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Space Cap Hotel
Space Cap HotelSpace Cap Hotel
Hotel near City Center,Kota Kinabalu 75.3% of visitors choose this area
Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities.Parking is accessible, supplied by the hostel for guests who arrive by car. Effortlessly plan your daily activities and travel requirements with express check-in or check-out and luggage storage provided by the front desk services.Repeatedly enjoy your best-loved attire with the aid of the laundry service available at Space Cap Hotel.During leisurely days and evenings, in-room amenities such as room service and daily housekeeping enable you to maximize your stay in the room. For minor or impromptu requirements, the convenience stores can promptly cater to them without the necessity of stepping out from the hostel.The hostel is completely smoke-free. In limited designated zones, smoking is exclusively permitted. Crafted for coziness, every guestroom provides an array of features, guaranteeing a tranquil night's sleep while maintaining the level of comfort. For a more enjoyable stay, select rooms at hostel are equipped with linen service and air conditioning. In select rooms, the hostel offers visitors access to bottled water.Maintain your cleanliness and comfort using a hair dryer, toiletries and towels available in select guest restrooms. During your visit, indulge in a range of delightful culinary choices at hostel to enhance your experience.Do you possess exceptional culinary skills? Prepare your meals personally within the hostel at its shared kitchen.

AAnonymous User 2024.05.31
I recently stayed at the Space Cap Hotel in Kota Kinabalu, and it was an exceptional experience, especially for solo travelers. The innovative capsule concept is both unique and practical, offering a perfect blend of privacy and community. Each capsule is well-designed, clean, and equipped with modern amenities, ensuring a comfortable stay. The hotel's location is excellent, situated conveniently near key attractions and public transportation. The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful, providing great tips for exploring the city. The common areas are cozy and ideal for meeting fellow travelers. Overall, Space Cap Hotel offers a fantastic and affordable stay, making it a top choice for solo travelers in Kota Kinabalu. Highly recommended!
Very Good
124 reviews
4.2/5
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Jiran Hostel Kota Kinabalu
Jiran Hostel Kota KinabaluJiran Hostel Kota Kinabalu
Hotel near City Center,Kota Kinabalu 75.3% of visitors choose this area
With a stay at Jiran Hostel in Kota Kinabalu (Downtown Kota Kinabalu), you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Gaya Street Sunday Market and Suria Sabah Shopping Mall. This hostel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Wisma Merdeka Shopping Center and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Atkinson Clock Tower. Featured amenities include luggage storage, microwave in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. Make yourself at home in one of the 5 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Shared bathrooms with hair dryers are provided.

GGuest User 2024.04.23
Really friendly staff. One of the Shared bedrooms doesn’t have curtains but the lady told me they are planning to put. Besides that the bed was comfortable. Lounge area is small but is good to connect with other people. Free tea and coffee ! Bread toaster Microwave Fridge. The bad thing is that the shower heater was no so good and then when you flush the water in the toilet sometimes it was not strong enough so you have to wait. There are 3 bathrooms. One was broken during my whole staying. This should be fix asap.
Excellent
38 reviews
4.5/5
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Homy Seafront Hostel
Homy Seafront HostelHomy Seafront Hostel
Hotel near City Center,Kota Kinabalu 75.3% of visitors choose this area
With a stay at Homy Seafront Hostel in Kota Kinabalu (Downtown Kota Kinabalu), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Suria Sabah Shopping Mall and Imago Shopping Mall. This hostel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Warisan Square and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Centre Point. Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area. Take advantage of the hostel's room service (during limited hours). A complimentary English breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM. Featured amenities include an elevator, coffee/tea in a common area, and microwave in a common area. Make yourself at home in one of the 28 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.

