Hostels in Sabah, Malaysia

Hostels in Sabah, Malaysia

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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 was my first time visiting Sabah, and I found this hostel on Xiaohongshu. The rooms were simple, clean, and very affordable. After checking in, I even decided on the spot to extend my stay for another night in a double room. The price was great, and I could enjoy a direct sea view from the hostel. The location was also very convenient, with everything easily accessible nearby. The female staff members were all very kind and friendly, they even gave me an extra pair of slippers at the last minute! <3"
Amazing
109 reviews
9.6/10
1 night
From CAD 14
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"This hotel is perfect for business travelers. The Wi-Fi connection was fast and stable, which was essential for my work. The location is very strategic, close to many offices and transport hubs. Even though it's in a busy area, the soundproofing in the room was excellent, allowing me to get a good night's sleep. Will definitely return."
Very Good
10 reviews
8.3/10
1 night
From CAD 11
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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.

"The location was great, nearby fish markets and restaurants and easy to get back from snorkeling trips. Door access with Password to get back to the lobby especially the beggars or the outsiders can't come in. Table and chairs for eating but never clean up the room for the following stay.."
Very Good
172 reviews
8.6/10
1 night
From CAD 17
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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."
Great
128 reviews
9.3/10
1 night
From CAD 16
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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
121 reviews
8.8/10
1 night
From CAD 10
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Hotel near Kota Kinabalu City Center,Kota Kinabalu
At Concrete Jungle Cabin, 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.At the hostel, their tours can even assist you in booking tickets and securing reservations for leisure activities and adventures.Desire to unwind? Make the most of your visit at Concrete Jungle Cabin with accessible amenities such as daily housekeeping.Due to health concerns, smoking is strictly prohibited within the entire premises of hostel.For the health and well-being of all guests and staff, smoking is restricted exclusively to assigned zones. 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. A few accommodations at Concrete Jungle Cabin also include unique design elements like a separate living room.In certain rooms, the hostel offers visitors access to a refrigerator, instant coffee and instant tea.Concrete Jungle Cabin offers a hair dryer and toiletries in the restrooms of specific accommodations. At Concrete Jungle Cabin, each day commences with a scrumptious breakfast offered at no additional cost.Are you inclined to prepare your own dishes? You will surely appreciate having the on-site shared kitchen available.

"Not bad! Good for budget travelers. This was my first time staying in a hostel here. You get to meet all sorts of people – from different countries, nationalities, and backgrounds. If your English (or other foreign language) is good, communication is no problem! But don't expect too much; you get what you pay for."
Very Good
19 reviews
8.7/10
1 night
From CAD 11
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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 CAD 11
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New YX oasis hotel is the perfect place to unwind after a day of travel or work.
Very Good
8.2/10
1 night
From CAD 38
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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 CAD 18
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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 CAD 33
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DZ Backpackers

8,7/10
Very Good
Posted on May 26, 2026
GBAnonymous User
Very nice staff. Good location. Clean, Qiet. Peacfull. Ment to stay 2 day, but keep extending my stay. After all I stayed there week. Hostel offering transwers to the Tawau airport for 30 myr.
Price per night from:CAD 8

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:CAD 33

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:CAD 5

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:CAD 10

Tanini Sepilok Formerly Known As Nature Lodge Sepilok

8,5/10
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:CAD 29

Luna Capsule

8,5/10
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:CAD 9

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:CAD 27

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:CAD 18

H2 Segama Backpacker

7,2/10
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:CAD 7

AE Semporna Guesthouse

7,3/10
Posted on Jan 30, 2025
Broery
Great Location, Resraurant downstairs, supermarket nearby, 10mins walk to waterfront anf all the waterfront/ water sports attractions. Bed/warm showers OK. Room very small, just enough to walk in/out, no wardrobe, glass door opens outwards, thin walls, can hear noisy neighbours.
Price per night from:CAD 31

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the popular Hostels in Sabah?

Whether you are traveling to Sabah for business or tourism, Cube Bed Station & Tours Sdn Bhd (price from CAD 23) , Lodge 37 (price from CAD 23) and Kuree Hut (price from CAD 24) are preferred.

How much is the average rate for Hostels in Sabah?

For Hostels in Sabah, the average price on weekdays is CAD 59, and the average price on weekends (Friday–Saturday) is CAD 60.

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Property Information for Tourists

Total Properties25
Number of Reviews 2,458
Weekday Avg. PriceCAD 59
Weekend Avg. PriceCAD 60