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Kota Kinabalu
Homy Seafront Hostel is situated in Kota Kinabalu, within 3.6 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 5.4 km of North Borneo Railway. The property is around 6.3 km from Likas City Mosque, 11 km from International Technology & Commercial Centre Penampang - ITCC and 1.7 km from Signal Hill Observatory. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and a shared lounge for guests. Absolutely amazing! The nicest staff ever, the lady I was messaging on WhatsApp gave me SO much information and really allowed me to have the best Sabah trip! The staff went above and beyond! The breakfast is a help yourself breakfast to bread, cereal and jams. The room was very clean and comfortable as well as the bathroom. Loved the location, overall a very pleasant stay :)
Kota Kinabalu
Faloe Hostel is set in Kota Kinabalu, within 1.8 km of Filipino Market Sabah and 4.1 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village. The property is located 5.7 km from North Borneo Railway, 8.2 km from Likas City Mosque and 11 km from International Technology & Commercial Centre Penampang - ITCC. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and organising tours for guests. I stayed here more than a few nights and I really enjoyed it. Beds are super comfortable, you even have two pillows each; the rooms also come with a proper locker and a nice towel. There are plenty of bathrooms, you can always find your spot when you need it, it's super clean and the hot shower works perfectly. Whenever you want you can feel free to make yourself a coffee or a nice tea, they have a fully equipped kitchen and a fridge where you can store your goods. You have some dirty clothes? No worries, the washer and dryer are also there! But let's dive into the best feature, the staff. They are ALWAYS available and kind, ready to guide you through all the places and tours in the area; everything can be booked by the hostel thus guaranteeing you reliability and relaxation. For the smoker friends, the hostel come with a cozy smoking area. In sum, stop looking further, book this amazing place!
Semporna
Located in Semporna, Project X Scuba offers a shared lounge. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, a shared kitchen and free WiFi throughout the property.
Guest rooms at the hostel include air conditioning and a desk.
Project X Scuba in Semporna is absolutely outstanding!
Incredible dives, top quality gear, and a highly professional team that treats you like family from the moment you arrive. The atmosphere is warm, fun, and full of positive vibes, and the rooms are cozy and super comfortable, it’s perfect after an amazing day underwater. Truly a must-visit for anyone who wants unforgettable diving in Semporna !
Semporna
Located in Semporna, The Nest Hostel features free WiFi. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen and a shared lounge for guests.
Guest rooms at the hostel are equipped with a private bathroom equipped with a shower.
The host was incredibly friendly and welcoming. He recommended a great breakfast spot and even shared his favorite place for dinner, which turned out to be fantastic. He also helped arrange transportation to and from Tawau Airport, which made everything so convenient.
The room was very clean and quiet. There were a few tiny ants, but honestly, it’s just part of the environment here—it’s already one of the cleanest places. The air conditioning worked perfectly, and I really appreciated having a washing machine and a space to hang clothes.
There’s a fire extinguisher in the hallway, and the entrance is secured with two iron gates. The room uses a traditional key lock, and the host is always present at the property, which makes it feel very safe.
Downstairs, the roti keju paired with curry sauce and sambal was surprisingly delicious. The food court he recommended had a great variety—loved the smooth draft beer, the light and tasty Hakka tofu, the tender and flavorful lamb satay, and the Singapore-style fried vermicelli was also quite good.
Highly recommended for anyone looking for a comfortable stay with great local tips and hospitality.
Tanjong Aru
Located within 5.6 km of Filipino Market Sabah and 400 metres of North Borneo Railway, Dazzle Home Aeropod provides rooms with air conditioning and a shared bathroom in Tanjong Aru. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a shared lounge, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is set 4.2 km from Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village.
At the hostel, each room comes with a desk. The shared bathroom is equipped with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. Guest rooms include a wardrobe.
The simplicity and value for money.
Sibu
Agape Hostel provides accommodation in Sibu. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and a shared lounge for guests.
At the hostel, rooms have a balcony. With a shared bathroom fitted with a bidet and a hairdryer, rooms at Agape Hostel also boast free WiFi. The rooms at the accommodation have air conditioning and a wardrobe.
Cleanliness, staff also very friendly
Kota Kinabalu
Concrete Jungle Cabin is set in Kota Kinabalu, within 4.1 km of Sabah State Museum & Heritage Village and 5.2 km of Likas City Mosque. The property is located 5.9 km from North Borneo Railway, 11 km from International Technology & Commercial Centre Penampang - ITCC and 400 metres from Signal Hill Observatory. The accommodation offers a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and organising tours for guests.
With a shared bathroom equipped with a bidet and a hairdryer, rooms at the hostel also provide guests with free WiFi, while certain rooms here will provide you with a balcony.
