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Borneo Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel near Imago Shopping Mall in Kota Kinabalu

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Bar (on property)
Exterior
Hallway
Free on-the-go breakfast
Hallway

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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No. 24 Lorong Dewan, Pusat Bandar, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88000
  • Gaya Street Sunday Market
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Suria Sabah Shopping Mall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Kota Kinabalu (BKI-Kota Kinabalu Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Room options

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Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Twin Room

  • 108 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, 1 of 8 Beds

  • 161 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, 1 of 6 Beds

  • 161 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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Single Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Triple Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room

  • 108 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Quadruple Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Quadruple Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Kota Kinabalu

Downtown Kota Kinabalu stay.With a stay at this Downtown Kota Kinabalu hostel, you'll be steps from Gaya Street Sunday Market and Atkinson Clock Tower. Api Api Night Food Market Gaya Street and Kota Kinabalu Wetlands Centre are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Gaya Street Sunday Market - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Suria Sabah Shopping Mall - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Centre Point - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Jesselton Point Ferry Terminal - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Imago Shopping Mall - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Tanjung Aru Station - 8 min drive
  • Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kedai Kopi Yee Fung 怡豐茶室 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Royal Coconut - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Guan's Kopitiam 源茶室 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Peppermint a Taste of Vietnam - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Woo! - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Borneo Backpackers

Hostel near Imago Shopping Mall in Kota Kinabalu
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A rooftop terrace, a library, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Borneo Backpackers. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Kota Kinabalu hostel.

  • 17 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • To-go breakfast (free)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Garden
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Borneo Backpackers offers 17 air-conditioned accommodations with irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
An early check-in fee will be charged
Late check-in fee: 50-percent of room rate for check-in after 6 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: 50-percent of room rate for check-in after 6 AM
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

Property is also known as

Borneo Backpackers Hostel Kota Kinabalu
Borneo Backpackers Hostel
Borneo Backpackers Kota Kinabalu
Borneo Backpackers Hotel Kota Kinabalu
Borneo Backpackers Kota Kinabalu Sabah
Borneo Backpackers Kota Kinabalu
Borneo Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Borneo Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Kota Kinabalu

Frequently asked questions

How close is Borneo Backpackers to the airport?

Borneo Backpackers is 5.7 mi (14-min drive) away from the Kota Kinabalu Intl. Airport (BKI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Borneo Backpackers have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Borneo Backpackers.

How close is Borneo Backpackers to the beach?

This hostel is 4.2 mi (14-min drive) from Pantai Pulau Mamutik and 19.6 mi (44-min drive) from Dalit Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Borneo Backpackers offer free breakfast?

Yes, Borneo Backpackers offers free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Borneo Backpackers?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Borneo Backpackers?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Borneo Backpackers?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Borneo Backpackers have a pool?

Borneo Backpackers does not have a pool.

Does Borneo Backpackers have a restaurant?

Borneo Backpackers is home to Biru Biru, which features local and international cuisine.

Does Borneo Backpackers have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Borneo Backpackers to downtown Kota Kinabalu?

Borneo Backpackers is 0.2 mi away from Pusat Bandar.

Borneo Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Fatimah

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Muhammad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love it. This is a really nice backpackers’ hostel and very clean indeed. The price is also very affordable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

Passing through KK

A nice little hostel. Had a private room. Small but clean. Staff were helpful and friendly. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome

Had amazing stay. The stuff is very friendly and its confortable serounding

4/10 Poor

lover traveller, NS

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Toilet is dirty

The room is nice. A queen bed with a dressing table and chair. But theres no hook to hang clothes or towels. The toilet bowl is quite dirty when i first came in. Theres like people's business "stain". If it cleans with clorox or at least brush it off it would be nice. The staff is not as quite friendly as i thought.

8/10 Good

Cameron, Utah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hip and groovy place for world travelers

This place has a good vibe. Lots of world travelers to talk to and even locals come to hang in the cafe. Plenty of space in lounge around too. And the location is convenient for many things including the Sunday market. The owners hooked us up with an awesome 3-day tour deep in the jungle (via sticky rice travel). Very memorable and the only way to really experience the interior.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Chambre propre. Sanitaires impeccables. Espace commun agréable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lokasi tidak jauh dr pasar. Mudah
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Rami

Liked: Staff & service
Nice and cozy little bacpacker hostel. Location is great!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

akko, 日本

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

良い。

建物は古いけど掃除もされていて、天井が高く、味のある感じで、なかなかおしゃれだと思います。1階のバーも、ライブしてたりしてて雰囲気良いです。ただうるさいと眠れない人には泊まらないほうがいいです。 客層は私以外にアジア人は見かけませんでした。共用スペースのソファに虫がいるみたいで、痒くなりました。

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

周辺に色々そろっている

エアコンもあり快適でした。 周辺に食堂や銀行や案内所もありとても便利です。 ただ一階がバーになっているので夜遅くまで騒がしかったです。