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Set in Kota Kinabalu and with Filipino Market Sabah reachable within 500 metres, Signel Hostel offers a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. The property is around 3.5 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village, 5.8 km from North Borneo Railway and 6.3 km from Likas City Mosque. International Technology & Commercial Centre Penampang - ITCC is 11 km from the hostel and Sabah State Mosque is 3.7 km away. All guest rooms feature a shared bathroom with a bidet and a hairdryer. Popular points of interest near the hostel include KK Esplanade, Atkinson Clock Tower and Signal Hill Observatory. The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, 5 km from Signel Hostel.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Kota Kinabalu, this property has an excellent location score of 9.2


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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
8.2
High score for Kota Kinabalu
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  • Duyoung
    South Korea South Korea
    Nice location. Friendly staff. Clean n comportable wiith affordable price :)
  • Timur
    Kazakhstan Kazakhstan
    Very comfortable beds, comfortable room temperature, clean bed sheets, clean room, nice hosts, lockers.
  • Hanil
    Malaysia Malaysia
    1. Value of money for backpackers. 2. Centralized and everything within walking distance including local attractions. 3. Bed & pillow + blanket are comfortable. 4. Cold & hot water shower with good water pressure. 5. Clean & tidy with...

Property surroundings

Facilities of Signel Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Outdoors
  • Terrace
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs MYR 4 per day.
  • Street parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Private entrance
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Malay
  • Cantonese
  • Chinese

House rules

Signel Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 21:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

From 06:00 to 12:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of MYR 50 is required on arrival. That's about RSD 1145. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Cash Signel Hostel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

From 1st January 2023, a tourist tax of RM 10 per room per night is applied to all foreign guests. This tax is not included in the room rate and must be paid upon check-in. Guests with a valid Malaysian Identity Card or valid permanent residents MY PR Card are exempted.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Signel Hostel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

A damage deposit of MYR 50 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about Signel Hostel

  • Signel Hostel is 450 yards from the centre of Kota Kinabalu. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Signel Hostel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • The prices at Signel Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

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