Hostels in Sabah, Malaysia

Hostels in Sabah, Malaysia

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Hotel near Kota Kinabalu City Center,Kota Kinabalu
At Jiran Hostel, exceptional service and top-notch amenities create a memorable experience for guests. Complimentary internet access is available in the hostel to ensure you stay connected during your visit. For guests with their own vehicle, parking facilities are provided. Continuously receive the support you require through front desk amenities such as luggage storage. At the hostel, their ticket service and tours is also capable of assisting with booking tickets and securing reservations for entertainment and adventures.Desire to unwind? Make the most of your visit at Jiran Hostel with accessible amenities such as daily housekeeping. Due to health concerns, smoking is strictly prohibited within the entire premises of hostel.Accommodations come equipped with all the conveniences required for a restful night's slumber. A selection of rooms feature linen service, blackout curtains and air conditioning to ensure your comfort and convenience.In certain rooms, the hostel offers visitors access to a refrigerator, a coffee or tea maker and instant coffee.In the hostel, certain guest bathrooms come equipped with essential bathroom amenities, such as a hair dryer and toiletries, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests. At Jiran Hostel, each day commences with a scrumptious breakfast offered at no additional cost.

"The location is excellent, close to the beach and convenient for Gaya Street, with plenty of food and drink options nearby. However, the layout is a bit impractical; the toilet is too far from the 4-person room. Having to cross a public area to get to the bathroom in the middle of the night is really inconvenient. Everything else was acceptable."
Amazing
127 reviews
9.4/10
1 night
From IDR 198,567
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99+
Hotels in Sabah
Located in Semporna, Cube Bed Station - Hostel is a 2-minute drive from Semporna Mosque and 6 minutes from Tropical Research and Conservation Centre. This hostel is 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Bukit Tengkorak Archaeological Site. Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area. Additional features at this hostel include tour/ticket assistance and barbecue grills. Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli, or stay in and take advantage of the hostel's room service (during limited hours). Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Make yourself at home in one of the 40 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

"Service: Enthusiastic. Environment: Central location in town with all amenities nearby, and well-equipped room facilities! Cleanliness: Clean and tidy. This is my second visit to Semporna, so I'm quite familiar with the hotels and their surroundings. While this hostel's private rooms might not offer the absolute best value for money, they are still quite good."
Very Good
171 reviews
8.7/10
1 night
From IDR 214,452
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Hotel near Kota Kinabalu City Center,Kota Kinabalu
With a stay at Homy Seafront Hostel in Kota Kinabalu (Downtown Kota Kinabalu), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Imago Shopping Mall and Warisan Square. This hostel is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Centre Point and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Anjung Samudera. Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area. Take advantage of the hostel's room service (during limited hours). A complimentary English breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM. Featured amenities include an elevator, coffee/tea in a common area, and microwave in a common area. Make yourself at home in one of the 28 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.

"This is my second time staying here. My first visit was at the end of September 2023, and compared to then, the decor and layout have changed a lot this time. The atmosphere is fantastic, perfect for making new friends and practicing English. The owner, Cindy, is also very thoughtful; she knew I'd be arriving late in Kota Kinabalu, so she added me on WeChat to tell me about the check-in process and important details. This place feels like a home away from home in Kota Kinabalu, and I'll definitely be staying here again on my next visit!"
Amazing
107 reviews
9.6/10
1 night
From IDR 182,681
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76
Hotel near Kota Kinabalu City Center,Kota Kinabalu
With a stay at Signel Hostel, you'll be centrally located in Kota Kinabalu, within a 5-minute drive of Imago Shopping Mall and Local Fruits Market. This hostel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Anjung Kinabalu and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Warisan Square. Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a communal living room. Featured amenities include express check-out, multilingual staff, and refrigerator in a common area. Make yourself at home in one of the 30 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include blackout drapes/curtains, housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

