Top Hostels in Kota Kinabalu District in 2025

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Compare 23 Hostels in Kota Kinabalu District with updated reviews, rates, and availability.

"It was kinda tough to figure out where the place was given the small sign and hardly noticeable numbers due to the color choice. But after going up about 4 flights of stairs, comes this cozy little spot in the heart of the city. Air conditioner works fine and the food offered was alright. Just don't forget to bring your own shampoo/soap and towel! "

"Unique,very beautiful, clean and tidy....nice "

SAR 73 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Feb - 5 Feb

"Enjoyable stay and a great budget property choice. Staff were all helpful, Wi-Fi good, rooms, although snug, more than adequate for sleeping and showering. The one thing that let the property down was the lack of options at breakfast. Everyday a different breakfast meal was given but you had no idea what it would be and didn’t have another option to choose if it wasn’t to your liking. That said, the quality of the food was good. Would happily stay at the property again if looking for somewhere...

SAR 138 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Feb - 11 Feb

"Friendly staff and cozy comfy beds - would definitely stay again "

SAR 88 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Feb - 9 Feb

"Beware Foreigners!! The staff here will try to ask you for extra fees and taxes that I had already paid in full with Expedia. I didn’t pay them and once they realized I wasn’t playing their game they left it alone. However I wouldn’t trust them. I showed them that I had paid in full with Expedia and they told me it wasn’t paid and I had to pay in cash. This is a scam. DONT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE. "

SAR 74 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Feb - 4 Feb

"가격대에 비해 숙소가 깨끗하고 좋았어요"

"The lock on the 8-bedded doem room was damaged & it took 10 mins to ooen the door on 2 occassions. The technician or employee was away for 2 days. On the 3rd day the lock failed & lock had to be broken in after 3 different people tried for over 1 hour to ooen the door using the key."

"good ,clean & Best 👍👍😍😍😍😍"

"Bad but the boss friendly"

"The location is very strategic. Walking distance to Filipino market, gaya street."

"Excellent example"

"It's acceptable for its price point, with good airconditioning and (somewhat) clean toilets. Wifi is slightly weak. And the room door lock is too flimsy so security is definitely a concern"

"I love it. This is a really nice backpackers’ hostel and very clean indeed. The price is also very affordable"

"Comfortable and in a convenient location. Nice vibe."

"I booked a single room. What I got was a plastic massage table behind a curtain in a women's day spa! Bathroom had cockroaches (plural). Hair on toilet seat. Very hard to find: taxi driver tried two locations, finally phoned spa admin. I had been in touch with spa by text, and asked about room location and key, as flight was arriving late. They merely told me door lock code; didn't bother to correct my misapprehension that I would be getting a private room. I never heard more from them. ...

"I have stayed in many hostels around the world, so this hostel comes up as just ok. Nothing really impressive, nothing really horrible to complain about. However, i don't think it is suitable for someone without hostel experience to try it out for the 1st time."

"Nice and clean place to stay. It is easy to find and locate at lots of eatery place."

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Recent reviews of Kota Kinabalu District hotels

5/5 Excellent

"What a DEAL!! An incredibly nice, clean, centrally located modern hotel at such a low price - and that price included an all-you-can-eat Chinese breakfast buffet each morning. On-site gym and outdoor pool, on-site convenience store, on-site restaurant, shuttle service to the 3 major shopping malls, on-site laundry service, and a huge, well-furnished, well-kept hotel room with all the modern-day amenities I needed. I HIGHLY recommend the Ming Garden Hotel is/when you're visiting Kota Kinabalu."

A verified traveler stayed at Ming Garden Hotel and Residences

Posted 2 days ago