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Hotel Options in Kota Kinabalu

    Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

    Shangri-La Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu

    No. 20, Jalan Aru, Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
    The price is $192 per night from May 25 to May 26
    $192
    includes taxes & fees
    $177 per night
    May 25 - May 26
    9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
    Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

    Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

    Jalan Tun Fuad Stephens, Sinsuran, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
    The price is $96 per night from May 24 to May 25
    $96
    includes taxes & fees
    $87 per night
    May 24 - May 25
    8.8/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
    Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

    Hyatt Regency Kinabalu

    Jalan Datuk Salleh Sulong, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
    The price is $90 per night from May 16 to May 17
    $90
    includes taxes & fees
    $81 per night
    May 16 - May 17
    8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 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
24 Hostels
Lowest Price
$21
Highest Price
$192
Popular accommodation
Escape Backpackers KK, Grapevine Garden, Sarang Hostel Kota Kinabalu, Step In Lodge - Hostel, Capsule Inn, X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel, TOOJOU Kota Kinabalu - Hostel, Signel Hostel, Jiran Hostel