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Best Kota Kinabalu hostels with breakfast

Among the 166 hostels in Kota Kinabalu, here are the 4 best hostels with breakfast

Akinabalu Youth Hostel - Kota Kinabalu
8.4 16 reviews

Akinabalu Youth Hostel

hostel, Kota Kinabalu
Akinabalu Youth Hostel is located in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, approximately 5 kilometres from Kota Kinabalu International Airport.
This family-friendly guesthouse offers air-conditioned rooms, a shared kitchen and lounge, organised tours, and vegetarian and halal breakfast options, alongside a 24-hour front desk and paid airport shuttle service.
Concrete Jungle Cabin - Kota Kinabalu
8.7 163 reviews

Concrete Jungle Cabin

hostel, Kota Kinabalu
Concrete Jungle Cabin is located in Kota Kinabalu, just a short distance from Signal Hill Observatory and within a 5-kilometre drive of major landmarks like the Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and Likas City Mosque. This hostel offers a peaceful environment, despite its proximity to the city centre.
The hostel has a shared kitchen and lounge, where guests can relax and socialise. Concrete Jungle Cabin also provides a halal breakfast every morning and organises tours for guests, allowing them to easily explore the diverse attractions of Kota Kinabalu and its surrounding areas.
Capsule Inn - Kota Kinabalu
8.0 552 reviews

Capsule Inn

hostel, Kota Kinabalu
Spot On 89726 Capsule Inn is a 2-star hotel in Kota Kinabalu's city centre, conveniently located within 2km of Kompleks Asia City, Suria Sabah Shopping Mall, and Imago Shopping Mall, and within a 10-minute radius of Sedco Square and Centre Point.
This smoke-free establishment offers free Wi-Fi in public areas, laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff, alongside air conditioning and en-suite bathrooms in each capsule.
Faloe Hostel - Kota Kinabalu
9.5 1680 reviews

Faloe Hostel

hostel, Kota Kinabalu
Faloe Hostel is located in Kota Kinabalu, just a short distance from the Filipino Market Sabah and Oceanus Waterfront Mall, making it a convenient base for exploring the city. The hostel has received excellent ratings for its location, cleanliness, and overall user experience.
Faloe Hostel offers a variety of shared facilities, including a kitchen and lounge areas, perfect for socialising with fellow travellers. Guests can enjoy amenities such as air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, laundry service, and a fitness centre, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable stay.

Best Kota Kinabalu hostels with a locker

Triple Room - 3 Pax (Common Bathroom) - Kota Kinabalu
8.8 1594 reviews

Triple Room - 3 Pax (Common Bathroom)

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This smoke-free guesthouse is located in the city centre, within a 10-minute walk of Sedco Square, Kompleks Asia City, and Atkinson Clock Tower, making it a great base for exploring Kota Kinabalu. The guesthouse has received very good ratings for its location, cleanliness, and overall experience.
The guesthouse features a single bedroom and offers a range of facilities, including a restaurant, room service, and a tennis court. Guests can also enjoy a coffee shop, a computer station, and tour/ticket assistance, as well as free Wi-Fi in public areas.
Homi Breeze 和逸微风 - Kota Kinabalu
No reviews

Homi Breeze 和逸微风

hostel, Kota Kinabalu
Homi Breeze 和逸微风, a 2-star hotel, offers budget-friendly accommodation in Kota Kinabalu, situated approximately 2 kilometres from the city centre.
This guesthouse provides free Wi-Fi, on-site paid parking, a tour assistance desk, transfer services, and laundry facilities, along with an elevator for accessibility.
Mari Mari Dive & Lodge, Sepanggar Island - Kota Kinabalu
9.5 2 reviews

Mari Mari Dive & Lodge, Sepanggar Island

hostel, Kota Kinabalu
The Mari Mari Sepanggar Lodge offers exclusive island accommodation on Sepanggar Island, a 10-15 minute speedboat journey from Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal (MYR 50 surcharge), located approximately 8.2 kilometres from Likas City Mosque and 8.8 kilometres from Gaya Street.
This 37 square meter lodge provides one bedroom with air conditioning and a private bathroom, featuring a balcony with seating, stunning sea and mountain views, and on-site activities such as hiking, scuba diving, and snorkelling.
Homy Seafront Hostel - Kota Kinabalu
9.3 6786 reviews

Homy Seafront Hostel

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Homy Seafront Hostel is located in Kota Kinabalu, close to Signal Hill Observatory and Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, offering easy access to the city's attractions. The hostel enjoys excellent ratings for its location, cleanliness and overall experience.
The hostel features a shared kitchen and lounge, perfect for meeting fellow travellers. It also offers a range of amenities, including free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a bar, a fitness centre, room service, and parking.

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Best Kota Kinabalu hostels with air conditioning

Jiran Hostel - Kota Kinabalu
9.1 78 reviews

Jiran Hostel

hostel, Kota Kinabalu
Jiran Hostel, located in Kota Kinabalu, offers the "Jiran Hostel" deal and provides complimentary Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and on-site parking, with a 24/7 reception for concierge and ticket booking services. This budget-friendly accommodation option is situated conveniently for exploring local attractions.
Guests can enjoy complimentary breakfast, and select rooms feature in-room beverages and en-suite bathrooms with bathrobes, towels, and hairdryers, ensuring a comfortable stay at this non-smoking establishment.
Toojou Kota Kinabalu - Travel Meets Social - Kota Kinabalu
8.8 3340 reviews

Toojou Kota Kinabalu - Travel Meets Social

hostel, Kota Kinabalu
Toojou Kota Kinabalu is a short distance from the city centre, just 2.4 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 5.1 km from North Borneo Railway. The hostel has received very good ratings for its location, cleanliness, and overall experience.
The hostel offers a range of facilities for travellers, including a shared lounge and terrace, a restaurant and bar, free Wi-Fi, and a tour desk. Guests can also enjoy a pool table, a business centre, and vending machines, as well as opportunities for cycling in the surrounding area.
Homesuite Hotel - Kota Kinabalu
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Homesuite Hotel

hostel, Kota Kinabalu
The Homesuite Hotel is conveniently located a short distance from Kota Kinabalu's city centre, offering easy access to local attractions.
This 2-star accommodation provides essential amenities including air conditioning, an on-site restaurant, a fitness centre, and room service, with car rental and laundry services available for guest convenience.
Borneo Gaya Lodge - Kota Kinabalu
8.0 485 reviews

Borneo Gaya Lodge

hostel, Kota Kinabalu
Borneo Gaya Lodge, a budget-friendly guesthouse, is located in Kota Kinabalu, 10 minutes' walk from the Filipino Market Sabah and in close proximity to the KK Esplanade, Atkinson Clock Tower, and Signal Hill Observatory.
This accommodation offers air-conditioned rooms with private bathrooms, free WiFi, and a shared lounge, with paid airport shuttle service available and a tourist tax exemption for Malaysian citizens and permanent residents.

Best Kota Kinabalu hostels with laundry available

Faloe Hostel - Kota Kinabalu
9.5 1680 reviews

Faloe Hostel

hostel, Kota Kinabalu
Faloe Hostel is located in Kota Kinabalu, just a short distance from the Filipino Market Sabah and Oceanus Waterfront Mall, making it a convenient base for exploring the city. The hostel has received excellent ratings for its location, cleanliness, and overall user experience.
Faloe Hostel offers a variety of shared facilities, including a kitchen and lounge areas, perfect for socialising with fellow travellers. Guests can enjoy amenities such as air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, laundry service, and a fitness centre, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable stay.
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