Sabah Hostels hotel | Places to Stay in Sabah

May 10, 2023 Randal Brittian

Discover the best Hostels hotel in Sabah including Vibrant Hostel, The Atelier Boutique Hotel, Homy Seafront Hostel, X-Plorer Backpackers, Sarang Hostel, SKYPOD Hostel, Nature Lodge Sepilok, Toojou, Akinabalu Youth Hostel, Sandakan Backpackers Hostel.
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1. Vibrant Hostel

E29-1, Level 1, Block E, Lot 29, Kota Kinabalu Tim, Kota Kinabalu 88100 Malaysia
Excellent
86%
Good
7%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 14 reviews

Vibrant Hostel

Vibrant Hostel offers various bunk beds from a shared dorm room to a private dorm room. We do have family room, private queen bed and king bed room as well.

Lack professionalism but good and clean facilities

Reviewed By anjanettetan93

The hotel reception contacted me a few times regarding our arrival time. We were rushing from a different district as we were not from KK. Wasn’t pleasant. Maybe should have a 24 hour check in Love the complimentary free flow coffee and kitchen utensils available. Receptionist then knocked on our door the day before checkout to ask if we were smoking, and did not explain why that question was asked. None of us smoke though. Not even e cigarettes. Clean bathrooms and there were shampoos and bath soaps available. Overall, lacking professionalism but good facilities and amneties

2. The Atelier Boutique Hotel

Jalan Kepayan C-6-8, Aeropod Commercial Square, Kota Kinabalu 88200 Malaysia
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 2 reviews

The Atelier Boutique Hotel

The Atelier is an inspired niche hotel catering to those who are looking for an experience rather than just a stay, where guests can step into the world of a photographer, botanist, potter, musician and cafe owner – the 5 twists of The Atelier. Each room at The Atelier has been carefully curated with items and decor to match, specifically sourced to create spaces that are envisioned by Wowspace

Unique experience

Reviewed By 878cathc

Booked here for its closeness to the airport and the fact that it offered an airport transfer as we were arriving late in the evening. It would be hard to find without the help of an airport transfer I think, but once there we had a comfortable night. There are various food outlets in the office building below. Only saw our room but it would be nice to see the others too. Was literally next to the airport but it wasn’t too noisy.

3. Homy Seafront Hostel

Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens Lot A-04-11 , 4th Floor, Block A, Warisan Square, Kota Kinabalu 88000 Malaysia
Excellent
90%
Good
10%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 10 reviews

Homy Seafront Hostel

Homy Seafront Hostel, is a contemporary traveler’s hub provide modern accommodation with comfortable amenities and located in the centre heart of the Kota Kinabalu city. Mixed and girl dormitories are available. Each share dormitory-style room provides air conditioning, while bathroom facilities are completely equipped with free towels and shampoo. Lockers are provided at the open space area.

Really nice hostel but weird area

Reviewed By Caitlin0205

The location is quite hard to find as its 4 floors above a restaurant. We stayed in a private room with a shared bathroom, but there was no windows so very dark. The bathrooms were very clean and quiet. Breakfast included and cooked for us by a very nice lady. The staff were very nice and helpful. Restaurants were nearby but not much to do in the area and very dirty.

4. X-Plorer Backpackers

Floor No 106 108 1st Jalan Gaya,, Kota Kinabalu 88000 Malaysia
Excellent
16%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
27%
Poor
8%
Terrible
16%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 51 reviews

X-Plorer Backpackers

Welcome to our warm and friendly home-stay. “A HOME AWAY FROM HOME”. We are ideally in the heart of Kota Kinabalu, Sabah (popularly known as Borneo). Fifteen minutes ride from Kota Kinabalu International Airport. Come and experience with us, our very own comfortable and clean environmental lodging house complete with a living room, five common toilets cum hot/cold water shower rooms, a unique mini garden and a balcony area made cozy for your leisure that you well deserved.

Friendly staff

Reviewed By Jussi81

Our rooms were clean and all equipment in them worked. Staff was friendly. There is a restaurant very close where live music is played every night up to 23-24 so that should be taken into consideration if you are an early sleeper.

5. Sarang Hostel

Jalan Coastal Block G-40 Kk Times Square, Off Coastal Highway, Kota Kinabalu 88000 Malaysia
Sarang Hostel

Sarang Hostel is located at the City Centre of Kota Kinabalu, right next to the well known shopping mall Imago and Riverson. Sarang provides better privacy accomodation, communal area, dining and kitchen for travelers while traveling, you’re guaranteed a social stay. Services: Breakfast, Wifi, room cleaning,locker,luggage-drop,

6. SKYPOD Hostel

Lot 38, Lorong Karamunsing A Jalan Ikan Juara 1 Lorong Karamunsing A Lot 38, Sadong Jaya, Kota Kinabalu 88100 Malaysia
Excellent
77%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 165 reviews

SKYPOD Hostel

Established in 2014, SKYPOD is an award-winning hostel in KK with Pod style bed offering you an amazing lodging experience at a truly affordable rate. A stone's throw away from the Sembulan River Walk & centrally located in the heart of KK yet away from the hustle and bustle, SKYPOD is within walking distance to Imago Shopping Mall, KK Sentral Bus Terminal & the Waterfront. Jesselton Point, the gateway to the beautiful TAR Marine Park is merely 10 minutes away. In close proximity to the airport, SKYPOD is also a perfect layover for flight transit, early flight arrival and late departures. Our warm service, clean environment and comfortable beds have been our hallmarks over the years. For solo travellers, our friendly Crew are always on hand 24/7 to assist and accompany you during your stay. A safe haven for female travellers too! Meet new friends from all around the world. Learn local culture and languages from our friendly Crew. Enjoy the casual atmosphere. Make yourself at home!

