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Kota Kinabalu on the island of Borneo is the bustling gateway to acclaimed Kinabalu National Park. The park's high point is 13,400-foot Mount Kinabula, Malaysia's tallest peak, a mecca for climbers. Ninety miles away, thrilling jungle trekking and camping await in the Crocker Range National Park.
Restaurants in Kota Kinabalu
1. Toojou
Overall Ratings
5 based on 45 reviews
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-bettySuch 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!
2. SKYPOD Hostel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 165 reviews
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 sallybatsI 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.
3. Akinabalu Youth Hostel
Overall Ratings
4 based on 207 reviews
Nice hostel!
Reviewed By Moman3Nice 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.
4. Vibrant Hostel
Overall Ratings
5 based on 14 reviews
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 anjanettetan93The 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
5. Homy Seafront Hostel
Overall Ratings
5 based on 10 reviews
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 Caitlin0205The 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.
6. The Atelier Boutique Hotel
Overall Ratings
5 based on 2 reviews
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 878cathcBooked 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.
7. X-Plorer Backpackers
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 51 reviews
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 Jussi81Our 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.
8. Borneo Gaya Lodge
Overall Ratings
3 based on 68 reviews
Not good/disgusting
Reviewed By 880mirijamlNormally I am not that picky but this hostel is really disgusting. Especially the toilets and showers are teeny tiny and not clean (mold). The floor is sticky and the kitchen makes no better impression. The common room is not cozy at all. Also there is a old lady living there, which is kind of irritating. The photos here on TripAdvisor seem not uptodate .
9. 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,
10. Cozy Hostel
Overall Ratings
5 based on 20 reviews
Cozy Hostel is always a COZY, HOMELY and a COMFORTABLE home base for travelers from all around the world! We hope you enjoy your stay with us! Our dorms come with FREE WI-FI, hairdryer, a clean towel, a blanket and etc. Besides that, we offer a safe and comfortable environment to stay and have fun. Grab a beer and chill out in our spacious common area to mingle with fellow travelers from around the world or just relax on your own!
Great base for Kota Kinabalu
Reviewed By hcmknightI stayed here with a couple of friends for 3 nights and it's the perfect place to base yourself for a few days in Kota Kinabalu and the wider area. It is close to the mall and restaurants/bars by the Waterfront. The staff were so nice and friendly and gave us some great tips for exploring the islands and nearby places (we did a river cruise and saw proboscis monkeys and fireflies). The hostel itself is clean and comfortable and feels very secure. Thank you!
