Hostels in Kota Kinabalu

On average, it’s $14/night for a hostel in Kota Kinabalu, though $12/night or less would be considered a good deal. The least expensive hostel our users have found recently was for $5/night in Kota Kinabalu. Try to avoid booking your hostel in November (the most expensive month). Booking in April (the cheapest month) could save you money.

Based on our data, H2 Segama Backpacker is the best Kota Kinabalu hostel, with a rating of 7.3/10 from 570 reviews.

If you’re looking for hostels in Kota Kinabalu that aren’t far from Kota Kinabalu Airport, then the closest one is H2 Segama Backpacker, which is 4.2 mi away.

While there are other neighborhoods throughout Kota Kinabalu, 9% of HotelsCombined users searched for hostels in Downtown in the past 12 months, making it a popular choice. Escape Backpackers Kk is our most popular hostel in this area.

If you’re looking for a hostel near Gaya Street Sunday Market while in Kota Kinabalu, then opt for the popular H2 Segama Backpacker with a 7.3/10 review score from 570 users. The distance from Gaya Street Sunday Market to H2 Segama Backpacker is 0.1 mi.

Staying at a hostel in Kota Kinabalu is a great way to save money, as hostels are often less expensive than hotels and vacation rentals. Hostels are ideal for solo travelers due to their dorm-style sleeping arrangements (though some hostels do offer private rooms).