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8.6

326 reviews

Signel Hostel

Signel Hostel

Lane Sinsuran 3, , Kota Kinabalu, 88000, Malaysia

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Adults only

Free wifi

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Air conditioning

Private entrance

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Bidet

Signel Hostel

Signel Hostel brings Kota Kinabalu within easy reach, just 0.3mi from the city center. A 1-star property perched at Lane Sinsuran 3, it has earned 326 reviews from travelers and keeps price tags friendly with minimums starting from $9 per night.

Inside, the vibe is practical and easy to settle into: adults only, free WiFi, and a streaming service option like Netflix to unwind after a day of exploring. The lineup continues with air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace, non-smoking rooms, and a bidet, plus parking available for an extra charge.

A budget-friendly, no-fuss stay for those who want to be in the heart of the action while keeping costs down.

A varied set of accommodations awaits, spanning private options like Studio, Single, and Double rooms, to several dormitory layouts. Options include Dormitory, Shared Bathroom, Shared Room; Dormitory, Bunk Bed; Dormitory, 1 Twin, Bunk Bed; Dormitory, Single, Female Only; Dormitory, Double; and Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room. All accommodations are non-smoking.

Two feature-sized dorms add a touch of space: Dormitory, Single, Female Only measures 97 sqft, while Dormitory, Double runs at 215 sqft.

Payment options include cash or major cards: Visa, Mastercard, and UnionPay. An adults-only policy applies, and parking is available for an extra charge.

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Closest airports

Kota Kinabalu International Airport

3.3mi

Most popular amenities

Adults only

Free wifi

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Air conditioning

Private entrance

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Bidet

Rooms

Double Bed in Mixed Dorm in Signel Hostel
Double Bed in Mixed Dorm in Signel Hostel
Double Bed in Mixed Dorm in Signel Hostel
Double Bed in Mixed Dorm in Signel Hostel
Double Bed in Mixed Dorm in Signel Hostel
Double Bed in Mixed Dorm in Signel Hostel
Double Bed in Mixed Dorm in Signel Hostel
Double Bed in Mixed Dorm in Signel Hostel
Double Bed in Mixed Dorm in Signel Hostel
Double Bed in Mixed Dorm in Signel Hostel
Double Bed in Mixed Dorm in Signel Hostel
Double Bed in Mixed Dorm in Signel Hostel
Double Bed in Mixed Dorm in Signel Hostel
Double Bed in Mixed Dorm in Signel Hostel
Double Bed in Mixed Dorm in Signel Hostel
Double Bed in Mixed Dorm in Signel Hostel
Double Bed in Mixed Dorm in Signel Hostel
Double Bed in Mixed Dorm in Signel Hostel
Double Bed in Mixed Dorm in Signel Hostel
Double Bed in Mixed Dorm in Signel Hostel
Double Bed in Mixed Dorm in Signel Hostel
Double Bed in Mixed Dorm in Signel Hostel
Double Bed in Mixed Dorm in Signel Hostel
Double Bed in Mixed Dorm in Signel Hostel
Double Bed in Mixed Dorm in Signel Hostel
Double Bed in Mixed Dorm in Signel Hostel
Double Bed in Mixed Dorm in Signel Hostel
Double Bed in Mixed Dorm in Signel Hostel
Double Bed in Mixed Dorm in Signel Hostel
Double Bed in Mixed Dorm in Signel Hostel

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Dormitory, Double

1 Double Bed

215 sqft

Private entrance

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Air conditioning

Tea/Coffee maker

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The double room offers air conditioning, a private entrance, as well as a shared bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a bidet. This double room provides a tea and coffee maker and a TV with streaming services. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Room, Bunk

1 Bunk Bed

Free wifi

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

Tea/Coffee maker

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Dormitory, Bunk

1 Bunk Bed

Tea/Coffee maker

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Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room in Signel Hostel

Dormitory, 1 Twin Bed, Bunk

1 Twin Bed

Private entrance

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Air conditioning

Tea/Coffee maker

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Studio

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

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Dormitory, Single, Female Only

95 sqft

Tea/Coffee maker

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This bed in dormitory features air conditioning.

Dormitory, Shared Bathroom, Shared Room

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Single Room

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Double Room

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Guest reviews

8.6

326 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Hanil

9.1

May 2025

1. Value of money for backpackers. 2. Centralised and everything within walking distance, including local attractions. 3. Bed & pillow + blanket are comfortable. 4. Cold & hot water shower with good water pressure. 5. Clean & tidy with security.

1. Surrounded by not well-maintained old buildings. But 'hey', it's a budget accommodation location. 2. It is difficult for Muslims to perform prayer due to the limited availability of space, but you can use the living space. 3. The corridor for capsules in the room is narrow, but I'm OK with it. 4. Be prepared for rooms with no windows and a blast of AC. A hostel blanket saved me.

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Kundou/james

10

January 2025

Perfect. My stay at the hostel was absolutely brilliant. The vibe was well lush, and the staff were friendly especially Jeff. Really making you feel right at home. The rooms were tidy, and it had this proper chilled atmosphere, perfect for unwinding after a long day. I was made to feel like part of the fam, and the common room was always full of good banter. Not to mention, the location was spot-on, right in the heart of everything, so getting around was a doddle. Just the streets is full with cars everywhere so be careful crossing the road. Honestly, I had a cracking time.

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Hanil

10

April 2024

1. Value of money for backpackers. 2. Centralized and everything within walking distance including local attractions. 3. Bed & pillow + blanket are comfortable. 4. Cold & hot water shower with good water pressure. 5. Clean & tidy with security. 6. Free usage of a big-size locker is the best. 7. Can deposit your luggage at the counter for free if you arrive earlier than check-in time. 8. They gave you free advice on any event happening in KK and verbally guided you to the location.