GGuest User 2022.12.26
We spent four nights in a double room and really enjoyed our time here. Yes it might be a little difficult to spot/see at first, but we thought it was in a great central location and well worth the money. Staff are super helpful and friendly (they helped arrange car hire for us for the day) and it's easy to use this as a base and use Grab taxis to get around. OK, the walls are paper thin and you hear traffic noise (ear plugs can be hands), but when the aircon is on and you've spent the day exploring and are dead tired you don't notice. Also nice to have an area where you can prepare your breakfast and the place is walking distance to plenty of places to eat. Would happily stay here again - thanks everyone for a great stay.
Outstanding
69 reviews
4.6/5
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Signel Hostel
Signel HostelSignel Hostel
Hotel near City Center,Kota Kinabalu 75.3% of visitors choose this area
With a stay at Signel Hostel, you'll be centrally located in Kota Kinabalu, within a 5-minute drive of Suria Sabah Shopping Mall and Imago Shopping Mall. This hostel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Local Fruits Market and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Warisan Square. Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a communal living room. Featured amenities include express check-out, multilingual staff, and refrigerator in a common area. Make yourself at home in one of the 30 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes. 40-inch LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include blackout drapes/curtains, housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

GGuest User 2022.01.11
Location is right smack in the old town with a 3 min walk to the Filipino Market and literally a stone's throw to the best pork noodles in KK, cleanliness is immaculate (The staff kept cleaning and cleaning all the time) and the value of the accommodation is one of the most feasible in KK. But most of all, it's the staff: Leo, Cynthia, Vivian and the Malay lady that speaks fluent Mandarin (Sorry for forgetting your name) are the best staff to help you when you come to KK. They helped us arrange extra storage for our big backpacks, lent us their personal rice cooker when we needed something to cook with, helped keep the precious rice wine yeast and tapai we bought from the Sabah interior for 2 weeks, helped us with amenities, moved us to a bed that we liked, recommended great places to eat, etc. etc. When we come back to KK, this is the first place we'll stay!
Excellent
87 reviews
4.4/5
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Sarang Hostel Kota Kinabalu
Sarang Hostel Kota KinabaluSarang Hostel Kota Kinabalu
Hotel near City Center,Kota Kinabalu 75.3% of visitors choose this area
Located in Kota Kinabalu (Downtown Kota Kinabalu), Sarang Hostel Kota Kinabalu is steps from Imago Shopping Mall and a 4-minute drive from Suria Sabah Shopping Mall. This hostel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Gleneagles Hospital and 1 mi (1.5 km) from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade. This hostel offers designated smoking areas. Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and an elevator. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 7 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, hair dryers, and slippers.

GGuest User 2023.12.05
good homestay… clean and good location.. just the room wasnt so sound proof, i can hear ppl talking clearly from my room.. other than tat all good
Very Good
11 reviews
4.2/5
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Oikos Poshtel
Oikos PoshtelOikos Poshtel
Hotel near City Center,Kota Kinabalu 75.3% of visitors choose this area
Located in Kota Kinabalu (Downtown Kota Kinabalu), Oikos Poshtel is steps from Imago Shopping Mall and a 3-minute drive from Suria Sabah Shopping Mall. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Gleneagles Hospital and 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Kota Kinabalu Esplanade. Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a hair salon, and a television in a common area. At Oikos Poshtel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 10 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves. Your memory foam bed comes with premium bedding. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, hair dryers, and slippers.

AAnonymous User 2024.03.07
Great location just next to a shopping mall. Room is small with no tv. The windows in some rooms were fake. Good for overnight stay to go for a transit flight. But if you are travelling to KK perhaps choose other hotel with bigger room and amenities.
13 reviews
3.8/5
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Capsule Inn
Capsule InnCapsule Inn
Hotel near City Center,Kota Kinabalu 75.3% of visitors choose this area
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. Every room is fitted with a shared bathroom equipped with a bidet and a hairdryer, while some rooms will provide you with a kitchen. Popular points of interest near the hostel include Filipino Market Sabah, Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and KK Esplanade. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 3 km from Capsule Inn.

TTravelbuddy183 2023.11.18
The entrance is kind of hard to find in first place. The look of the beds is really cool and unique, but the mattress isn’t really comfortable. Except of this the facilities were good. It includes everything you need. Breakfast is ok. Staff was very kind and helpful🫰.
Very Good
14 reviews
4.2/5
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Hotel Victoria
Hotel VictoriaHotel Victoria
Hotel near City Center,Kota Kinabalu 75.3% of visitors choose this area
At Hotel Victoria, exceptional service and top-notch amenities create a memorable experience for guests. Complimentary internet access is available in the hostel to ensure you stay connected during your visit.Arrange your trips to and from the airport using the hostel's convenient transportation services booking. For guests with their own vehicle, parking facilities are provided.Due to health concerns, smoking is strictly prohibited within the entire premises of hostel. For the health and well-being of all guests and staff, smoking is restricted exclusively to assigned zones. A delightful breakfast is the perfect way to begin your day, and at Hotel Victoria, you can always indulge in a scrumptious meal on-site. Allow your journey to be free from the pangs of hunger! On-site eateries offer delicious and accessible meal choices. Are you inclined to prepare your own dishes? You will surely appreciate having the on-site shared kitchen available.At Hotel Victoria, guests can take pleasure in the delightful recreational amenities provided for their entertainment. Conclude your days in complete tranquility by visiting the salon situated precisely at the hostel.

