Budget Hostels from RM60

Hostels are a great way to stay for a lower cost, so you can save more for fun things to do. If you’re hoping to treat your taste buds while you’re here, you can check out the local restaurants.

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

Our customers like these accommodations in the area, and they may have reasonable room rates: Pan Borneo Hotel Kota Kinabalu - 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from the heart of Putatan. Property features at this hotel include free breakfast, free WiFi and free parking. Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu - 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from the heart of Putatan. Located within a 10-minute walk of Suria Sabah Shopping Mall. Property features at this hotel include free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance.

The weather is important when you’re discovering new places, so here’s some information that might be helpful: 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 27°C. The rainiest months in Putatan are November, January, December and October, with each month seeing an average of 258 mm of rainfall.

Generally, Putatan is known for its: restaurants and sports. Get out into nature with places such as Sapi Island, Tunku Abdul Rahman Park and Tanjung Aru Perdana Park. Cultural attractions include Sabah State Museum and Mari Mari Cultural Village. Locals like to shop at Imago Shopping Mall and City Mall.

Keep this information about transit options in and around Putatan 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.), 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from the city centre. Once you’re on the ground, you may want to make use of public transport. If you’re hoping to see more of the surrounding area, head over to Putatan Station to take a train.