Jalan Sinsuran 3, Sinsuran Complex No. 20-1, 1st floor, Block G, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
#29 of 168 hotels in Kota Kinabalu
Guests' ChoiceBased on 226 hostel reviews
8.4Cleanliness
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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End of dialog contentReviewed: 30 August 2025
Mishel
MalaysiaWindows 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
Ahmed
Brunei DarussalamClean and comfortable
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 21 August 2025
Azzumar
Malaysia-
Safety good
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 17 August 2025
Sidney
United KingdomExtended 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
Sidney
United KingdomNothing 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
Maria
ItalyThe 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
Korbinian
GermanyNarrow and not well maintained entrance
Nice hangout are and room
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 2 August 2025
Cavan
United KingdomThe 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
Mia
United KingdomThere 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
Hanil
Malaysia1. 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
Samantha
ItalyToo small, no space
Good beds
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 16 March 2025
James
CanadaThe 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
Monique
SwitzerlandThe 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
Rowan
United KingdomI 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
Bobmauli
AustriaIt isnt a socialsising hostel - for me
Staff was amazing
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 13 January 2025
Kat
United Statesgreat location. friendly staff. clean.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: 27 December 2024
Aleksander
PolandFood market nearbay
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: 8 November 2024
Sam
United KingdomStaff 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
Hanil
Malaysia1. 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
Elizabeth
United KingdomComfy beds, clean & quiet, good air con, friendly staff & handy central location!
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: 10 October 2024
Luke
United KingdomThe 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
Erik
United Statesthe 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
Gerard
Laosa 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
Gerard
Laosa 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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