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Akinabalu Youth Hostel in Kota Kinabalu

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Malaysia, Kota Kinabalu, 1st to 4th Floor, Lot 133 Jalan Gaya
● Center: 690 m
🌞 Beach - 5 km
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Rooms and prices

2 guests
Adults2+
Children under 170+
Age7+
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Standard Double room with city view
Standard Double room with city view
Air conditioning and private bathroom
Beds:
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Run of House
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Bed in Dorm
Bed in Dorm
Air conditioning and shower
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Bed in Dorm (male dorm)
Bed in Dorm (male dorm)
Shared bathroom
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Bed in Dorm (female dorm)
Bed in Dorm (female dorm)
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Economy room
Economy room
Private bathroom
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Economy Single room
Economy Single room
Private bathroom
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Economy Triple room
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Economy Triple room
Private bathroom
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Economy Double room
Economy Double room
Private bathroom
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Standard room
Standard room
Air conditioning and shower
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Standard Triple room
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Standard Triple room
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Standard Quadruple room
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Standard Quadruple room
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Standard Family room
Standard Family room
Family room with air conditioner and shower
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Standard Double room
Standard Double room
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Standard Double room with view
Standard Double room with view
Air conditioning and shower
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Standard Triple Family room
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Standard Triple Family room
Shared bathroom
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Standard Quadruple Family room
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Standard Quadruple Family room
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Standard Duplex room
Standard Duplex room
Air conditioning and private bathroom
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Standard room with city view
Standard room with city view
Air conditioning and private bathroom
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Standard Single room
Standard Single room
Air conditioning and private bathroom
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Standard Single room with city view
Standard Single room with city view
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Standard Triple room with city view
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Standard Triple room with city view
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Standard Triple room with sea view
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Standard Triple room with sea view
Private bathroom
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Standard Quadruple room with sea view
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Standard Quadruple room with sea view
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Standard Quintuple room
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Standard Quintuple room
Private bathroom
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Standard Single Family room
Standard Single Family room
Family room with bathroom
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Standard Double Family room
Standard Double Family room
Family room with bathroom
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Standard Quintuple Family room with city view
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Standard Quintuple Family room with city view
Family room with bathroom
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Standard Sextuple Family room with city view
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Standard Sextuple Family room with city view
Family room with bathroom
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Business room
Business room
Private bathroom
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Business Single room
Business Single room
Private bathroom
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Superior room
Superior room
Private bathroom
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Superior Double room
Superior Double room
Private bathroom
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Deluxe room
Deluxe room
Private bathroom
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Deluxe Single room
Deluxe Single room
Private bathroom
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Deluxe Family room
Deluxe Family room
Family room with bathroom
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Deluxe Double room
Deluxe Double room
Private bathroom
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Executive room
Executive room
Private bathroom
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Junior Suite
Junior Suite
Private bathroom
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Suite
Suite
Private bathroom
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Family Suite
Family Suite
Family room with bathroom
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Double Family Suite
Double Family Suite
Family room with bathroom
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Quadruple Family Suite
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Quadruple Family Suite
Family room with bathroom
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Business Suite
Business Suite
Private bathroom
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Deluxe Suite
Deluxe Suite
Private bathroom
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Apartment
Apartment
Private bathroom
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1 Bedroom Apartment
1 Bedroom Apartment
Private bathroom
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2 Bedrooms Apartment
2 Bedrooms Apartment
Private bathroom
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3 Bedrooms Apartment
3 Bedrooms Apartment
Private bathroom
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Studio
Studio
Private bathroom
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Economy Studio
Economy Studio
Private bathroom
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Villa
Villa
Private bathroom
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Cottage
Cottage
Private bathroom
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Bungalow
Bungalow
Private bathroom
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Chalet
Chalet
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Description

In this hostel 15 rooms.

Policies and conditions

  • Child policies: Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel. Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
  • Cribs and Extra Beds: For all room types, cribs cannot be added. Extra bed policies vary according to room type. Please refer to the relevant room type policy.
  • Deposit Policy: Deposit required A fixed amount of MYR 50.00 (approx. US$12.80) is charged. This property accepts cash The deposit will be returned to the original account of payment on the day of check-out.
  • Pets: Pets are not allowed
  • Service animals: Service animals are not allowed
  • Age Requirements: The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
  • Paying at the hotel: MasterCard, JSB, Visa
  • Managed by a private host: This property is managed by a private host. A private host refers to a party who rents one or more properties for purposes not related to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Check in time: 14:00. Check out time: 12:00.
2 guests
Adults2+
Children under 170+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
Age7+
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Services and facilities

General
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour reception
  • Smoking areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • Security guard
  • Ticket assistance
  • Television in lobby
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • No elevators
Rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Fridge
  • Family room
  • Shower
  • Linens
Services and amenities
  • Safe-deposit box
  • Dry-cleaning
  • Luggage storage
Meals
  • Bar
  • Coffee/tea for guests
  • Breakfast
  • Common kitchen
  • Kettle
Internet
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Internet access
Transfer
  • Car rental
  • Taxi booking
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Chinese
Tourist services
  • Tour assistance
Recreation
  • Sun Deck
Parking
  • Parking
Business
  • Fax and copy machine
Sports
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
Pets
  • Pets Not Allowed

The nearest beach is located on the distance of 4900 m. It takes 74 minutes To the beach!

