Budget Hostels from RM60

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.

You might like the room rates at this top accommodation option in the area, which has good reviews from our travellers: Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu - 19.7 mi (31.8 km) from the heart of Tamparuli. 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 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, Tunku Abdul Rahman Park and Sapi Island. 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.