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Hotel Options in Kota Kinabalu

    Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

    Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

    NO. 18 JALAN HAJI SAMAN Kota Kinabalu
    $109 nightly
    The price is $120 total per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
    $120 total
    Mar 23 - Mar 24
    Total with taxes and fees
    9.2/10 Wonderful! (198 reviews)
    Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

    Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

    Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens Kota Kinabalu Sabah
    $93 nightly
    The price is $103 total per night from Mar 20 to Mar 21
    $103 total
    Mar 20 - Mar 21
    Total with taxes and fees
    8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
    Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

    Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

    Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong Kota Kinabalu Sabah
    $81 nightly
    The price is $90 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
    $90 total
    Mar 1 - Mar 2
    Total with taxes and fees
    8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)

Hostels

Book a hostel in Kota Kinabalu
Life is an adventure, and you can experience it all—without breaking the bank. Don’t ignore your free spirit when you travel: stay spontaneous with hostels in Kota Kinabalu. They’re flexible, fun and never have a dull moment, just like you. Plus, the budget friendly nature of a hostel means you can stay longer and check out everything Kota Kinabalu has to offer.

Find your tribe and maximize your good times at Kota Kinabalu hostels. Backpackers, students, and young travelers flock to hostels for their community feel. They’re a great place to meet fellow travel junkies from all over the world and make new friends that will help you get the most out of Kota Kinabalu.

Hostels let you really see Kota Kinabalu
A hostel is your ticket to a great trip in Kota Kinabalu. Some include private rooms, while others offer double beds or bunk beds, so your whole crew can split the cost. If you’re traveling alone, hostels are the perfect way to find your Kota Kinabalu family and maybe even pick up a trail buddy.  

Youth hostels in Kota Kinabalu are the best way to see the sights without losing your savings. Perks can include free Wi-Fi, free breakfast, and options for private rooms and bathrooms. Some hostels also include common areas where you can cook and share meals together, reheat leftovers, or just gather around to swap stories. The manager is likely a local who will be able to suggest new spots in Kota Kinabalu for you to visit. Take your new best friends and get going. Kota Kinabalu isn’t going to explore itself.

Kota Kinabalu Hostels essential information

Accommodation
19 Hostels
Lowest Price
$90
Highest Price
$120
Popular accommodation
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