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X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in Kota Kinabalu, steps from Gaya Street Sunday Market

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Living room
Fridge, microwave
Living room
Free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

5.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
1st Floor, 106/108, Jalan Gaya, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88000
  • Gaya Street Sunday Market
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Imago Shopping Mall
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Kota Kinabalu (BKI-Kota Kinabalu Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Kota Kinabalu

Located in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel is adjacent to Gaya Street Sunday Market and within a 10-minute walk of other popular attractions like Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal. This 4-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, a library, and dry cleaning/laundry services.
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What's nearby

  • Gaya Street Sunday Market - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Suria Sabah Shopping Mall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Centre Point - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Imago Shopping Mall - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Tanjung Aru Station - 8 min drive
  • Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Royal Coconut - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kedai Kopi Yee Fung - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kedai Kopi Melanian 3 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Guan's Kopitiam 源茶室 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kedai Kopi Yuit Cheong - ‬2 min walk

About this property

X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel

Hostel in Kota Kinabalu, steps from Gaya Street Sunday Market
X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel features free WiFi in public areas, microwave in a common area, and refrigerator in a common area. Airport transportation is made easy with a shuttle from the airport to the hotel during limited hours for MYR 27.00 per room one-way. Helpful staff can provide dry cleaning/laundry services, tour or ticket assistance, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a library, a TV in a common area, and a hair salon.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Malay

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Airport pick-up shuttle (surcharge) from 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Tour and ticket assistance

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 1:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for MYR 20.0 per night

Important information

Fees

  • A damage deposit of MYR 30 will be collected before check-in.
  • Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 48 hours of booking the reservation.

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Airport shuttle fee: MYR 27.00 per room (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: MYR 10.00 (one-way)
  • Rollaway bed fee: MYR 20.0 per night

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 1:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
For convenient arrivals, you can take advantage of the airport pick-up service (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

X-Plorer Backpackers Hostel Kota Kinabalu
X-Plorer Backpackers Hostel
X-Plorer Backpackers Kota Kinabalu
X-Plorer Backpackers
X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel Kota Kinabalu
X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do close to X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel?

This hostel is situated in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, just steps from Gaya Street Sunday Market and Api Api Night Food Market Gaya Street, and within a short walk of Suria Sabah Shopping Mall. You'll also find Kota Kinabalu Central Market and Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel?

No, there isn't parking available at the hostel.

Does X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel have a casino?

No, X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

Is X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel good for couples?

Couples staying at this hostel will appreciate amenities like a hair salon and a library plus some rooms include city views.

Does X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hostel.

Does X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel.

Are there connecting rooms at X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel?

No, this hostel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel?

The closest major airport to X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel is Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI), which is 5.7 mi away (16 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel?

No, there aren't any rooms with balconies at X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel.

X-Plorer Backpackers - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

5.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 8 reviews

5.6/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

4.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

POH AUN

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Locked out of room after shower

The lock on the 8-bedded doem room was damaged & it took 10 mins to ooen the door on 2 occassions. The technician or employee was away for 2 days. On the 3rd day the lock failed & lock had to be broken in after 3 different people tried for over 1 hour to ooen the door using the key.

2/10 Terrible

Leslley, Sarawak

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Peeping Tom!!

Dirty hotel, room with poor maintainance. I dont expect it to be 2 or 3 star experience but at least descent but this is worse Caught one "unidentified man", hotel guess i believe (Locals) trying to take a peek into our Bathroom while me an my fiancee had our shower at the common shower room Will never stay here again!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

6/10 Okay

Joanne, Sabah

Nice hotel in the city of Kota Kinabalu

The room was clean and value for money. The cleanliness and tidiness of the common area and corridor can be improve. e.g The sink was full of dirty mugs, not wash from morning. Water containers left in the corridors outside the guest rooms.

8/10 Good

Pari, Klang

Liked: Staff & service

Easy to find food & center place.

good place to stay. Shopping can be done by walking distance. easy to find food & other shop

6/10 Okay

nik, kelantan,malaysia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Strategic location

Nice location in the city center.. most interesting places are just a walk away

4/10 Poor

SIN PENG, Singapore

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

No frills hotel

Price is cheap, no daily Housekeeping

8/10 Good

spade, Shah Alam

Liked: Staff & service

Nice Hotel

Really nice hotel based on our budget trip last week. Just the Aircond so slow, but it do not effect me, because we are out on noon. just come back on nite. So for, this hotel is so suitable for Budget hotel.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Cheap hostel close to city centre

Very cheap! Friendy staff. Nice balcony as the "common area". Close to city centre and "Sunday Markets". Smelly hostel, but so was the city a bit here and there. Only two toilets with small showers for everyone to share. Towels were washed, but has lots of hair residuals from other guests.