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Reviews of Signel Hostel

Jalan Sinsuran 3, Sinsuran Complex No. 20-1, 1st floor, Block G, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

#29 of 168 hotels in Kota Kinabalu

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Review score

Based on 226 hostel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.6

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    9.0

  • Free WiFi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: 30 August 2025

    7.0
    Location and stay good my trip.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Bed in Mixed Dorm
    • Stayed 1 night

    Windows are not soundproof. As the location is good, however as we are close to the main road. Vehicle sounds can be quite loud and noisy. The staircase up the hostel can be improved by making sure its clean and clear from debris.

    Jefferson is a superb host. He was friendly, engaging with all guests, making sure I was comfortable during my stay.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean and comfortable

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

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    Safety good

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2025

    8.0
    Would stay again for the price
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Bed in Mixed Dorm
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Extended stay and was able to keep the same bed so that was helpful. Would stay again if in KK

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 17 August 2025

    8.0
    Good value for money in the heart of KK
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Bed in Mixed Dorm
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing major to report.

    Good area, easy access to the markets and bars. The hostel is clean and there’s a communal balcony. The pods were fairly spacious and didn’t feel cramped.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom was a bit crowded with no flat surface

    The staff was super nice and helpful, they upgraded my stay because they were fully booked and when the entire building went w/o water they went out pf their way to make it as easy as possible on us while the problem got solved

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Narrow and not well maintained entrance

    Nice hangout are and room

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 2 August 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Bed in Mixed Dorm
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The dorm room smelt really bad, some fresh air definitely needed from time to time

    Lovely and cheap

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2025

    7.0
    Comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were gender toilets, but it was clear that men kept using the women’s bathroom. There wasn’t really any common space to eat (no food is allowed in the rooms).

    The beds were really comfy

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2025

    9.0
    Fantastic & Cheap Accommodation for Temporary Stay (Repeated)
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    1. Surrounded by not well-maintained old buildings. But 'hey', it's a budget accommodation location. 2. It is difficult for Muslims to perform prayer due to the limited availability of space, but you can use the living space. 3. The corridor for capsules in the room is narrow, but I'm OK with it. 4. Be prepared for rooms with no windows and a blast of AC. A hostel blanket saved me.

    1. Value of money for backpackers. 2. Centralised 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 security.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Too small, no space

    Good beds

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 16 March 2025

    8.0
    I enjoyed my stay here very much . It’s everything that I needed
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The common room is a little small but still comfortable

    Very great staff, very friendly and with good information. The location is good especially with having rented a scooter. The showers and bathrooms were nice

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Bed in Mixed Dorm
    • Stayed 1 night

    The bathroom itself was not always top clean and there were some permanent stains on the towels. The room itself is very small but you can use lockers in the hallway.

    We arrived late and the staff was very helpful with the checkin. Overall staff was friendly. Good bed and very clean.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2025

    9.0
    Comfy beds, good location, lovely staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I had a really good night's sleep when I stayed here. The dorms have comfy beds and the pods mean you have privacy. The location was central and easy to get to from the airport. The staff were very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It isnt a socialsising hostel - for me

    Staff was amazing

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 January 2025

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    great location. friendly staff. clean.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 December 2024

    7.0
    Good for backpakkers
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Bed in Mixed Dorm
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Food market nearbay

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 November 2024

    7.0
    It was okay for a night or two but sadly we had longer
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Bed in Mixed Dorm
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff were good bar if you caught them around lunch. We asked to extend and they said we could but then we didn’t get booked in to extend and contacted asking why we hadn’t checkout yet ‘Beds’ if you can call them that, were solid. Felt more like sleeping on the floor Not the hostels fault but many of the guests have no idea how to be in a hostel, alarms at 5am, lights on and off regularly.

    Good facilities- free tea and coffee + water refill. Fridge and freezer Good security for the building, key card access to even enter

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 October 2024

    9.0
    Fantastic & Cheap Accommodation for Temporary Stay (Repeated)
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    1. Surrounded by not well-maintained old buildings. But 'hey' it's a budget accommodation location. 2. It is difficult for Muslims to perform prayer due to the limited availability of space, but you can use living space. 3. The corridor for capsules in the room is narrow, but I'm OK with it. 4. Be prepared for rooms with no windows and a blast of AC. A hostel blanket saved me. 5. I booked and paid extra for a side access bed but was given a toe access bed.

    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 security.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 October 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Comfy beds, clean & quiet, good air con, friendly staff & handy central location!

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 October 2024

    9.0
    Comfy beds, Clean, Good Location, Nice Staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Bed in Mixed Dorm
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The lockers were too small to put big backpacks in but that’s the only thing overall it didn’t affect our stay!

    The beds were very comfortable and spacious - plenty of room for 2 people (i’m 6ft 1 and didn’t struggle). The bedding was clean and they provided clean towels. There is a station to make tea and coffee and free water refills, the bathrooms were clean too. The staff were also very friendly.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the lounge/common area is small.

    The staff of Delsie, Jeff and Michelle and others were so kind to me and took care of my special health needs. Good bed with curtains and light/outlet. very clean. Great location in a non touristy area so can see the local culture but still very close to the night market and waterfront. free coffee and a big fridge. Nice big lockers. they allow u to pay on arrival so don't need your pay the tourist tax.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 September 2024

    8.0
    top 3 hostels in KK
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    a bit small but still manageable and relaxed no place to sit in the kitchen

    great location very clean and quiet comfy mattress with curtains friendly staff allowed my to keep belongings in locker while I went on my tour very good spot for grab pickup very good price top of my list in kk

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2024

    8.0
    The best hostel in this city. I stayed at both locations. Both great
    • Solo traveller
    • Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    a bit small for space but still comfortable Signel Poshtel had much more space but both locations were great

    super friendly staff best location comfy beds and walls and curtains separating beds for complete privacy hot water showers great and 3 bathrooms quiet great location for grab pick up allowed me to keep my belongings in the locker while I went on an all day tour

    Stayed in September 2024

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