Sandakan Backpackers Hostel
Sandakan Backpackers Hostel
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About this property
Comfortable Accommodation: Sandakan Backpackers Hostel in Sandakan offers family rooms with air-conditioning and shared bathrooms. Each room includes a work desk and shower facilities. Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a terrace with sea and city views, and a lounge. The property features a shared kitchen, full-day security, tour desk, and luggage storage. Convenient Location: Located 15 km from Sandakan Airport, the hostel is praised for its convenient location and attentive staff. Reception staff speak English, Malay, and Chinese.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Deirdre
Ireland
“Great location with loads of tours at the front desk” - Sidney
United Kingdom
“Good location and friendly staff. Room was good for the price. Good for a stopover.” - Francesca
United Kingdom
“Staff so helpful with arranging busses and tours to Kinabatangan river - kept in communication with me even after I left to ensure I made it to my destination! It’s also easy to visit the sanctuaries in Sepilok due to a sanctuary. Lovely roof...” - Steffy
Indonesia
“Great value for what you pay. Clean dorms, friendly staff, good location, and a simple breakfast included. For backpackers on a budget, this place ticks all the boxes.” - Steffy
Indonesia
“Only stayed for one night, but it was beyond expectations! Super friendly staff, comfy bed, and a great location near the waterfront. They helped me plan my trip even though I was short on time. The rooftop view was a nice surprise too. Perfect...” - John
Malaysia
“The view was so nice, you can also stay up on the sea view rooftop The staff really nice and helpful They also can help you to arrange kinabatangan river trip So recommend it to solo travellers like me!” - Lu
Australia
“Loved the environment and staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Breakfast was simple but good too.” - Emma
United Kingdom
“Very chill vibe and interesting art on walls which makes the hostel feel like an attraction, it is nice to see thoughts and art left by past visitors Location right by waterfront with 7/11 and mall near by Terrace on top is nice to relax on and...” - Elena
Finland
“Extremely helpful staff. The best recommendations I got during all my travel time in Malesia were from the receptionist in the hostel. Excursions, money exchange with the better course, transportation, she new everything. When I prised her, she...” - Eerika
Finland
“Good breakfast, rooftop terrace and the hostel was cozy, they offer kinabatangan river cruises with an affordable proce and other trips too.”

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English,Malay,ChineseProperty surroundings
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Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.









The fine print
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.