Hostels in Kota Kinabalu

Grapevine Garden, a budget-friendly guesthouse in Kota Kinabalu's business district, is situated approximately 8km from Queen Elizabeth Hospital and Kota Kinabalu Esplanade, offering convenient access to these landmarks and other attractions in Donggongon.
This 21-room lodging features 18-square-metre rooms, each with a bathroom, air conditioning, and complimentary Wi-Fi; on-site parking is available (limited spaces).

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.

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.

Vibrant Hostel is located in Kota Kinabalu, a short distance from the Filipino Market Sabah and within easy reach of the Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village. The hostel enjoys excellent user, location and cleanliness ratings, making it a popular choice for budget-conscious travellers.
The accommodation offers a shared kitchen and lounge, perfect for socialising with other guests. Amenities include air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, shared bathrooms with hairdryers, and parking, ensuring a comfortable and convenient stay.

The Century Hotel Kota Kinabalu, part of the "Century Hotel Kota Kinabalu" offer, is situated in the city centre, providing convenient access to urban attractions and city views from its rooms.
This hotel offers complimentary Wi-Fi, on-site dining at its restaurant and cafe, a fitness centre, and room service, with parking available and elevator access for guest convenience.

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.

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.

Borneo Forest Hotel, a well-appointed hostel in Kota Kinabalu, offers the Borneo Forest Hotel deal and provides complimentary Wi-Fi, air conditioning, an on-site restaurant, bar, fitness centre, and parking.
This accommodation is conveniently located in Kota Kinabalu, with accessible parking and on-site transport services, plus concierge assistance and in-room dining for guest convenience.

This Kota Kinabalu guesthouse offers budget-friendly accommodation for two, boasting excellent user ratings for cleanliness and location, although its precise address within the city and proximity to specific landmarks remain unspecified.
The single-bedroom, two-bathroom dwelling provides air conditioning, parking, and internet access; further details regarding interior design, amenities, and nearby attractions are unavailable.

Jiran Hostel is located in the centre of Kota Kinabalu, just a 2-7 minute walk from Jesselton Point, the Sunday Market (Gaya Street), local cafes, seafood restaurants, Suria Shopping Mall, and the Weekend Gaya Street Food Night Market. This makes it a great base for exploring the city and its attractions, and it’s also close to a range of eateries. The hostel has excellent user ratings.
Jiran Hostel offers a comfortable and relaxing environment. Each room has air conditioning, and some beds have private areas with lockers, international power plugs, and reading lights. The hostel also provides free drinking water, all-day coffee and tea, a light breakfast, and snacks, as well as daily housekeeping.

The 5 Minutes Away Airport Lodge in Putatan is conveniently located 1.9 kilometres from Kota Kinabalu International Airport and a 5-minute walk from the Petagas War Memorial.
This private host-managed accommodation offers complimentary WiFi, free private parking, and air conditioning, with a strict no-party policy to ensure a peaceful stay for travellers.

Space Cap Hotel is located in Kota Kinabalu, a short walk from the Filipino Market Sabah and within 2.2 miles of the Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village. The hostel has received very good user ratings, with excellent location and cleanliness ratings.
Space Cap Hotel offers a shared lounge, perfect for meeting fellow travellers. The hostel provides air conditioning, a desk, a hairdryer in each room, a shared kitchen, luggage storage, free Wi-Fi, and parking.