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Here is a quick list of Hostels in Kota Kinabalu, selected based on their rating
| Name of hotel | Accommodation Rating | Price, $ | |
| Space Cap Hotel |
7.9 / 10 (199 Reviews) |
From 10$ | |
| H2 Segama Backpacker |
7.0 / 10 (177 Reviews) |
From 14$ | |
| Vibrant Hostel |
8.7 / 10 (401 Reviews) |
From 9$ | |
| Toojou Kota Kinabalu |
8.3 / 10 (863 Reviews) |
From 13$ | |
| Akinabalu Youth Hostel |
8.0 / 10 (194 Reviews) |
From 10$ |
Most first time travellers to Kota Kinabalu are often bewildered by the vast selection of accommodation available. With everything from five-star resorts to backpacker hostels on offer, it can be tricky to decide where to stay. So, why choose a hostel when there are so many other options available?
Well, for a start, hostels offer great value for money. You can usually get a bed in a shared dorm for a fraction of the price of a hotel room. This makes them an ideal option for budget-minded travellers.
Hostels are also a great way to meet other travellers. dorm rooms are a great place to socialize and make new friends. And, best of all, hostels often offer a wide range of activities and social events, so you can really make the most of your stay.
So, if you're looking for a fun, affordable and social place to stay in Kota Kinabalu, then a hostel is definitely the way to go.
Best Hostels in Kota Kinabalu
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Space Cap Hotel
From 10$
The 2-star Space Cap Hotel is set only a 10-minute walk from Sunday Market and just a 5-minute walk from Centre Point.
The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International, 0.5 km from this hostel. The city centre can be reached within a 15-minute walk. Guests may find Toscani's seafood restaurant within easy reach from the Kota Kinabalu hostel. This Kota Kinabalu property is set approximately a 15-minute walk from Signal Hill Observatory Tower. Space Cap Hotel is located at a 4.9 km distance from North Borneo train station.
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H2 Segama Backpacker
From 14$
H2 Segama Backpacker Hostel is approximately a 5-minute walk from I Love KK and approximately a 10-minute walk from Suria Sabah Shopping Mall.
While staying at the Kota Kinabalu hostel, guests have access to Gaya Street Sunday Market. The city centre can be reached within a 15-minute walk. A restaurant Wiya Nasi Ayam Dan Kedai Kopi is approximately a 5-minute walk away. Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village is located at a 2.5 km distance from the hostel. Segama bus stop is a minute's walk from the 2-star H2 Segama Backpacker Hostel.
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The 2-star Vibrant Hostel is situated about a 25-minute walk from Gaya Street Sunday Market and 10 minutes by car from Jesselton Point Marina.
The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International, 0.5 km from this hostel. The city centre can be reached within a 20-minute walk. Guests can dine in Upperstar Cafe & Bar, in the immediate adjacency of the Kota Kinabalu hostel. Signal Hill Observatory Tower is located about a 25-minute walk from the Kota Kinabalu accommodation. Vibrant Hostel is situated 3.9 km from North Borneo train station.
Cheap Hostels in Kota Kinabalu
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Within a 5-minute drive of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, Toojou Kota Kinabalu Hotel includes 157 rooms. The hotel lies within a minutes' drive of Central Wet Market, and offers an Asian restaurant and a swimming pool onsite.
Located 0.6 km from Sunday Market Kota Kinabalu, the accommodation is also within 0.8 km of entertainment venues like B.E.D (Best Entertainment Destination. The shopping mall "Centre Point" is at a medium distance from this 2-star hotel, and Kota Kinabalu International airport is 0.5 km away. Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to City Park, which is approximately 5 minutes away by car. Toojou Kota Kinabalu Hotel is set 4.6 km from the North Borneo train station.
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Akinabalu Youth Hostel
From 10$
Akinabalu Youth Hostel is about a 5-minute walk from Atkinson Clock Tower and at a 2.7 km distance from the memorial park "Double Six Monument".
