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Faloe Hostel

Kota Kinabalu

Set within 2.9 km of Filipino Market Sabah and 2.3 km of Oceanus Waterfront Mall, Faloe Hostel offers rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Kota Kinabalu. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The accommodation provides a shuttle service, while a car rental service is also available. It will be my best memoriable trip in my life. If you have plan to kotakina alone or with friends, you should come here. the host Syah and other guest was really kind and great. and the location, facillities are all good! I cant express with the word, plz just come if you want to more enjoy :)

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9.2
Superb
304 reviews
Price from
US$9
per night

DZ Backpackers

Semporna

DZ Backpackers provides air-conditioned accommodation in Semporna. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and a shared lounge for guests.

At the hostel, the rooms have a balcony. With a shared bathroom fitted with a bidet and a hairdryer, rooms at DZ Backpackers also feature free WiFi. All rooms have bed linen. Location is close to the central district/jetty. Cool produce market outside (durian). The staff is very kind and helpful. Breakfast, snacks, bottled water, and even laundry including soap is included.

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9.1
Superb
21 reviews

Homy Seafront Hostel

Kota Kinabalu

Situated within 11 km of International Technology & Commercial Centre Penampang - ITCC and 1.7 km of Signal Hill Observatory, Homy Seafront Hostel offers rooms in Kota Kinabalu. The property is around 3.6 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, 5.4 km from North Borneo Railway and 6.3 km from Likas City Mosque. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and a shared lounge for guests. Really quiet, best location, really good Aircon, Staff amazing very helpful and super friendly

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8.9
Fabulous
1,056 reviews
Price from
US$8
per night

H2 Worldpackers , The Social Hotel

Kota Kinabalu

Located in Kota Kinabalu, less than 1 km from Filipino Market Sabah, H2 Worldpackers, The Social Hotel provides accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking, a restaurant and a bar. The property is around 5.1 km from North Borneo Railway, 5.9 km from Likas City Mosque and 10 km from International Technology & Commercial Centre Penampang - ITCC. The property is non-smoking and is situated 2.4 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.

With a private bathroom equipped with a shower, rooms at the hostel also offer free WiFi, while selected rooms are equipped with a city view. Staff are super helpful and friendly. Love it

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8.2
Very good
160 reviews
Price from
US$5
per night

Upspot Kuching Waterfront Premium Hostel

Waterfront, Kuching

Located in Kuching, 8.3 km from Borneo Convention Centre Kuching, Upspot Kuching Waterfront Premium Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge. The property is set 41 km from Fort Margherita Kuching, 41 km from Harmony Arch Kuching and 41 km from Charles Brooke Memorial Kuching. The property is non-smoking and is situated 11 km from Sarawak Stadium. A very comfortable and old school style hostel. The bed and blanket are very comfortable to sleep and i really enjoyed the quietness of the place.

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8.2
Very good
168 reviews
Price from
US$18
per night

Swanling Kuching

Kuching

Located within 8.6 km of Borneo Convention Centre Kuching and 11 km of Sarawak Stadium, Swanling Kuching provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Kuching. Located around 40 km from Harmony Arch Kuching, the hostel with free WiFi is also 40 km away from Charles Brooke Memorial Kuching. The property is non-smoking and is set 40 km from Fort Margherita Kuching. It is a basic accommodation with a private room and shared bathrooms. The room was ok and the bed was comfortable. The bathrooms were clean. The location is very central.

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8.3
Very good
156 reviews
Price from
US$12
per night

Capsule Inn

Kota Kinabalu

Capsule Inn is located in Kota Kinabalu, 4.7 km from North Borneo Railway and 6.4 km from Likas City Mosque. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. International Technology & Commercial Centre Penampang - ITCC is 11 km from the hostel and Atkinson Clock Tower is 1.3 km away. Outstanding hosts, lots of positive energy. Capsules offer privacy. I am 1m 92cm and just fit into one. USB charging ports, plug charging as well. Mirror, internal lighting within pod. Great showers and toilets, wash room facilities. You have access to free water, hot and cold for drinks. You are able to cook your own food. Beautifully furnished communal area. Amazing value for money. ***** 5 star rating

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8.5
Very good
203 reviews
Price from
US$7
per night

Escape Backpackers KK

Kota Kinabalu

Located in Kota Kinabalu, 400 metres from Filipino Market Sabah, Escape Backpackers KK provides air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge. The property is around 3.1 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, 5 km from North Borneo Railway and 5.9 km from Likas City Mosque. International Technology & Commercial Centre Penampang - ITCC is 11 km away and Sabah State Mosque is 2.9 km from the hostel. The owner and manager was incredibly helpful, kind and friendly. She went all the way to make me feel welcomed. Delicious breakfast and clean facilities. They really care about you and are very nice. One of the best experiences I have had.

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8.1
Very good
313 reviews
Price from
US$5
per night

Foresight Hotel

Tawau

At the hostel each room includes air conditioning, a desk, a balcony with a city view, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV, bed linen and towels. Foresight Hotel provides certain rooms that include a patio, and the rooms include a kettle. At the accommodation every room has a seating area. Clean, easily accessible, suitable for family.

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8.8
Fabulous
113 reviews

Miniinn Guest House

Bandar Seri Begawan

Miniinn Guest House features free WiFi throughout the property and rooms with air conditioning in Bandar Seri Begawan. The property is around 2 km from Hua Ho Department Store, 4.3 km from Royal Regalia Museum and 5 km from Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanai Bolkiah Shopping Complex. The property is non-smoking and is situated 300 metres from The Mall.

Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque is 5.5 km from the hostel, while Istana Nurul Iman is 5.9 km from the property. The nearest airport is Brunei International Airport, 8 km from Miniinn Guest House. Very clean and friendly receptionist nice location and many good restaurants around

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8
Very good
372 reviews
Price from
US$19
per night

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