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A beach with clear turquoise water, a boat with people on it, and mountains in the background.

1. Cube Bed Station - Hostel

Semporna

Indra

P2,270 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A living room with a beige sofa, a white coffee table, and a blue rug. There are three exercise balls on the rug.

2. Signel Hostel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Richard

A reception desk with framed photos, a 'Beatles' sign, and a 'Thank you for staying with us' sign.

3. Escape Backpackers KK

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Elise

A modern kitchen with wooden countertops, a sink, and bar stools. There are shelves with kitchen items and a plant.

4. Sarang Hostel Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Imran

P1,395 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A wooden structure with a covered roof and a staircase leading to an upper level.

5. Kinabalu Poring Vacation Lodge - Hostel

Ranau

Seok Lan

P2,362 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern living room with a glass dining table, comfortable seating, and a large window with curtains.

6. Capsule Inn

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

7. Island Backpackers

Semporna

A bustling street market at night with tents and stalls.

8. X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

POH AUN

A wooden table with a bowl and a potted plant on a balcony with a view of a mountain and a street.

9. Ranau Backpackers Hostel

Ranau

Mat

A modern interior with a central spiral slide, seating areas, and a neon sign.

10. TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu - Travel Meets Social

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Kim

P3,838 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A view of a calm sea with a distant island, a building with a blue and red facade, and a palm tree in the foreground.

11. Sandakan Backpackers Hostel

Sandakan

Kelly-ann

P2,293 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A greenhouse with rows of potted plants and a clear sky visible through the structure.

12. Grapevine Garden

Kota Kinabalu

Kelly-ann

A nighttime view of a building with a balcony, railings, and a bright light source.

13. Step In Lodge - Hostel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

"Beware Foreigners!! The staff here will try to ask you for extra fees and taxes that I had already paid in full with Expedia. I didn’t pay them and once they realized I wasn’t playing their game they left it alone. However I wouldn’t trust them. I showed them that I had paid in full with Expedia and they told me it wasn’t paid and I had to pay in cash. This is a scam. DONT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE. "

Grant

14. Jiran Hostel Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

A room with a wooden chair, a table, and a flag on the wall.

15. Jesselton Cabin - Hostel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Nur

A room with a large window overlooking a body of water, a chair, and a bed.

16. Homy Seafront Hostel

Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Pascual

A bar area with wooden decor, a seating area with a patterned sofa, and ceiling fans.

17. Kinabatangan Wildlife Lodge - Hostel

Kota Kinabatangan

"I just stayed for a week conducting research and had a great stay. The owner, Ben, and staff are wonderful people and I consider them friends now. The room & bed was clean and comfortable and solid WiFI was available at the eating area (helpful for those working). The in-room AC unit helps A LOT in the humid climate. The food, particularly dinner, is tasty and a great deal for the quality you get. Unlike places in more populated areas, if you're lucky, you'll see endangered species here like...

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