184 reviews
From
$11133 Jalan Gaya , Kota Kinabalu, 88000, Malaysia
184 reviews
1/83
From
$11Free wifi
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Bidet
Welcome to Akinabalu Youth Hostel, a budget-friendly option in the heart of Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. Situated at 133 Jalan Gaya, this 1-star hostel is just a mere 0.6mi away from the bustling city center, making it a great choice for travelers looking to immerse themselves in the local culture and attractions. With 184 reviews from satisfied guests, it's clear that this hostel has something special to offer.
This vibrant hostel boasts a range of amenities, including free Wifi, a 24-hour front desk, and pet-friendly accommodations. For those looking to explore the city with ease, an airport shuttle service is available for an additional charge. While air conditioning comes with extra fees, the comfortable and clean non-smoking rooms ensure a restful stay. The inclusion of a bidet in the rooms adds an extra touch of convenience for guests.
Akinabalu Youth Hostel combines affordability with a prime location, making it an excellent choice for budget-savvy travelers looking to experience Kota Kinabalu. With its welcoming atmosphere and convenient amenities, this hostel offers a cozy home base for exploring all that this vibrant city has to offer. Book your stay now and get ready to make unforgettable memories in Malaysia!
At Akinabalu Youth Hostel, we aim to cater to every traveler's needs by offering a variety of room types, including Standard, Family, and City View rooms. Each room can accommodate two adults and one child comfortably, making it a great option for small families or couples looking for a cozy and affordable accommodation in Kota Kinabalu. With smoking not allowed in any of our rooms, guests can enjoy a clean and fresh environment throughout their stay.
For those who love to wake up to stunning city views, our City View rooms are the perfect choice. These rooms provide a picturesque backdrop to your stay, allowing you to soak in the sights and sounds of Kota Kinabalu right from the comfort of your room. Whether you're a photography enthusiast looking for the perfect shot or simply enjoy the buzz of a bustling city, our City View rooms offer a unique experience for our guests.
When it comes to payment, Akinabalu Youth Hostel accepts major credit cards such as Mastercard, JCB, and Visa. With cash not being an accepted payment method, guests can conveniently settle their bills using their preferred credit card, providing a hassle-free experience during check-out. Book your stay with us today and start planning your budget-friendly adventure in Kota Kinabalu, where comfort, convenience, and affordability meet to create an unforgettable travel experience.
Closest airports
Kota Kinabalu International Airport
3.6miFree wifi
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Bidet
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Standard, 1 Bed, City View
115 sqft
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The air-conditioned double room has shared bathroom fitted with a shower and a bidet. The unit has 1 bed.
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Family, Quadruple
130 sqft
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The air-conditioned family room has shared bathroom fitted with a shower and a bidet. The unit has 3 beds.
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Dormitory, 4 Bed
1 Bunk Bed
130 sqft
Air conditioning
Shower
Bidet
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This bed in dormitory has air conditioning.
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Family, Triple
1 Twin Bed
1 Double Bed
130 sqft
Air conditioning
Shower
Bidet
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The air-conditioned family room has shared bathroom fitted with a shower and a bidet. The unit has 2 beds.
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Standard, Double, City View
1 Double Bed
120 sqft
City view
Air conditioning
Shower
Bidet
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Standard Room
1 Double Bed
120 sqft
Air conditioning
Shower
Bidet
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This room is fitted with air conditioning and guests have access to the shared bathroom.
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Family
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Standard, Triple, City View
1 Twin Bed
1 Double Bed
130 sqft
City view
Air conditioning
Shower
Bidet
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The air-conditioned triple room features shared bathroom equipped with a shower and a bidet. The unit offers 2 beds.
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Dormitory, 10 Bed
1 Bunk Bed
130 sqft
Air conditioning
Shower
Bidet
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This bed in dormitory features air conditioning.