SURPRISINGLY KK HAVE SERV8CES LIKE THIS...JUST LIKE WE HAVE IN OVERSEAS

Reviewed By sallybats

I am so surprise we have serv8ces bnb like this ..skypod at KK. I bever know about this and i only know we have this before in oversea. More amazingly they operate it with a class dude. Im proud to be sabahan ...sabahan entreprenuer ( founder and owner) skypod hostel so brilliant open this skypod. Keep up the good quality Sir. And please i challenge u open another one at sinsuran area the city bussines centre. Need to show others that areas sislnsuran also can have a first class hostel bnb even that area not have a good rapport and vibes. Lets do it dudes. God bless and prosperous u with wealth and good health.

7. Nature Lodge Sepilok

Off, Jalan Sepilok, Mile 4, Jalan Labuk, Sandakan 90000 Malaysia
Excellent
65%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 131 reviews

Nature Lodge Sepilok

Located along Sepilok Road, this property is within 1km from the world famed Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre, Sandakan Rainforest Discovery Centre and Borneoan Sun Bear Centre. We have chalets (ensuite with hot water shower facilities) and dormitory rooms. A full service restaurant is within our compound. Ample of parking spaces.

Lovely peaceful rooms

Reviewed By billios4466

Lovely, big comfortable room. Breakfast cooked to order from a friendly chef. Very convenient to walk to the Orangutan and Bear Sanctuary. If you like nature it's also a short walk to the Rainforest Discovery Centre which I highly recommend visiting.

8. Toojou

No 12, Jalan Masjid Lama Bandaran Berjaya, Kota Kinabalu 88000 Malaysia
Excellent
82%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 45 reviews

Toojou

Toojou redefines home for creators worldwide. Experience community living that inspires and broaden your horizon through shared spaces here in Toojou. Connect and collaborate with your neighbours to build something great together. Feel at home in an innovative community right here in the heart of Borneo.

Recommend. Absolutely loved it!

Reviewed By funky-betty

Such a lovely hostel to stay at! The design and art of the place are just awesome and I loved it a lot?”! Staff are very friendly and helpful which make the whole atmosphere chilled and just comfortable. It’s a bit out of the center of the city but still in the very convenient area. The cafe downstairs are quite popular with locals/tourists and you get 10% discount if you are staying at the hotel - which is quite cool. The only con at this place was... as there is a bar on the rooftop and they play music quite loud until after mid-night. It travels easily to the rooms downstairs and it disturbs you when you have early morning plans and trying to sleep. Still, I enjoyed my stay! Awesome work!

9. Akinabalu Youth Hostel

1st Floor, No. 133 Jalan Gaya, Kota Kinabalu 88000 Malaysia
Excellent
48%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
4%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 207 reviews

Akinabalu Youth Hostel

Nice hostel!

Reviewed By Moman3

Nice private room, great staff. Common room is airy and welcoming. Met some Interesting characters here! The breakfast was simple but everything was clean and they provided free water refills. Shower room was OK, would have been nice if there was some soap available by the sinks, but otherwise it was fine. My private room had a window and Aircon. Slept well, with very little roadside noise u til the morning.

10. Sandakan Backpackers Hostel

Lot 108, 1st Floor, Block Sh-11, Sandakan Harbour Square, Sandakan 90000 Malaysia
Excellent
61%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
2%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 166 reviews

Sandakan Backpackers Hostel

New management of Sandakan Backpackers started to operate on June 2016 with the sea view on the new roof top surrounding. Come and share your adventure and travelling experience with us! Unique Borneo atmosphere and centrally located in the heart of Sandakan town, right at the WATERFRONT at Harbour Square complimented with trendy bars and bistro nearby. You will be strategically and conveniently located in close proximity to the best amenities and services the city can offer. Being small, we thrive to provide you with the best budget, clean accommodation option within the city so that you will be comfortably taken care of at Sandakan Backpackers Hostel, which doubles up as your launch pad to the treasures and beauty of Sabah, Borneo.

Poor hostel and unclean bathrooms

Reviewed By Caitlin0205

We stayed in a private room with shared bathroom, our room was quite big. However the bathrooms were very dirty and the showers didn't work. Breakfast was included, however it was very limited, just toast and fruit. Many places to eat around the hostel and a big shopping centre. Walking distance to the bus stop and easy bus timetable.

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