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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. Staffs are friendly especially Cindy gives me thoughtful suggestions for tour which makes my trip more memorable! The view is great.

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9
Superb
1,245 reviews
Price from
US$8
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. Faloe hostel is like stepping into your own home away from home. It’s extremely well maintained and the vibe is as cozy as it gets ! From the music picked to play to the artwork on the walls… it’s amazing!

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9.4
Superb
499 reviews
Price from
US$9
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. William is a super host, he is friendly, informative and helpful. I saw this hostel is incredibly high score which I cannot believe it, but when u stay u will know it definitely deserves the compliments and high score. Wishing William booming business!

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9.6
Exceptional
51 reviews
Price from
US$20
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. The simplicity and value for money.

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9.5
Exceptional
19 reviews
Price from
US$14
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. The location is in the centre of the town. very clean. The owner is nice and helpful.

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8.3
Very good
243 reviews
Price from
US$10
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. I like all. Seriously this is the best hostel I ever stay. The staff so helpful.. The place so clean.. I wish there is more hostel like this around Malaysia

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8.1
Very good
111 reviews
Price from
US$10
per night

Set in Kota Kinabalu and with Filipino Market Sabah reachable within 500 metres, Signel Hostel offers a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. The property is around 3.5 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, 5.8 km from North Borneo Railway and 6.3 km from Likas City Mosque. International Technology & Commercial Centre Penampang - ITCC is 11 km from the hostel and Sabah State Mosque is 3.7 km away. Clean, comfortable and super well located

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8.4
Very good
356 reviews
Price from
US$14
per night

Located in Kota Kinabalu, 1.7 km from Filipino Market Sabah, Vibrant Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge. The property is around 4.1 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, 5.6 km from North Borneo Railway and 8.2 km from Likas City Mosque. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, and luggage storage for guests. Incredibly nice and helpful stuff! The rooms were comfortable and clean and the location was close to a lot of shops and restaurants. Can definitely recommend staying here when in Kota Kinabalu.

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8.6
Fabulous
446 reviews
Price from
US$12
per night

Situated in Kota Kinabalu and within 400 metres of Filipino Market Sabah, Space Cap Hotel has a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. The property is set 3.8 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, 5.4 km from North Borneo Railway and 6.3 km from Likas City Mosque. The accommodation features a shared kitchen, a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage for guests.

The shared bathroom is fitted with a bidet, a hairdryer and slippers. The rooms at the hostel have air conditioning and a desk. Nancy was very helpful and the location was perfect

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

Tanini Sepilok Formerly Known As Nature Lodge Sepilok is offering accommodation in Sepilok. Boasting a tour desk, this property also provides guests with a restaurant. The hostel also offers free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service. Great hostel with lovely staff, close to the rainforest discovery center and only a 20 minute walk from the orangutans and sunbears! Breakfast was great, staff were really helpful, especially Madeline! Would definitely recommend this place.

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8.4
Very good
592 reviews
Price from
US$22
per night

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