Lot 50, 1st Floor, Jalan Gaya, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, 88000, MalaysiaView hotel details
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陽羊羊
Bed In 4 Beds Female Dormitory (No Window) (Female Only)
Stayed in Nov 2025
Travelling with friends
9 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Dec 27, 2025
Stayed here with friends, it's very close to Jonker Street, with lots of restaurants nearby, making it convenient for sightseeing. The landlady was very nice and helped us resolve issues, and the front desk lady was also great. 👍🏻
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Bed In 4 Beds Female Dormitory (No Window) (Female Only)
Stayed in Oct 2025
Solo traveller
1 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Dec 27, 2025
Thank you for the good accommodation and convenience plus good location . Have fun in KK Sabah!
Guest User
Bed In 10 Female Dormitory (No Window)
Stayed in Oct 2025
Solo traveller
39 review
9.5/10
Amazing
Posted on Dec 28, 2025
There's a supermarket downstairs, along with a fruit store that offers great value and delicious produce! A large mall nearby was running promotions at the time, and it's close to the coast, so you can walk to several interconnected night markets with plenty of affordable food options! I heard you could go snorkeling by boat, but I didn't get to do it!
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Bed in 4 Beds Mixed Dormitory(No Window)
Stayed in Oct 2025
Solo traveller
51 review
9.5/10
Amazing
Posted on Nov 24, 2025
Generally great. I had a good rest. The bed is comfortable and clean.
Need to improve cleanliness in the wet area.
Guest User
Bed In 10 Female Dormitory (No Window)
Stayed in Aug 2025
Other
7 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Sep 4, 2025
The hostel was very clean, and the service was excellent. They even helped us book our Mount Kinabalu tour, which included a private car transfer and a professional guide. Everything went incredibly smoothly. Highly recommended! For anyone planning a trip to Mount Kinabalu, this is an excellent choice!
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Response from Property: Thank you for your enthusiastic review. We’re delighted to hear that you found our hostel clean and our service exceptional. It’s great to know that our assistance with your Mount Kinabalu tour, including the private transfer and professional guide, contributed to a seamless experience. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you again on your future travels!
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Bed In 4 Beds Female Dormitory (No Window) (Female Only)
Stayed in Jul 2025
Travelling with friends
1 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Aug 15, 2025
This was our first time staying at a hostel, and it truly exceeded my friends' and my expectations. It was incredibly clean and hygienic. As we were a group of four, we were directly assigned a quadruple room, which felt just like being back in our college dorm days. The owner and staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming; we could truly feel their kindness and warmth. The location was also very convenient, being close to the pier, Gaya Street, and shopping malls. Overall, it was a truly memorable and unique stay!
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Response from Property: Thank you for your thoughtful review. We are pleased to hear that your first experience staying at a hostel exceeded your expectations. It is gratifying to know that our cleanliness, attentive service, and convenient location contributed to a comfortable and memorable stay for you and your group. We appreciate your kind recognition of our team’s efforts and look forward to the opportunity to welcome you again in the future!
Guest User
Private Bunk Bed Room For Two
Stayed in Jun 2025
Travelling with friends
8 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jul 28, 2025
The booking page provided clear and detailed instructions. Its prime location, right next to Gaya Street, made it incredibly convenient to explore. There were plenty of delicious food options nearby. I particularly enjoyed the common areas. The place was clean, and the facilities were comprehensive. I had an excellent two-day stay and would definitely return.
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Response from Property: Thank you for your thoughtful feedback. We are glad to hear that our clear booking process, strategic location near Gaya Street, and well-maintained facilities contributed to a positive experience. Your satisfaction with our common areas and overall cleanliness is greatly appreciated. We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back in the future!
Guest User
Bed In 4 Beds Female Dormitory (No Window) (Female Only)
Stayed in Dec 2025
Solo traveller
10 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jan 13, 2026
Stayed here for a short transit waiting for my next flight. Front lady was really friendly and this place is really clean and comfortable 👍 A short walking distance to Suria Sabah, definitely will come back again
Guest User
Bed In 4 Beds Female Dormitory (No Window) (Female Only)
Stayed in May 2025
Solo traveller
6 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jun 15, 2025
Absolutely loved it! It was spotlessly clean, very private, and comfortable. The lady at the front desk was incredibly kind.
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Anonymous User
Bed In 10 Female Dormitory (No Window)
Stayed in Jul 2025
Solo traveller
24 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Aug 3, 2025
clean, next to cute local stationary store, nearby gaya street.
Response from Property: Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you appreciated the cleanliness and our convenient location near the charming local stationery store and Gaya Street. We look forward to welcoming you again soon!
Guest User
Bed In 10 Female Dormitory (No Window)
Stayed in Apr 2025
Travelling with friends
1 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Jun 10, 2025
Extremely satisfied! This hostel offers fantastic value for money, and the service was excellent. Communication was a breeze thanks to their Chinese-speaking staff. The owner and staff went above and beyond, even helping me book a 2-day, 1-night Mount Kinabalu summit trip, which included incredibly convenient pick-up and drop-off service. So thrilled to have finally achieved this dream!
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Pilgrimaaa_
Bed In 10 Mixed Dormitory (Window)
Stayed in Oct 2025
Solo traveller
8 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Nov 28, 2025
As previous stay and the recent one stands, they are a great choice for me. Thanks for the loo
Mei Sin CHIN
Bed In 10 Female Dormitory (No Window)
Stayed in Mar 2025
Travelling with friends
6 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on May 7, 2025
GOOD EXPIRENCE! Very clean, bedsheet is comfort. Include simple breakfast. strategic loactio, near jetty, suria sabah, gaya street. highly recommend !!
Wariya.S
Bed In 10 Female Dormitory (No Window)
Stayed in Mar 2025
Solo traveller
14 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Apr 17, 2025
Spotless clean! The bed was so comfy I would not wanna leave, each one spacious and more sufficient than other capsule hotels/youth hostels. My stay was even better than I expected. Perfect location & peaceful vibe all around. Lots of food selections including a supermarket nearby. The owner and staffs are helpful & nice! It's a pity I only stayed for a night as it was my last night there. I recommend this budget friendly place and will definitely go back if I have a chance to visit KK again!🤞
6/8
Anonymous User
Bed In 4 Beds Female Dormitory R2 (no Window)
Stayed in Sep 2025
Solo traveller
24 review
10/10
Outstanding
Posted on Oct 14, 2025
Hostel will collect RM50 as deposit and will return upon checkout
As a female traveller, I feel safe here
Ample of space for the bed, you can almost stand up!
Toilet is clean and hair dryer is provided
I love the common space, really cute with real plants as deco by the window
Will stay again
Response from Property: Thank you for your kind review! We're delighted to hear that you felt safe and comfortable during your stay with us. It's great to know that you appreciated the spacious beds, clean facilities, and thoughtful touches like the hair dryer and cozy common area. We're especially glad you enjoyed the natural décor—it’s one of our favorite features too! We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit. Safe travels!