Hostels in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Find deals on 48 hostels in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
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Hostels in popular neighbourhoods in Kota Kinabalu
Below are the most popular neighbourhoods in Kota Kinabalu to stay in, as well as some of the best hostels in each area
Downtown
Search hostels in DowntownEscape Backpackers Kk
Unit Lot 8 Block J, 3rd Floor, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Akinabalu Youth Hostel
1st To 4th Floor, Lot 133 Jalan Gaya, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Homy Seafront Hostel
A-G-18 Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Cheap hotels in Kota Kinabalu
These hotels usually make for a cheap way to stay in Kota Kinabalu
Escape Backpackers Kk
Unit Lot 8 Block J, 3rd Floor, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Homy Seafront Hostel
A-G-18 Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Nusantara Mattwaddien Hostel
1-F1-18, Lot 18, 1st Floor, Block 1, Lorong Api Api 2, Api Api Centre, Jalan Centre Point, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Vibrant Hostel
Level 1 - 5, Unit 29, Building No E, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Signel Hostel
No. 20-1, Lot 1, 1st Floor, Block G, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Faloe Hostel
I-50-3, KK Times Square Off Coastal Highway, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Get the best value hostel in Kota Kinabalu
These hostels have the best prices for their ratings
Escape Backpackers Kk
Unit Lot 8 Block J, 3rd Floor, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Homy Seafront Hostel
A-G-18 Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Vibrant Hostel
Level 1 - 5, Unit 29, Building No E, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Signel Hostel
No. 20-1, Lot 1, 1st Floor, Block G, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
Toojou Kota Kinabalu
No 12, Jalan Masjid Lama, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
When to book a hostel in Kota Kinabalu
Check out the information below to find the best deal on a hostel in Kota Kinabalu
| Cheapest day of week | Friday | is the cheapest day of the week to book |
| Highest day of week | Saturday | is the most expensive day of the week to book |
| R140 | is the average per night cost for a hostel on this day | |
| R346 | is the average per night cost for a hostel on this day |
Information about staying in Kota Kinabalu
Read these important travel tips before booking a hostel in Kota Kinabalu
What is the average length of a stay in a Kota Kinabalu hostel?
Past guests of hostels in Kota Kinabalu have typically stayed in the city for 3 days. A 3-days stay at a Kota Kinabalu hostel usually costs R996.
Are Kota Kinabalu hostels a better deal than Kota Kinabalu hotels?
Typically, a hostel in Kota Kinabalu costs R332/night. Hostel prices are 87% less expensive than 5 star hotels. Hostels would be considered a very good deal compared to 5 star hotels.
What do past momondo users think of the hostels in Kota Kinabalu?
Our users who have stayed at Kota Kinabalu hostels have rated it a 8,6 out of 10. That rating is better than 1-star (8,0), 2-star (7,8), and 3-star (8,4) hotels in Kota Kinabalu. Those looking for an affordable stay in Kota Kinabalu, who are also concerned with quality, should consider a hostel.
How many operators does momondo search for hotels in Kota Kinabalu?
The number of operators available for hotels in Kota Kinabalu is 1 910 as of April 2025.
When did momondo last update prices for hotels in Kota Kinabalu?
Prices for hotels in Kota Kinabalu refresh daily.