While staying at the Kota Kinabalu hostel, guests have access to Gaya Street Sunday Market. The city centre can be reached within a 10-minute walk. Chilli Vanilla restaurant with Hungarian cuisine is about a 5-minute walk away. The renowned domed Likas City Mosque is located at a 3.8 km distance from the hostel. Jalan Pantai bus stop is within convenient reach of Akinabalu Youth Hostel.
Hotels in Kota Kinabalu
| Family Hotel 👪 | Space Cap Hotel |
| Best reviews Hotel ❤️ | H2 Segama Backpacker |
| Hotel with balcony 🌤️ | Vibrant Hostel |
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The 2-star Victoria Hotel And Hostel is situated merely 0.6 km from Gaya Street Sunday Market, in the Downtown Kota Kinabalu district of the city.
The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International, 0.5 km from this hotel. There is Suria Sabah Shopping Mall not too far from the Kota Kinabalu accommodation. New Man Tai treats guests with Malaysian dishes and is at 150 metres of the Kota Kinabalu hostel. Warisan Square is located in the immediate vicinity. Victoria Hotel And Hostel lies within a 10-minute drive of North Borneo train station.
Family Hostels in Kota Kinabalu
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Masada Bed & Breakfast
From 15$
Masada Bed & Breakfast is situated in the heart of Lahad Datu and just 0.7 km from Kk Plaza.
While staying at the Lahad Datu hostel, guests have access to Warisan Square. The accommodation can be found in Lahad Datu, not very far from Pasar Malam Sinsuran. Sri Latha Curry House restaurant with Asian cuisine is merely a 5-minute walk away. The hostel is located near Merdeka Square. There is Minivan to Ranau & Kinabalu NP bus station close to the 2-star Masada Bed & Breakfast, it's just a 5-minute walk away.
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Homy Seafront Hostel
From 8$
The 2-star Homy Seafront Hostel lies in the Downtown Kota Kinabalu district, 25 minutes' walk from the contemporary Sabah State Mosque.
The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International, 0.5 km from this hostel. The memorial park "Double Six Monument" is set 25 minutes' walk from the Kota Kinabalu accommodation. Lobster King Seafood Restaurant treats guests with Asian dishes and is opposite to the Kota Kinabalu hostel. Major Kota Kinabalu sights, such as Handicraft Market, are located nearby. Homy Seafront Hostel lies within 4.8 km of North Borneo train station.
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Escape Backpackers Kk
From 11$
The 2-star Escape Backpackers Kk Hostel is located a 10-minute walk from Gaya Street, close to Centre Point. This Kota Kinabalu hostel has a meeting room and a seasonal outdoor pool for the ease of its guests.
The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International, 10 km from the accommodation. The hostel is situated in Kota Kinabalu, within close distance of Wisma Merdeka Shopping Centre. Coco King ice cream serves different dishes and is set a 5-minute walk away. Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village is located around 25 minutes' walk from Escape Backpackers Kk Hostel. The Kota Kinabalu accommodation lies approximately 10 minutes by car from North Borneo train station.
Hostels in Kota Kinabalu with Car Parking
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The 2-star Faloe Hostel is located 10 minutes by car from Jesselton Point Marina and at 850 metres of the memorial park "Double Six Monument".
The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International, 0.5 km from this hostel. The lake is about 5 minutes' walk away. Nyonya House treats guests with Asian dishes and is right near the Kota Kinabalu hostel. The Kota Kinabalu property offers access to IMAGO Shopping Mall. Faloe Hostel lies 4 km from North Borneo train station.
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Sabah State Mosque is located nearly 15 minutes on foot from Borneo Gaya Lodge and St Simon Catholic Church Likas is 2.6 km away.
The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International, 0.5 km from this hostel. The city centre can be reached within a 15-minute walk. El Centro serves fusion dishes and lies just 150 metres away. This Kota Kinabalu hostel is set within 3 km of the memorial park "Double Six Monument". Borneo Gaya Lodge is located within 6 km of North Borneo train station.