TT9186GMdavidg 2019.08.18
Very comfortable with some well thought out touches. Host & staff very knowledgable and helpful. Recommend for backpacking and groups. Good location. Great value. Basic but wholesome breakfast. Liked the common areas for the larger rooms - very good for groups.
6 reviews
1.1/5
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H2 Segama Backpacker
H2 Segama BackpackerH2 Segama Backpacker
Hotel near City Center,Kota Kinabalu 75.3% of visitors choose this area
At H2 Segama Backpackers, exceptional service and top-notch amenities create a memorable experience for guests.Complimentary internet access is available in the hostel to ensure you stay connected during your visit.Arrange your trips to and from the airport using the hostel's convenient transportation services booking.Discover the wonders of Kota Kinabalu with ease by utilizing the services provided by taxi and car hire. For guests with their own vehicle, parking facilities are provided.Continuously receive the support you require through front desk amenities such as express check-in or check-out and luggage storage.At the hostel, their ticket service and tours is also capable of assisting with booking tickets and securing reservations for entertainment and adventures.Chilly nights become more delightful than balmy ones, as you snuggle near the hostel's inviting hearth.Desire to unwind? Make the most of your visit at H2 Segama Backpackers with accessible amenities such as 24-hour room service. Due to health concerns, smoking is strictly prohibited within the entire premises of hostel.For the health and well-being of all guests and staff, smoking is restricted exclusively to assigned zones. Accommodations come equipped with all the conveniences required for a restful night's slumber. A selection of rooms feature linen service, blackout curtains and air conditioning to ensure your comfort and convenience.A few accommodations at H2 Segama Backpackers also include unique design elements like a balcony or terrace. In certain rooms, the hostel offers visitors access to a refrigerator, instant coffee and instant tea. H2 Segama Backpackers offers a hair dryer, toiletries and towels in the restrooms of specific accommodations. At H2 Segama Backpackers, each day commences with a scrumptious breakfast offered at no additional cost. All adore a delightful cup of coffee! An on-site coffee shop ensures you can relish a cup of authentic, freshly-brewed coffee every morning -- or whenever you desire it.Allow your journey to...

GGuest User 2023.03.04
I dont have the time to stay at the hostel as i have some problems that i have to settle, but the customer service was really great! They even called me to confirm the bookings and they are so friendly, maybe next time i will book the room again for my solo travels
Very Good
37 reviews
4.2/5
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H2 Worldpackers , the Social Hotel
H2 Worldpackers , the Social HotelH2 Worldpackers , the Social Hotel
Hotel near City Center,Kota Kinabalu 75.3% of visitors choose this area
At H2 Worldpackers, The Social Hotel, exceptional service and top-notch amenities create a memorable experience for guests. Complimentary internet access is available in the hotel to ensure you stay connected during your visit.Desire to unwind? Make the most of your visit at H2 Worldpackers, The Social Hotel with accessible amenities such as daily housekeeping. Accommodations come equipped with all the conveniences required for a restful night's slumber. A selection of rooms at H2 Worldpackers, The Social Hotel come furnished with air conditioning to cater to your needs and comfort. At H2 Worldpackers, The Social Hotel, each day commences with a scrumptious breakfast offered at no additional cost.An evening spent at hotel's bar can offer as much enjoyment as venturing out with your fellow travelers. At H2 Worldpackers, The Social Hotel, guests can take pleasure in the delightful recreational amenities provided for their entertainment.Conclude your days in complete tranquility by visiting the sauna situated precisely at the hotel.