"Hi Singnel Hostel, I only stayed for about 2 hours last night while waiting for my flight. The place was very comfortable and satisfactory for someone like me looking for temporary accommodation. I didn't expect such good satisfaction for such a cheap price, especially for budget travelers like me. Besides that, the hostel also provides lockers for personal belongings for safety. The atmosphere is neat and comfortable, and there are curtains for privacy, haha. Thank you, Singnel Hostel! And thanks to the guy at the reception last night too."
Very Good
122 reviews
8.8/10
1 night
From IDR 124,435
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Hotels in Sabah
Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities.Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available. Prior to your check-in date, you can arrange airport transportation services, guaranteeing a seamless and efficient experience for both arrival and departure.Experience the wonders of Semporna with ease by utilizing the services provided at taxi. Reception services featuring luggage storage are available to cater to your requirements. For extended visits or whenever required, the dry cleaning service and laundry service ensures your preferred travel garments remain clean and accessible. During leisurely days and evenings, in-room amenities such as 24-hour room service and room service enable you to maximize your stay in the room. In limited designated zones, smoking is exclusively permitted.Crafted for coziness, every guestroom provides an array of features, guaranteeing a tranquil night's sleep while maintaining the level of comfort. For an elevated experience at hotel, select rooms are equipped with linen service to improve your stay.Rest assured that your hydration needs will be met, as some guestrooms are equipped with bottled water, a coffee or tea maker, instant coffee and instant tea.Maintain your cleanliness and comfort using a hair dryer and toiletries available in select guest restrooms. Each morning at ZEN Rooms Island Backpackers, a scrumptious, homemade breakfast kick-starts the day.

"Location and room condition is good. Breakfast provided which is a plus. Basic amenities provided. Overall stay is satisfactory, functioning as a budget backpackers hostel. Though the cleanliness outside the hostel has rrom to improve, but other than that, this hostel is recommended."
Very Good
85 reviews
8.7/10
1 night
From IDR 124,435
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89
Hotel near Kota Kinabalu City Center,Kota Kinabalu
With a stay at Escape Backpackers KK, you'll be centrally located in Kota Kinabalu, within a 5-minute drive of Imago Shopping Mall and Local Fruits Market. This hostel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Kompleks Asia City and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Anjung Kinabalu. Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and tour/ticket assistance. Take advantage of the hostel's room service (during limited hours). A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Make yourself at home in one of the 4 air-conditioned guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, hair dryers, and slippers.

"We stayed in this hotel for four people. Seriously, the people inside were very friendly. The old man with us was a house. The old man from Alaska was named Ben. He was humorous and talkative. I really hope I can go to live for a few more days next time. A photo of a happy diving in Kota Kinabalu"
Good
20 reviews
7.9/10
1 night
From IDR 63,541
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Hotel near Kota Kinabalu City Center,Kota Kinabalu
Located in Kota Kinabalu, Vibrant Hostel is a great base to explore the city from. Staff at this property's front desk can speak 3 languages, including English.

"hye. the lady at front counter very amazing, very friendly and helpful. the room is also tidy, just nice for 1-2 traveller. however, there are some amenities that are broken..the plug in the room is broken, so i can only use one plug. and the door at the ladies toilet also broken and very dangerous because it can. falll and hit others. i hope the technical and management team are aware of this. they need to check often. other than that im satisfied. especially the location since it is very very near to the entrance of imago mall."
Very Good
5 reviews
8.6/10
1 night
From IDR 232,985
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40
Hotels in Sabah
In order to ensure the utmost level of relaxation, the guestrooms feature an inviting design and are equipped with all basic necessities, creating a delightful stay experience. To ensure your satisfaction, certain rooms in the hotel come fitted with blackout curtains for a more pleasant stay.Understanding the significance of bathroom facilities in enhancing visitor contentment, hotel offers a hair dryer and toiletries within a few chosen chambers.

"Location is centrally placed in the Town and with that comes some annoyances: street noise, stray fighting dogs and loud neighbours, including some guests who ignore the ” from 10pm quiet rule ” ear plugs are essential. Outdoor shoes to be removed at the front door. 100Riggit is taken at checkin and reimbursed on check-out. I had the double bunk bed room. Comfortable wide bed with bedside lamp ,a bonus. No wardrobes,could do with more hanging hooks. Shared bathrooms. There were three showers and three toilets which I never had to queue for one. Each shower room and toilet was supplied with flipflops. Loads of 'do's' and 'don'ts” notices everywhere with threats of heavy monetary penalties. AC worked well, I hate hard floors so used soft slippers in my room. Everywhere is spotlessly clean in the common areas as mentioned, although my room wasn't or rubbish emptied in the three days I was there. The kitchenette was adequate for hot drinks but someone else was cooking breakfast in the microwave. Resident cat's still present. The bus terminal for Tawau is about 50metres down the road,extremely convenient!"
Very Good
65 reviews
8.9/10
1 night
From IDR 391,838
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35
Hotel near Kota Kinabalu City Center,Kota Kinabalu
With a stay at Akinabalu Youth Hostel in Kota Kinabalu (Downtown Kota Kinabalu), you'll be steps from Api Api Night Food Market Gaya Street and Atkinson Clock Tower. This hostel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Gaya Street Sunday Market and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Wisma Merdeka Shopping Center. Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and coffee/tea in a common area. Make yourself at home in one of the 15 guestrooms. Digital television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and bidets.

