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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. All nice, simple small hotel but very cute. Amazing location, view, toast with spreads available all day, very clean, beds very comfy and bigger size. Nice showers. Safe entrance on the chip. Internet great and nice small carpet area for work, chill, with TV.

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9
Superb
1,258 reviews
Price from
US$9
per night

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. The price, affordable and budget friendly

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9.4
Superb
503 reviews
Price from
US$11
per night

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. William is a super host, he is friendly, informative and helpful. I saw this hostel is incredibly high score which I cannot believe it, but when u stay u will know it definitely deserves the compliments and high score. Wishing William booming business!

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9.6
Exceptional
39 reviews
Price from
US$19
per night

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.

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9.5
Exceptional
15 reviews
Price from
US$15
per night

At the hostel each room includes air conditioning, a desk, a balcony with a city view, a private bathroom and a flat-screen TV. Foresight Hotel provides certain rooms that include a patio, and the rooms include a kettle. Guest rooms at the accommodation are equipped with a seating area. Super friendly and helpfull staff!!! What a great experience. Highly recommended!!!

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9
Superb
93 reviews
Price from
US$50
per night

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. It was very central, everything on walking distance, check in was very smoothly. The bed is very comfortable and the rooms are clean and spacious. The host is always fast with answering any questions. I forgot my e-reader under the pillow and they went above and beyond with help! They did all the communication with DHL and send it overseas so I could get it back! Truly amazing guests service!

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8.4
Very good
216 reviews
Price from
US$11
per night

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. A really good budget option, it’s clean a comfortable and super well located.

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8.1
Very good
102 reviews
Price from
US$10
per night

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. The Amenities Location I initially booked just one night at Upspot Kuching Waterfront Premium Hostel, but ended up extending my stay for three more days—it’s that good! This place truly feels like a home away from home, offering everything a traveler could need. The amenities are top-notch: a well-equipped workspace (ideal for digital nomads!), a modern kitchen, cozy dining area, relaxing TV lounge, and even washing machines and dryers (a lifesaver for long-term stays). But the real standout is its location. Nestled near the Kuching Waterfront, you’re steps away from the riverfront promenade, historic attractions, charming cafes, and vibrant local markets. Exploring the city couldn’t be easier! Whether you’re passing through for a night or settling in longer, Upspot delivers comfort, convenience, and great value. I’d return in a heartbeat—highly recommended for solo travelers, couples, or anyone seeking a clean, social, and well-located stay. Don’t miss this gem! 🌟

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8.2
Very good
403 reviews
Price from
US$18
per night

EZ Lodgings is situated in Kampong Gadong, within 1.8 km of Hua Ho Department Store and 4 km of Royal Regalia Museum. 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 located 200 metres from The Mall.

Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanai Bolkiah Shopping Complex is 4.8 km from the hostel, while Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque is 5.3 km away. Brunei International Airport is 8 km from the property. I don't get the negative reviews as it's fine. The accommodation in the CBD is prohibitive for a budget traveller. This is a bargain. It's near the famous Gagong night and day market. Buses are not a problem either despite the press. No.1 leaves on the other side of the road directly opposite the mall main entrance. There's no obvious bus stop but the bus is easy to spot. The bus has Gadong mall on the front. It's one dollar and takes you to the central bus stop in town. I waited no more than 5 minutes both ways multiple times. Tours pick people up from Gadong. Clean, good shower and quiet (the good air con would mask any noise anyway). Two toilets was not a problem. Laundry machine available. Plenty of restaurants nearby and the mall has a mega supermarket in the basement. Excellent communication via WhatsApp even after midnight when I got in from the airport after a delay. They have a great cheap Dart driver who operates all hours and is punctual. All good reasons to stay here.

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8.2
Very good
352 reviews
Price from
US$19
per night

Situated in Lahad Datu, Fajar Hotel has a shared lounge. The air-conditioned rooms provide a city view and come with a desk and free WiFi.

At the hostel, all rooms have a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. At Fajar Hotel rooms come with a private bathroom with a shower. Location is very convenience to everything I need and staffs are very friendly.

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8.1
Very good
158 reviews
Price from
US$26
per night

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