Kinabalu Park ( Malaysia 1st World Heritage
Privates From
€12.70
No Dorms Available
Masada Bed & Breakfast
0.0
(1)
Hostel- 0.89km from city centre
Masada Bed & Breakfast is a clean, cosy and budget hostel.
Privates From
€7.47
No Dorms Available
Sarang Hostel Kota Kinabalu
Hostel- 0.71km from city centre
Located in the centre of the city, Sarang Hostel Kota Kinabalu offers you a comfortable stay with true home feeling.
Privates From
€8.60
Dorms From
€7.42
Signel Poshtel
9.8Superb
(14)
Hotel- 1.31km from city centre
Every room has a kettle, while certain rooms here will provide you with a kitchen with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. At the hotel the rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels.
Privates From
€14.94
Dorms From
€13.19
Mile 36 Lodge
6.9Good
(5)
Hotel- 53.06km from city centre
Very close to Kinabalu Park and easily accessible. You can travel to the Mile 36 Lodge by traveling along the main road from Kota Kinabalu to Ranau. It is a mere 1.3km
Privates From
€8.79
No Dorms Available

About Kota Kinabalu

Kota Kinabalu (known as KK) is a melting pot of influences and cultures. You'll find vibrant markets, serene mosques and high-end restaurants happily coexisting in this bustling Malaysian city. Its vast swathes of rainforest, beautiful beaches and coral reefs make it a haven for nature-lovers too. Rugged Mount Kinabalu rises from the mist in the nearby Kinabalu National Park, and there are various routes for hikers to explore in the lush landscape.

You'll find plenty of hostels in Kota Kinabalu with sleek modern amenities, from traditional dorms with fresh free linen and reading lights to futuristic pod-style rooms. There are options with female-only dorms and en-suite facilities too. Some Kota Kinabalu hostels even have restaurants serving Chinese hawker-style cuisine. Check out hostels outside the city, a short stroll from Kinabalu Park, if you're planning a trek. Look for a Kota Kinabalu hostel with an outdoor terrace where you can see tropical birds and the glow of fireflies when night falls.

Kota Kinabalu has a variety of areas to explore. Parts of the waterfront still have a traditional feel, with fishermen working on the shore and bustling markets selling food and handicrafts. The centre is a gleaming zone with shopping centres, restaurants and bold contemporary architecture, as the city was almost entirely rebuilt after the second world war. On Kota Kinabalu's west coast islands, you'll find sandy beaches where you can spot monitor lizards, go snorkelling in the clear waters or just relax in the sun.

The city is bursting with cultural venues like galleries and museums, as well as incredible modern buildings like the enormous City Mosque. Deep in the rainforest just 30 minutes from the city is Mari Mari Cultural Village; this museum-style attraction preserves indigenous Bornean culture with interactive tours where tribal descendants show you the traditional ways of cooking and hunting. After sunset, the Night Market is packed with stalls where you can feast on authentic Malaysian street food.

Kota Kinabalu International Airport is very close to the centre (7km away), so transfers are easy. There are frequent shuttles and public buses into Kota Kinabalu for most of the day, every 45 minutes to an hour. The journey takes between 25 and 40 minutes. If you'd prefer to head in right away, there are taxis available as well. Lots of the city's attractions can be reached on foot, but you can also opt for a minibus or a taxi.

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