Street view

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Reviews

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03.06.2026 R
Located at the middle of the city centre. One good thing is that the reception here is 24 hours. The staff here are pleasant which makes me feel safe and comfortable here. The room with air conditioning is clean and nice with high comfort level. The toilets have hot shower and are clean as well. The WiFi connection only works perfectly well at the reception/common area. Cheap priced and it includes breakfast as well which consists of eggs, fruits and bread with a few selections of jam. The shared dorms have lockers for the guests as well. A water dispenser at the ground level. Coffee and tea are available all the time. If you want to have peace and tranquility, this hostel is certainly the ideal choice. There is a bustling street market below the hostel during weekends as well. Overall, a cheap and good option to stay at Kota Kinabalu, surely will come back and stay here again.

Stayed here in the shared dorm on 29 Nov 2025 and 13 Dec 2025.
09.01.2026 allegra
rooms are basic, a bit dark but power, fan and aircon is working fine. i was staying during low season so it was really nice to have a slow morning with a free breakfast (toast, eggs, ramen) and chill in the community space, there was not a lot of other guests tho. not really sociable. walkable distance to nice food spots, malls and waterfront. the reception and housekeeping is really friendly
07.10.2025 Nikki
I loved this hostel. Everything was really nice, comfortable and clean. Friendly, helpful, staff. Perfect location. Washing machine available to use for free. Awesome common room area for hanging out, eating etc. I would definitely recommend and stay again. I am 63 and it really suited me, a great vibe.
02.06.2025 Tytobey
Great location, charming hostel
02.05.2025 Zach
Really nice place with great staff. We went to Brunei and back and they kept our bags and were really great in organising an early morning airport transfer. Got some good sleep here, though it is worth noting they are right on Gaya Street. Fantastic location but if you have a city view room, you will get the noise of the market and everyone taking apart their stalls to go home until quite late night and then the market on a Sunday morning they set up from very early. Simple but great breakfast and nice common area
26.10.2024 fie_mage
Love it very strategic area for night food market and Sunday market, also closed to shopping mall and other food area
15.03.2024 Guest
Clean and hygienic. Good location.
03.03.2024 Emily123
We had a great one night stay here, really good location by night market and lots of cute coffee shops. Private room was spacious and clean. Shower was hot and powerful, with clean shared spaces. Common area was nice with sofa’s, free breakfast and drinking water. Staff very friendly :)
01.03.2024 Guest
It is a very good and friendly place for backpackers, very friendly staff. It is in the central of the city, all the eatery and banks in a walking distance. It is about 15 minutes walk to the jetty where can get boats to the islands surrounding.
07.12.2023 Guest
Okay, clean and hygienic!
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POIs near hotel

monument
Malaysia Monument (1 min)
Monument erected in 1963 marking Malaysia's independence, located in Kota Kinabalu's civic center.
memorial
North Borneo War Monument (3 min)
Granite memorial erected in 1923 honoring 13 soldiers who died in World War I service under North Borneo administration.
viewpoint
Stone Boardwalk Sunset Viewpoint (52 min)
Waterfront promenade offering sunset views over the South China Sea and city skyline.
attraction
Perimeter Walk Fee Area (52 min)
Walking route around a heritage site requiring RM5 entrance fee.
monument
Statue of St. John Baptist de La Salle (4 km)
Bronze monument honoring the Catholic saint and educator in central Kota Kinabalu.

Cafe and Restaurants near hotel

restaurant
Upperstar Cafe & Bar (4 min)
restaurant
Restaurant «Burger King Segama Complex» (5 min)
Kota Kinabalu, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Reviews
12.09.2017 Chew
You cn buy fabric qround the area and customize ur own thingy with the variety of tailors here.
Some Tailor has been there since even 40years ago.
As pocture seen, u can tailored for some traditional kadazan wear here. Not many is doing the traditional outfit nowadays.

There is a night market below the bridge too.
Many tourist will be having durian there.
A famous chinese hawker who sell 菜头糕 worth a try too

Just rubbish everywhere. U can see empty bottles everywhere. Be careful with your belongings too.
27.07.2017 Hassriy
I love here because i can find a things for Tailor?
15.07.2017 Ein
Occasional stench of urine in the morning. Watch out for garbage and liquor bottle thrown from 2nd floor.
restaurant
Restaurant «Mango- Thai Inspired Cuisine» (5 min)
1.36, First Floor, Asia City Complex, Asia City, Kota Kinabalu, 88000, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Reviews
24.08.2014 syed
07.02.2011 Guest
Slow service and poor food, thank goodness they closed down.

Frequently asked questions about Akinabalu Youth Hostel

How much does it cost to stay at Akinabalu Youth Hostel?

The cost of staying in Akinabalu Youth Hostel depends on the dates, rates, number of guests and other conditions. The minimum estimated price is 20 USD. Enter your dates to see the exact offer prices.

Is it far from Akinabalu Youth Hostel to the nearest beach?

It takes 74 minutes to reach to the nearest beach.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Akinabalu Youth Hostel?

Check-in at Akinabalu Youth Hostel is possible from 14:00, check-out is until 12:00.

Does Akinabalu Youth Hostel have a pool?

No, Akinabalu Youth Hostel does not have a pool for guests.

Are pets allowed at Akinabalu Youth Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed at Akinabalu Youth Hostel.

Does Akinabalu Youth Hostel serve breakfast?

No, Akinabalu Youth Hostel does not provide breakfast.

How to get to Akinabalu Youth Hostel from the nearest airport?

The nearest airport is Kota Kinabalu International Airport, located about 16 mins from hotel by car (9.3 km) away.

What’s the cancellation policy at Akinabalu Youth Hostel?

The cancellation policy at Akinabalu Youth Hostel depends on your room type and booking terms.

Does Akinabalu Youth Hostel offer airport transfers?

No, Akinabalu Youth Hostel does not provide airport transfers for guests.

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