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Dormitory, 4 Bed, Female Only
1 Bunk Bed
130 sqft
Air conditioning
Shower
Bidet
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This bed in dormitory room has air conditioning and guests have access to the shared bathroom.
8.3
184 reviewsFrom
$11Categories of assessments
Cleanliness
Comfort
Location
Facilities
Staff
Value for money
WiFi quality
Breakfast
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Alice
8.2
8.2
All the facilities are sufficient for a basic travel like the lobby area very much since its perfectly cosy with comfortable interior design with warm hearted services simple breakfast with home-like infrastructure would recommend for solo or family travellers convenience and perfect shots for the gaya night markets and gaya sunday market with walking-distance shoplots a highly recommend stay at KK!
The bed might need to have a deeper cleaning dim light for the room, might need to have extra lighting for the room
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Laura
10
10
Located right on Gaya street, you can take food from the night market and eat it very chill at the hostel. It has an awesome super comfy common area and their TV offers netflix. It is walking distance to a bus stop that takes you to Kinabalu park, also to the Jesselton port to go to the islands and to everywhere else in the center.
The only thing that doesn't work that great is the wifi, like you couldn't have a meeting online at the rooms. But you might at the common room.
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Paweł
9.1
9.1
Everything was good. Nice common space, fully equipped kitchen, some basic breakfast. Bathrooms were clean. Room was basic, but very clean and has a great ventilation. Location is just perfect. It was a nice stay, we even had prolonged it by 2 days.
Breakfast could be a little better, now it's just toast, 1 egg per person, jam, instant noodles and instant coffee - but really can't complain for that price. We were buying something extra at the market each day and getting it's warmed up in the morning :)
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Simone
9.1
9.1
Has a big sharing space. The bathroom is clean and big enough. Water pressure is fine. Offers basic breakfast such as toast, boiled eggs, instant noodles, coffee, tea etc.
The floor does not allow slipper so when the floor was mopped, got to walk carefully. Space between lower bunk bed and the upper one is small so often bang the head. Had night market for two nights during the stay, it is a bit noisy because night market is just downstair.
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Calley
8.2
8.2
Big rooms. Big common space and many cards, games, books for leisure activities. Strategic location, Gaya street night market is just downstairs.
Biggest disappointment is parking fees are not free as stated in the page. Shampoo and bath gel not provided. Very low water pressure (depends on time). Rm50 Deposit needed. Advice not to pick a room facing the Gaya street on Friday/ Saturday as my room stink of BBQ smell from the night market below.
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Nana
8.2
8.2
perfect location
(30/01/2022) Please let the in-house guest know way earlier (before c/in) if u don’t provide breakfast as mentioned in apps ☺️
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Rebecca
10
10
The hostel was clean and in an excellent location however it was the staff that made our stay. I became ill and had to have an ambulance called and the staff were so good with helping me and making sure I was looked after. We extended our stay with them for an additional week to recover and they were so accommodating and helpful.
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Jana
9.1
9.1
I recommend staying at the hostel if you want to try special kinds of street food, since it is located next to the night market. On sunday morning takes another market place, also next to the hostel, where you can buy animals and clothes. I found the atmosphere welcoming and calm.
At the evenings in the weekend the hostel was loud due to it's central location next to the night market.
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Bellinda
10
10
Very strategic location, easy to find food outlets, all in walking distance, very cozy common space to chill and you can make your own coffee/tea, you can also watch tv at the common area, they also provide wifi. The bathroom and toilets are always clean.
Noises from other guests who don’t know how to shut their doors properly.
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Yap
10
10
Location is close to a simple night market, many restaurants that open until late, fast food chains. Breakfast is provided but is simple: toast with butter and jam, one hard boiled egg, and free hot drink. Booked a room for 3, nothing to complain about. Beds and room were clean, aircon worked fine.
