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Our top choices for Sabah hostels

A beach with clear turquoise water, a boat with people on it, and mountains in the background.

1. Cube Bed Station - Hostel

Cube Bed Station - Hostel
2.0 star property
Semporna
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (47 reviews)
"Clean and near to Jetty.. variety restaurant. Good place to stay"
Malaysia
Indra
The price is 795.161 ₫
938.270 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Cube Bed Station - Hostel
A living room with a beige sofa, a white coffee table, and a blue rug. There are three exercise balls on the rug.

2. Signel Hostel

Signel Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (20 reviews)
"Friendly staff and cozy comfy beds - would definitely stay again "
United Kingdom
Richard
Signel Hostel
A reception desk with framed photos, a 'Beatles' sign, and a 'Thank you for staying with us' sign.

3. Escape Backpackers KK

Escape Backpackers KK
2.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
7.0 out of 10, Good, (8 reviews)
"Je n'avais pas vu que le dortoir est sans fenêtre. Cela me gêne toujours lorsque cela arrive."
France
Elise
Escape Backpackers KK
A modern kitchen with wooden countertops, a sink, and bar stools. There are shelves with kitchen items and a plant.

4. Sarang Hostel Kota Kinabalu

Sarang Hostel Kota Kinabalu
2.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)
"Unique,very beautiful, clean and tidy....nice "
Malaysia
Imran
The price is 475.648 ₫
577.120 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
16 Oct - 17 Oct
Sarang Hostel Kota Kinabalu
A wooden structure with a covered roof and a staircase leading to an upper level.

5. Kinabalu Poring Vacation Lodge - Hostel

Kinabalu Poring Vacation Lodge - Hostel
2.0 star property
Ranau
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (33 reviews)
"Very near to Poring Hot Spring Park. The hosts were very helpful and kind."
Singapore
Seok Lan
The price is 773.917 ₫
976.642 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Kinabalu Poring Vacation Lodge - Hostel
A modern living room with a glass dining table, comfortable seating, and a large window with curtains.

6. Capsule Inn

Capsule Inn
2.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Capsule Inn
Reception hall

7. Island Backpackers

Island Backpackers
2.0 star property
Semporna
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1 review)
Island Backpackers
A bustling street market at night with tents and stalls.

8. X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel

X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
5.6 out of 10, (8 reviews)
"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."
Malaysia
POH AUN
X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel
A wooden table with a bowl and a potted plant on a balcony with a view of a mountain and a street.

9. Ranau Backpackers Hostel

Ranau Backpackers Hostel
2.0 star property
Ranau
4.8 out of 10, (3 reviews)
"Cannot check in cause the hotel are already full after comform booked!"
Malaysia
Mat
Ranau Backpackers Hostel
A modern interior with a central spiral slide, seating areas, and a neon sign.

10. TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu - Travel Meets Social

TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu - Travel Meets Social
2.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (13 reviews)
"New hotel located in the central of the city. Clean and good vibe. Staffs are very warm and friendly. Definitely will visit again! keep up the good work!"
Malaysia
Kim
The price is 1.671.065 ₫
1.868.170 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu - Travel Meets Social
A view of a calm sea with a distant island, a building with a blue and red facade, and a palm tree in the foreground.

11. Sandakan Backpackers Hostel

Sandakan Backpackers Hostel
2.0 star property
Sandakan
7.8 out of 10, Good, (10 reviews)
"Great budget hotel, with friendly staff and a comfy bed. Help yourself breakfast was a bonus. "
United Kingdom
Kelly-ann
The price is 434.902 ₫
513.317 ₫ total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct
Sandakan Backpackers Hostel
A greenhouse with rows of potted plants and a clear sky visible through the structure.

12. Grapevine Garden

Grapevine Garden
2.0 star property
Kota Kinabalu
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (19 reviews)
"We stayed here for one night after arriving late into the airport. Getting our key was straightforward and the hotel worked well for us. "
United Kingdom
Kelly-ann
Grapevine Garden
A nighttime view of a building with a balcony, railings, and a bright light source.

13. Step In Lodge - Hostel

Step In Lodge - Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
6.0 out of 10, (8 reviews)
"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. "
United States
Grant
Step In Lodge - Hostel
Front of property

14. Jiran Hostel Kota Kinabalu

Jiran Hostel Kota Kinabalu
1.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
Jiran Hostel Kota Kinabalu
A room with a wooden chair, a table, and a flag on the wall.

15. Jesselton Cabin - Hostel

Jesselton Cabin - Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
7.6 out of 10, Good, (57 reviews)
"good ,clean & Best 👍👍😍😍😍😍"
Malaysia
Nur
Jesselton Cabin - Hostel
A room with a large window overlooking a body of water, a chair, and a bed.

16. Homy Seafront Hostel

Homy Seafront Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (5 reviews)
"Bastante aceptable."
Spain
Pascual
Homy Seafront Hostel
A bar area with wooden decor, a seating area with a patterned sofa, and ceiling fans.

17. Kinabatangan Wildlife Lodge - Hostel

Kinabatangan Wildlife Lodge - Hostel
2.0 star property
Kota Kinabatangan
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (1 review)
"I just stayed for a week conducting research and had a great stay. The owner, Ben, and staff are wonderful people and I consider them friends now. The room & bed was clean and comfortable and solid WiFI was available at the eating area (helpful for those working). The in-room AC unit helps A LOT in the humid climate. The food, particularly dinner, is tasty and a great deal for the quality you get. Unlike places in more populated areas, if you're lucky, you'll see endangered species here like...
United States
Anonymous traveller
Kinabatangan Wildlife Lodge - Hostel
A sign welcoming visitors to Happy Garden with a view of houses and greenery in the background.

18. Happy Garden Resort - Hostel

Happy Garden Resort - Hostel
2.0 star property
Ranau
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (6 reviews)
"Worth for the money and quite close to Kinabalu gate"
Malaysia
Mohd abdul latif
Happy Garden Resort - Hostel
A building with a sign that reads "Tempo."

19. Tempo - Hostel

Tempo - Hostel
2.0 star property
Semporna
9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (2 reviews)
"It’s so good since they are so good in taking care of cleanliness."
Malaysia
Mohd Syarizzat
Tempo - Hostel
A kitchen with a wooden countertop, a bowl of eggs, a coffee cup, and various kitchen items.

20. Vibrant Hostel

Vibrant Hostel
2.0 star property
Downtown Kota Kinabalu
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (15 reviews)
"Comfortable and in a convenient location. Nice vibe."
United States
Floof
Vibrant Hostel
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Top Sabah Hotel Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

10/10 Excellent
"Room was very clean and maintained well by the service staff. Breakfast was reasonable and staff was friendly"
Catherine 3-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG

Find out more about Sabah

Sabah Hostels information

Number of reviews
174
Accommodation
32 Hostels
Lowest Price
513.317 ₫
Highest Price
1.868.170 ₫

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