I loved how comfy the bed is. The showers and toilets were separated and kept clean by the care takers. Though I have to keep quite all the time as the dorm was also occupied with other travellers. I checked in quite late and stayed only for 6 hours and prior to my late arrival, as the reception is only available for 12 hours, the management sent me a message on Booking for self check-in which was so convenient and great especially for a late check-in. Thank you for the auntie who was there to help me out as well. Loved her vibe!
Place is situated at the heart of Gaya Street, right in front of Jesselton Hotel and quite close to Wisma Merdeka (which was my main purpose to go there). I'm grateful for the locker underneath. Got to store my luggage inside safely, whilst I roam around the street.
Affordable? Definitely
Location? Yes
Clean and comfortable? Yes
Would I book here again? Yes
Sandakan
AeCOTEL Mingle Hostel is located in Sandakan. The accommodation provides a shared kitchen, a shared lounge and organising tours for guests.
With a shared bathroom equipped with a bidet and a hairdryer, rooms at the hostel also offer free WiFi, while selected rooms are fitted with a city view.
Everything is good. Affordable prices.
Semporna
DZ Backpackers provides air-conditioned accommodation in Semporna. The accommodation features a shared kitchen and a shared lounge for guests.
At the hostel, the rooms have a balcony. Featuring a shared bathroom with a bidet and a hairdryer, rooms at DZ Backpackers also feature free WiFi. All rooms will provide guests with a microwave.
Incredibly kind staff
Great diving package
Perfect location
Kuching
Located in Kuching, 8.3 km from Borneo Convention Centre Kuching, Upspot Kuching Waterfront Premium Hostel provides air-conditioned rooms and a shared lounge. The property is around 41 km from Fort Margherita Kuching, 41 km from Harmony Arch Kuching and 41 km from Charles Brooke Memorial Kuching. The property is non-smoking and is situated 11 km from Sarawak Stadium. What a great stay here. Location was perfect, chill out space upstairs with big tv. Great wifi Co-working space within the property with plenty of space for papers, workbooks etc as well as laptops and loads of charging points. Rooms were big enough and regulated temperature well Responsive host on WhatsApp Free washing facilities
Many families visiting Borneo loved staying at Agape Hostel, The Nest Hostel and Signel Hostel.
Similarly, Vibrant Hostel, Faloe Hostel and Akinabalu Youth Hostel are also popular among family travellers.
There are 61 hostels in Borneo you can book on Booking.com.
Homy Seafront Hostel, Faloe Hostel and The Nest Hostel are some popular hostels in Borneo.
In addition to these hostels, Dazzle Home Aeropod, Project X Scuba and Agape Hostel are also popular in Borneo.
Couples travelling in Borneo loved staying at The Nest Hostel, Faloe Hostel and Akinabalu Youth Hostel.
Similarly, these hostels in Borneo are highly rated by couples: Foresight Hostel, Dazzle Home Aeropod and Homy Seafront Hostel.
DZ Backpackers, Foresight Hostel and Homy Seafront Hostel have received great reviews from guests in Borneo regarding the views from these hostels
Guests staying in Borneo also spoke highly of the views from these hostels: Borneo Gaya Lodge, EZ Lodgings and Signel Hostel.
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The average price per night for a hostel in Borneo for this weekend is US$15, based on current Booking.com prices.
We got what we paid for, it was a cheaper stay and this was reflected in the facilities. Good value for money if you’re looking for a budget hotel.
The full team is wonderful and they help you with everything they can. The hostel is pretty, clean and very well organized. The common areas are very cozy. This has been for me the best hostel in all Malaysia 🙂🙃🙂
Spotlessly clean, staff were so kind, great location right near the park and excellent food much cheaper than in the park!! No air con and cold shower only which we were expecting so no complaints.
Amazing culture, stunning sunsets from the hostel panorama window and very clean! Definitely one of the very best hostels I’ve been in so far. Special thanks to Jenny of the hostel staff for integrating new people into the amazing social culture!
Great location, great food, warm personnel and comfy and clean room. Couldn't have wished for more for that price, we stayed at the dormitory.
This was without a doubt the best hostel I ever stayed in so far. It’s clean, safe, good facilities, nice rooms, nice kitchen and living room, super friendly people who work there,… I definitely go back!
Typical hostel for backpackers and budget tourists, besides there is practically no other choice in the area. Nicely situated on the riverside, nice relaxing view from the terrace. Modestly equipped, fans in the rooms, tea and coffee available. The hostel has a pleasant homely atmosphere. Wonderful owner Diana who is the soul of this place. Helps with everything, arranges transportation, guide (private guide costs MYR 150 for half day, airport transfer MYR 5 per person), will prepare delicious home-made breakfasts and dinners.