Attractions
Kota Kinabalu City Mosque (Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu)
0.2miSignal Hill Observatory Platform
0.3miKota Kinabalu Wetland Centre
0.9miSabah State Mosque (Masjid Negeri Sabah)
1miNorth Borneo Railway
1.3miSabah Museum (Sabah State Museum)
1.5miGaya Island (Pulau Gaya)
4.1miTunku Abdul Rahman National Park (TARP)
4.4miManukan Island (Pulau Manukan)
4.9miSapi Island (Pulau Sapi)
5miMonsopiad Cultural Village
6.4miMari Mari Cultural Village
8.7miAttractions
Kota Kinabalu City Mosque (Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu)
0.2miSignal Hill Observatory Platform
0.3miKota Kinabalu Wetland Centre
0.9miSabah State Mosque (Masjid Negeri Sabah)
1miNorth Borneo Railway
1.3miSabah Museum (Sabah State Museum)
1.5miGaya Island (Pulau Gaya)
4.1miTunku Abdul Rahman National Park (TARP)
4.4miManukan Island (Pulau Manukan)
4.9miSapi Island (Pulau Sapi)
5miMonsopiad Cultural Village
6.4miMari Mari Cultural Village
8.7miAirports
Kota Kinabalu International Airport
3.6miFree wifi
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Non-smoking rooms
Bidet
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Bathroom
Bidet
Hairdryer
Shared bathroom
Shower
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
Bedroom
Linens
Business Facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Cleaning Services
Daily housekeeping
Common Areas
Shared lounge/TV area
Entertainment & Family Services
Board games/Puzzles
Front Desk Services
24-hour front desk
Baggage storage
Invoice provided
Lockers
Tour desk
General
Air conditioning
Designated smoking area
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Internet
Free wifi
Kitchen
Shared kitchen
Living Area
Desk
Parking
Parking
Parking On Site
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Room Amenities
Fan
Socket near the bed
Safety & security
24-hour security
CCTV in common areas
Fire extinguishers
Key access
Safe
Smoke alarms
Safety features
Shared stationery (e.g. printed menus, magazines, pens, paper) removed
Transportation
Airport drop-off
Airport pickup
Airport shuttle
Car rental
View
City view
From
$11Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Internet
WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Age restrictions
There's no age requirement for check-in
Curfew
Come and go whenever you want
Parking
Public parking is available on site (reservation is not possible) and charges may apply.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
No capacity for extra beds or cribs.
Cards accepted at this property
Mastercard,
JCB,
Visa,
Cash only
This property accepts cash.
Does Akinabalu Youth Hostel provide free parking options?
Yes, there is parking available at the Akinabalu Youth Hostel. It is public parking located on-site, and charges may apply. Please note that reservation for parking is not possible.
What's the nightly rate at Akinabalu Youth Hostel?
Akinabalu Youth Hostel offers accommodations starting at $11. Keep in mind, room types and dates might affect the final price. For specific rates, input your stay dates.
Which room categories can I book at Akinabalu Youth Hostel?
Akinabalu Youth Hostel offers Standard, Family, City View, and Standard City View rooms, all accommodating 2 adults and 1 child. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms. Bed sizes and room types are unspecified.
Where can guests find entertainment in Akinabalu Youth Hostel?
At Akinabalu Youth Hostel, guests can relax and enjoy the various leisure amenities offered. They can unwind in the air-conditioned rooms after a long day and stay connected with the provided WiFi. Additionally, the hostel is pet-friendly, allowing guests to bring along their furry companions. For convenience, there is an airport shuttle service available to make transportation easier. The 24-hour front desk ensures guests' needs are always met promptly. With non-smoking rooms, guests can enjoy a comfortable stay. Offering bidets adds an extra touch of luxury to the accommodation. Guests can make the most of these amenities to have a relaxing and memorable stay at the hotel.
Which payment methods are supported by Akinabalu Youth Hostel?
Akinabalu Youth Hostel accepts payment methods such as Mastercard, JCB, and Visa. Cash payments are not accepted at the hostel.
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