GGuest User 2023.12.18
Had a very good time at this place. Staff is very welcoming and super friendly. Staff, all kinds of volunteers and other guests can always advise you on how to have a good time in KK. Variety of comfortable and cheap rooms, a lounge area to chill or watch movies and a cool reggea bar downstairs to have a good night. The Hostel is located in the centre of KK, everything you need and more is in walking distance (supermarket, convenience stores, delicious and cheap restaurants, night markets, filipino market at the sea, great thrift store). Can absolutely recommend and will be back!!
15 reviews
3.5/5
Price from
S$ 7
per night
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4.5/5
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The Luma Hotel, a Member of Design Hotels

Hotel near City Center, Kota Kinabalu
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4.3/5
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Hotel near City Center, Kota Kinabalu
"Convenient for shopping""Near shopping area"
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Sutera Sanctuary Lodges At Manukan Island Hotels in Kota Kinabalu
4.3/5
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Sutera Sanctuary Lodges At Manukan Island

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"Great beach""Delicious breakfast"
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5.0/5
Perfect
GGuest UserVery good, super good atmosphere, convenient eating, everything is very good. Highly recommended. You can come and stay. You will not regret it if you book together! Believe in yourself, you can do it!!!
Sutera Inn Inanam

Sutera Inn Inanam

Hotel near Kota Kinabalu
Price per night fromS$ 16
4.5/5
Excellent
GGuest UserNote: This store will ”deliberately” charge a tourist tax (this does not happen in other stores). If no evidence is found, it will charge a tourist tax (RM10 per day). Fortunately, I found the paid tax sent to me by the ordering website. Only after passing the tourist tax ”invoice” can you get back the excess tourist tax!
Jpod Capsule Hotel

Jpod Capsule Hotel

Hotel near City Center, Kota Kinabalu 75.3% of visitors choose this area
Price per night fromS$ 10
4.3/5
Excellent
GGuest UserNew hotel. The room is small but clean with comfortable bed. It was quiet even though it was full house. Door beeps when not closed properly. Friendly staff. It is a convenient location. Two malls within walking distance. Ample choice for food. Two disadvantages in the room. The bathroom. One shower will wet the whole bathroom which makes the tile very slippery. There is no chair in the room. I have to stand when needed to do some work on my laptop. I had to place the laptop on a high platform, about waist height. Would recommend a simple high chair.
The Seraya Hotel

The Seraya Hotel

Hotel near City Center, Kota Kinabalu 75.3% of visitors choose this area
Price per night fromS$ 45
4.2/5
Very Good
PpinkpigVery good location right at the entrance of gaya street. Come here on Fri or Sat to enjoy the wonderful night food market with live band performance and Sun for the morning shopping market :) Need to remove shoes in hostel though so do bring along a pair of bedroom slippers :)
Akinabalu Youth Hostel

Akinabalu Youth Hostel

Hotel near City Center, Kota Kinabalu 75.3% of visitors choose this area
Price per night fromS$ 17
4.2/5
Very Good
GGuest UserWonderful stay for a short trip during my stay at Airdence. Walking distance to the imago mall and lots of restaurant nearby. Excellent host, very friendly and very good in communication. They even provide microwave in the room and water dispenser at their lounge. Thank you.
Airdence

Airdence

Hotel near City Center, Kota Kinabalu 75.3% of visitors choose this area
Price per night fromS$ 52
3.9/5
GGuest UserIn general everything is quite good, facilities are not the best and common spaces are a little small and rooms are quite small, anyway for the price is good, it can be noted that the location is very good and oeral Super friendly
Escape Backpackers KK

Escape Backpackers KK

Hotel near City Center, Kota Kinabalu 75.3% of visitors choose this area
Price per night fromS$ 6
3.5/5
CChristine Tine-Suitable for traveller budget hotel. -Easy walking to night market Gaya Street. Everyday on Friday & Saturday night.
Hotel Iskandar

Hotel Iskandar

Hotel near City Center, Kota Kinabalu 75.3% of visitors choose this area
Price per night fromS$ 23

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What are the best Hostels in Kota Kinabalu?

Whether you are travelling to Kota Kinabalu for business or tourism, Space Cap Hotel , Signel Hostel and The Seraya Hotel are highly recommended as some of the best hotels.

What is the average rate for Hostels in Kota Kinabalu?

For Hostels in Kota Kinabalu, the average price on weekdays is S$ 33, and the average price on weekends (Friday - Saturday) is S$ 33.

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Total Properties68
Number of Reviews702
Highest PriceS$ 94
Lowest PriceS$ 7
Average Price (Weekends)S$ 33
Average Price (Weekdays)S$ 33