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A solid place to stay in KK. A very welcoming environment with enthusiastic people working here; these guys will help you plan your stay here and give you all kinds of suggestions and trip ideas

I had a wonderful few days here. The hostel has a great location, with curtains and lockers, and provides a simple breakfast. The staff is very prompt in cleaning.

Overall is a very clean hostel, from toilet, bathroom and the bed are all well managed and clean. And good location, Suria mall is right across the street and major eatery are within walking distance.

Jiran Hostel 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Another hidden gem on Gaya Street! Perfect location with fully equipped amenities. We managed to book a slot for climbing Mount Kinabalu with Jia’s assistance.

Fantastic beyond words! Extremely clean, fuss free check-in and check out, and wonderfully friendly and helpful staff.

Stayed here only 2 nights, but would be longer if I could. The nicest hostel I’ve been to in Southeast asia, so calm and clean, and the AC was working almost too good!

It’s a pleasant 10-minute walk away from Waterfront, similar distance to Gaya Street. A good choice if you’d like some tranquility and want to afford a tad bit higher price.

Toojou isn’t your average place to stay — it’s part boutique hotel, part creative hub, and part social hangout.

The lady who was cleaning and working there is amazing. Just a ball of joy and her joy was infectious. Our bed was super cosy. Very good deal for the price you pay.

Great value for budget travelers!
Signel Hostel is very affordable and the rooms are very clean. The staff are super polite, friendly, and helpful.

This hostel is clean and spacious. It comes equipped with aircond, fan, and washing machine with dedicated drying area. Daily simple breakfast is also provided, and you can feel safe resting here.

Surprised with how clean and comfortable the Dorm Rooms were. Checked in 29/03/2026. RM35.00 per Pax, surprisingly affordable and convenient for people who are having events at Padang Merdeka.

I booked a bed in the female dorm and I was the only person staying for the night. The hotel in general is very quiet and only a few rooms were booked.

Late check-in was super easy, and when I missed the checkout time they were really kind and flexible about it. The rooms are spacious and the beds are really comfortable.

Nice clean cosy rooms with attached bathroom, air-conditioned, and with tea and coffee making facilities. Reasonably priced rooms.

Such a great spot to stay while in Kunching. It’s a short Grab ride into the city (very cheap) but also an easy walk to the local mall or a few local restaurants and coffee shops.

Had a great stay at Cube Bed Station Semporna. I stayed in a Standard Room without windows, and it was clean, comfortable, and well-maintained.

Clean & Comfy. Love the sea view room overlooking the market. Very convenient with many restaurants & shops nearby.

Brilliant lodge with helpful staff and excellent guides. I stayed for two nights and, despite some rain, managed to join three cruises and did some walking.

Great location. Very attentive staff and wonderful service. It really was a surprise. Very clean and well-equipped cabins. River excursions were very well attended and guided.

An absolute gem in KK! Incredible hospitality and great value.
I spent about two weeks at KK Backpackers, and it was one of the best decisions of my trip!

Clean. Good for who want budjet because breakfast include. A heavy breakfast. Enjoy because staff always make a joke and the others travelers feel home.

Had an amazing time with Jeanie and her family, they made us feel at home instantly and our children loved playing with little Jordan their grandchild!

A homely kampung style stay at Ranau after spending a day at the hot springs. Nearby to the park and awesome host!

Incredibly customer service and very nice people. Room had everything you would need and gave easy access to sandakan.

Good room and service. Convenient location between Kim Fung and Indah. Lots of good food.

Comfy and clean Appartement and the host is amazing! We checked-in late, which wasn’t a problem at all. He waited for us and we were able to choose between two nice Appartements.

Room looks Exactly as advertised. Cozy and super clean. Hotel is situated at the 2nd floor. No check in required, after payment you'll be given the automatic gate password to enter the room.

The lady on reception was so helpful and kind and gave us so many great recommendations for places to see and activities.
The room was basic but exactly what we'd paid for for 2 nights.

The pleasures of a well-designed budget hostel far surpasses the luxury of a five-star hotel. What do I mean?
Shared bathrooms. Ugh, right? I don't think so.
I loved showering here.

Love this place Room was clean and comfy. Bathroom was clean and provide all necessary for us. Air conditional is good enough not the most coolest one at least cold enough.

Sarang Hostel will get in touch with you before your arrival to ensure a smooth check in journey.

We wanted to get a basic room which was near the airport to rest & freshen up before our flight back to Kuala Lumpur. Hence, we decided on the Family Room at Oyo Grapevine Garden.

I had a private double for a couple of nights — the room was pretty big, but not much in it apart from the mattress on a raised platform.

Stayed a week, loved it. After 3 months in borneo, this place had the strongest backpacker vibe of any place I'd been on the island, tho it was low season when I was here so not many folks around.

This place was clean and the beds were comfy. Reception is only 8am-5pm but this wasn’t a problem for us, and they let us check in at 12 which was nice.

It's in the centre of Ranau town. U got plenty of basic amenities there. The place is super clean. Worth the money. Better prepare the exact amount to pay via cash.

Budget hostel, value for money.
Great lounge area to relax. Can do ironing clothes here.
Simple bread and jam for breakfast, coffee tea all day.

The room is great, great service at the best strategic location. Great choice for the tourist because it's easily accessible to the tourist attractions.

Small room but clean. Have tv, aircond and private bathroom. Towel, shampoo and bath gel are provided. Friendly staff. Walking distance mart, shop, market and restaurant. Can see mountain.