"Breakfast was okay, just a bit monotonous, not suitable for children, the accommodation is average, but very cozy, good location, convenient"
Amazing
7 reviews
9.7/10
1 night
From IDR 140,320
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58
Hotels in Sabah
Located in Sandakan, Tanini Sepilok (Formerly Nature Lodge Sepilok) is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Rainforest Discovery Centre and Borneo Sun Bear Conservation Centre. This lodge is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre and 8.3 mi (13.3 km) from Sandakan Memorial Park. Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This lodge also features tour/ticket assistance and a reception hall. Enjoy a satisfying meal at Mango Garden Sepilok serving guests of Tanini Sepilok (Formerly Nature Lodge Sepilok). Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 10 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Housekeeping is provided daily, and rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) can be requested.

"It's not far from RDC and the Orangutan Conservation Center. The sanitation is good, the environment is nice and quiet, and the front desk service is good. One thing to note is that it's not so easy to get a taxi from there to the city. I waited for 20 minutes before I got one."
Very Good
48 reviews
8.6/10
1 night
From IDR 436,847
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DZ Backpackers

8,7/10
Very Good
Posted on Jan 16, 2026|Mixed Dormitory Room
HKTrippingtheuniverse
Semporna is an interesting place to visit, with several islands surrounded by coral reefs for snorkeling and diving, more beautiful than many other snorkeling spots worldwide. Staying at this hostel instead of moving to an island resort is a good way to budget. And not only that, the fish market in Semporna is the most incredible one I have seen, seafood like lobsters, large shrimps, crabs so fresh, not even the one at Kota Kinabalu can be compared good as it was too. The DZ hostel lady staff was very helpful and can arrange for island trips at a reasonable price. The dorms are separated into boys and girls, something I truly appreciate. The bathrooms faced the afternoon sun, so they were dried easily and kept clean. Laundry by machine was offered free, a super plus for swimmers. The hostel also offered local Malay snack food for breakfast, and coffee or tea were always available. To be honest, it's a good budget place to stay while splurging on the island tours. It's a bit sad that no cooking is allowed here, even though there was a kitchen. Sad because the seafood mentioned above was so available. The facade of the building is nothing to boast about, and like many places, the external (streets, pavement, eyc) can be a mess. That should not deter visiting this part of the world mainly because the sea in this area is astoundingly replenished with marine life.
Price per night from:IDR 108,550

Kuree Hut

8,9/10
Very Good
Posted on Jan 28, 2026
Guest User
Location is centrally placed in the Town and with that comes some annoyances: street noise, stray fighting dogs and loud neighbours, including some guests who ignore the ” from 10pm quiet rule ” ear plugs are essential. Outdoor shoes to be removed at the front door. 100Riggit is taken at checkin and reimbursed on check-out. I had the double bunk bed room. Comfortable wide bed with bedside lamp ,a bonus. No wardrobes,could do with more hanging hooks. Shared bathrooms. There were three showers and three toilets which I never had to queue for one. Each shower room and toilet was supplied with flipflops. Loads of 'do's' and 'don'ts” notices everywhere with threats of heavy monetary penalties. AC worked well, I hate hard floors so used soft slippers in my room. Everywhere is spotlessly clean in the common areas as mentioned, although my room wasn't or rubbish emptied in the three days I was there. The kitchenette was adequate for hot drinks but someone else was cooking breakfast in the microwave. Resident cat's still present. The bus terminal for Tawau is about 50metres down the road,extremely convenient!
Price per night from:IDR 391,838

