Budget Hostels from

By staying at a hostel, you can cut your spending on accommodations and set aside more of your budget for fun things to do during your holiday.

No two hostels look exactly alike, but these dormitory-style accommodations all have shared rooms (though many have private options too), low prices and a social atmosphere.

The weather is important when you’re discovering new places, so here’s a little information about the local climate: The hottest months are usually May and June, with an average temperature of 27°C, while the coldest months are February and March, with an average of 26°C. The rainiest months in Tamparuli are January, November, December and October, with each month seeing an average of 299 mm of rainfall.

Get out into nature with places such as Shangri-la Rasa Ria Nature Reserve, Sapi Island and Mount Kinabalu National Park. Cultural attractions include Mari Mari Cultural Village. Locals like to shop at 1Borneo Hypermall.

Keep this information about transit options in Tamparuli on hand to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the nearest airport, which is Kota Kinabalu (BKI-Kota Kinabalu Intl.), located 20.7 mi (33.3 km) from the city centre.