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Homy Seafront Hostel is situated in Kota Kinabalu, within 3.6 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 5.4 km of North Borneo Railway. The property is around 6.3 km from Likas City Mosque, 11 km from International Technology & Commercial Centre Penampang - ITCC and 1.7 km from Signal Hill Observatory. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and a shared lounge for guests. Reasonable price, good location, breakfast, clean and kind staffs.

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9
Superb
1,260 reviews
Price from
US$9
per night

Faloe Hostel is set in Kota Kinabalu, within 1.8 km of Filipino Market Sabah and 4.1 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village. The property is located 5.7 km from North Borneo Railway, 8.2 km from Likas City Mosque and 11 km from International Technology & Commercial Centre Penampang - ITCC. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and organising tours for guests. The place has a great location and it was friendly ate bucks at a small room is a tight fit

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9.5
Exceptional
496 reviews
Price from
US$10
per night

8 km from Borneo Convention Centre Kuching, The Wheelhouse is situated in Kuching and features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi. The property is set 39 km from Harmony Arch Kuching, 39 km from Charles Brooke Memorial Kuching and 39 km from Sang Ti Miao Kuching. The property is non-smoking and is located 11 km from Sarawak Stadium.

Fort Margherita Kuching is 39 km from the hostel, while Tua Pek Kong Chinese Temple Kuching is 39 km from the property. Kuching International Airport is 10 km away. The staffs are very kind and helpful

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9.4
Superb
5 reviews
Price from
US$10
per night

Located in Semporna, The Nest Hostel features free WiFi. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and a shared lounge for guests.

Guest rooms at the hostel are equipped with a private bathroom equipped with a shower. The host was incredibly friendly and welcoming. He recommended a great breakfast spot and even shared his favorite place for dinner, which turned out to be fantastic. He also helped arrange transportation to and from Tawau Airport, which made everything so convenient. The room was very clean and quiet. There were a few tiny ants, but honestly, it’s just part of the environment here—it’s already one of the cleanest places. The air conditioning worked perfectly, and I really appreciated having a washing machine and a space to hang clothes. There’s a fire extinguisher in the hallway, and the entrance is secured with two iron gates. The room uses a traditional key lock, and the host is always present at the property, which makes it feel very safe. Downstairs, the roti keju paired with curry sauce and sambal was surprisingly delicious. The food court he recommended had a great variety—loved the smooth draft beer, the light and tasty Hakka tofu, the tender and flavorful lamb satay, and the Singapore-style fried vermicelli was also quite good. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a comfortable stay with great local tips and hospitality.

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9.5
Exceptional
60 reviews
Price from
US$22
per night

Located within 5.6 km of Filipino Market Sabah and 400 metres of North Borneo Railway, Dazzle Home Aeropod provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Tanjong Aru. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is set 4.2 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.

At the hostel, each room comes with a desk. The shared bathroom is equipped with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. Guest rooms include a wardrobe. Spacious & cozy room. Seems spotless, but there's a baby cockroach inside my room, still alive. Very hard to catch 😂

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9.2
Superb
26 reviews
Price from
US$17
per night

Agape Hostel provides accommodation in Sibu. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and a shared lounge for guests.

At the hostel, rooms have a balcony. With a shared bathroom fitted with a bidet and a hairdryer, rooms at Agape Hostel also boast free WiFi. The rooms at the accommodation have air conditioning and a wardrobe. Cleanliness, staff also very friendly

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9
Superb
24 reviews
Price from
US$21
per night

Concrete Jungle Cabin is set in Kota Kinabalu, within 4.1 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 5.2 km of Likas City Mosque. The property is located 5.9 km from North Borneo Railway, 11 km from International Technology & Commercial Centre Penampang - ITCC and 400 metres from Signal Hill Observatory. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and organising tours for guests.

With a shared bathroom equipped with a bidet and a hairdryer, rooms at the hostel also provide guests with free WiFi, while certain rooms here will provide you with a balcony. I loved how comfy the bed is. The showers and toilets were separated and kept clean by the care takers. Though I have to keep quite all the time as the dorm was also occupied with other travellers. I checked in quite late and stayed only for 6 hours and prior to my late arrival, as the reception is only available for 12 hours, the management sent me a message on Booking for self check-in which was so convenient and great especially for a late check-in. Thank you for the auntie who was there to help me out as well. Loved her vibe! Place is situated at the heart of Gaya Street, right in front of Jesselton Hotel and quite close to Wisma Merdeka (which was my main purpose to go there). I'm grateful for the locker underneath. Got to store my luggage inside safely, whilst I roam around the street. Affordable? Definitely Location? Yes Clean and comfortable? Yes Would I book here again? Yes

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8.8
Fabulous
110 reviews
Price from
US$12
per night

AeCOTEL Mingle Hostel is located in Sandakan. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and organising tours for guests.

With a shared bathroom equipped with a bidet and a hairdryer, rooms at the hostel also offer free WiFi, while selected rooms are fitted with a city view. Stayed in the dorm which was so comfortable - lovely thick doona and really nice pillow. Great shared facilities kept very clean. Allowed me to store my bags whilst going on a river safari.

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8.2
Very good
261 reviews
Price from
US$7
per night

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. Featuring a shared bathroom with a bidet and a hairdryer, rooms at DZ Backpackers also feature free WiFi. All rooms will provide guests with a microwave. A really good budget option, it’s clean a comfortable and super well located.

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8
Very good
117 reviews
Price from
US$11
per night

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 around 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
458 reviews
Price from
US$18
per night

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