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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. Everything! The staff was incredibly nice and helpful, they still helped me sorting out stuff days later I left. They can help you out with all the tours or activities you wanna do around KK, and price are very affordable. The hostel is small, but cosy and with space for everyone staying. Small kitchen available, coffee, tea and water refill as well. Beds are comfy and you have all the space you need for your stuff. Laundry available for a super cheap price. Been quite small it feels more like home and it's easy to meet other travelers. The position is not on the waterfront, but it's only 10-15 minutes walking from it. Cannot recommend enough!

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9.2
Superb
287 reviews
Price from
MXN 199
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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9.7
Exceptional
6 reviews
Price from
MXN 215
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
MXN 837
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. Everything you want a hostel to be. It's clean, comfortable, has a nice social area and the staff is super nice and helpful and always willing to help you plan your way around Sabah.

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8.9
Fabulous
1,018 reviews
Price from
MXN 208
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. Staff are great. Attentive and fun, always something going on downstairs. Can help with activities or things to do in the city if you wish. Location is pretty central, close to a lot of restaurants and night market, laundry services, and about 20 minute walk to the port.

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8.3
Very good
124 reviews
Price from
MXN 130
per night

Upspot Kuching Waterfront Premium Hostel

Waterfront, Kuching

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. All facilities I need is fulfilled 👍✨😆

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8.2
Very good
150 reviews
Price from
MXN 370
per night

Swanling Kuching

Kuching

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
134 reviews
Price from
MXN 284
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. Rooms are very comfortable. You can sleep quietly at night. Breakfast is great with bread, jam, coffee, etc.

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8.5
Very good
193 reviews
Price from
MXN 172
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. Friendly staff who gave us lots of travel advice and delivered excellent service. Good room with comfortable beds. Nice and social common area, delicious different homemade breakfast every morning ! Thanks for the stay, I would definitely come again.

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8.1
Very good
295 reviews
Price from
MXN 142
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
MXN 899
per night

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