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Featured Hostels in Kota Kinabalu
Estimated price for 1 night/2 adults
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25 Aug-26 Aug
a very good choice for begpackers and anyone plan for short stay..provides goods facilities for doing laundries and entertainment.
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25 Aug-26 Aug
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27 Aug-28 Aug
Just superb. Sparkling clean hostel and well maintained. Staff are great and very helpful whenever I need, you just need to ask for the reception no. Surrounding area is very good and safe. There is 24 hours convenient store and few local restraurants at ground level. Very pleasant stay, thank you ...
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5 Sep-6 Sep
Very good hostel with excellent and thoughtful amenities.
I booked a single room. What I got was a plastic massage table behind a curtain in a women's day spa! Bathroom had cockroaches (plural). Hair on toilet seat. Very hard to find: taxi driver tried two locations, finally phoned spa admin. I had been in touch with spa by text, and asked about room location ...
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24 Aug-25 Aug
good
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17 Sep-18 Sep
It's acceptable for its price point, with good airconditioning and (somewhat) clean toilets. Wifi is slightly weak. And the room door lock is too flimsy so security is definitely a concern
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26 Aug-27 Aug
Sorry to say that the walls were so paper-thin that the guy snoring next door kept me awake for hours. Apart from that it’s good value for money and great access to the park and kundasang
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1 Sep-2 Sep
Simply the best staff, hot shower, awesome WiFi, central, big beds that are comfortable
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25 Aug-26 Aug
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24 Aug-25 Aug
Great sea view and good location
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28 Aug-29 Aug
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Estimated price for 1 night/2 adults
Shangri La's Tanjung Aru Resort and Spa
No. 20, Jalan Aru, Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, SabahShangri La's Tanjung Aru Resort and SpaRM688
The Klagan Hotel
Unit 25-28, Ground Floor, Block D, Warisan Square Jalan Tun Fuad Step, Kota Kinabalu, SabahLowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
What Is a Hostel?
If you're searching for an affordable place to stay in Kota Kinabalu, one of its 34 hostels could be a great option. These dorm-style accommodation options come in lots of shapes and sizes, but they all have a few qualities in common:
- Low prices
- A social environment
- Shared rooms (though many hostels offer private room options too)
By going with a hostel in Kota Kinabalu, you can spend less on accommodation and save more of your budget for sightseeing during your holiday. We've heard good things about the marina and other attractions in this destination, as well as activities like boating.
When Is the Best Time to Visit Kota Kinabalu?
The weather can be important when you want to venture out and explore, so here's a little information that might be helpful:
- The hottest months are typically April and May, while June and January are the coldest months
- January-March: Daytime temperatures average 31° C and night-time temperatures average 24° C
- April-June: 32° C is the daytime average and 24° C is the night-time average
- July-September: Daytime averages are around 31° C and night-time averages are around 24° C
- October-December: The average temperatures are 31° C during the day and 24° C at night
- Average rainfall is 93 inches in a year
What Can I Do in Kota Kinabalu?
Depending on your interests, you might like these places to visit:
Top Sights- Sabah State Mosque
- Likas Stadium
- 1 Borneo Hypermall
- KK Esplanade
- Signal Hill Observatory Platform
- Kota Kinabalu Wetlands Centre
- Museum of Islamic Civilisation
- Sabah State Museum
- Monsopiad Cultural Village
Overall, Kota Kinabalu is known for its:
- Boating
- Diving
- Snorkelling
- Marina
- Parks
- Shopping
How to Get to Kota Kinabalu and Around the Area
You can find the closest airport in Kota Kinabalu (BKI-Kota Kinabalu Intl.), 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from the city centre. Once you've arrived, you might want to use public transport to get around. If you're hoping to check out more of the area, make your way to Tanjung Aru Station to take a train.
