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Hostels in Kota Kinabalu

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8.8
Great29 reviews
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1.1 km from City Centre300 m from Oceanus Waterfront Mall
Situated in a business district, the 2-star Space Cap offers quick access to Kota Kinabalu International airport within 10 minutes' drive.
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8.4
Great11 reviews
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1000 m from City Centre300 m from Filipino Market Sabah
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8.6
Great25 reviews
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1.8 km from City Centre200 m from Imago Shopping Mall
The perfect 2-star Vibrant is nestled in the heart of Kota Kinabalu and nearly 20 minutes on foot from Central Market.
FromC$ 13 /nightSelect
8.0
Great4 reviews
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1.1 km from City Centre200 m from Oceanus Waterfront Mall
Gaya Street is within a 10-minute walk of the Nusantara Mattwaddien Kota Kinabalu, while Wisma Merdeka is about a 10-minute walk away.
FromC$ 11 /nightSelect
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700 m from City Centre500 m from Gaya Street (Sunday Market)
FromC$ 24 /nightSelect
8.4
Great63 reviews
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1.1 km from City Centre300 m from Oceanus Waterfront Mall
Set 15 minutes on foot from Suria Sabah, the Homy Seafront lies in a central area.
FromC$ 14 /nightSelect
8.6
Great16 reviews
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900 m from City Centre300 m from Filipino Market Sabah
Merely 12 km from IMAGO Shopping Mall, the 2-star Signel includes 22 rooms.
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Faloe HostelHostel
7.2
Very good3 reviews
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1.8 km from City Centre200 m from Imago Shopping Mall
Marlin Statue is 5 minutes by car from the 2-star Faloe and Oceanus Waterfront Mall is about a 15-minute stroll away.
FromC$ 31 /nightSelect
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1.0 km from City Centre400 m from Atkinson Clock Tower
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Halo HostelHostel
8.6
Great27 reviews
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500 m from City Centre500 m from Gaya Street (Sunday Market)
The 2-star Halo is set at a 2.4 km distance from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and within 15 minutes' walk of Oceanus Waterfront Mall.
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900 m from City Centre100 m from Gaya Street (Sunday Market)
FromC$ 24 /nightSelect
Dock InHostel
7.4
Very good3 reviews
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3.8 km from City Centre800 m from North Borneo Railway
Comprising 18 rooms in the heart of Kota Kinabalu, the Dock In lies within a 10-minute drive of Sunday Market.
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7.8
Very good42 reviews
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1000 m from City Centre200 m from Gaya Street (Sunday Market)
Sitting within 0.8 km of Sabah State Mosque, the 2-star H2 Segama Backpacker Kota Kinabalu is located in the Downtown Kota Kinabalu district.
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1.2 km from City Centre500 m from Tunku Abdul Rahman Park
Guests can relax in the lounge bar of the 2-star Skypod that boasts a quiet location in Kota Kinabalu.
FromC$ 41 /nightSelect
8.6
Great16 reviews
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500 m from City Centre500 m from Gaya Street (Sunday Market)
The 2-star Masada Bed & Breakfast is set 25 minutes' walk from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 0.8 km from Sabah State Mosque.
FromC$ 21 /nightSelect
5.8
Guest rating11 reviews
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800 m from City Centre400 m from Gaya Street (Sunday Market)
The 2-star Victoria Hotel And Kota Kinabalu is nestled in an entertainment district, Gaya Street Sunday Market is a mere 900 metres away.
FromC$ 29 /nightSelect
7.4
Very good16 reviews
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1.0 km from City Centre400 m from Atkinson Clock Tower
The Borneo Gaya Lodge Kota Kinabalu is nestled in a business district, Atkinson Clock Tower is less than a 5-minute stroll away.
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8.0
Great29 reviews
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900 m from City Centre100 m from Gaya Street (Sunday Market)
Set a 10-minute stroll from Gaya Street and in the Downtown Kota Kinabalu district, the Akinabalu Youth Kota Kinabalu has 15 rooms.
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1.3 km from City Centre600 m from KK Esplanade
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7.0
Very good17 reviews
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1000 m from City Centre200 m from Gaya Street (Sunday Market)
Set nearly 5 minutes on foot from Padang Merdeka and in the Downtown Kota Kinabalu district, the 2-star City Park Lodge Kota Kinabalu has 15 rooms.
FromC$ 26 /nightSelect
6.4
Nice2 reviews
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900 m from City Centre200 m from Atkinson Clock Tower
The venue with views of the city is placed 10 minutes' walk from the centre of Kota Kinabalu, at a short distance from Central Market.
FromC$ 34 /nightSelect
6.6
Nice9 reviews
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900 m from City Centre200 m from Atkinson Clock Tower
The 2-star Asia Adventure Lodge is 1.3 km from Kota Kinabalu Wetland Centre and has a quick access to Gaya Street.
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7.6
Very good17 reviews
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1000 m from City Centre200 m from Atkinson Clock Tower
The 2-star Sensi Backpackers Kota Kinabalu is nearly 5 minutes on foot from Atkinson Clock Tower and has a quick access to Padang Merdeka.
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Capsule InnHostel
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900 m from City Centre500 m from Oceanus Waterfront Mall
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8.2
Great7 reviews
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1.8 km from City Centre200 m from Imago Shopping Mall
KK Times Square is within a 5-minute walk of the 5-star Oikos Poshtel Kota Kinabalu and Handicraft Market is 1.7 km away.
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3.6 km from City Centre500 m from North Borneo Railway
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BaladaHostel
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400 m from City Centre600 m from Gaya Street (Sunday Market)
While staying at the Balada Kota Kinabalu you are invited to discover Jesselton Point, set 1.1 km away, or Atkinson Clock Tower, which is about a 5-minute stroll away.
FromC$ 14 /nightSelect
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1000 m from City Centre300 m from Filipino Market Sabah
Set not far from Karamunsing Capital, the hostel welcomes guests with a daily buffet breakfast in a shopping area of the city.
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1.1 km from City Centre200 m from Oceanus Waterfront Mall
When visiting Downtown Kota Kinabalu district, guests can stay in one of the 26 hostel rooms, within just 500 metres from Anjung Samudera.
FromC$ 10 /nightSelect
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900 m from City Centre200 m from Gaya Street (Sunday Market)
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1.9 km from City Centre300 m from Imago Shopping Mall
The 2-star Zoku Lifestyle is set 1.5 km from Weston Wetland Park and 5 minutes by car from Warisan Square.
FromC$ 51 /nightSelect
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1000 m from City Centre300 m from Filipino Market Sabah
Within 20 minutes' walk of Jesselton Point, the venue is placed in an entertainment district, about 1 km from the city centre.
FromC$ 16 /nightSelect
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1000 m from City Centre100 m from Filipino Market Sabah
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1.0 km from City Centre400 m from Filipino Market Sabah
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1000 m from City Centre300 m from Atkinson Clock Tower
The Xplorer Backpacker is located 10 km from Kota Kinabalu International airport and within a 5-minute stroll of City bus stop.
FromC$ 44 /nightSelect