Escape Backpackers KK

7,9/10
Good
Posted on Oct 21, 2025
M357943****
We stayed in this hotel for four people. Seriously, the people inside were very friendly. The old man with us was a house. The old man from Alaska was named Ben. He was humorous and talkative. I really hope I can go to live for a few more days next time. A photo of a happy diving in Kota Kinabalu
Price per night from:IDR 63,541

Signel Hostel

8,8/10
Very Good
Posted on Jul 18, 2026|Bed In Side Entry Single Bunk Bed (Shared Bathroom, Air Conditioner)
MYAyiee Aiie
Hi Singnel Hostel, I only stayed for about 2 hours last night while waiting for my flight. The place was very comfortable and satisfactory for someone like me looking for temporary accommodation. I didn't expect such good satisfaction for such a cheap price, especially for budget travelers like me. Besides that, the hostel also provides lockers for personal belongings for safety. The atmosphere is neat and comfortable, and there are curtains for privacy, haha. Thank you, Singnel Hostel! And thanks to the guy at the reception last night too.
Price per night from:IDR 124,435

Tanini Sepilok Formerly Known As Nature Lodge Sepilok

8,6/10
Very Good
Posted on May 11, 2025
Guest User
It's not far from RDC and the Orangutan Conservation Center. The sanitation is good, the environment is nice and quiet, and the front desk service is good. One thing to note is that it's not so easy to get a taxi from there to the city. I waited for 20 minutes before I got one.
Price per night from:IDR 436,847

Luna Capsule

8,3/10
Very Good
Posted on Sep 26, 2025
M28293****
The room was clean, very clean. The air conditioner and bathroom were also very clean. Two people cleaned, and the sheets were changed immediately after each person left. The location is convenient for island hopping, about 800 meters away.
Price per night from:IDR 124,435

Memory Boutique Hotel

8,0/10
Very Good
Posted on Mar 4, 2026
Guest User
I arrived in Tawau at 3 PM, but the airport didn't allow overnight stays, so I had to head to Semporna three hours earlier. Coincidentally, the front desk staff that day didn't speak Chinese or English, so we communicated using a translation app. It went smoothly; they allowed us to rest in the lobby and use the public restrooms. They were really kind and friendly throughout. After daybreak, we left our luggage there and went island hopping. We checked in upon our return in the evening. The cleanliness was good, and I didn't find any mosquitoes. My only minor regret was not having a place to hang my washed clothes, but thankfully, summer clothes dry quickly. The location is great, with plenty of food and drink options downstairs, including restaurants and supermarkets. Overall, for the price, I was very satisfied. If I go back, I'd definitely consider staying here again. I forgot to take photos of the hotel, so I'll just use my island hopping pictures instead.
Price per night from:IDR 357,420

Vibrant Hostel

8,6/10
Very Good
Posted on May 2, 2026
Guest User
hye. the lady at front counter very amazing, very friendly and helpful. the room is also tidy, just nice for 1-2 traveller. however, there are some amenities that are broken..the plug in the room is broken, so i can only use one plug. and the door at the ladies toilet also broken and very dangerous because it can. falll and hit others. i hope the technical and management team are aware of this. they need to check often. other than that im satisfied. especially the location since it is very very near to the entrance of imago mall.
Price per night from:IDR 232,985

H2 Segama Backpacker

7,6/10
Good
Posted on Jan 30, 2026
라를리지외즈
The cleanliness and hygiene were on par with the price, but the bed, at least by my standards, was clean. The staff were very friendly and the location in a bustling area was a plus. If you're just looking for a place to sleep, it's fine for a one or two-night stay.
Price per night from:IDR 92,664

AE Semporna Guesthouse

7,3/10
Posted on Sep 22, 2024|Standard Double Room
CNGuest User
I stayed at the hotel for four days and felt very good. The hotel owner was very friendly and thoughtful. The relevant facilities and equipment are very complete, and the hot water is abundant. I recommend choosing this one, thank you
Price per night from:IDR 394,486

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For Hostels in Sabah, the average price on weekdays is IDR 656,435, and the average price on weekends (Friday–Saturday) is IDR 661,253.

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Total Properties23
Number of Reviews 2,493
Weekday Avg. PriceIDR 656,435
Weekend Avg. PriceIDR 661,253