1. Surrounded by not well-maintained old buildings. But 'hey' it's a budget accommodation location.. 2. It is difficult for Muslims to perform prayer due to the limited availability of space, but you can use living space. 3. The corridor for capsules in the room is narrow, but I'm OK with it. 4. Be prepared for rooms with no windows and a blast of AC. A hostel blanket saved me. 5. Be prepared with cash for the refundable deposit.

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Hanil

9.1

October 2024

1. Value of money for backpackers. 2. Centralized and everything within walking distance including local attractions. 3. Bed & pillow + blanket are comfortable. 4. Cold & hot water shower with good water pressure. 5. Clean & tidy with security.

1. Surrounded by not well-maintained old buildings. But 'hey' it's a budget accommodation location. 2. It is difficult for Muslims to perform prayer due to the limited availability of space, but you can use living space. 3. The corridor for capsules in the room is narrow, but I'm OK with it. 4. Be prepared for rooms with no windows and a blast of AC. A hostel blanket saved me. 5. I booked and paid extra for a side access bed but was given a toe access bed.

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Hanil

10

July 2024

1. Value of money for backpackers. 2. Centralized and everything within walking distance including local attractions. 3. Bed & pillow + blanket are comfortable. 4. Cold & hot water shower with good water pressure. 5. Clean & tidy with security. 6. Free usage of a big-size locker + a drawer under the bed are the best. 7. Can deposit your luggage at the counter for free if you arrive earlier than check-in time. 8. They gave you free advice on any event happening in KK and verbally guided you to the location.

1. It is difficult for Muslims to perform prayer due to no Surau available. 2. Be prepared for rooms with a blast of AC. A hostel blanket saved me. 3. Be prepared with cash for the refundable deposit.

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Hanil

10

July 2024

1. Value of money for backpackers. 2. Centralized and everything within walking distance including local attractions. 3. Bed & pillow + blanket are comfortable. 4. Cold & hot water shower with good water pressure. 5. Clean & tidy with security. 6. Free usage of a big-size locker + a small drawer under the bed are the best. 7. Can deposit your luggage at the counter for free if you arrive earlier than check-in time. 8. They gave you free advice on any event happening in KK and verbally guided you to the location.

1. There is no dedicated space (Surau) for Muslims to perform prayers. 2. Be prepared for rooms with a blast of AC. A hostel blanket saved me. 3. Be prepared with cash for the refundable deposit.

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Hanil

10

April 2024

1. Value of money for backpackers. 2. Centralized and everything within walking distance including local attractions. 3. Bed & pillow + blanket are comfortable. 4. Cold & hot water shower with good water pressure. 5. Clean & tidy with security. 6. Free usage of a big-size locker is the best. 7. Can deposit your luggage at the counter for free if you arrive earlier than check-in time. 8. They gave you free advice on any event happening in KK and verbally guided you to the location.

1. Surrounded by not well-maintained old buildings. But 'hey' it's budget accommodation. 2. It is difficult for Muslims to perform prayer due to the limited availability of space, but you can use living space. 3. The corridor for capsules in the room is narrow, but I'm OK with it. 4. Be prepared for rooms with no windows and a blast of AC. A hostel blanket saved me. 5. Be prepared with cash for the refundable deposit.

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Erik

9.1

September 2024

The staff of Delsie, Jeff and Michelle and others were so kind to me and took care of my special health needs. Good bed with curtains and light/outlet. very clean. Great location in a non touristy area so can see the local culture but still very close to the night market and waterfront. free coffee and a big fridge. Nice big lockers. they allow u to pay on arrival so don't need your pay the tourist tax.

the lounge/common area is small.

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Hanil

8.2

December 2023

1. Value of money for backpackers. 2. Centralized and everything within walking distance including local attractions. 3. Bed & pillow + blanket are comfortable. 4. Cold water shower with good water pressure. 5. Clean & tidy with security. 6. Free usage of big size locker is the best. 7. Can deposit your luggage at counter for free if you arrive earlier than check-in time.

1. Surrounded with not well maintained old building. 2. Difficult for Muslim to perform pray due to the limited space availability. 3. Corridor for capsules in the room is too narrow. 4. Be prepared for rooms with no window and blast of AC.

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Fei

8.2

August 2023

It is very close to the dock, making it very convenient to go out to sea for sightseeing. There are supermarkets and restaurants around downstairs, and the distance is very close, with a view of the sea. The room is a separate small compartment, which is very cost-effective

The toilet cannot be flushed normally, and you need to use a water ladle to catch water before you can go to flush the toilet. It is not very convenient, as there are too many shoes at the entrance, which is piled up all over the door, affecting the appearance

Points of Interest Around Signel Hostel

Attractions

Kota Kinabalu City Mosque (Masjid Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu)

0.5mi

Signal Hill Observatory Platform

0.6mi

Sabah State Mosque (Masjid Negeri Sabah)

0.8mi

North Borneo Railway

1mi

Kota Kinabalu Wetland Centre

1.2mi

Sabah Museum (Sabah State Museum)

1.3mi

Gaya Island (Pulau Gaya)

4.1mi

Tunku Abdul Rahman National Park (TARP)

4.3mi

Manukan Island (Pulau Manukan)

4.7mi

Sapi Island (Pulau Sapi)

4.9mi

Monsopiad Cultural Village

6.3mi

Mari Mari Cultural Village

8.9mi

Amenities of Signel Hostel

Adults only

Free wifi

Streaming service (like Netflix)

Air conditioning

Private entrance

Terrace

Non-smoking rooms

Bidet

Stay rules - Signel Hostel

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Reservations

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

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