FAQs about Kota Kinabalu hostels

Find the best hostel for an enjoyable stay in Kota Kinabalu with these 5 answers to FAQs.

What are the best budget hostels to rent in Kota Kinabalu?

Amongst 14 tourist lodges, the best Kota Kinabalu options are: Vibrant Hostel rating: 8.0/10; Borneo Gaya Lodge rating: 6.6/10.

What are the best youth Kota Kinabalu hostels?

Backpakers searching for a budget stay in Kota Kinabalu will find Space Cap Hotel or Sensi Backpackers Hostel offering rock-bottom rates at 8C$ per night.

What are the most popular Pantai Tanjung Aru hostels in Kota Kinabalu?

For a fantastic stay in Kota Kinabalu, select H2 Backpacker in Pantai Tanjung Aru with prices from 8C$ per night.

Which Kota Kinabalu hostels are good for couples?

According to iBooked.ca travel statistics, these Kota Kinabalu hostels with private rooms are the best: Asia Adventure Lodge Backpackers Hostel rating: 6.6/10 and Borneo Backpackers rating: 6.4/10.

What are the top hostels in Kota Kinabalu featuring free parking?

Some of the best hostels in Kota Kinabalu providing free parking are Borneo Backpackers and Lavie@Sabah Hostel for about 31C$ and 48C$ per night.

Hostels in Kota Kinabalu essential information

🏨 Hostels in Kota Kinabalu 35
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