Budget Hostels from

Hostels are a great way to stay for a lower cost, so you can save more for exploring.

No two hostels look exactly the same, but these dorm-style accommodations all have shared rooms (though many hostels also have private rooms), low prices and a social atmosphere.

Need some guidance on where to stay in Kota Bharu? This hostel is popular: Diyana Budget Hotel - Hostel - You can take advantage of free WiFi and free parking, as well as a restaurant. Rooms come with towels and free toiletries.

The weather is important when you’re discovering new places, so here’s some information about the seasons: The hottest months are usually May and June, with an average temperature of 28°C, while the coldest months are February and January, with an average of 26°C. The rainiest months in Kota Bharu are December, November, January and October, with each month seeing an average of 395 mm of rainfall.

Depending on what interests you, you might enjoy the area around Kota Bharu. Get out into nature with places such as Cahaya Bulan Beach, Temenggor Lake and Padang Merdeka. Cultural attractions include State Museum, Kampung Kraftangan and Handicraft Village and Craft Museum. Visit landmarks such as Istana Jahar.

Keep this information about transit options in and around Kota Bharu in your back pocket to make the most of your stay: You can search for flights to the closest airport, which is Kota Bharu (KBR-Sultan Ismail Petra), 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from the city centre.